All About Pakistani TV Dramas
Mar 20 2010
Singer: Nayyara Noor
Writer & Poet: Naheed Sultana Akhtar
Music: Javed Allah Ditta
Presenter: NTM Karachi
Director: Zarak (Zaheer Khan)
Cast : Shakeel, Robina Ashraf, Babar Ali, Qazi Wajid,
Zeenat Yasmeen, Zafar Siddiqui, Zaheen Tahira, Jamshed Ansari,
Nighat Choudhary, A. Rahman, Qandeel, Tallal B Tahir, Rubina Merchant, Baby Saima, Master Fahad, Lala saleem, Nighat Sultana
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Jan 30 2010
HUM Network family’s latest addition is HUMARA FM 94.6, a radio channel that airs not only music, but also features informative and sports programmes.
HUM Network introduced the new radio channel at a press conference at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. Shanaz Ramzi, GM public relations and publications, sharing the details with the press said the FM channel will be broadcasted from five stations — Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan and Peshawar, launched in collaboration with Shalimar Recording and Broadcasting Network; all technical facilities are provided by them, while the software is produced by HUM Network.
Present on the occasion were, the station’s two RJs, Osama Tahir and Hiba Siddiqui, who conducted a mock session of interviews, with Sohail Hashmi, who is also the host of the morning show on the radio. Next in line was Naeem Bukhari, who talked about his show ‘Hotline with Naeem Bokhari’, where people can call in to register their complaints and he and his team would do everything to get their issues sorted out. Also present on the occasion were, Chisti Mujahid and Iftikhar Ahmed, who entertained the audience with their lively banter, which included anecdotes from the past.
Shanaz Ramzi then took over the proceedings again and read out a congratulatory letter from the Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gillani, who praised the HUM Network on crossing yet another milestone. Sultana Siddiqui in her speech, also thanked the government and Shalimar Recording Company for their support. She also said, the aim of the station is, to spread positive feelings, instead of harping on negativity, and to promote Pakistan in a positive manner. She concluded by thanking the entire HUM Network team for their support.
Oct 14 2009
Imran Abbas is the hottest Model in Pakistan, and also acts in plays in pakistan and also in India. He thinks that he has transitioned at the right time from the Model industry to Drama in acting .
His first shoot of Khawar Riaz took him to fame and popularity within a short span of period.
He plans to finish his drama and TV Serial at the earliest and he wants to pursue Career in Architecture. He has planned to go to abroad to pursue the degree. He wants to leave Karachi to Islamabad.
About his upcoming projects are Haider Imam Rizvi opposite with Indian actress Dia Mirza, Faheem Burney with some Indian co-stars. He also completed Haseena Moina tere Aajane se and a serial Kinara.
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Tv Plays & Drama Serials
1-Jaanat : Serial by Sultana Siddiquie on PTV
2-Umrao Jaan Ada : Serial by Rana Sheikh on Geo
3-Shayad K Bahaar Aye :Serial by Rana Sheikh on PTV
4-Jaisay Chaho Jeo : Serial by Nadeem Baig (Under completion)
5-Bin tere kya hai jeena : Serial by Rashid Sami on PTV
6-Kho Na Jayain : Serial directed by Roomi Insha on Indus and Hum
7-Us Paar : Telefilm directed by Maqbool on Geo
8-Ambulance : Serial directed by Angeline Malik Indus
9-Mera Naam Hai Muhabbat (Akailay Na jana): Serial directed by Laila Wasti on Indus
10-Mera Naam Hia muhabbat (Tere Koochay main) : Seial directed by Kashif Jaffery on Indus
11-Ye Rishta Kya kehlaye ga : Telefilm directed by Fahim Burney on ARY
12-Qismat ke sitaray 
lay directed by Sultana Siddiquie PTV World
13-Love Story (Keh do na) : Play directed by Irum Binte Shahid on Geo
14-Love Story (Kuchh kehna hai) : Play directed by Maqbool on Geo
16-Love Story (Jaisay jantay nahi) : Play directed by Maqbool on Geo
