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Lollywood’s obsession with Javed Sheikh and what should be done about it?

By
Ozair Majeed
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It was Eid-ul-Fitr 2018 and I decided to go out and watch a movie with my friend. As we entered the multiplex, I saw the posters of a few running Pakistani films, and surprisingly one element common in all those posters was Javed Sheikh. We entered the cinema hall after having bought the tickets for ‘Saat Din Mohabbat In’ (a film which was to feature Javed Sheikh). Trailers for a few upcoming films were playing and to my surprise, two of those films ‘Teefa in Trouble’ and ‘Jackpot’, starred, guess who, Javed Sheikh! And that got me thinking “Yaar Ye Har Film Mein Javed Shiekh Ka Hona Zaroori Hai Kya”.

From selling dairy milk to housing projects on the small screen, having a supporting role in almost every film, and having films to his portfolio as a director and producer, Lollywood’s poor guy Javed Sheikh has been a classic victim of overexposure!

Javed Sheikh is probably one of the most iconic stars to have graced the Pakistani cinema and has been acting for more than four decades. Over the years the actor has become one of the most sought-after faces when it comes to the entertainment industry but doing a plethora of films and playing the same character over and over is not only a disgrace to the brilliant performer but gets a bit too much for the audiences

We think it’s time Sheikh sahab takes a break, and let someone else do the job. A bit of freshness every now and then wouldn’t be bad either for the audiences and for the actor himself. And before you say we do not have any alternatives, here are a few names we think should be seen more in films:

Abid Ali: One of the greatest performers that the industry has produced, Abid Ali has a range of acting repertoire in him that is simply unmatched. He was last seen in Lollywood film Moosa Khan way back in 2001 and we would love to see him act in a film or two.

Jamal Shah: Seen in films like Ho Mann Jahaan, Revenge of the Worthless and Hijrat, Shah made his presence felt like a breath of fresh air. He adds a dash of realism in his characters which adds a certain raw edge towards his performance. This gentleman should definitely do more films.

Waseem Abbas: A great actor who not only he has a penchant for comedy but has given many dramatic performances in other genres as well. Abbas made a comeback to Lollywood after a long hiatus with Punjab Nahi Jaungi after being seen in Aina Aur Zindagi way back in 1982. This man needs to do more films.

Asif Raza Mir: He is a maverick of talent, who is only getting hotter as he ages. The actor has proved his versatility in recent films like Maan Jao Na and Parwaaz Hai Junoon where he left quite the impact and we would love to see Papa Mir in more films.

Shehryar Zaidi: Versatility is the shining merit of his career. The variety of roles that he has performed has definitely showcased him as one of the finest, but an underrated actor. Surprisingly he hasn’t made it to the silver screen yet!

Talat Hussain: The man with a powerful voice has essayed numerous roles with utter conviction and great ease. He has quite a distinctive approach towards acting which makes him a unique actor. We last saw him in Actor in Law and Chupan Chupai, hope to see more of him in more films.

Usman Peerzada: Last but absolutely not the least is a man who has carved quite the name for himself not only as a performer but someone who deeply feels for the art. Having graced many Punjabi and Urdu films the veteran actor, however, hasn’t been on silver screen for quite long as his last film was ‘Shararat’ in early 2003 directed by his wife Samina Peerzada.

So let’s hope Lollywood’s fascination with Javed Sheikh takes a break and we have other faces appearing on the silver screen too. We’re not saying we don’t want Javed Sheikh in films, because we definitely love Sheikh sahab, it’s just that he should do less films is what we feel. What do you guys think? Comment and let us know.

This is the story of tangible and non-tangible growth of Pakistani cinema in 2018

By
Hassan Hassan
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Film and other forms of art have a direct relationship with the socioeconomic configuration of a society. In Pakistan’s case, for instance, the era of 60s and early 70s witnessed a robust growth in almost all of its socioeconomic indicators while its film industry saw an equally impressive rise. Films ranging from social dramas to Palestine issue were made. Then came the gloomy dark ages until 2010, where the country had to suffer through the decay of its social fabric. The film industry was no exception. For the past five to six years, however, we are gradually yet steadily moving to a stable socioeconomic takeoff position (with setbacks speckled here and there of course) and inevitably, our film industry is showing similar signs of recovery and rise.

