Maria Malik Thanks Co-Star Sami Khan for Support During ‘Shikwa’ Shoot

Behind-the-Scenes Moments from ‘Shikwa’

Popular actor Maria Malik recently took to Instagram to express heartfelt gratitude toward her co-star Sami Khan. Sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes (BTS) pictures from their ongoing drama ‘Shikwa’, Malik gave fans a glimpse into the challenges of shooting the elaborate wedding sequence.

The photos showcased the vibrant on-screen wedding of Sania (Maria Malik) and Zaroon (Sami Khan), with Malik stunning in a heavily embellished bridal lehenga.

The Challenge of a 15kg Lehenga

In the caption, Maria Malik revealed an intriguing detail about her bridal outfit, saying,

“This lehenga is literally 15kg heavy. It was really difficult for me to handle it and move around in it.”

She credited Sami Khan for his constant support during the shoot, writing,

“Thanks to my co-actor @sami_khan.official who helped me a lot.”

Malik also extended her appreciation to the drama’s director, M. Danish Behlim, for beautifully capturing the intense scenes.

Shikwa’s Star-Studded Cast

Apart from Malik and Khan, the ensemble cast of ‘Shikwa’ includes talents like Asim Mehmood and Yashma Gill in key roles. Seasoned actors such as Atiqa Odho, Javed Sheikh, Nida Mumtaz, Usman Peerzada, Seemi Pasha, Saife Hasan, and Salma Zafar also add depth to the story with their stellar performances.

The serial is produced by Abdullah Seja under the banner of iDream Entertainment and is directed by emerging talent M. Danish Behlim, while Nadia Ahmed has penned the emotional narrative.

‘Shikwa’, described as a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and resilience, is broadcast from Monday to Friday at 9 p.m. exclusively on ARY Digital.

Faysal Qureshi Joins AAN TV: A Game-Changer for Pakistani Entertainment!

In an unexpected and highly exciting move, Faysal Qureshi, one of the most revered and versatile stars of the Pakistani drama industry, is set to join AAN TV, the emerging television channel that has been making waves with its fresh and captivating content. The news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, sparking rumors and speculation about what role the actor will take on this new platform. But what could this all mean for the future of Pakistani television?

Faysal Qureshi, who has an illustrious career spanning decades, has won the hearts of millions with his impeccable performances in hit drama serials. From emotional roles to intense action-packed characters, Faysal has done it all. His presence in any drama has always been a recipe for success, and now, his association with AAN TV has left fans eagerly guessing about what’s next. However, the specifics of his role at the channel have not yet been revealed, adding a layer of mystery and curiosity to the announcement.

What Could Faysal Be Joining AAN TV For?

Speculation is rife about the nature of Faysal Qureshi’s involvement with AAN TV. Some believe that he may be returning to his roots with an acting project, while others are wondering if he is taking on a new role behind the scenes. Could Faysal be stepping into the shoes of a host for a groundbreaking new show? Or is he perhaps gearing up for an innovative production venture, producing something that will elevate the channel’s entertainment offering to new heights?

AAN TV, with its rapidly growing viewership, has already earned a reputation for producing innovative, engaging, and quality content. It has been a channel that has showcased fresh talent, new storytelling approaches, and a rich mix of genres. If Faysal is indeed joining the channel, his collaboration could be a game-changer, marking a new chapter in his already storied career and adding a powerhouse personality to AAN TV’s lineup.

An Opportunity for Growth and Innovation

The collaboration between Faysal Qureshi and AAN TV is more than just a typical TV deal—it represents an exciting opportunity for both the actor and the channel to explore new horizons. Faysal’s creative vision, combined with AAN TV’s ambitious goals, could lead to a new wave of groundbreaking dramas, reality shows, or even interactive TV formats that push the boundaries of traditional entertainment in Pakistan.

Faysal’s ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level makes him an ideal candidate for any project that aims to resonate with viewers. Whether it’s through an intense drama, a heartwarming reality series, or a talk show that brings together the biggest stars of the entertainment world, his involvement is bound to raise expectations and generate excitement.

