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Aug 23 2009

Aijaz Aslam

Category: Actors, Aijaz Aslam, Ary Tv, Atv, Geo Tv, Hum Tv, Indus Tv, Ptv, Tv One — mansoor @ 10:01 pm

Aijaz Aslam: Beyond Roshoo By Anis Shakur

“The beauty of man”, states an old Arab proverb, “lies in the eloquence of his tongue”.

The above mentioned maxim holds true to fashion designer-cum-artist, Aijaz Aslam. He spells his first name with double “z”, which is also his trade- mark.
Born to a middle class family 37 years ago on October 3, he proved to be a bright student in his school days.

His father made occasional appearances in Pakistani television plays, when Pakistan television was in its infancy.

What distinguished Aijaz from other kids was his aptitude for showbiz and modeling.

Subsequently, he successfully completed a fashion- designing course in London.
In 1989, he stepped into the world of modeling and achieved name and fame beyond his wildest expectations.

In 1993, Aijaz debuted from Karachi television station’s super hit drama serial, “Kashkol”, which changed his life forever.

Renowned writer, Hameed Kashmiri, top of the line director, Nusrat Shaheen, artist of the highest repute, Talat Husain and the likes of him, made “Kashkol” one of the greatest drama serials in the annals of Pakistan television.

Most of all, it was Aijaz (super smartly dubbed as “Rosho”) who did the trick.

The sad gaze in his eyes, the indescribable pathos in his voice and the loneliness and despair, which he carried through out the series, made him one of the most astonishing performers ever to grace Pakistan television.

In reality, he looked like the reincarnation of fugitive-famed, David Janssen.
“Roshoo”, an embodiment of innocence, relives a nightmare as another dream disintegrates.

His intense, charismatic performance in his most memorable role in “Kashkol”, vaulted him to super stardom.

“Roshoo” became his identity as well.

Aijaz helped usher I what has been called the second golden age of TV drama.

All exhilarating, all wonderful, “Kashkol”, a reality written script, is a must-see!

But Aijaz is more than an actor. He is the topmost fashion designer and an innovator.

A decade ago, Aijaz embarked upon the fashion design business in a very humble manner and with meager resources. He started his business with one machine.

Today, numerous workers earn a respectable livelihood in his stitching units.
An unobtrusively brilliant man, Aijaz designs everything from A to Z.

His mastery in fashion design created waves in Pakistan and across its borders.
What he does best is design real fashion for real people and let the spotlight shine on them.

“I have always delighted most in my work as a fashion designer”. Aijaz said with confidence.

His specialty is men’s wear. Additionally, he is in charge of two manufacturing units.

Aijaz’s true genius is to design and create items, which are widely used by artists, who work in Pakistan television drama serials and in other related entertainment industry.

No fashion show or advertisement is considered complete without Aijaz’a presence.

He became the defining voice for quality fashion products.

His manufactured items, like boxer shorts, are very popular. He achieved excellence in sherwani’s, too.

His products exemplifies in boutiques at different locations, including his signature boutique in Clifton.

Passion for innovation, Aijaz says, fueled his ambitious new plan-to create his own brand of shoe.

A perfectionist, Aijaz’s high expectations influenced more than just those who worked under his umbrella. He profoundly affected the nation.

Despite his extremely hectic business schedule, he never side- tracked his television career.

His industriousness led to one success after another.

Cast in a succession of interesting roles, he increasingly found opportunities to show his dramatic abilities:

“Jawad” of Pakistan television drama “Jisay piya chahay” and “Atif” of “Aik gana aik afsana” (haan isi moar per) made Aijaz household word and a media darling.

His roles in the above two television plays are a breath taking art of acting.

So far, Aijaz has visited and performed in quite a few Pakistani cities. He also made public appearances in England, Canada, Dubai, Maldives and Turkey.

Aijaz appeared in a television drama, “Daira”, which was adapted from the English novel, “Moth smoke”. Cast includes, Usman Peerzada- Fakhir- Bunny.

