Saturday, 14 July 2012
Nadia Khan Show by Geo TV – 14th July 2012
Nadia Khan Show by Geo TV – 14th July 2012
Host:Nadia Khan
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Love Life Aur Lahore by APlus Episode 306
Pakistani Urdu Desi dramas online Drama Serial Love Life Aur Lahore by APlus Episode 306
Producer:Zahid Mian.
Director:M.Usman, Zulfiqar Ali
Writer:Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar
Cast:Sami Khan, Shamyl Khan, Saleem Sheikh, Faizan Khawaja, Fiza Ali,Farhana Maqsood, Laiba Khan, Kiran Haq,
Yasmeen Haq, Khalid Butt,Kamran Mujahid, Ashraf Ali, MohsinGillani, Asma Abbas ,Shaista Jabeen, Naeem.
Khalida Ki Walida by PTV HOME Episode 112
Pakistani TV Drama Khalida Ki Walida by PTV HOME Episode 112
Writer: Dr. Atta Ullah Aali
Cast: Saba Qamar, Saba Faisal, Firdous Jamal, Raima Khan.
Aadha Din Aur Puri Raat by Geo TV Last Episode
Pakistani Urdu Desi dramas online Aadha Din Aur Puri Raat by Geo TV Last Episode 21
Written by Bushra Ansari
Directed by Ayub Khawar
Cast:Bushra Ansari,Usman Peerzada,Firdos Jamal,Mehreen Raheel,Fiza Ali,Sakina Samu,Seemi Raheel,Meekal Zulfiqar,Ali Tabish
Long Play Narsai by Ary Digital
Urdu Long Tele Play Narsai by Ary Digital
Written by Anwar Maqsood.
Directed by Irfan Aslam
Produced by Ishmal Ayli
Cast: Sania Saeed & many others
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One Way Ticket by Hum TV Episode 28
Pakistani Urdu Desi dramas Drama Sitcom One Way Ticket by Hum TV Episode 28
One Way Ticket by Hum TV Episode 28
Pakistani Urdu Desi dramas Drama Sitcom One Way Ticket by Hum TV Episode 28
Zindagi Ki Rah Mein by PTV HOME Episode 14
Pakistani Urdu Desi PTV Drama Serial Zindagi Ki Rah Mein by PTV HOME Episode 14
Writer: Syed Athar Jafry, Amin Iqbal
Cast: Qavi Khan, Maria Wasti, Javeria Abbasi, Sohail Ahmed, Kashif Mehmood, Fiza Ali, Farooq Zameer, Imran Urooj.
Kati Pattang by A Plus Episode 52
Pakistani Urdu Desi dramas online Drama Serial Kati Pattang by A Plus Episode 52
Producer:Dr . Imran
Director:Mehfooz Qureshi
Cast:Shabbir Jan, Shagufta Ejaz, Nayar Ejaz, Ghazala Javed, Khalid Nizami, Parveen Akhtar, Fazal Sarfraz, Syed Jibran, Erum Akhtar, Maria Zahid, Imran Patel, Naseem Sehar
Jahez by GEO TV Last Episode
Pakistani Urdu Desi dramas online Jahez by GEO TV Last Episode 22
Writer:Amna Mufti
Director:Babar Javed
Cast:Faysal Qureshi ,Abid Ali, Hina Dilpazeer , Jana Malik , Uroosa Siddiqui ,Afsheen , Faisal Naqvi , Shahazad Ali Khan , Amir Qureshi ,Afshan Qureshi , Shahid Naqvi ,Fizza Zehra , Naveed Raza, Sadiya Ghaffar , Noshaba Javed ,Hajra , Sozain and Others
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Aankh Bhar Asman by PTV HOME Episode 50
Aankh Bhar Asman by PTV HOME Episode 50
Writer:Muhammad Asif.
Cast:Abid Ali, Sohail Asghar, Saleena Sipra, Ali Tabish.