17-Fazaon main bastiyan lay written by Anwar Maqsood (under completion)
18-Love Story (Merry Christmas) : Play directed by Fahim Burney on Geo
19-Love Story (Ye Jo Muhabbat hai) : Play directed by Mac on Geo
20-Love Story (Dhoondoon ab tujh ko kahan) : Play directed by Aliya Imam on Geo
21-Love Marriage : Serial directed by Rana Rizwan on Hum tv
22-Jo Baat gher main hai : Soap written by Asghar Nadeem Syed on Geo
23-Love Story (Raani ya Nokraani) : Play directed by Shakeel on Geo
24-Tum kahan hum Kahan (Sprite’s telefilm) : Telefilm directed by Azfar Ali on Indus/Hum
25-Kehta hai Dil:Play directed by Imran Hussain,aired on Geo
26-Akhri Mulaqaat (Tareek Saye) : Play directed by Hasham Syed on Indus
27-Sada Suhagan (Serial) : Serial directed by Fahim Burney, will be aired soon
28-Chahat Main Kya Duniya Dari (Serial) : Serial directed by Fahim Burney, will be aired soon
29-Aap jaisa Koi (Serial) : Serial directed by Nadeem Baig on Hum
30-Oh ye kya hogaya : Play directed by Atif Hussain on ARY
31-Milan : Play directed by Atif Hussain
32-2004 A love story : Play directed by Haroon Rasheed
33-Mystery Theatre (Khwaab) : Play directed by Mehroz Kareem on Hum
34-Andaleeb (Telefilm) : Telefilm directed by Abuzar on Aaj Tv
35-Eid Ka jora : Play directed by Asim Ali on Geo
36-Koi Lahma Gulab Ho : Soap directed by Asim Ali/Babar on Hum
37-Tumhe yaad ho ke na yaad ho : Telefilm Directed by Qaiser Nizamani on ARY
38-Main Hoon : Telefilm directed by Owais Khan on Geo
39-Wo ayain gher main humaray : Play directed by Atif Hussain on PTV
40-Sun Lay Na : Serial directed by Ahsan Ali Zaidi
41-Diya : Play directed by Ahmad Kamran, will be aired soon
42-Farishta : Play directed by Ahsan Talish on Aaj TV
43-Dheere Dheere : Telefilm directed by Yasir Nawaz on Geo
44-Kinara : Serial directed by Amjad Ali for TV One
45-Taqdeer : A play directed by Mazhar Moeen for ARY
46-Pyar Nahi Milta : Telefilm written and directed by Mehmood Akhtar for Geo
47-Do Pal : A Play directed by Babar Sheikh for Hum Tv
Feature Film
1. Reward & Punishment (underproduction): An international film made in UAE directed by Shakir Khan produced by M.A.Films UAE.
Oct 11 2009
Chekov comes to the Karachi stage
Anton Chekhov’s brilliant masterpiece ‘The Seagull’ was staged at Arts Council where marvellous characters showed how twist and turns of fate lead a loving couple to tragic end.
The play was written in 1896 and is set in a rural Russian house, a place near the lake and some old trees. The plot focuses on the romantic and artistic conflicts among an eclectic group of characters; the interaction slowly leads to an oral and spiritual disintegration of each of them and which ultimately leads to the tragic end. The cast and crewmembers of Napa Theatre did full justice to their roles and under the direction of Zia Mohyuddin gave a commendable performance.
The plot revolves around the lives of four characters, the ing_nue Nina (brilliantly played by Aiman Tariq), the fading actress Irina Arkadina (the commanding Bakhtawar Mazhar), her son the symbolist playwright Konstantin Treplyov (young and enthusiastic Saquib Khan), and the famous middlebrow story writer Trigorin (inacted by the charming Rahat Kazmi).
The play takes place on a country estate owned by Sorin (the gentle old man ), a former government employee with falling health. He is the brother of the famous actress Arkadina, who has just arrived at the estate with her lover, Trigorin, for a brief vacation. In Act I, the people staying at Sorin’s estate gather to see a silly play that Arkadina’s son Konstantin has written and directed. The play-within-a-play stars Nina, a young girl who lives on a neighbouring estate, as the “soul of the world.â€
The play is his latest attempt at creating a new theatrical form, and resembles a dense symbolist work. Arkadina laughs at the play, finding it ridiculous and incomprehensible, while Konstantin storms off in disgrace. Act I also sets up the play’s many romantic triangles.
