Star singer Aima Baig and actor Shahbaz Shigri are officially engaged as they hosted a grand ceremony today.
The couple had confirmed their relationship in January 2020 after months of teasing fans. Shigri, in an Instagram post had revealed that Aima is indeed his “better half”.
Sharing a picture of himself and the singer in Los Angeles, Shigri had swooned over Baig’s smile adding that she is his “partner in crime, homie, companion and a whole bunch of other things which, if I began listing down, would turn up the cringe level to a million”.
Since then, the couple has often indulged in PDA and shared loving notes for each other.
The first three teasers of the much awaited drama serial, ‘Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay’ is finally launched by the channel. Based on Umera Ahmed’s novel, it features Mahira Khan Usman Mukhtar and Kubra Khan as Mehreen, Aswad and Mashal respectively. The drama is directed by Pyar Ke Sadqay fame Farooq Rind.
The teasers promise phenomenal performances by the leading trio, especially Mahira as Mehreen promises her career’s best performance. Kubra dares to essay a role with grey shades and she’s convincing in every frame. Usman looks suave and emotes effortlessly. He adds the right amount of curiosity and mystery to the drama.
HKKST appears very unique in its treatment and content, its not a regular love story or melodramatic artefact for ratings. The drama promises an intense screenplay with gripping editing and impressive use of background music. The stellar use of music adds the much need thrilling factor to the screenplay.
This drama is set to create new benchmarks in terms of story telling, performances, cultural dynamics and commercial popularity in Pakistan. The editing is crisp, it doesn’t overexpose the dynamics of the trio.
It also stars senior actresses Shamim Hilaly and Zainab Qayyum in pivotal roles.
It also remains true to the world of the novel it is based on. The first three teasers have intrigued us and we are asking for more.
Farooq Rind’s directorial Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay is currently on floors in Karachi. The much awaited drama stars Mahira Khan, Usman Mukhtar and Kubra Khan in lead roles, along with an interesting supporting cast headlined by Zainab Qayyum and Shamim Hilaly. The Dil-e-Gumshuda actress shared exclusive selfies and videos from the sets showing the female cast members bonding on-sets.
The drama is based on Umera Ahmed’s novel of the same name and is being produced by Momina Duraid.
Earlier Usman Mukhtar, the lead hero of the drama posted how he felt left out in the selfies of female cast members. He even edited a selfie and photobombed himself.
Based on Umera Ahmed’s novel, the much awaited drama features Mahira Khan Usman Mukhtar and Kubra Khan as Mehreen, Aswad and Mashal respectively. The serial is directed by Pyar Ke Sadqay fame Farooq Rind.
Going by the latest poster of the drama it promises a change of dynamics between the characters of Mehreen and Mahsal. The poster gives a ‘friends turn foes’ vibes.
Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay‘s character posters have been released, based on Umera Ahmed’s novel, it features Mahira Khan Usman Mukhtar and Kubra Khan as Mehreen, Aswad and Mashal respectively. The drama is directed by Pyar Ke Sadqay fame Farooq Rind.
The three leads of the show revealed their first looks from the project on Instagram.
Mahira Khan is a bonafide superstar who is making her comeback on television after six years with HUM TV’s Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay. Based on Umera Ahmed’s novel, it features Usman Mukhtar and Kubra Khan alongside Mahira. The drama is directed by Pyar Ke Sadqay fame Farooq Rind.
Mahira khan and Kubra Khan are giving us BFF goals on the set of their upcoming TV project directed by Pyar Ke Sadqay fame Farooq Rind. In one of the videos shared on their Instagram stories, Mahira can be seen saying: “I have learned something new”.
Senior actress Zainab Qayyum shared a selfie of the trio and Kubra reposted it on her Instagram stories. The drama’s leading hero Usman Mukhtar re-shared the photo on his Instagram account by editing himself in the picture.
He added a hilarious caption, “Experts will tell you this is photo-shopped. They may or may not be right. #notphotoshopped”
“P.s. Thank you @mahirahkhan @thekubism @zainaconda for taking this picture without me,” he added
Several Pakistani celebrities have spoken up after Prime Minister Imran Khan made controversial statements about the cause of sexual crimes in Pakistan.