Extras (The Mango People) Episode 52
Pakistani Urdu Desi dramas Drama Sitcom Extras (The Mango People) Episode 52
Written by Ali Sikandar
Directed by Danish Nawaz
Produced by Anila Danish
Cast:Danish Nawaz , Fatima Effandi , Ali Rizvi , Faheem Abbas & Gul Naar
Meri Ladli by Ary Digital Episode 19
Pakistani Urdu Desi dramas online Meri Ladli by Ary Digital Episode 19
Directed by Nadeem Siddique
Written by Maha Malik
Starring: Maria Wasti, Qaiser Naqvi, Akhtar Husnain, Tehreem(Shama Zuberi), Sajal Ali, Urwa, Christina, Adil Murad, Najma Kaavish, Binita.
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Meri Ladli by Ary Digital Episode 19
Pakistani Urdu Desi dramas online Meri Ladli by Ary Digital Episode 19
Directed by Nadeem Siddique
Written by Maha Malik
Starring: Maria Wasti, Qaiser Naqvi, Akhtar Husnain, Tehreem(Shama Zuberi), Sajal Ali, Urwa, Christina, Adil Murad, Najma Kaavish, Binita.
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Meray Dard Ko Zuban Miley by HUM TV Episode 4
Pakistani Desi Dramas online Meray Dard Ko Zuban Miley by HUM TV Episode 4
Writer:Bushra Ansari
Director:Adnan Ahmed
Production: Moomal Productions
Cast:Bushra Ansari,Serwat Gillani,Behroz Sabzwari,Alishba yousaf,Lubna Aslam,Khalid Anum,Shehryar Munawar,Rija Ali
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Agar Tum Na Hotay by A Plus Episode 12
Pakistani Urdu Drama Serial Agar Tum Na Hotay by A Plus Episode 12
Director:Fauzia Sidiqqui
Producer:Rafique Ahmed Waraich
Writer:Jahanzeb Qammar
Cast:Samina Ahmed,Sofia Mirza,Asad Ali,Taifoor Khan,Agha Ali,Uzma Gillani,Asma Abbas & Sara Gillani
Kya Life Hai Season 2 by Ary Digital Episode 10
Pakistani Comedy Drama Serial Kya Life Hai Season 2 by Ary Digital Episode 10
Light on Hai by GEO TV Episode 9
Pakistani Urdu Comedy Show Light on Hai by GEO TV Episode 9
Director and creator Azfar Ali, is the “director on set” as he announces the games to be played and the scenarios the actors have to re-create on stage, on the spot.
Mein Mummy Aur Woh Season 2 14th July 2012
Pakistani TV Comedy Drama Mein Mummy Aur Woh Season 2 14th July 2012
Written By: Rizwan Hasan
Directed & Produced By: Salman Abbas ( Nomi )
Cast:Shagufta Ejaz , Zal e Sarhadi and Barkat Ali
Review of Talaafi by PTV HOME Episode 4
Review of Talaafi by PTV HOME Episode 4
Urdu Drama Serial by Ptv Home
Written by:Seema Munaf
Directed by:Anjum Shehzad
Produced by:Humayun Saeed and Shehzad Nasib
I don’t know why, but I have more sympathy for Rubina Ashraf’s character (Surraya) in Talafi than for anyone else. Honestly speaking, what was Imaad thinking? Methinks it would have been much better had he tried to convince his mother to take Falak’s proposal, or at least informed her that he will go right ahead and marry her, if she doesn’t. Poor mother was totally caught off guard as her only son came home accompanied by his bride. And then Imaad had the nerve to believe that everything will be alright and “she will come around” eventually because oh, how can she remain mad at her only son? Well, Mr. Imaad, the only son (as his mother said) never bothered to invite her to his own wedding so what kind of a reaction should she give? As I wrote, I have zero sympathy for Falak and Imaad at this point!
