‘JPNA 2’ Signs Supermodel Omer Shahzad

‘JPNA 2’ Signs Supermodel Omer Shahzad

So the sequel to the highest grossing Pakistani movie to date is ready to make headlines again, previously ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ dropped Hamza Ali Abbasi and included Fahad Mustafa later the cast was joined by Mawra Hocane, Kubra Khan and now the film casting team has signed supermodel turned actor Omer Shahzad as well.

Omer Shahzad made his acting debut with Jawad Bashir’s ‘Teri Meri Love Story’ though the part wasn’t very memorable but Omer is hopeful ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ will be a great learning experience.

In a recent interview the actor had the following to say about JPNA 2,

“When Nadeem came to me with this part, he told me a little about it – but what really made me say yes was when he told me that I was perfect for this particular character,”

When talking about playing a lead role Omer said that obviously he wants a movie of his own but before that he wants to polish his skills more,

“The best part is that I get to learn so much. Of course, I do want to (work on a solo lead-film), but all four protagonists in this film are senior actors, so it’s going to be a very different experience altogether. The cast literally brings together my favourite actors together and that would definitely help me grow as an actor.”

When asked what we should be expecting from the sequel Omer said,

“I think this part (of JPNA) is coming up with something very exciting and stirring, I must say it’s been a wonderful experience so far working with the entire crew, here in Turkey. It’s huge, it’s massive and I am truly honoured to be a part of such an amazing team,”

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Zhalay Sarhadi to play a complex character in her next

Zhalay Sarhadi to play a complex character in her next

Besides being a model, Zhalay Sarhadi is one of the most versatile actresses in the television industry who has a number of super hit dramas to her credit. Not just TV, the very talented and gorgeous Zhalay earlier impressed us with Jalaibee as well as her recent movie Chalay Thay Saath which had Syra Shahroz and Mansha Pasha sharing the screen space with her . Having loved her in Dil-e-Janam we have some great news for all her fans as she will be seen in Sakina Samo's next along with Aagha Ali and Sarah Khan!

Now initially we had reported the news that Aagha Ali and Sarah Khan are gearing up to appear in a play together; but having spoken to Zhalay recently, we discovered that the main theme of the play is a triangular love story which will involve her as well, paired opposite Aagha.

Wanting to know more about her character we reached out to the lady and this was what Zhalay shared with us,

"My character's name is Mona and she is a woman who is in love but is not blinded by it . A complex character, I'd say. The story is a family drama with focus being more or less on the aftermath of a love triangle."

With Aagha earlier disclosing to us that he's playing a banker named Shahmeer while Sara Khan is all set to play an aggressive housewife named Azra, it will be interesting to see how Zhalay's character Mona will impact the lives of the married couple. Whether she will be involved with Shahmeer before he gets married or will he seek her out because of his aggressive wife, is something we can't wait to see and discover for ourselves soon.

Directed by Sakina Samo, the working title of the play is Dil Ka Chor whose shooting is still going on. A Sadia Jabbar production for A plus with a script penned down by Zanjabeel Asim Shah, the drama is all set to air soon and has us intrigued already.

With Zhalay Sarhadi also working in Shamoon Abbasi's film Bhook we for one cant wait to see her projects soon as the lady is always a delight onscreen.

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Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

Sajal Aly And Bilal Abbas Shine Together!

Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan are winning hearts with their performances in the hit play O Rangreza. The stars got together for the shoot of a brand and as usual looked lovely and shined in every frame. Seems like the screen couple has become a favourite for everyone. Sajal looks lovely in a silver dress while Bilala Abbas Khan also stole hearts in a traditional number. Here are some pictures from the shoot:

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Mujhe Amreeka Jana Hai is a short film which we cant wait to see

Mujhe Amreeka Jana Hai is a short film which we cant wait to see

The younger generation in Pakistan is gearing up to make a mark in the world of entertainment by coming up with amazing short films which leaves one stunned. We have the upcoming animated film Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor whose makers are new and have already stunned everyone with their quality of work. Then there is Family Films, a production company set up by students from Iqra Universty who made Arz-e-Pakistan and went on to win the highest award at India Film project as well as the best travel commercial award in Russia. And now gearing up to impress the audience once again, are a bunch of students again from Iqra Universty with their upcoming short film Mujhay Amreeka Jana Hai, the posters of which have already captured our interests.