Conclusion: The Countdown Begins

The announcement of Faysal Qureshi’s collaboration with AAN TV has set the stage for an intriguing new chapter in Pakistani television. While the details are still under wraps, one thing is certain: this move is set to have a significant impact on both the channel’s programming and the broader entertainment landscape. Fans and industry insiders alike are eagerly awaiting the big reveal, and as the days pass, the anticipation only grows. Will it be a drama series, a game show, or something entirely new? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure—this partnership is bound to keep us on the edge of our seats.

Stay tuned, because something big is about to unfold!

Vanessa Hudgens Sparks Marriage Rumors with Cole Tucker

The “High School Musical” Alum Was Spotted Wearing a White Dress on a Beach

Vanessa Hudgens has sparked marriage rumors after she was seen wearing a white dress on the beach, nearly ten months after announcing her engagement to baseball player Cole Tucker.

The photo was surfaced on social media app X (formerly Twitter) showing Hudgens in a white dress as she posed on the beach. While neither Hudgens nor Tucker has confirmed the news, Hudgens’ former co-star, Monique Coleman, fueled the rumors by sharing a video of a tropical setting in Tulum, Mexico, where Hudgens’ photo was taken. Coleman captioned the video, “Last morning in paradise.”

The rumors come after a source revealed that Hudgens and Tucker do not want to have a “shotgun wedding,” but they do think they need to get married soon.

“They want to get married quickly because they’re ready to start a family,” the source told Life & Style. “They joke that they don’t want to have a shotgun wedding, but if they don’t hurry, that’s exactly what it will be.”

Hudgens confirmed her engagement to Tucker earlier this year with photos of her gorgeous diamond ring. “We couldn’t be happier,” she wrote on Instagram beside pics from their engagement.

Etihad Town Phase 1 Lights Up Raiwind Road with a Spectacular Grand Ballot Night and Independence Day Celebration

Etihad Town Phase 1, located on Main Raiwind Road, sets the stage for an enchanting evening of celebration as it organized a grand ballot event on the 13th of August. Hosted by the dynamic Vasay Chaudhry, the event marked a significant milestone for the community, showcasing its commitment to excellence and innovation.

The highlight of the evening was the eagerly awaited balloting of plot numbers to fortunate individuals who had acquired files, a tangible realization of their investment. This momentous act was a testament to Etihad Town’s unwavering dedication to fairness and transparency.

Continuing the patriotic fervour, the festivities extended to the 14th of August with a mesmerizing concert featuring the celebrated artist Bilal Saeed. The night sky was illuminated with a stunning display of fireworks, embodying the spirit of Pakistan’s Independence Day. Attendees relished a diverse array of culinary delights from the food stalls, elevating the festive atmosphere.

The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Managing Director, Chaudhry Muhammad Munir along with the Group Directors, Chaudhry Faisal Munir, Chaudhry Sohail Munir and  Chaudhry Raheel Munir along with the Chief Operating Officer, Sheikh ShujaUllah Khan.

The Group Directors together conveyed heartfelt wishes for a joyous Independence Day celebration. They emphasized the vital role that real estate and unified communities play in shaping the nation’s future. They congratulated the Etihad management team and commended the marketing department for orchestrating a spectacular public event. The event’s triumph was a result of the collective dedication and collaboration of all stakeholders involved.

Sheikh ShujaUllah Khan, COO of Etihad Group Real Estate Division, expressed his pride in the successful execution of the grand ballot event and the Independence Day celebrations.  He emphasized, “As we celebrate our nation’s independence, let us also celebrate the spirit of resilience and progress that defines Pakistan’s real estate sector. Etihad Town Phase 1 stands as a symbol of unity and growth. At Etihad Town, timely delivery and quality are at the core of our values. This event not only marks a celebration but also reflects our commitment to ensuring that promises are not just made, but consistently fulfilled.”

About Etihad Town Phase 1:

Etihad Town Phase 1, situated on Main Raiwind Road, is an esteemed residential gated community dedicated to providing an unparalleled lifestyle experience to its residents. Through a focus on quality, transparency, and community engagement, Etihad Town Phase 1 aims to redefine contemporary living standards in Lahore.

