A Retrospective: The week that was – 19w49

This week was fun. I am working on a new technology. Though it is a challenge, it is also quite fulfilling, a welcome change from the same old routine work. I don’t want to blog about technical stuff, else I would have shared some insights about the same. We also celebrated Thanksgiving this Tuesday. Yep,…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 6 | Bo Giyam | Nimra Rafiq & Kashif Din

From YouTube Channel   Newcomer Kashif Din is joined by Coke Studio backing vocalist Nimra Rafiq in Bo Giyam, fusing Burushaski and Urdu in a song bemoaning the disappointment of unrequited love. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Coke Studio Season 12, Episode 6 Review I only understand the Urdu lyrics, and Nimra has done a good…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 6 | Aaye Kuch Abr | Atif Aslam

From YouTube Channel #CokeStudio12 presents an incarnation of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poetry in the voice of Atif Aslam with Aaye Kuch Abr. Speaking of solitude and finding personal solace in life’s little pleasures, the ghazal provides a space for one to find the common humanity in one’s own experiences. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Original Artist:…

Kahin Deep Jaley | Episode 11 | Zeeshan & Rida Are Soon To Be Hitched

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 PLOT SUMMARY & MY COMMENTARY Farhan tries to justify his actions and talks shit about Rida. It irks Faham and he threatens to kill Farhan….

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 3 | Chal Raha Hoon Main | Umair Jaswal

From YouTube Channel Umair Jaswal takes the stage in #CokeStudio12 with Chal Raha Hoon, a deeply personal song inspired by heartbreak and loss. Created from a place of vulnerability, Chal Raha Hoon paints an intimate picture of the artist as he sings of the darkness he once experienced. Lyrics Urdu تم نہیں تو کیا ،…

Haqeeqat | Episode 1 | Daghabaaz

INTRODUCTION Writer: Kiran Khan Director: Abdullah Badini Channel: APLUS CAST AND CHARACTERS Kinza Hashmi as Anaa Self-centred, talkative, likes to spend money and do makeup. In short, chadar dekh kar pair phailana nahin seekha hai. Mona Anaa’s elder sister. She works and does homely chores, too.   Wahaj Ali as Asif A widower and Mona’s…

Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 5| Balma | Feriha Parvez

From YouTube Channel #CokeStudio12 presents Balma, a thumri with simple, sincere poetry that expresses the restlessness of a broken heart. In Fariha Pervez’s voice, Balma’s poetry turns to music within an ambient soundscape that gives centre-stage to the song’s flowing melodies. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Coke Studio Season12, Episode 5 Review It reminded me of…

Yeh Dil Mera | Episode 6

The sixth episode of Yeh Dil Mera is out. Ahad looks so freaking handsome. It traverses through a predictable arc but entertains in part. Here is my review for the same.1st episode review 2nd episode review 3rd episode review 4th episode review 5th episode review PLOT SUMMARY Despite knowing that she’s claustrophobic, Amaan takes Aina…

Thora Sa Haq | Episode 7

Alright, so this is my review of 7th episode of Thora Sa Haq. This episode aired on 4th December, 2019. PLOT SUMMARY Upset with Rabia’s decision, Seher begs everyone to stop that marriage – Hareem, Munazza, even calls Zamin and Waqar. Zamin is scared shit, that Seher will tell the whole truth to everyone. Be…