Non-review Rant I like romantic comedies. I like Turkish romantic comedies. Of late, I have watced 4 different Turkish rom-com series and am impressed. There is only one problem: too effing long. I mean 40-60 episodes, each two hours long, is a bit much; don’t you think? So, I looked around for Turkish rom-com movies…
Book Promotion | Quarantine Biryani & Other Recipes
Dear readers, Lockdown has forced us to rediscover newer versions of ourselves. As it turns out, my culinary skills are not as bad as I thought. Sharing a few fun recipes and stories that I tried during lockdowns. I would be delighted to get any feedback. To read Urdu edition, click here. To read Hindi…
Quarantine Biryani & Other Recipes (Urdu)
قرنطنیہ بریانی اور دیگر پکوان ایک اناڑی باورچن کی ترکیبیں قرنطنیہ بریانی (ایک معصوم چھوٹے بھائی کی داستانِ رقیق) میں پونہ میں اپنی بہن کے ساتھ رہتا ہوں۔ ماسٹرز کے لیے یہاں آیا ہوں۔ اور جب سے آیا ہوں، کسی نہ کسی وجہ سے گھر آبائی شہر جانا ٹلتے جا رہا…
Emergency Love | Episode 92
For Cast & Characters and review of previous episodes, please read here. Sinan and Nisan are getting married. Before Sinan could say yes, Sinan’s mother barges in. By the way, Ayla isn’t with Berzan. Whatever happened to them? This is yet another montage of all their moments together. There is a time leap. Nisan’s voiceover…
Emergency Love | Episode 91
For Cast & Characters and review of previous episodes, please read here. Berzan buys a bouquet (worth 200, ah the generosity) and chases the bus which has taken Ayla towards the airport. She yells at him, again, but then… Sinan is about to propose Nisan, happy with Abidin for the first time. Nisan heads to…
الوداع الوداع ماہِ رمضاں
اللہ تعالیٰ ہماری عبادات کو قبول فرمائے اور ہم سب کو اگلے بہت سارے رمضان کی نعمتوں سے فیضیاب ہونا نصیب فرمائے۔ آمین۔
Dilruba | Episode 9 | Razi Finds Sanam’s Truth
Let’s begin the review for Dilruba’s latest episode (episode 9) that aired on May 23, 2020. This episode is so fast paced. Read about Dilruba’s Cast & Characters and previous episode reviews here. Plot Summary & Review Hammad makes his first appearance. Iram and him discuss their future, which is still not clear. I fear…
Tera Mera Pyar | Episode 38
Let’s review Tera Mera Pyar Episode 38. It’s oh-so-romantic. You can read about the cast and characters here. For previous episodes’ reviews, read here. Samet, after remembering his anxiety problem thanks to Gonca, decides to tell everything. Samet tells the truth about the comb and Muhsin orders Helda, Hulya and Samet to apologize but Helda…
Emergency Love | Episode 90
For Cast & Characters and review of previous episodes, please read here. Sinan comes up with another plan and Abidin is put to work, again. He sees Ayla packing her bags and discussing her plans about leaving. Melik and Yildiz resolve their differences thanks to Ansuman’s meddling. As it turns out, Sinan is seeking help…
Emergency Love | Episode 89
For Cast & Characters and review of previous episodes, please read here. Sinan takes the toughest step to woo Nisan – he seeks help from Abidin. Shall we assume this is heading for another disaster? Sinan looks cute in that red shirt. As first step of his plan, Abidin flirts with all the nurses. He…