2018 will be remembered as a “watershed moment”, whenever the revival of Pakistani cinema comes under discussion, for many tangible and non-tangible factors. We analyze these factors here one by one to give you an idea, of how far the local cinema has come.

Number of films
Comparing the past three years with regards to the number of films produced locally, there is definitely a steady growth, with 2018 witnessing around 22 cinematic releases against 2017 where a total of 14 titles were released. 2016 also saw around 22 films on our cinema screens. It, however, is pertinent to mention that most of the films that came out in 2016 were long-awaited releases, that too on quite smaller scales.

The number of blockbusters
This year, Pakistani cinema saw the highest number of blockbusters in any year, post revival. Films like JPNA 2, Parwaz Hai Junoon,Teefa in Trouble & The Donkey King ensured our cinemas remain crowded with film buffs. 2017 had one blockbuster in the form of Punjab Nahi Jaungi, while 2016 saw two titles namely Actor in law and Janaan that could be classified as blockbusters.

Net revenue from top 10 Grossers
Speaking of hits and blockbusters, an encouraging number of these films in 2018, made the year the most economically viable one for our local cinema, till date for. The aggregate revenue for top 10 highest grossers of 2018 was more than 240 crores (this doesn’t include December releases like Pinky Memsaab and the promising 3 Bahadur series’s last installment). In 2016  and 2017, however, the aggregate revenues for top 10 films were estimated to be around 125 and 140 crores respectively.

Volume of the highest grossing film
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 is a film that has a lot of firsts attached to it. It is the country’s first successful live franchise with both its installments being the highest grossers of their times. 2018 gives another reason to local cinema to rejoice because this year the highest grosser film left its predecessors miles behind by earning around 67 crores worldwide.

Growth and acceptance of niche cinema
Five years ago, it would have been unfathomable to think that local cine goers and makers would be welcoming to serious cinema that explores off beaten and experimental themes as seen in movies like Cake, Motorcycle Girl and Load wedding. With the success of films like Cake, it has become evident that with strong content, even niche cinema could be financially viable. Moreover, these films also added to the overall substance of local cinema and globally, people started taking it more seriously.

Introduction of diverse genres
Looking at the top five grossers of 2018, we find a diversity of genres. The list has one adventure romantic comedy (JPNA 2), one air force drama (Parwaz Hai Junoon), two action comedies (Teefa and Parchi) and one animated satire (Donkey King). This trend wasn’t seen in previous years where most of the top grossing films are either romantic comedies or social dramas.

Entry of new players
Whenever local cinema is under discussion, the problem of limited number of directors and producers in the arena almost always comes up. All the hopes for quality films have usually been laid either on “Film Walas” or “Six Sigma” productions. 2018 has, however, witnessied the arrival of new and promising directors like Ahsan Raheem (Teefa), Asim Abbasi (Cake), Haseeb Hassan (Parwaz Hay Junoon) and Aziz Jindyani (Donkey King).
HUM films getting back in the production game with a bang after its debut Bin Roye and Ali Zafar jumping in the production line with his Pakistani debut Teefa in Trouble remain the highlights of 2018. What’s encouraging to see is that HUM films is coming with two productions in 2019 as well while Ali Zafar is expected to produce his next film in 2020.

Global approval of Pakistani films
Local releases on Eid-ul-Azha not only stormed the box office in Pakistan but were also successful in grabbing the attention of desi diaspora at many international markets in a never seen before way.
JPNA 2 ,Parwaz and Load Wedding collectively made over 10 crore rupees from key markets like UK ,UAE and USA over their extended weekend alone. Many Pakistani productions saw their international premiers and were able to carve a fan following based on their relatable and entertaining content. A special mention of Cake is mandatory here for the film got standing ovations from international tabloids like the Guardian and Gulf news.