The schoolteacher Medvedenko loves Masha (Naila Jaffrey), the daughter of the estate’s steward. Masha, in turn, is in love with Konstantin, who is courting Nina. When Masha tells the kindly old doctor Dorn about her longing, he helplessly blames the moon and the lake for making everybody feel romantic.
Act II takes place in the afternoon outside of the estate, a few days later. After reminiscing about happier times, Arkadina engages the house steward Shamrayev in a heated argument and decides to leave immediately. Nina lingers behind after the group leaves, and Konstantin shows up to give her a seagull that he has shot. Nina is confused and horrified at the gift. Konstantin sees Trigorin approaching, and leaves in a jealous fit. Nina asks Trigorin to tell her about the writer’s life. He replies that it is not an easy one. Nina says that she knows the life of an actress is not easy either, but she wants more than anything to be one. Trigorin sees the seagull that Konstantin has shot and muses on how he could use it as a subject for a short story: “A young girl lives all her life on the shore of a lake. She loves the lake, like a seagull, and she’s happy and free, like a seagull. But a man arrives by chance, and when he sees her, he destroys her, out of sheer boredom. Like this seagull.â€
(Photographs by Tahir Jamal/ White Star)
Oct 11 2009
Behroze Sabzwari, is a Pakistani Film / Television actor. He was born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1957.
Behroze began his career from Radio Pakistan as Radio presenter, In the late 1970s he start his acting career as a child artist in “Live” television kids play Dada jan Nana jan. He won popularity with a TV play Khuda Ki Basti, in 1974 with his role Nausha.
He performs serious and comic roles with equal ease. Among his successful TV serial is Tanhaiyaan, It was Qabacha that endeared him to many households. Also did good acting in “Mera Naam Mangoo” (Drama serial about professional beggars).
Behorze has appeared in a number of television commercials. He has also done many stage plays, including Mirza Ghalib Bandar Road Par. Mirza Ghalib Bandar Road Par was the famous play of Khawaja Moinuddin. As a matter of fact this play was the earliest of Behroz plays and introduced him to the TV viewers throughout Pakistan in early seventies.
He was married to Javaid Sheikh’s sister Safeena and living happily ever after. Behroz has been with Pakistan TV for the last 26 years.
Behroz as Qabacha with Marina Khan
Behroz as Nausha with Qazi Wajid
Behroz with Mehmood Ali in MGBRP
Behroze is a son of Dr. Sabzwari, his father was a Naval officer. He got married to Safeena in 1986 and has two children. His son Sheroze Sabzwari, is follows his footstep and acted in several sitcoms and television plays. Besides acting, Behroze Sabzwari owns a car showroom on Tariq Road in Karachi.
Behroz Sabzwari in Movie Chief Saab
Some famous Tv Plays & Serials
* Khuda Ki Basti
* Professor
* Tanhaiyaan
* Ankahi
* Mera Naam Hai Mangoo
* Mandi
* Uljhan
* Gharana Fasana
* Yeh Zindagi Hai
* Koi Tou Baarish
* Socha Na Tha
* Aik Graduate Ki Long Story Short Main
* Baray Baray Dahi Baray
* Pasoori
* Hastey Bastey
* Mirza Ghalib Bunder Road Per
* Aania
* Maamta
* Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
* Zra si aurat
* Brahim Ki Talash
* Footpath ki Ghaas
* Kachwa aur Khargosh
* Nana Jan Dada Jan
Films
* Ittefaq
* Dil Waley
* Palkon Ki Chahaon
* Naseeb
* Halchal
* Chief Saab
* Mushkil
* Ek Aur Love Story
* Khulay Asman Ke Niche
* Traffik
* Tere Ghar Ke Samnay
* Khush-naseeb
An Interview with Behroz Sabzwari
There are certain actors for whom the television has played the part of an institution. Behroz Sabzwari is one of them. Having started acting from a very young age, he was groomed and polished by the seasoned actors with whom he worked.
His association with television dates back to November 1967 when his first play, Nana Jan Dada Jan was made. He has fond memories of the drama that was telecast live. “I remember I forgot the dialogues that I was to deliver, however, the senior actors covered it up somehow,†he says with a chuckle. Neither was he scolded for this, nor was his blunder noticed by the audience. In fact being very young, he was always encouraged and supported by the people around him.
“I wasn’t aware of the fact that I can act, but all I can remember is that I could mimic people very well,†he reveals.