Two more episodes down, and this is basically all that has transpired: Imaad and Falak’s rushed marriage, and then their combined efforts to appease an angry Surraya, who has ordered her son to divorce his wife in two days and her daughter-in-law to remain within her room without venturing out for anything. The interesting thing is that Falak and Imaad are not remotely interested in each other as well, so why they are even facing this music? Throughout the two episodes, the dialogues were forgettable and repetitive, while the scenes were long and monotonous. The first scene of the 4th episode was a whole six minutes long, which says a lot.
The complete miscast in the serial is Mahnoor Baloch. I strongly feel someone who could emote more effectively should have done the role of Falak – Mahnoor’s expression just does not change, which gets really, really annoying. Lady, you are such a seasoned actress – why don’t you alter your expressions to look pensive, questioning, surprised, shocked, or at least, hurt? She over-hears every single conversation between the mother and the son without her expression altering to the slightest – it is as if she has heard all this before. At least, she finally changed the brown dress she has been wearing for the past couple of weeks (oops, episodes)!
Bisconni Chocolate Chip cookies made their appearance again in two more scenes – yes, these are paid product placements which have been done rather crudely. Despite the loopholes, I still find it interesting and will probably follow the serial; since it has eight episodes only, it is already halfway over.
Written by Drama Buff (dramabuff.dp@gmail.com)
Mangoes – (The interview) – Review
Review of Mangoes – (The interview) Review
Cast:Adeel Suhrwardy, Maha Warsi, Khurram Suhrwardy, Jessica Siegner, Anokhi Dalvi
Directed by Khurram Suhrwardy
Written By Adeel & Khurram Suhrwardy
As we saw in Episode 2, there wasn’t much of Sami in it. But this episode was mainly about Sami and his efforts to find a good job. He goes around for interviews and meets up with Tracy and an old rival. All of them pretty much have interviews at the same place and each one of them seems to return disappointed. Asha missed her Psychology exam because of Daadi. We also see how Sami is now feeling frustrated for not being able to get a job.
I felt really sad for Sami. It was normal for him to get depressed and frustrated after trying so hard. And he kept wondering about why he’s not getting a job. He said that just because he is ‘brown’, everyone expects him to be good at computers. It forces him to think that no one is hiring him because he is ‘brown’. Asha helps Sami look at things in a different way and comforts him. I really loved that part. I was, from the beginning looking forward to chemistry between all the people living in Sami’s house. I really want them to become great friends.
I loved the part where Rakay explained what Daadi and her friend were talking about. I think his predictions were pretty accurate lol. Wow! He has 5 khalas! That’s a lot. I loved his dialogue “Ab tumhe pata hai na ke main yahan kyun escape ker kay aaya hoon”
I liked Tracy’s part so far and I hope to see more of her as well. I was also hoping for Mark to show up. I am sure we’ll get to see more of them 
I really liked today’s episode. It didn’t have much comedy or anything but we got to see a more emotional side of the problems students face in North America. The actors are really great, I really like Adeel’s performance in this episode. He is actually doing a great job. I think I love everything about Mangoes; the direction, the story, the actors, everything! All the actors have really good Chemistry. I will be looking forward to more
Black and White by PTV HOME Episode 16
Pakistani TV Drama Black and White by PTV HOME Episode 16
Writer:Waseem Abass
Cast:Sarmad Khosat, Nadia Afghan, Afaan, Emi Khan, Humaira Chuhdray
Review of Shehr e Zaat by HUM TV Episode 3
Review of Shehr e Zaat by HUM TV Episode 3
Shehr-e-Zaat is a Serial based on a Popular novel By Umera Ahmed
Written by Umera Ahmad
Directed by Sarmad Khoosat
Produced By:Abdullah Kadwani,Humayun Saeed and Momina Duraid
Cast:Mahira khan,Meekaal Zulfiqar,Mohib Mirza,Fazeela Qaiser,Samina Peerzada,Farooq Zameer,Aliya Imam,Hina Bayat,Jalal Khan,Seemi Pasha,Sohail Hashmi,Nadia Afgan,Munawar Saeed
Week three, episode three, Umera and Sarmad’s shehr has woven its sehr, I’ve fallen in love…
Shehr-e Zaat… What an intriguing city this is, locus of myriads of hopes, desires, wishes, dreams, some materialized many unrealized. Akin to an enchantress, it seduces visitors with its manifold charms. There is so much here to see, to explore, to discover, to learn from and rejoice in. The best part, though, no passport or visa required to visit, it’s all here, within the self. This is an inward journey, a peek into the inner recesses of the soul; places we know exist, but know not how to enter. It is about questions we carry with us, without really being conscious of their existence. This then is the beauty of Shehr-e Zaat. It compels us to look within, past the tedium of everyday routine, and think beyond the realm of that which we think is thinkable.