To sum it all up, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that film truly matters for it is the currency of intellectual debates in cerebrally developed societies. As long as people continue to enjoy the peculiar sensation of gathering with strangers in a darkened theater, film will continue to matter. Pakistan needs to catch up with the rest of the world in this particular arena and looking at the trends the same exhibited in 2018, it’s quite plausible and safe to say that it’s heading in the right direction.

Is the upcoming drama Noor Bibi based on Bushra Maneka?

By
Momina Mindeel
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The pictures from the sets of the upcoming drama serial Noor Bibi have our audience in hysterics, mainly because it is supposed to be a political thriller and Resham – who is also playing the lead role of Noor Bibi – is seen as a burqa clad woman. The viewers, therefore, put two and two together which resulted in speculations on how Resham’s role might just be based on our first lady, Bushra Maneka because a) the drama revolves around politics and b) Resham’s attire has an uncanny resemblance to what Bushra Maneka is seen wearing, most of the time. We talked to Resham herself to find out more about the character and if her role is, indeed, based on Bushra Maneka. Here’s what Resham had to say:

“A lot of people have been asking the same question after looking at my attire. Yes, I am playing the role of a peerni but my character is absolutely not based on Bushra Maneka. I shall not reveal any details as such about the story line at this point but it is a very negative role that I have put a lot of energy in. I thoroughly enjoyed working on it. I would, once again, like to reiterate that the character is not based on Bushra Maneka. Although, I get why people would think that,” said Resham while talking to Galaxy Lollywood.

“It has a complicated story line but people will really enjoy watching it. I would like to take this opportunity to say that I know Bushra Maneka’s attire is currently under a lot of discussion but millions of women in Pakistan wear Abaya all the time so my attire doesn’t mean it has anything to do with our first lady. This get up was the demand of my character so I had to adopt it. That’s all that there is to it,” Resham further added.

Aside from Resham as the lead character, the drama serial also stars names like Ali Abbas and Sanam Chaudhry in a romantic pairing, while some other names include Usman Peerzada, Saniya Shamshad, Gohar Rasheed and Zaib Chaudhry.

Here’s wishing Resham and the entire cast and crew of Noor Bibi the best of luck! We cannot wait to see how it turns out.

Feroze Khan talks about life, early marriage and his relationship with Sajal Aly

By
Galaxy Lollywood
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Feroze Khan, the VJ turned actor, who has stolen the hearts of millions of his fans on account of his good looks and emotionally driven characters, recently sat down with the entertainment writer – Fifi Haroon for a candid interview. Feroze talked about life in general, his religious inclinations, his marriage to wife Alizey, his characters and his relationship with Sajal Aly, in what feels like one of the most comfortable interviews of his career.

First and foremost, upon being asked about his entry to the world of television, Feroze talked about how for the longest time, people would criticize him for being able to get  opportunities in the industry so conveniently only because he was Humaima’s brother.

“The thing is I do my work very religiously. Mujhe apna kam halal karna hota hai. When I was offered Khaani, I knew it was a do or die situation. It was an opportunity to prove myself and to establish myself as an actor. I promised myself that I’d give it my best but if it still didn’t work out for me, I wouldn’t waste anyone’s time anymore,” told Feroze Khan.

Feroze also talked about how his real life personality resembles his character Mir Haadi in Khaani, “it was an emotionally driven character. I am the same in real life too. I get angry real quick but I also love with the same intensity. I apologize and repent with the same gusto too.”

While talking about his relationship with co-star Sana Javed, Feroze had nothing but good things to say. “Our characters in Khaani were the exact opposites of each other. We both were so engrossed in our characters that our on screen hostility translated into real life as well. It stuck around even when we were working on Dino ki Dulhaniya but by the time we started working on Romeo Weds Heer, we were on pretty great terms,” revealed Feroze.

The most adorable part of the interview, however, was when Feroze talked about his early marriage and his relationship with wife Alizey. “I have told Alizey everything about my past. She has accepted me with everything. When I met her, I was really impressed by her simplicity and her outlook towards life. She is very contented and happy with whatever she has. She is very understanding and makes me want to be a better man for her. I am very happy and satisfied with my life right now. Marriage suits me, it has made my life very organized and I couldn’t have done it alone,” added Feroze Khan.