Aijaz played the character of “Naveed” in the Pakistan television drama, “Patjhar ki chaaon”, cast includes Mahnoor Baluch- Javed Sheikh- Jahan Ara Hai- Badar Khalil, written by Mohammad Ahmed.

Lyrics of the above two plays are good enough to be devoured, mesmerized and insinuated in daily conversation.

He acts with his unique style, which he appropriately named “Aijaz style”.

Aijaz worked in the drama serial “Doosri Aurat”, directed by Haider Imam Rizvi, written by Naheed Sultana Akhtar. Cast, Shakeel- Laila Zuberi- Ayesha Khan.

One of Pakistan television’s most hand some man, his prestige grew with every new role. He feels privileged to be born and bred in Pakistan.

Also, he considers himself a lucky person to be born with the God-gifted talents for acting and entrepreneur ship.

He derives immense pleasure to bring happiness in the lives of millions of his fellow human beings.

Aijaz was dubbed as a drug dealer in a television drama. He played the role of notorious “Haider” or “Raider”, who trades narcotics for money. (The very opposite of “Roshoo,” who waged war against drug dealers.)

“Raider” is another successful chapter in his remarkable career.

From “Roshoo’s” peerless dramatization to numerous inventive screen- plays-his performance is simply unparalleled.

The popularity of Aijaz soared sky high in quick response to public perception. He just would not permit failure.

His enormous output in his business and in showbiz, has embedded itself in the Pakistani psyche.

What a difference ten years makes.

Today, he strides like a colossus in the world of fashion and modeling.

He certainly is prolific.

Are these astonishing performers born or made?

“No question, Aijaz Aslam is a phenomenon.

As with most prodigies, his technique is stunningly secure, but unlike many of them, he refuses to settle for the merely immaculate”.

That, perhaps, is the secret of being a true prodigy.

Aijaz Aslam with former president Pervez Musharraf

Some of Aijaz Aslamâ€™s popular television drama serials and plays are listed below:

Kahan Se Kahan Tak on Ptv
Khahish e Benaam on Geo Tv
Kashkol on Ptv
Dharkan on Ptv
Mehndi on Ptv
Sherdil on Ary
Hum Se Juda Na Hona on Ptv
Mujhe Apna Bana Lo on Hum Tv
Tum Kahan Hum Kahan on Geo Tv
Main aur Tum on Ary
Kabhi Na Kabhi on Ary Tv
Thora Thora Piyar on Geo
Phir Youn Love Hua on Ptv
Doosri Aurat on Ptv
Tere Ishq Mein on Geo Tv
Socha Na Tha on Ary Tv
Na Tum Jano Na Hum Janain
Kismet
Halaat
Botal Gali
Rani ka Raja
Waqt
Piyasi
Ab Ghar Janay Do

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Aug 17 2009

Humayun Saeed

Category: Actors, Ary Tv, Atv, Geo Tv, Hum Tv, Humayun Saeed, Indus Tv, Ptv, Tv One — mansoor @ 4:03 pm

Humayun Saeed: Master of his dream By Anis Shakur

Never before in modern Pakistani entertainment had one man risen so high so fast.

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.

Some popular Drama serials of Humayun Saeed

Aangan Bhar Chandni
Dil Kay Afsanay
Dil Kay Afsanay
Jaisey Jantey Nahin
Koi Tou Baarish
Riyasat
Socha Na Tha
Aashti
Ana
Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai
Chaahatain
Chaandni Raatain
Dhoop Mein Sawan
Dhuwan
Doosri Aurat
Hum Se Juda Na Hona
Ishq Junoon Deewangi
Jab Jab Dil Miley
Mehndi
Meri Adhoori Mohabbat
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Be Nishan
Shayad Kay Bahaar Aaye
Tere Ishq mein
Tum Kahan Hum Kahan
Woh Rishtey Woh Naatay
Yaad Tu Aayen Gey

7th Sky entertainment

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.