This latest installment began with a reiteration of Falak’s infatuation with Salman and Hamza’s increasing irritation with her incessant chattering. This was well done scene, Mahira and Mohib’s camaraderie is very natural, but honestly, Mohib, your makeup person needs to be fired ASAP. It is almost impossible to look beyond the heavily shadowed and kohled eyes and the thickly powdered face.
The episode kicked off into high gear with naani’s visit to Mehrunissa’s home. Falak’s affection for her naani is truly heartwarming. I love the bond between the two. Though naani aggravates her flighty granddaughter with her constant interjections, the silent glances exchanged between Falak and her mother at the dinner table are very telling, but still at the end of the day we see Falak laying on her beloved naani’s lap, confiding her innermost thoughts in her, talking about what she is looking for in life. Here, Mahira’s dialogue delivery and expressions were fabulous and Samina’s non-verbal response, pensive and somewhat worried while running her hands absently through Mahira’s hair, was brilliant.
Another scene which really stood out was naani drawing the curtains open to let the light in her darkened room, a visual metaphor for the darkness permeating through Mehrunissa’s home. Samina, Sarmad, and his camera crew deserve tremendous applause for this one minute scene, which conveyed so much meaning, without a single word being uttered.
The conversation between Mehrunissa and her mother made me think back to many similar conversations with friends, family members, and elders. How do we balance what we know to be right with what others prescribe as being correct for us? Sometimes the choices are not clear cut, with no easy black and white answers. In that case should one let the ghar go to ensure a better aakhirat? Here, should Mehrunissa have turned her back on her husband’s wishes in order to please her rab? Very pertinent questions, very sensitively posed. I appreciated that the answers were not glibly presented. Lots to think about and much to consider here…
Back to Falak, she, who is used to being a cynosure of everybody’s eyes, got a rude wakeup call with Salman Ansar’s nonchalant attitude. Meekal and Mahira look very good together and have great chemistry. The scene at the mall and the dinner scene were fun to watch, and the stage is now perfectly set for the fireworks to go off between these two beautiful but over-inflated egos – who will blink first?
