M YOUTUBE CHANNEL #CokeStudio12 presents Dam Mastam; composed in raag Bhimpalasi, the song uses the metaphor of being mast, a state of forgetting one’s self in love of the Divine. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt REVIEW The first part of the stanza has a very Bollywood feel, but the moment he says Dam Mastam, the feelings…
Month: December 2019
Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 1 | Maahi Diyaan Jhokaan | Barkat Jamal Fakir Troupe
M YOUTUBE CHANNEL #CokeStudio12 presents a Seraiki Sufi track, Maahi Diyaan Jhokaan, which explores the journey that requires one to look inwards and sacrifice all the temptations of this world, in the resonant vocals of the Barkat Jamal Fakir Troupe. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt REVIEW This song has a very simple and nostalgic feel. I…
Deewar-e-Shab | Episode 27 | Sandal Starry Attitude Already Scares Me
Welcome to TOMU ‘The Other Me Unfolded’. Let’s review Deewar-e-Shab episode 26. Oh, and you can read the review of previous episodes here. Plot Summary Lahore Track Dildar humiliates Shama but Sitara calms down Nageena and Shama. Sandal has learned the tantrums of being a star – being late, talking rudely, being snobbish. Almas snaps…
Mere Paas Tum Ho | Episode 18 | Mehwish Has Nowhere to Go
It is time to review the 18th episode of Mere Paas Tum Ho. This episode takes a predictable turn as Danish’s investment is getting returns. Acche din aa gaye. With much further ado, let’s dissect this one. Oh, and you can read the review of previous episodes here. Plot Summary Danish’s track Haniya calls Danish…
Alif | Episode 11 | A Tale of Ishq-e-Haqiqi and Ishq-e-Majazi
The eleventh episode is live. We see more of Husn-e-Jahan and Taha and Abdul Alaa’s displeasure over their union. Before proceeding, these are some related posts you’d want to check out first. Or, maybe later. Book Review: Alif – Complete Review (By Umera Ahmed) Drama Review: Alif Trailer and Cast Episode wise reviews Plot Summary…
Book Review | Sway With Me | Ira M.
Book Details Title: Sway With Me Length: 265 pages Published: 26 October, 2019 Price: INR 99 (Or you can borrow it for free if you’ve Kindle Unlimited subscription) Link to buy from Amazon: Amazon.in Book Description When Sia Patil, a nineteen–year–old home economics undergraduate student, submitted the dance audition form online; she did not expect…
Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 1 | Ram Pam | Shahab and Zoe Viccaji
FROM YOUTUBE CHANNEL #CokeStudio12 brings to you Ram Pam, a light-hearted take on love, performed by Zoe Viccaji and Shahab Hussain, which tells the story of a love-struck girl confiding to a friend about her enraptured heart. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt REVIEW This is a nice, peppy, feel good song but it doesn’t leave any…
Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 1 | Aye Kuch Abr | Atif Aslam
From YouTube Channel #WohiKhudaHai, a praise of God as the One Creator of a system that runs in balance and harmony, recited in the voice of Atif Aslam. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Lyrics آئے کچھ ابر کچھ شراب آئے اسکے بعد آئے جو عذاب آئے کر رہا تھا غم جہاں کا حساب آج تم یاد…
A Retrospective: The week that was – 19w50
What a dull and boring week it has been. On work front, it was quite exciting as I got to work on the new technology – docker. Other than that, it was quite taxing. Also, I have flu. Yes, again. And, I feel terrible, especially if I keep my eyes open. I haven’t read much…
Kahin Deep Jaley | Episode 12 | Wedding Preps Are On
Cast and Characters 1st Episode Review 2nd Episode Review 3rd Episode Review 4th Episode Review 5th Episode Review 6th Episode Review 7th Episode Review 8th Episode Review 9th Episode Review 10th Episode Review 11th Episode Review PLOT SUMMARY & MY COMMENTARY This episode begins as Shameela complains about her in-laws with with Rehana. Shameela is…