Saboor Ali shows off her ethereal charm in festive red clothes

In her most recent photo shoot with Zaib and Zeeshan for the Haute Form Studio, Saboor Aly’s ethereal attraction left everyone in awe. She was gorgeous in this stunning red dress. It excellently evokes regal fantasies.

This elegant set is finished off with hand decorations and priceless stones to provide the ideal bridal look.Saboor Aly chose a bronze makeup look with Smoky eyes, bare lips, and a chic, side-parted hairstyle. We are completely enthralled by the way she complemented this classic all-red dress with green standout jewelry.

Find out what happened; who won and performed at the 2nd annual Pakistan International Screen Awards

PISA 2021 DAZZLES WITH SPELLBINDING PERFORMANCES & A SLEW OF WELL-DESERVED AWARDS HONOURING PAKISTANI TALENT!

Dubai: November 7, 2021:- The much-anticipated 2nd annual Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISA ’21)  took place on November 5, 2021 at the majestic Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai organized by Mesmerise Events under the aegis of Founder and CEO Faisal Khan. The Show Director of PISA 2021 was Frieha Altaf, Founder and CEO of Catwalk Event Management, PR & Productions who managed the show direction, Red Carpet and PR for the event.

During a celebrity and glamour-filled evening, the organizers of PISA acknowledged the stellar talent of Pakistan’s most celebrated artists from the Film, TV, Music, Fashion and Digital Content industries and bestowed 29 well-deserved awards on an international platform which was enhanced with a bevy of spellbinding and mesmerising performances by some of Pakistan’s most celebrated superstars.

The evening commenced with a warm welcome by co-hosts Vasay Chaudhry and Yasir Hussain and followed by a proudly patriotic and passionate recitation of Pakistan’s National Anthem by supernova singer Asim Azhar.

Yasir and Vasay thanked the audience for attending PISA ’21 and without further ado introduced the stunning opening performances by superstars Mehwish Hayat and Sheheryar Munawar.

Mehwish performed solo to the energetic song ‘Chirrya’ by Neha Chaudhry and Shiraz Uppal from the 2019 Wajahat Rauf film ‘Chhalawa’ in which Mehwish starred. This was followed by an equally invigorating solo performances by Sheheryar to ‘Haye Dil Bechara’ from the 2019 Asim Raza multi-starrer ‘Parey Hut Love’ starring Sheheryar and Maya Ali: and “Shakar Wandaan Re’ from the 2015 Asim Raza film ‘Ho Mann Jahan’ starring Sheheyar, Mahira Khan and Adeel Hussain.

The ante and temperature were raised with the scintillating chemistry of Mehwish and Sheheryar performing together to ‘Munday Lahore De’ sung by Mohsin Abbas Haider and Saima Jahan from the 2018 Nabeel Qureshi film ‘Load Wedding’ starring Mehwish and Fahad Mustafa.

The first Jury award of the evening was for ‘Singer of the Year’ which
was won by versatile powerhouse Aima Baig for ‘Te Quiero Mucho’ and was presented by star couple, singer Umair Jaswal and TV actress Sana Javed who also conferred. The ‘Song of the Year’ shield (by TRESemmé presents Kashmir PISA 2021 and powered by Pond’s) to Bari 2 by Bilal Saeed and Momina Mustehsan.

An exciting and anticipated award was the Critics’ ‘Breakthrough Artist of 2020 which was won by Hasan Raheem and presented by Sajeer Abbas.

The well-deserved ‘PISA Rock Star’ honorary accolade was bestowed to Pakistan’s ultimate Rock legend Ali Azmat by Ahmed Ali Butt for whom Ali had expressed his love and admiration along with a faux fun sparring match earlier on the Red Carpet!

Equally prestigious was the honorary’ PISA Youth Icon’ of the Year Award’ which was conferred to Rock supernova Umair Jaswal by music legend Sajjad Ali against the backdrop of Umair’s title song from his travel documentary ‘Raahi.’