On being questioned about why he is mostly seen in the comic roles, Sabzwari says that an actor has to do whatever work he is offered. “However, I did act in plays in which I played a negative role or serious ones such as Khuda ki Basti and Uljhan,†he tries to clarify.
Behroz in Brahim ki Talash
Behroz in Uljhan
The character he played in the serial Mandi is his favourite one as he considers it one of the most satisfying works he has ever done. It gave him the opportunity to portray a person who undergoes various changes as he grows from a young lad to an old man. But this is not all, Kachwa aur Khargosh, Mera Naam Mungoo and Ankahi are also some of his memorable works.
Sabzwari disapproves of the unprofessional attitude of the newcomers in showbiz these days. And what bothers him the most is their unpunctuality.
The credit of Behroz’s most popular performance, in the role of Kabacha in Tanhaiyan, goes to his craze for watching movies. “Shahzad Khalil told me that the character I had to play in the serial was penned by the Haseena Moin,†he recalls. Sabzwari realised that he had to put in his best to stand out in the play which also had other notable artists. The director asked him to watch as many movies starring Peter Sellers as he could get hold of, for the roles the Hollywood actor played in his movies had a lot in common with the character in Tanhaiyan.
Sabzwari says that he is a Marlon Brando, Anthony Hopkins and Robert De Niro buff. He is also appreciative of the acting of Dustin Hoffman and tries to watch all the movies of these actors to observe the finer points of their art.
Behroze Sabzwari, Bushra Ansari, Rubina Ashraf, Safina Behroz with Groom Ali Haider & Bride Sabika
Among the younger lot, he likes Nicholas Cage. However, the actor confesses that he admires the work done by the senior actresses and has too many favourites to name just one.
The genre of movies that Behroz enjoys the most is romance. “I like love stories and at times thrillers too, it all depends upon my mood,†he opines. The actor clarifies that by romantic movies he doesn’t necessarily mean a-girl-meets-a-boy story, but movies that touch one’s heart and soul, have an emotional feel to it.
Behroz Sabzwari blames the atmosphere of the cinema halls as well as the standards of movies that are made in Pakistan for the audience’s lack of interest in the silver screen. He doesn’t like to watch films in the local cinema halls but whenever he goes abroad, he makes it a point to watch a movie in the cinema.
Behroz in Mirza Ghalib Bunder Road Per
He likes music of all sorts, and is particularly fond of semi-classical. Like many people these days, taking time out to listen to music is difficult for this actor.
“I don’t have much time to listen to music nowadays, but I still cherish songs by Mehdi Hasan, Adnan Sami and Shafqat Amanat Ali,†he reveals. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is a singer whom he admires the most. He likes the late mastero for his versatility as well as his voice and choice of lyrics. However, when it comes to the younger generation of singers, Behroze has little to say about them as he feels that few have come up with any remarkable music to be remembered by. Among the English singers, he admires Shirley Bassey, but over all he is not too passionate about Western music.
Sabzwari laments that he doesn’t have time to read books anymore. The one book that he believes is beyond comparison with any other book on earth is the Holy Quran. Apart from that, he loves to read poetry. That is probably why he has a collection of works by Parveen Shakir and Nasir Kazmi.
He admits openly that he is not much into reading and therefore wouldn’t name books in order to show off.
Favourite Movie: The Godfather
Favourite book: Nasir Kazmi’s Devan
Favourite music: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Behroz Sabzwari with wife Safina in Nadia Khan Show
Behroz in Brunch with Bushra
Aug 17 2009
Within a short period of time, he became the awe and envy of the Pakistani public.
Below is an amiable look back at the life and accomplishments of Humayun Saeed.
Humayun was born into an enlightened family on July 27, 1971, in Karachi. Being the eldest amongst five brothers, his parents expected a lot from him.
As a child, he had a craze for movies. His favorite past time was to stand in front of a mirror and to fantasize being a film actor.
Though initially he seemed an ordinary kid, his zeal for acting set him apart from other children.
Such focused determination took that boy where he wanted to go-to the top.
In times due course, he successfully completed a bachelor of commerce degree.
Humayun stepped into the practical life as a production manager in a garment factory in Karachi. He stayed there from 1991- 1995.
By sheer determination, he drove himself forward.
As mentioned earlier, Humayun demonstrated an unusual aptitude for show business from his earlier days.