Even tough the team has just released a poster of the short film, it has managed to intrigue us. The first thing which catches your eye is the detailing and the quality of the picture which makes it hard to believe that this project belongs to students.

So with us wanting to know more we got in touch with the team of Mujhe Amreeka Jana Hai and this was what Maryam Khan shared with us,

"This is a short film which is a group project of the Iqra Universty Film Festival and it is also a part of a mandatory direction, art direction, production design course."

Adding further, she explained, "This is a team of 35 to 40 film and TV students who directly or indirectly are linked to the media and have worked on this short film together which will be shown on the 3rd of January at Nueplex cinemas."

With Shahid Nizami part of the project, we also tried to found out a bit about the story and this is what was told to us by the team.

"The story revolves around a young boy with high aspirations but very little appreciation for his country. In a gripping turn of events, we are trying to portray the story of today's Pakistani youth by instilling social message for our audience."

Written and directed by Hamza Molai, the short film will be played at Nueplex Cinema next year.

So with an intriguing first look of the poster, which was shared by the celebrated director Jami on his social media page, we really are excited to see Mujhe Amreeka Jana Hai in January as it is these fresh movie makers who are the future of our film industry and need our encouragement every step of the way.

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Affan Waheed and Sumbul Iqbal khan pair up for 'Chalay Aao'

Affan Waheed and Sumbul Iqbal khan pair up for 'Chalay Aao'

The drama industry today is blooming and many new actors want to be a part of it. With no shortage of talent, sometimes it is hard to make a lasting impression on the audiences with so much to choose from. But one actor whose fan following has not decreased but rather increased by leaps and bounds, owing to his talent, happens to be Affan Waheed. Affan Waheed is one actor who has the ability to get into the skin of each character he plays which makes his roles unforgettable!

We loved him in Illteja and are currently enjoying his performance in Khamoshi but that's not it, we have some great news for all Affan Waheed fans, as the talented actor is busy shooting for a new play called Chalay Aao.

Paired opposite the Aik Thi Rania star Sumbul Iqbal Khan, Affan Waheed is all set to spread his magic in a new drama now. We got in touch with Affan to know more about the play and this is what he shared with us.

"The play is called Chalay Aao and it is being directed by Zulfiqar Haider and it is written by Sabeeka Zulfiqar."

Talking about his character, Affan shared, "I play this guy who hails from a feudal background and he falls in love with his class fellow who belongs to the red light area and from there the story takes unexpected twists and turns as it unfolds."

Sounding different and interesting, the drama besides the duo will also star Abid Ali, Faisal Rehman and Jahanzeb Gurchani to name a few.

With us loving his dramas especially Guzaarish, we asked Affan what else was he working on besides Chalay Aao?

"I try doing one project at a time unless it gets pressing. I am reading a couple of scripts so lets see," said Affan.

Expected to air on A plus, we can't wait to see the pairing of Affan Waheed and Sumbul Iqbal Khan in Chalay Aao soon!

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Salman Ahmed To Release A Trubitary Documentary For Junaid Jamshed

Salman Ahmed To Release A Tributary Documentary For Junaid Jamshed

Salman Ahmed and Junaid Jamshed have a long history. They were friends and partners and mates in the youth of their lives, when friendships are strong and sturdy and fully capable of lasting the whole lifetimes. After some constraints in their relationship, they had  accepted their differences and were the best of friends again.

Life, however had other plans and Junaid Jamshed very unexpectedly left for his eternal abode last year. That has made Salman Ahmed very nostalgic and he has made a documentary with the help of Imraan Khan who is a US based cinematographer and director about all the times they had spent together. It is his tribute to one of his oldest friends and is called Ansoo-the life and times of aVital Sign.

Salman has announced on his social media that the documentary will be releasing on December 1st.

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“I want to do something that is out of the box” says Bilal Abbas Khan

“I want to do something that is out of the box” says Bilal Abbas Khan

No one is alien to this name, not anymore, our very own Qasim from O Rangreza. This O Rangreza star started his career with drama serials like Saya e Deewar Bhi Nahin, Dumpukht and Rasm e Duniya. The actor also has a feature film named ‘Thora Jee Le’ to his credits tho it wasn’t that huge a commercial success but we did get a talent house called Bilal Abbas Khan from it so not a complete loss after all.