‘Television’s Best Title Track/Original Soundtrack award was presented to Asim Azhar for the OST to the TV drama “Ishqiya’.by Hassaam Awais, Brand Marketing Manager, Kashmir Cooking Oil (United Industries Limited).

Energetic and humorous co-hosts Vasay and Yasir introduced Act Two which kicked-off with the spellbinding Junaid Jamshed patriotic anthem ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ proudly and beautifully sung among oversize Pakistani flags by an uber-talented choir of young musical prodigies and future superstars including Mustafa Khan; Hadiya Hashmi; Urooj Fatima and Aashir Wajahat.

The next set of awards were the ‘Social Media Awards’ hosted by content creator and Social Media whiz and commentator Waqar Zaka. Celebrity couple, actor/director Yasir Nawaz and actress/ morning host Nida Yasir presented the ‘Most Entertaining Instagram Celebrity award to Romaisa Khan who has 1.7 M followers on the social media platform’; and the ‘Best Use of Humour in Social Media’ award to CBA Arslan Naseer (Comics by Arslan which has 1.15 M subscribers on YouTube respectively.

The highly competitive ‘YouTuber of the Year’ trophy was presented to the very popular Ducky Bhai who has 2.84 M subscribers on YouTube by supermodel Fahmeen Ansari; while actor Omair Rana presented ‘Vlogger of the Year’ to Shahveer Jafry who has 3.04 M subscribers on YouTube. To round off the Social Media awards actors Hiba Bukhari and Affan Waheed gave out the ‘Tik Toker of the Year’ accolade to Jannat Mirza who has more than 16.8 M followers and over 445 M Likes on the video sharing App Tilk Tok.

Co-hosts Vasay Chaudhry and Mehwish could not control their excitement as they introduced a rollicking medley performance by Rock star Ali Azmat of his popular hits. Ali’s riveting and emotive vocals inevitably brought the house down.

The glamour and glitz continued with the revelation of the Fashion Awards. The first two Fashion awards, ‘Bridal Couture Designer of the Year’ were handed out by Mrs. Faisal Khan of Mesmerise Events and Azerbaijani model Uksana, firstly to “The King of Technicolour”, couturier Nomi Ansari; and then the ‘Prêt-à-Porter Designer/Brand of the Year’ award to internationally-recognized powerhouse Khaadi.


The fiercely competitive and coveted ‘Model of the Year Critics” award was won by female supermodel Fahmeen Ansari. The honorary Most Promising Model of the Year’ award was conferred to Faiza Ashfaq.

An international celebrity buzz was created during the awarding of the honorary ‘PISA Global Influencer Award’ presented by esteemed veteran Pakistani actor and superstar Javed Sheikh to two actors from the globally popular Turkish historical drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul: Emre Üçtepe and Celal Al.

The Turkish stars received their honorary awards due to the unprecedented popularity of the 2014-2019 series’and its worldwide influence, which still endures and reverberates even after it concluded in 2019.

Co-hosts Mehwish and Yasir introduced the fourth act of the evening; a mesmerizingly hypnotic ballet meets Khathak dance performance gracefully rendered by actress Faryal Makhdoom followed by an elegant solo dance recital to a Madame Noorjehan song by Amar Khan and  finally a rhythmic pas de deux by the pair and a bevy of back-up dancers, after which Mehwish announced the Drama Award categories.

Pakistani TV and Film superstar and host Faysal Quraishi and versatile and talented TV actress Hiba Bukhari who recently acted together in ‘Fitoor’ handed out the ‘Best Writer’ award to Zanjabeel Asim Shah for ‘Pyar ke Sadqay’ and the Best Director accolade to Piyar ke Sadqay’s helmsman Farooq Rind. For a triple whammy ‘Piyar ke Sadqay’ was also unanimously chosen as the ‘Best TV Serial’.

Co-hosts Mehwish and Yasir enthusiastically announced the next scintillating and rousing medley performance by rock star Umair Jaswal which had the audience singing along jovially and at a cute juncture, his wife, actress Sana Javed dancing with Umair briefly.

Vacillating co-hosts Yasir and Wasay then announced the next set of TV awards.