From 1995 onwards, he associated himself with Pakistani television. First he appeared as an artist in numerous television plays and drama serials.
Later, he started his own production, known as H.S. Production.
Side by side, Humayun also participated in modeling and fashion designing. Additionally, he also made his presence felt in the ‘Dalda’ advertisement.
If he has spared anything, then it must be imaginative enough to venture beyond his expertise. That scenario is highly unlikely. Considering Humayun’s enormous acting potential, brilliance and a very high I.Q.
A novice in television, Humayun was eager to learn and quickly mastered the techniques.
The first television play in which Humayun worked as an artist, was ‘Ye Jahan’.
He was famous for his looks, his etiquette and above all, for his impressive voice.
The masterpieces began to flow, as they would over several years. He received another boost in public awareness from more plays like ‘Farz Aik Qarz’, ‘Lahu say kar kay wuzu’ and ‘Waqt’.
Some of his television plays are an epic story of ordinary people trying to make it against all odds.
Humayun is as good as his word.
He was teamed up with Sania Saeed, Perveen Malik, Ghazala Butt and others, in the play, ‘Shayad Kay Bahar Aaye’. Producer, Sultana Siddiqui, director, Rana Sheikh.
Humayun is not just an artist, He is an event.
Who else can give us so much pleasure now and hopefully for years to come?
He brings out all his emotions in plays like, ‘Ghazi Shaheed’, ‘Aaj’ and ‘Zeher’.
Presumably, the carrot that keeps him motivated is the glory of performance.
Inching his way to stardom was like scaling a mountain to Humayun.
The public has seen him in numerous television plays. Each of them is a new inspiration for his adoring fans.
Humayun, who now enjoys an exceptionally huge devoted following, gave a superb performance in the plays, ‘Ye Zindigi’, ‘Bund Darwazay’ and ‘Unhoni’.
His loyal following grew so fervent in the recent past that his video and or DVD’s became almost like a most sought after item.
Humayun has successfully experimented with hundreds of television plays. Below are three such success stories:
‘Jang’, ‘Janay Unjanay’, ‘Peela Jora’.
If aficionados of Pakistani entertainment have any thing to say about Humayun, this is what it is: ‘You have our eternal gratitude for delivering such profound lessons in such easy ways’.
Below are three such lessons:
‘Kheil kheil mein’, ‘Doosri duniya’ and Ye ghari hai Milan kee.’
Undoubtedly, Humayun mania is for real. Debonair Humayun, who is six feet tall, is married to Samina.
He unleashed his power to succeed and came up with magnificent performances in the plays below:
‘Zindigi badalti hai’, ‘Kabhi kabhi pyar mein’, ‘The castle-Ik Umeed.’
With the passage of time, he learned much about friendship, teamwork and most of all, about himself.
Moreover, no statistics could measure the fame he achieved in the recent past. It increases with every passing day.
Smitten, Humayun finds himself pulled toward production. From ‘Humayun Saeed Production’, he has produced the serial, ‘Tum he to ho.’
Further, from ‘H.S. Production, Humayun has also produced long plays like ‘Pehli Khahish’, ‘Adhuray Khawab’, ‘Dil wo bay mehar’ and ‘Undekhi’.
He is a great talker with a reputation for wit. Through his plays, Humayun has had a tremendous effect across Pakistani social landscape, as well.
There was a cluster of distinctively Pakistani works, such as drama serial, ‘Jab jab dil milay’. Its location shooting was done in Malaysia.
Likewise, the drama serial, ‘Chahatain’, was also shot in Malaysia. ‘Chahatain’, executive producer, Samina (wife of Humayun Saeed) cast includes Humayun Saeed, Uzma Gilani, Vaneeza Ahmed, Atiqa Odho.
As the times have changed, so has Pakistani show business.
As for Humayun’s work, his acting just keeps getting better. He brought his valuable experience to the play ‘Unjanay raastay.’
The cast includes Humayun Saeed, Tazeen Husain, and Shafi Mohammad. Penned by Zeb Sindhi, director, Misbah Khalid.
Humayun also had an important role, which he played with dramatic effect, in the long play, ‘Farar’ with Mehreen Jabbar.
His portrayal of a cancer patient in the drama serial ‘Mehendi’ is unparalleled.
He is a fabulous actor-there is such vitality and imagery in his work.