Taking to his Instagram stories, Usman Mukhtar said that rape is rape! there is no justification for it. “It does not happen because a woman is wearing short clothes. It happens because the person who is committing it this heinous, inhumane act is a criminal and the scum of the earth,” said Mukhtar.
The local drama industry is going through major content crises due to the repetition of themes and lack of experimentation. This was the reason that kept megastars like Mahira Khan and Saba Qamar away from the small screen platform for the last few years. However, the scenario seems to be getting better as some key upcoming projects are based on unique stories and trailblazing screenplays with fresh star-cast. We present to you the six most exciting dramas to look forward to in the second half of the year.
Ishq-e-Laa
Riding high on the success of his last venture, Dushman E Jaan, Director Amin Iqbal has managed to pull off a casting coup by getting on-board a stellar cast in his upcoming biggie. Powerhouse performers Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi are the leading ladies of this ambitious project, penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame. It features debutant Azaan Sami Khan as the leading hero, along with Adnan Samad Khan of Ehd-e-Wafa fame.
Superstar Mahira Khan is making a comeback to the medium of television after 5 years in this Farooq Rind directorial, co-starring Kubra Khan and Usman Mukhtar. Based on Umera Ahmed’s novel of the same title, this drama is apparently based around a dysfunctional family and sheds light on the impact of flawed parenting on children.
Actress Zainab Qayoom plays a pivotal role in the drama and also shared her excitement for the shooting spell.
Amidst a barrage of melodramatic scripts and emotionally turbulent screenplays, this drama promises to be in the light-hearted space. Produced by Momina Duraid, Laa Pata boasts of a stellar star-cast headlined by Ayeza Khan, Sarah Khan, Ali Rehman Khan and Gohar Rasheed.
Gohar shared an interesting BTS from the sets of this Khizer Idrees directorial on Instagram. Ayeza plays the character of a TikToker, “Geeti Princess” and asked fans to follow her character’s account on video sharing app.
Imran Abbas and Saba Qamar are collaborating for the first time in this Saqib Khan directorial. After giving stellar performances in Baaghi and Cheekh, Saba Qamar took a break from television and shot for two feature films which will release post the pandemic woes. Written by Sara Qayyum, it also features Chupke Chupke fame, Sidra Niazi and Asad Siddiqui in significant roles. In his latest interview with Dawn, Imran said, “The subject is very nice and unusual, different from what is happening these days.”
Fahad Mustafa has roped in Danish Taimoor and Minal Khan for his upcoming production venture. The serial is touted to be a love story with some major plot twists. It is being directed by Jalan fame Abiz Raza. The project has been on floors since March 2021 and is expected to release towards the end of this month. Ishq Hai‘s team shared its multiple posters today on social media platforms, giving their fans a solid tease.
Urwa Hocane and Imran Abbas put their fans into frenzy when they announced their next drama for ARY Digital, Amanat. This dynamic on-screen pair has been having great fun on their sets and even shared some moments with their fans, including a video in which they are singing together. It boasts of an ensemble star-studded cast with names like, Saboor Ali, Haroon Shahid, Gohar Rasheed, Salman Saeed, Saba Pervaiz, Babar Ali, and Sheheryar Zaidi among others.
Music composer, Naveed Nashad has worked on its OST after delivering a chartbuster with Do Bol.
In wake of the unfolding events in Palestine, Usman Mukhtar has delayed the release of his directorial project Bench, which was scheduled to release on May 20.
In a social media post, Mukhtar wrote: “Hello everyone, as you might have heard, our film Bench was set to release on YouTube on the 20th of May.”
“However, as excited as we are to show you our work, we are beyond devastated seeing all the atrocities being carried out in Palestine,” continued the actor, adding: “In the wake of the unfolding events and out of respect for the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Palestine, we have decided to delay the release.”
Mukhtar promised that he would release it in “happier times”.
Mukhtar also encouraged people with social media following and platform to raise their voice against the dilemma currently unfolding within the middle-east. While censorship and suppression of the ongoing events is widespread, it is important to continue to raise your voice on the matter.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to request everyone reading this post to please pray for the people suffering and keep sharing anything you can on social media,” said Mukhtar.
“It helps more than we know. If you have a voice, a platform, a following, you must use it,” he added with a flag of Palestine.
Besides Mukhtar, several other celebrities including Ayeza Khan, Shehzad Roy and Feroze Khan have raised their voice against the brutality of Israel on Palestinians.