Popular TV stars Sonya Hussyn and Feroze Khan presented both the Best Supporting Actress award to Hina Altaf for ‘Bandhay Aik Dor Say’ and the ‘Best Supporting Actor’ award to  Ahmed Ali Butt for ‘Jhooti’ respectively to encouraging audience applause.
The TRESemmé presents PISA 2021 and powered by Pond’s ‘Best TV Actress Critics’ Award  was presented to a surprised but grateful Sonya Hussyn for her role in ‘Saraab’. This was Sonya’s 17th nomination and first ever win for an acting role for which she rendered a highly emotional acceptance speech.  Similarly, the ‘Best Actor Critics’ Award’ was awarded to Mohib Mirza for his powerful role in ‘Dushman-e-Jaan.’

Following these momentous awards co-hosts Yasir and Wasay announced one of the most anticipated performances of the evening: a medley by veteran music legend Sajjad Ali including classic hits including ‘Cinderella’; ‘Ravi’ and ‘Har Zulm Tera Yaad Hai’ which left the audience nostalgic and energised, especially the celebrity crowd with whom Sajjad Ali interacted off-stage.

Two honorary awards were presented by Atiqa Odho, Chairperson of Actors Collective Trust (ACT) and UAE-based celebrity gamer Bo Abdullah. Legendary superstar Humayun Saeed received the revered ‘Star of the Decade’ award while glamorous superstar Mehwish Hayat accepted the prestigious award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Cinema’.

The highly coveted ‘Best Actor Popular’ award was bestowed to Feroze Khan for ‘Ishqiya’, who offered an appreciative acceptance speech.
The last award of the evening for ‘Best TV Actress Popular was handed out by Mian Shahzad Khalid and Amar Khan to Sara Khan for her performance in ‘Sabaat.”

The auditorium exploded with energy with celebrity audience members getting on their feet when veteran great Sajjad Ali end- noted the evening with the nostalgic finale number ‘Mahiwal’ which was first released in 1995.


After a long, glittering and entertaining evening the co-hosts Vasay Chaudhry and Yasir Hussain thanked the celebrity-filled audience and the myriad sponsors including the three main Event Sponsors: Kashmir Cooking Oils and Banaspat under the aegis of  United Industries Limited (UIL); TRESemmé and  Pond’s as well as Chief Media and TV Partner, Express Entertainment under the aegis of Express Media Group; Print Partner ‘Khaleej Times’; Radio Partner ‘FM 1016’;  Official Beauty Partner Radhika Sharma Makeovers ; Official Hospitality Partner Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel Dubai and supporting sponsors Exotic Cars, 27th Investments; SpotServe; Realco Capital and Bector Entertainment.

AWARD WINNERS
HONORARY AWARDS

Star of the Decade Award
RECIPIENT: Humayun Saeed

Outstanding Contribution to Cinema Award
RECIPIENT: Mehwish Hayat

PISA Rock Star Award
RECIPIENT: Ali Azmat


PISA Youth Icon’ of the Year Award
RECIPIENT: Umair Jaswal


PISA Global Influencer Award
RECIPIENTS: Emre Üçtepe and Celal Al (Stars of Turkish series Dirilis: Ertugrul)


Most Promising Model of the Year
RECIPIENT: Faiza Ashfaq


MUSIC

‘Singer of the Year’ Jury Award
WINNER: Aima Baig ( ‘Te Quiero Mucho’)

‘Song of the Year’ Award
WINNER: ‘Bari 2 ‘ by Bilal Saeed and Momina Mustehsan

Critics’ ‘Breakthrough Artist of  2020 Award
WINNER: Hasan Raheem

Television’s Best Title Track/Original Soundtrack Award
WINNER: Asim Azhar for “Ishqiya’

SOCIAL MEDIA

Most Entertaining Instagram Celebrity Award
WINNER: Romaisa Khan

Best Use of Humour in Social Media Award
WINNER:  CBA Arslan Naseer  (Comics by Arslan)