By 2002, he was the most sought after artist of Pakistani television.
Consequently, directors and producers are in his debt.
In a recent interview, he spoke about his life. ‘People want me in the television plays’, he says, ‘and that is a lot to live up to.’
His personal flair, his love of music, dance and parties. His favorite dish is biryani and favorite color is black.
Humayun, at 32 years of age, has achieved so much name, fame and experience, that it is hard to believe.
To read about his exciting life is like watching a good movie that we did not want to end.
Humayun made his name in movies, as well. He debuted in the film ‘Inteha’, in which he was dubbed as an abusive husband.
He played the role of a prostitute in the film ‘No paisa no problem’.
The television and movie artists who inspired Humayun include, Talat Husain, Shabbir Jan, Shafi Mohammad, Rahat Kazmi, Nadeem and Waheed Murad.
Humayun was judged best actor for his performance in the television play ‘Ab tum ja saktay ho’, in 1996, for ‘The television Performance Awards.
He was judged best actor for his performance in the television – film ‘Zeher’ in 1996.
He was judged best actor for his roles in the plays, ‘Sawal’, ‘Umeed-e-Sehr’ and ‘Kankgan’.
He was judged best actor for his performance in the film ‘Inteha’ and he received ‘The Television Times Viewer’s Choice Award’.
In the year 2003, his competency and artistic skills are awesome and only improving.
Apart from his acting skills, Humayun possess a vast business experience in garments.
Hence, Humayun and his brother, Aamir, opened men’s boutique at Zamzama boulevard and an outlet at Tariq Road.
In Humayun, Pakistanis have received a gift even greater than other gifts, which one could have offered them.
For Humayun and the likes of him, have only strengthened and renewed this country’s culture.
With their success has come a powerful affirmation-that the human spirit can never be extinguished.
Seventh Sky has a core management team that believes in leading from the front. Abdullah Kadwani and Humayun Saeed, who are acknowledged and acclaimed wizards in their own right, lead the company. Under their aegis, Seventh Sky Entertainment has been able to carve a niche from the onset, for each one of the two, at the core of their workings have an enviable list of accolades.
Together this dream team is responsible for all aspects of execution, starting from planning to casting to production management at Seventh Sky. Their expertise help them effectively manage and look after business, marketing and strategic planning of Seventh Sky projects to create successful projects each time.
Aug 17 2009
Shakeel as Uncle Urfi
Yusuf Kamal was born on 29th May 1938, in Bhopal, India, to a highly enlightened family. He shared the big world with his two younger brothers and a sister. Yusuf received his primary education in an English medium school, in the pre-partitioned India. Additionally, he also acquired education in a French missionary school in India.
Yusuf migrated to Karachi, Pakistan, along with his family in 1952. Young Yusuf had a flair for acting since his childhood. During his school days in Karachi, Yusuf regularly participated in the extra curricular activities. Soon after graduation, Yusuf made his presence felt in stage plays as well.
Yusuf Kamal changed his name to Shakeel and debuted in the 1966 film, ‘Honehar.’ Cast included Shakeel- Waheed Murad- Rukhsana- Tarannum- Kamal Irani. For Shakeel, the film ‘Honehar,’ was a challenge he met with ferocious gusto.
Shakeel’s first television play was ‘Naya Raasta,’ which was penned by Hasina Moin and telecast from Karachi television in 1971.
Essentially, Shakeel is a natural actor, who applies himself earnestly as a professional duty. Karachi television presented special Eid-ul-fitr play ‘Happy Eid,’ in the 1970s. Shakeel and Neelofar Abbasi, formerly known as Neelofar Aleem, came up with resplendent artistry and made ‘Happy Eid,’ a memorable play. In the final moments of the play, Shakeel wishes ‘Happy Eid,’ to Neelofar and she greets him with ‘Eid Mubarak.’ They looked right at each other and smiled. It was quite a smile.
The will to succeed is part of the Pakistani culture. Shakeel and Neelofar Abbasi teamed up again in Haseena Moin’s highly successful Karachi television drama serial, ‘Shehzori.’
You can do a world of good for yourself if you keep a steady course.