In a recent interview Bilal gave some insights on not only his current projects but also on his future ventures and here’s all you need to know.

When asked of how his experience was while working with star cast of O Rangreza here’s what the actor said,

“You know, it’s interesting; I heard that people loved Sajal and her work, and when I met her for the first time, I thought she was “just okay.” However, when I starting working with her, I realised that she has a very strong hold on her craft and is very supportive.”

He went on to add,

“She’s a senior to me career-wise and has been working in the industry for eight years so I learn a great deal from her. She and Noman Ijaz actually taught me how to use my eyes while acting. It’s been amazing working with her.”

Talking about the kind of scripts he is looking for now that O Rangreza is such a hit the actor said the following, 

“I have been getting quite a few scripts and I am still going through them. I think I want to do something dark and intense now. I don’t want to play the ‘hero’. I saw the trailer of Padmavati recently and Ranveer Singh’s avatar in it – I absolutely loved it.”

He further added,

 “I want to do something that is out of the box. Maybe a negative character which is something that is very different from my personality. That being said, there is no specific criteria because what I truly want to do is experiment and test my potential as an actor.”

Bilal also mentioned some of the directors he’d like to work with in future,

“My favourite director is Kashif Nisar and I got to work with him in O Rangreza. I’m fortunate enough to be working on his next project as well. I would also love to work with Ehteshamuddin, Farooq Rind and Mehreen Jabbar. Mehreen’s work is phenomenal and has uniqueness to it.”

 

Talking about his current and future ventures the actor gave the following insights,

“I am currently doing a project that is written by Zafar Mairaj, where I am starring alongside Iqra Aziz and Shehzad Sheikh. It’s being directed by Ahmed Bhatti. There are a few other interesting projects lined up but the filming hasn’t begun.”

He also added,

“I like to live in the moment and enjoy what I am doing right now so maybe in the future. Although the one thing that I am sure of is that acting is my full-time job and I would never leave it.”

We wish this rising star all the luck and anxiously await to see him experiment with his craft as he polishes his skills and turns himself into a mega-star.

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'Saat Din Mohabbat In' to release on Eid-ul-Fitr 2018

'Saat Din Mohabbat In' to release on Eid-ul-Fitr 2018

The Mahira Khan and Shehryar Munawar starrer Saat Din Mohabbat In, produced by Dawn Films in collaboration with IMGC Global, is all set to unveil its magic in 2018 on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Along with the lead cast, the movie stars Javed Sheikh, Amna Ilyas, Mira Sethi, Aamir Qureshi, Hina Dilpazeer and Adnan Shah Tipu in significant roles. Saat Din Mohabbat In is the first venture of Dawn Films and will be distributed all over Pakistan by the Distribution Club Private Limited.

Saat Din Mohabbat In has been directed by the acclaimed duo Meenu and Farjad and written by Fasih Bari. The film with its unique story and a star studded cast aims to deliver pure entertainment to its audience.

The cast is currently shooting for the last spell and the movie will soon go in post- production phase aiming for an Eid ul Fitr release next year.

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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Song For Arth-The Destination Released!

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Song For Arth-The Destination Released!

Arth-The Destination is one of the most anticipated films releasing this December. The cast includes Shaan Shahid, Uzma Hassan, Mohib Mirza and Humaima Malick. Since Shaan is playing a musician in the film, the music is bound to be beautiful. 

The first track from the movie Sanwar de Khudaya is out now. It is sung by the one and only Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and the music is directed by Sahir Ali Bagga. And with such a team the song had to be fabulous and it is. Here listen to it:

What are your views on the first song of Arth and what are you expecting from the whole music of the film? Share in comments!

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Sami Khan, Madiha Imam And Furqan Qureshi Coming Together

Sami Khan, Madiha Imam And Furqan Qureshi Coming Together

The three wonderful actors Sami Khan, Madiha Imam and Furqan Qureshi are powerful performers individually. They can easily carry the ratings as well as emotional power of the dramas in which they act. This time, the threesome will be seen together in a very unconventional love story pal do pal written by Faiza Iftikhar and directed by Mohsin Ali. The combination of the writer, director and actors are making us anticipate that this is hopefully going to be a very good play.