Yes, the actors are doing a fabulous job and the dialogues are thought-provoking. The creative minds behind Falak’s look deserve special mention; editing, camerawork, and other technical facilities are all gelling together superbly, but at the helm of it all, the one man who truly deserves all the applause – Sarmad Khoosat. I’ve said this before and am happy to reiterate it, Umera’s Shehr-e Zaat is a difficult story to tell but Sarmad’s doing one heck of a job here. The artistic vision and intellectual sensibility he brings to this project elevates it beyond the realm of ordinary. Much respect …
Written by SZ~ sz.reviews.dp@gmail.com
Review of Shehr e Zaat by HUM TV Episode 3
Review of Shehr e Zaat by HUM TV Episode 3
Shehr-e-Zaat is a Serial based on a Popular novel By Umera Ahmed
Written by Umera Ahmad
Directed by Sarmad Khoosat
Produced By:Abdullah Kadwani,Humayun Saeed and Momina Duraid
Cast:Mahira khan,Meekaal Zulfiqar,Mohib Mirza,Fazeela Qaiser,Samina Peerzada,Farooq Zameer,Aliya Imam,Hina Bayat,Jalal Khan,Seemi Pasha,Sohail Hashmi,Nadia Afgan,Munawar Saeed
Week three, episode three, Umera and Sarmad’s shehr has woven its sehr, I’ve fallen in love…
Shehr-e Zaat… What an intriguing city this is, locus of myriads of hopes, desires, wishes, dreams, some materialized many unrealized. Akin to an enchantress, it seduces visitors with its manifold charms. There is so much here to see, to explore, to discover, to learn from and rejoice in. The best part, though, no passport or visa required to visit, it’s all here, within the self. This is an inward journey, a peek into the inner recesses of the soul; places we know exist, but know not how to enter. It is about questions we carry with us, without really being conscious of their existence. This then is the beauty of Shehr-e Zaat. It compels us to look within, past the tedium of everyday routine, and think beyond the realm of that which we think is thinkable.
This latest installment began with a reiteration of Falak’s infatuation with Salman and Hamza’s increasing irritation with her incessant chattering. This was well done scene, Mahira and Mohib’s camaraderie is very natural, but honestly, Mohib, your makeup person needs to be fired ASAP. It is almost impossible to look beyond the heavily shadowed and kohled eyes and the thickly powdered face.
The episode kicked off into high gear with naani’s visit to Mehrunissa’s home. Falak’s affection for her naani is truly heartwarming. I love the bond between the two. Though naani aggravates her flighty granddaughter with her constant interjections, the silent glances exchanged between Falak and her mother at the dinner table are very telling, but still at the end of the day we see Falak laying on her beloved naani’s lap, confiding her innermost thoughts in her, talking about what she is looking for in life. Here, Mahira’s dialogue delivery and expressions were fabulous and Samina’s non-verbal response, pensive and somewhat worried while running her hands absently through Mahira’s hair, was brilliant.
Another scene which really stood out was naani drawing the curtains open to let the light in her darkened room, a visual metaphor for the darkness permeating through Mehrunissa’s home. Samina, Sarmad, and his camera crew deserve tremendous applause for this one minute scene, which conveyed so much meaning, without a single word being uttered.
The conversation between Mehrunissa and her mother made me think back to many similar conversations with friends, family members, and elders. How do we balance what we know to be right with what others prescribe as being correct for us? Sometimes the choices are not clear cut, with no easy black and white answers. In that case should one let the ghar go to ensure a better aakhirat? Here, should Mehrunissa have turned her back on her husband’s wishes in order to please her rab? Very pertinent questions, very sensitively posed. I appreciated that the answers were not glibly presented. Lots to think about and much to consider here…
Back to Falak, she, who is used to being a cynosure of everybody’s eyes, got a rude wakeup call with Salman Ansar’s nonchalant attitude. Meekal and Mahira look very good together and have great chemistry. The scene at the mall and the dinner scene were fun to watch, and the stage is now perfectly set for the fireworks to go off between these two beautiful but over-inflated egos – who will blink first?
Yes, the actors are doing a fabulous job and the dialogues are thought-provoking. The creative minds behind Falak’s look deserve special mention; editing, camerawork, and other technical facilities are all gelling together superbly, but at the helm of it all, the one man who truly deserves all the applause – Sarmad Khoosat. I’ve said this before and am happy to reiterate it, Umera’s Shehr-e Zaat is a difficult story to tell but Sarmad’s doing one heck of a job here. The artistic vision and intellectual sensibility he brings to this project elevates it beyond the realm of ordinary. Much respect …
Written by SZ~ sz.reviews.dp@gmail.com
Tariq Aziz Show by PTV HOME 13th July 2012
Pakistani TV Quiz Show Tariq Aziz Show by PTV HOME 13th July 2012
Host:Tariq Aziz