He also admitted to having a lot of romantic involvements before his marriage to Alizey. Feroze further added that he wouldn’t hide anything because he likes to be real about things in life. At the same time, he also opened up about his increased inclination towards Islam. Feroze, however, also mentioned that no matter how religious he gets, he doesn’t want to quit acting. “I have told Allah that I like the work that I do and I would like to keep doing it,” told Feroze Khan, rather adorably.

Towards the end, Fifi Haroon asked about how he feels about Sajal’s performance in the upcoming drama Aangan and if he misses her, which led to a light banter between the two regarding the nature of her question. “Sajal has genuinely blown me away with her acting, dialogue delivery and expressions in Aangan‘s teaser. We were and still are great friends. I’ll call her if I ever miss her, there’s absolutely no issue.”

We, for one, thoroughly enjoyed the interview. Here is the link to the whole thing. Enjoy!

Mansha Pasha talks about her new film ‘Laal Kabootar’ and its interesting genre

By
Ozair Majeed
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Pakistani cinema has lately been experimenting with different genres. Donkey King’s success is just one example. From where thing are right now, it looks like we might just be venturing into parallel cinema real soon. It is, indeed, a breath of fresh air to see films being used as a medium for telling stories rather than just being there for the sole purposes of entertainment. Amidst all of this, another new film Laal Kabootar starring Mansha Pasha is on its way to Pakistani cinemas. The film aims to be an action packed ‘suspense crime thriller’ and is expected to redefine Pakistani cinema by tapping into a new genre (keeping our fingers crossed). It is the first production of ‘Nehr Ghar’ – a production house owned by two young Harvard graduates, Kamil Chima and Hania Chima. The star cast includes Mansha Pasha, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Ali Kazmi, Saleem Mairaj and Rashid Faroqui.

We, at Galaxy Lollywood, recently talked to Mansha Pasha about her character and all things Laal Kabootar.

“I am playing the female lead protagonist (Aliya Malik) who has a bitter past; she goes through various challenges in her life, eventually puts up a tough fight and takes revenge from the culprits. The film is set in Karachi while the city is depicted in a colossally authentic way. Unlike Lollywood, where story telling is quite formulaic, Lal Kabootar unfolds its core narrative quite interestingly. The performances will keep you glued to your seats until the end. It’s a genre that men in particular will really enjoy as it has all the elements of crime, mystery and suspense,” said Mansha Pasha.

Lal Kabootar

“I had a great time shooting for it. All the actors have outdone themselves. Needless to say, this is such a good time to be a part of Pakistani cinema, where young and educated filmmakers are coming up with unique ideas and surprisingly, the investors are ready to invest in such films too,” Mansha further added.

Lal Kabootar

While talking about film’s cinematography, Mansha Pasha said, “one of the biggest strengths of the film is its cinematography. Mo Azmi, being the brilliant cinematographer that he is, has done a stellar job in highlighting the essential elements of Karachi in a never seen avatar before, with his mindful use of lighting.” Azmi’s work has been widely applauded in Cake earlier.

We wish the entire team of Laal Kabootar the best of luck. It releases in March, 2019.

Noor Bukhari makes a comeback with a special project

By
Momina Mindeel
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Noor Bukhari, the former actress, model and director, has been in the industry for over two decades. We have seen her in films, dramas and TV shows throughout our lives, until she decided to quit showbiz last year, following her increased zeal towards Islam. Noor recently started wearing Hijab too and has always stood by her decision, through and through. Recently, however, we found out that Noor Bukhari is all set to make a comeback with a rather special project. We talked to the woman herself to find out more about it. Here’s almost everything you need to know about this project. Read on!

While talking to Galaxy Lollywood, Noor said, “I have a dear friend, Sara Tahir, who is a singer. She recites naats too. She recently asked me to a direct a naat video for her. Naats are something so close to my heart so I instantly said yes. My DOP Adeel PK (Pervaiz Kaleem) and I didn’t charge a rupee for this project because it’s just so sacred. This is our tribute to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).”