Madeeha Imam, Sami Khan And Furqan Qureshi Pair Up , These happen to be great times for a drama fan. Our producers and directors are working together on one amazing script after another and the outcome is a number of entertaining dramas that fill our weeks with one good serial after another.

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Deepika Padukone Reacts to Ban on ‘Verna’

Deepika Padukone Reacts to Ban on ‘Verna’

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Padmavati’ has been banned by the censor board in India meanwhile Mahira Khan starrer ‘Verna’ has met the same fate here in Pakistan.

When asked of the Padmavati ban the Baajirao Mastaani starlet had the following to say in her recent interview with Pinkvila,

“It’s amusing actually sometimes when I look at it and I actually look at this as a moment for all of us to be celebrating this woman’s life. To celebrate everything she stood for, to celebrate everything that she believed in, to celebrate Rajput culture and heritage. This is a time for us to celebrate really.”

Speaking of bans when she was asked of her opinion on the ban Mahira Khan starrer ‘Verna’ is facing and how people are so quick to judge films she said,

“Yes, It’s sad that a small section of people don’t understand the power of cinema and what it can do to the world. It brings people together, it spreads love, it’s fascinating what cinema can do and it’s sad that a certain group of people choose to not recognise that.”

Both films are set to release this fall and what becomes of them is yet to be seen.

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Minal Khan all set to dazzle with her next play Parchai

Minal Khan all set to dazzle with her next play Parchai

Minal Khan has time and again proved this beauty is a lot more than just a pretty face. The girl is a talented actress and she sets the screen on fire no matter what role she does. We loved her natural yet fun loving character in Sun Yara and currently we are enjoying watching her in Dil Nawaz based on super natural elements as well as in Malkin on Geo.

Minal Khan is also quite busy in modelling for various clothing brands but we recently came across a picture of her's which gave us the hint that the talented beauty is again shooting for a new play. This one is called Parchai and since we love dramas so much, we got in touch with Minal to know a bit more about her role and of course her co-stars.

"Pari is a very different character from what I have played so far because she is someone who is very sensitive as well as composed and not at all expressive of her feelings not even when she is hurt by her family. There's only one person whom she is very close to and that is her Nana," shares Minal.

Adding further, Minal says, "There are a lot of shades to Pari's personality which the audiences will see. When she is with her Nana, she behaves like a child but then as the play progresses due to circumstances she becomes very mature which leaves her family and those around her, very stunned."

Parchai will be based on a family theme and it is good to see Minal Khan be excited for the project as she feels her character is a very positive one and her fans will surely enjoy watching.

Written by Uzma Ifthikhar and directed by Asad Jabal, Minal was all praises for Parchai and its the director. While talking about the play, the actress mentions, "The way Asad is shooting the play is amazing and another thing which I like is that all the actors on board the project are very nice and we all work together like a family."

Parchai will also include in its cast, the respected Qavi Khan, Asif Raza Mir, Fazeela Qazi, Hammad Farooqui, Sabreen Hisbani and Hira Hussain to name a few.

The drama is eexpected to air in December on Hum TV and we for one look forward to watching the play soon.

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Amir Khan Joins Reality Show ‘I’m a Celebrity’ Australia 2017

Amir Khan Joins Reality Show ‘I’m a Celebrity’ Australia 2017

Amir Khan is in headlines again but unlike before this time it is not because of his marital life crisis but because he just landed in Brisbane, Australia to begin shooting for a reality TV show ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here’.
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! is a British made reality TV series in which up to 12 celebrities live together in a jungle environment for three weeks. They have no luxuries, and compete to be crowned king or queen of the jungle. It is now produced by ITV Studios and has been licensed globally to countries including the United States, Germany, France, Hungary, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Romania, Australia and India.

The show bosses originally considered Amir Khan will be an interesting addition to the show given his controversial relationship with his wife Faryal Makhdoom but since he patched up with her just
yesterday we have no idea how this will play with the original setting.

Other celebrities including famous names are also landing in Brisbane for the TV show. Amir Khan further told reporters that he was using this show as an excuse to stay out of trouble.

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