The above statement rings too true to Shakeel. Dwelling on Shakeel’s immense artistic prowess, ‘Uncle urfi,’ could be ranked among the three greatest drama serials in Shakeel’s forty-year eventful career. Cast included Shakeel in the title role of ‘Uncle urfi,’ Shehla Ahmed as Beena, Qurban Jeelani as Shaheed bhai, Azra Sherwani as Ghazi, Jamshed Ansari as Hasnat bhai.
As the story goes, Shakeel, who is super-smartly dubbed as ‘Uncle urfi,’ takes interest in Beena. In reality, uncle urfi was desirous to make Beena happy. Logically, urfi should have taken Beena into confidence before doing her a favor. Instead, he kept her in the dark. The final moments of the last episode are fraught with pain and pathos.
Urfi tells Beena with certitude, ‘hamari shadi hogi to sara zamana deikhey ga.’ to which poor Beena replies, ‘kuchh shadiyaan dil kay weerano mein bhi to ho jaati hain, sirif khuda gawah hota hai.’
The emotionally charged conclusion of ‘Uncle urfi,’ was so unexpected that literally nobody was prepared for it. Indeed, Haseena Moin had instilled so much despair in its dialogues that thirty-two years later, it still stands as a classic in its bittersweet illustration of the unbreakable bond of family.
Further, Shakeel achieved enduring fame in Haseena Moin’s mega hit drama serial, ‘Un kahi.’ Cast included Shakeel as Taimur, Shehnaz Sheikh as Sana Murad, Javed Sheikh as Faraz, Saleem Nasir as Sheheryar, Jamshed Ansari as Timmi.
Initially, Taimur did not tolerated Sana Murad’s demeanor. But Taimur’s father-in-law, played by Qazi Wajid, suggests, ‘Taimur, logoan kay chehray parha karo, ye duniya ki sub say dil chasp kitaab hotay hain.’ That changed Taimur’s perception of Sana Murad and he managed to see the sincere girl behind the confused Sana Murad.
Most importantly, Shakeel’s numerous roles always heighten the sweetness of living. ‘Uroosa,’ is another popular television drama serial of Shakeel. Cast includes Shakeel- Ghazala Kaifi- Adnan Siddiqui- Mishi Khan.
As the story unfolds, Shakeel divorced his first wife, Ghazala Kaifi. Mishi Khan, who plays the title role of ‘Uroosa,’ happens to be the daughter of Shakeel from his first wife, Ghazala Kaifi. ‘Uroosa,’ wins everyone’s heart through her etiquettes. She weds Adnan Siddiqui, who lives next door.
All the Pakistani television drama serials deal very well with Shakeel, who plays them splendidly. Shakeel is also famous for his social services. He was proactive during the recent earthquake in Pakistan. Likewise, he takes active participation in anti smoking campaign. Furthermore, Shakeel conferred awards to the winners in the most recent Pakistani television award ceremony held in Karachi.
In recognition of his enormous contribution to the show business, Shakeel won the pride of performance award in 1992. Shakeel’s is a long, healthy, prosperous life, and a life really well lived.
The other day, Shakeel attended a function. Tens of hundreds of devoted admirers gathered around Shakeel and said, ‘hum Aap ka yaad gaar tareen kirdaar, ‘uncle urfi,’ kabhi na bhool payein gey.’
Shakeel replied, ‘Thank you and good cheer to all.’ Then slowly he walked away and soon vanished into the crowd.
The End
1. The 1968 film ‘Josh-e-intiqaam,’ cast, Shakeel, Deeba Adeeb
2. The 1968 film ‘Nakhuda,’ cast, Shakeel- Rukhsana- Ibrahim Nafees.
3. The 1968 film ‘Papi,’ cast, Shakeel- Bano- Sitara.
4. The 1968 film ‘Zindigi,’ cast, Shakeel- Ghazala- Ejaz- Tariq Aziz
5. The 1969 film ‘Dastaan,’ cast, Shakeel- Ghazala- Rattan Kumar-
6. The film ‘Gharonda.’
7. The 1973 film ‘Insaan aur gadha, cast, Shakeel, Nisho, Kamal,
8. The 1973 film ‘Badal aur bijli,’ cast, Shakeel- Nadeem- Shabnam-
9. The 1974 film ‘Chahat,’ cast, Shakeel- Shabnam- Rehman-
10. The English film ‘Butterflies are free.’
1. Television play,’ Honeymoon.’
2. Television drama serial ‘Zer, zabar, pesh.’
3. Television detective series, ‘Naam Daar.’ Shakeel- Khalida Riyasat played the lead roles and solved the murder mysteries.