Upon being asked if she’d like to venture further into direction, Noor told that this is it for now. She’d definitely like to direct similar projects but she is not too sure about films or dramas yet. “Anything (be it a film/video) that presents a soft image of Muslims to the world, I wouldn’t mind being a part of it. This project was just a manifestation of my love for our Prophet, given it’s Rabi-ul-Awwal too. I will be launching the video properly, very soon.”

“The naat is written by Azam Chishti’s son Israr Chishti. He is the one who has composed it too. Saira Tahir is on the vocals. Editing, production and everything else is done by Adeel Pervaiz Kaleem and his team while it’s directed by me, of course. I hope God accepts our efforts,” said Noor, towards the end.

Here’s wishing Noor Bukhari the best of luck for her new project. You do you, Noor!

Nepotism in Lollywood: Myth or reality?

By
Momina Mindeel
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Bollywood, in general, has recently been under a lot of fire. Accusations of nepotism are currently being hurled at big directors like Karan Johar for being the flag-bearers of favoritism and nepotism, through and through. Surnames like Kapoor, Bachachan and Khan are said to be getting all the offers while the talented outsiders are mostly pushed to the periphery. While all of this may very well be true for Bollywood, it is high time that we take a close look at our own beloved industry too; Lollywood.

Before we delve into if and why Lollywood has a nepotism problem, we need to first break down what nepotism entails. To put very simply, nepotism is when people in power get people who are close to them, jobs and favors, by employing their influence or position of power. Let’s now try and see if our industry has ever witnessed something of that sort, through a few real life examples. Beginning with the upcoming film Parey Hut Love, it was recently announced that Frieha Altaf will be co-starring with her daughter, Parisheh James in the same. Even more recently, Wajahat Rauf posted a photo of his son Aashir Wjahat on his social media, announcing that his son would soon be coming with another song. While we have yet to see what Aashir and Parisheh come up with, the fact that having parents in the industry has made it easier for them to enter it, remain valid.

Now, here the question arises; if parents can help make things easier for their children, why shouldn’t they? Do our parents not do the same for us? The answer is, they should. They most definitely should. Expecting them to not do it is essentially defying the laws of nature. The real problem arises when they just don’t know when to stop. You forced your son/daughter/sister/mother on our screens because you had connections in the industry, fair enough. But now let us, for once, decide if we want to continue seeing them on our screens. Case in point; Ko Ko Korina. That’s something none of us signed up for.

Frieha Altaf was recently heard saying that even though her daughter is making her acting debut, it is only her talent that will help her survive and I, for one, couldn’t agree more but is it something that’s genuinely implemented in real life too? Do industry parents ever stop pushing their kids forcefully down our throats? Majority of the contemporary dramas and films now feature names like Shahroz Sabzwari (thanks to Behroz Sabzwari’s years in the industry), Shahzad Sheikh (thank you Javed Sheikh yet again), Ahad Raza Mir (this time we get to thank Papa Mir for gems like Ko ko Korina), Zara Noor Abbas (thanks to mother Asma Abbas and aunt Bushra Ansari) and the list goes on.

It seems like everyone in the industry currently is somehow related to everyone else which leads me to my second point; the directors have stopped scouting for new talent actively. The connections and the consequent availability of these industry kids and relatives have made the people in charge very complacent and this is probably why we are still miles behind Bollywood. Yes, we have more and more films coming out and the cinema is (hopefully) on its way to becoming bigger and better but do we have actors that we can proudly say are genuinely great at what they do? I, for one, don’t think we are there yet.

My point is, leverage your parents and their connections in the industry as much as you want but try and be more like Ali Sethi who despite having a father with powerful connections has never stopped trying to better himself. Secondly, please know when to stop.

Let us know in the comments what you guys think of the whole scenario. Some of us, at Galaxy Lollywood, have conflicting opinions too, on the issue and would like to hear what our readers have to say. Until then, let’s stop throwing shade at Bollywood because apnay giraban main jhnakna bhi zaruri hai. 