YouTuber of the Year’
WINNER: Ducky Bhai

Vlogger of the Year Award
WINNER: Shahveer Jafry

Tik Toker of the Year Award
WINNER: Jannat Mirza


FASHION
Bridal Couture Designer of the Year Award
WINNER: Nomi Ansari

Prêt-à-Porter Designer/Brand of the Year Award
WINNER: Khaadi
Model of the Year Critics” Award (Male/Female)
WINNER: Fahmeen Ansari

TELEVISION
Best Writer Award
WINNER: Zanjabeel Asim Shah (‘Pyar ke Sadqay’ )

Best Director Award
WINNER: Farooq Rind (Piyar ke Sadqay’)

Best TV Serial Award
WINNER: Piyar ke Sadqay’

Best TV Actress Critics’ Award
WINNER: Sonya Hussyn (‘Saraab’)
Best TV Actor Critics’ Award
WINNER: Mohib Mirza (Dushman-e-Jaan.)

Best Actor Popular’ Award
WINNER: Feroze Khan (‘IIshqiya’)
Best Actress Popular Award
WINNER: Sara Khan (”Sabaat’)

Best Supporting Actress Award
WINNER: Hina Altaf (Bandhay Aik Dor Sa)
Best Supporting Actor Award
WINNER: Ahmed Ali Butt (‘Jhooti’)

Hania Aamir And Farhan Saeed To Perform In An Upcoming Drama Jhooti

The story of Hania Aamir and Farhan Saeed’s upcoming drama serial Jhooti is written by Saira Raza, the project will be directed by ace director Qasim Ali Mureed, produced by Humayun Saeed’s.

In Pakistan’s entertainment industry, Farhan Saeed And Hania Aamir are popular and versatile actors. Both the stars have previously appeared in Piyaar Sufiyana a beautiful melody for Asim Jofa’s Rabt -Luxury Lawn 2021.

Farhan Saeed And Hania Aamir both have worked in blockbuster dramas and on the silver screen as well. After showing wonderful attraction in the music video the stars have now paired up for an upcoming drama.

The drama will be a Roller Coaster of emotions as described by the director Qasim Ali Mureed. As per the director’s statement upcoming drama, “Jhooti” will have a contemporary angle, its storyline will be relatable but different from what the audience has seen in the past.

The star cast of the drama includes Hania Aamir and Farhan Saeed in the main lead.

Hania And Farhan
Exclusive: Danish Taimoor’s message about the Ishq Hai on ARY Digital

The wait is finally over! Don’t forget to watch the Double Launch Episode of the new drama serial Ishq Haim this drama is Launching Tonight from 8:00 to 10:00 PM – only on ARY Digital.

Ahead of Drama Serial Danish Taimoor the Lead cast shares his message to his fans and audience of the ARY Digital to watch this drama.

In the same Drama Minal Khan is also featuring, this drama is going to be a super-hit.

Top Actress Minal Khan finally joins SnackVideo

SnackVideo has been the most popular app for entertainment these days, and dozens of celebrities are flooding in the universe of the platform. On June 4, the darling of Pakistani TV, Minal Khan officially joined SnackVideo and became the latest starry addition.

On June 4, Minal posted her first debut on her SnackVideo account @MinalKofficial, and attracted nearly 1 million views and over 28k followers in no time. Top newspaper and fashion magazines in Pakistan have reported her debut on Twitter, gaining hundreds of likes and comments.

SnackVideo is also planning to create duet music videos with Minal. By selecting famous scenes from Minal’s hits and creators’ best duets, SnackVideo aims to breath a new life into Minal’s classics with great inspiration.

The stunning sister of the twin sisters’ pair of showbiz, Minal Khan, is one of the most followed and widely recognized actresses. She has over 7 million followers and hundreds of fan pages on Instagram. Minal began her profession in the showbiz business in 2012. She rose to prominence in the dramatization arrangement Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah. Some of her other hits include Hasad, Sun yaara, Qismat and ki jana main kaun. Minal got engaged to Ahsan Mohsin Ikram in Karachi on May 2021.

From now on, fans of Minal can not only get to know the personal life and interesting moments of the top actress, but also have the opportunity to duet classic clips or lip-sync videos with her and share their affection through the hashtag #SnackWithMinal.