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:…
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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 | Heerey | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Aima Baig
From YouTube Channel #CokeStudio12 presents a modern retelling of the tale of Heer-Ranjha, brought to life in the voice of Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Aima Baig. In a musical style that is new to his repertoire, Khan Sahab modernises this centuries-old saga, bringing it to the Heers and Ranjhas of today. Review Rahat’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…
Book Review: DOOSRA DOZAKH by Umera Ahmed
Doosra Dozakh is one of those stories that will punch you in the gut and make your insides curl with pain. The dark-sarcasm laced narrative works in favour of the short story, making every line worth quoting.
Coke Studio Season 12 | Episode 4 | Gulon Main Rang | Ali Sethi
From YouTube Channel Ali Sethi takes the stage on #CokeStudio12 in Gulon Main Rang, a ghazal by Faiz Ahmed Faiz that weaves multiple layers of meanings within images of blossoming springtime and romantic yearning. Produced by: Rohail Hyatt Original Artist: Mehdi Hassan Poetry by: Faiz Ahmed Faiz Composed by: Salim Shahid / Mehdi Hassan Coke…