4. The Children’s television space fiction series, ‘Tick Tick Company.’
5. Television play series ‘Mantorama,’ which were written by Sa’adat Hasan Manto.
6. Drama serial ‘Perchhaiyaan.’
7. Drama serial ‘Ana.’
8. Drama serial ‘Chand Grahan.’
9. Drama serial, ‘Uraan.’ Cast, Shakeel- Faryal Gauhar- Resham- Abid Ali
10. Drama serial ‘Tapish.’
11. Drama serial ‘Afshan,’ cast, Shakeel- Tahira Wasti- Zaini Umair- Ayesha Khan.
12. Drama serial ‘Aangan Terrha,’ cast, Shakeel- Bushra Ansari- Saleem Nasir.
13. Drama serial ‘She jee,’ cast, Shakeel- Rubina Ashraf- Babar Ali.
14. Drama serial ‘Zameen,’ cast, Shakeel- Sakina Sammo- Khalid Zafar.
15. Drama serial ‘Doosri Aurat,’ cast, Shakeel- Humayun Saeed- Aisha Khan-
16. Drama serial ‘Aandhi,’ cast, Shakeel- Sakina Sammo- Khalid Zafar.
17. Drama serial ‘Tum say mil kar.’ Cast, Shakeel – Vaneeza- Jia Ali- Ayaz Khan.
18. Drama serial ‘Saaye,’ cast, Shakeel – Marina Khan.
19. Drama serial ‘Ankahi,’ cast, Shakeel – Shahnaz Shaikh, Jawaid Shaikh, Jamshed Ansari,
20. Drama serial ‘Aroosa,’ cast, Shakeel – Mishi Khan, Adnan Siddiqui, Ghazala Kaifi,
21. Drama serial ‘Jab Jab Dil Miley,’ cast, Sadia Imam, Jia Ali, Humayun Saeed, Shakeel, Sameena Peerzada,
22. Drama serial ‘Shehzori,’ cast, Shakeel – Neelofer Abbasi
23. Drama serial ‘Uncle Urfi,’ cast, Shakeel – Jamshed Ansari, Qurban Jilani, Shehla Ahmed,
24. Drama serial ‘Chaudhwee ka Chand,’ cast, Shakeel – Neelofer Abbasi
25. Drama serial ‘Colony 52,’ cast, Sanam Baloch, Danish Taimur, Shakeel, Qavi Khan,
26. Drama serial ‘Dhoop Mein Sawan,’ cast, Shakeel – Nadia Jamil , Humayun Saeed , Samina Ahmed
27. Drama serial ‘Kothi No 156,’ cast, Shakeel – Seemi Raheel, Irfan Khoosat, Adeel Hashmi
28. Drama serial ‘Qutubuddins,’ cast, Shakeel – Danish Nawaz, Badar Khalil, Lubna Islam, Saman Agha
May 13 2009
The play is a must watch. A strong and different story line with some stunning acting make the play a must see. Babar Ali has lived his character to the core. He is simply amazing and deserves a superb applause. Babar Ali plays the role of an innocent man but pretends to be an abusive and violent character. Babar Ali while commenting on the serial said that after doing so many movies for so long, he has got a very good character of an angry young man. Zahra played by Farah Shah is shown as a fine art’s student and mainly the story of the serial revolves around her. Zahra is a girl basically with a romantic nature, who is waiting for her ideal – a sweet, gentle, soft spoken and kind hearted, but, Bali is the main hurdle between her and her ideal, because she is engaged to him since childhood
Apr 28 2009
Story of a couple who get married because they’re in love. The woman can’t have kids so the mother-in-law gives are a hard time for it. The couple decides that it’s in everyone’s best interest that they get a divorce. The leftmenu of them separate and marry someone else. The woman does have kids from her second marriage while the guy doesn’t.
Apr 28 2009
Apr 25 2009
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Cast : Shehroz Sabzwari, Natasha Saleem, Ahmed Safdar, Mubashir Alam Khan, Zara Zafar Khan, Tinat Saeed, Junaid Sheikh, Fatima Syed, Zhalay Sarhadi
Written Produced & Direct by : Wajahat Rauf