Sarmad Khoosat is all set to redefine Punjabi cinema with a new film

By
Ozair Majeed
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Cinema is said to have no boundaries and rightfully so. When it comes to Pakistani films, we have lately seen a number of genres being tried (fortunately) including animation, psychological thrillers, family dramas etc. What, however, seems to be missing from the contemporary mainstream cinema are the Punjabi films. Punjabi films have seen the pinnacle of their success in the past. Not too long ago, they would constantly be running at cinema houses across the country. Then came about the revival of Pakistani cinema that slowly and subtly skipped out on Punjabi films. No new Punjabi films have come out lately, not even on Eids.

It is, therefore, high time that we incorporate Punjabi content back into our mainstream cinema. The ever talented Sarmad Khoosat, assessing the need for the same subtly revealed through his social media recently that an ‘untitled’ Punjabi film is on its way to Pakistani cinemas. The news is, indeed, uber exciting to say the least mainly because Sarmad Khoosat’s unique style of narration is expected to give Punjabi cinema the much needed support that honestly no one else in the industry currently has the potential to.

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The Manto actor shared exclusive photos of his next ‘untitled’ project on his Instagram a few days back. However, he was clever enough to deliberately hide the working title of the film. Mr. Khoosat, you really do know how to spark curiosity, don’t you?

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While talking to Galaxy Lollywood, Sarmad Khoosat told that the plot of the film has come straight from his heart. “Being a local of the city Lahore, I can relate to the subject of the film in a purely raw way. The reason the film is going to be in Punjabi is because it is set in Lahore and Punjabi is the only language that will encapsulate the story rooted in this city and its culture. I feel like the aura, the authenticity and the dialect of Lahore have not been embedded on screen yet.”

According to Khoosat, as the plot and characters are based in Lahore, the city will be depicted as a mini world of extravagance and grandeur. The film is all set to be the first production under Khoosat Films. It stars some remarkable names including Samiya Mumtaz, Eman Suleiman, Ali Kureishi and Arif Hasan. The script has been written by Sarmad himself, while the screenplay is done by Nirmal Bano. Sarmad’s sister Kanwal Khoosat will be producing the film.

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In the recent years, Lollywood has come out with a number of non-commercial films that have fared considerably well on the box office. Times are changing and it looks like parallel cinema might just become a thing in Pakistan soon. Keeping our fingers crossed, in the meanwhile!

Galaxy Lollywood wishes Sarmad Khoosat and the entire team the best of luck!

Why did Zara Noor Abbas choose a supporting role for her debut film?

By
Momina Mindeel
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Zara Noor Abbas, one of the most loved Pakistani TV actresses, had us all captivated this past year with her adorable shadi shenanigans with Asad Siddiqui and her brilliant acting in Khamoshi as Arsala. She will now also be seen on silver screen for the first time in 2019 in Asim Raza’s Parey Hut Love with Maya Ali and Sheheryar Munawar as the lead roles. Zara Noor Abbas’ debut on the big screen, however, raises a few questions. The most important of them being; why would someone like Zara, who has some of the most brilliant dramas to her name including Khamoshi, Dharkan and Lamhe, want to start off in the film industry with a film where she doesn’t even have the lead role when she can definitely bag one?

We, at Galaxy Lollywood, therefore, talked to Zara Noor Abbas herself to find out her reasons for taking this role. Here’s what she had to say:

“I was offered the main role in Teefa in Trouble back in the day but I had some family commitments that I could not get out of so I never made it to the audition. I was then offered a supporting role in Maula Jutt too but I refused it because I actually did not want a supporting role. Time went by and on the day of my Nikkah, I was approached by Asim Raza for a commercial but since I was busy with my wedding, I couldn’t do that either,” Zara revelead while talking to Galaxy Lollywood. 

“Asim and I, however, stayed in touch even after that. One day, we were talking and Asim asked if I would like to do a film with him, even if I don’t get the main role. I said yes but on the condition that the script should be great,” Zara further added.

“The thing is we hardly have four to five people in total who make good film content in Pakistan and if the ‘dad’ of the film content calls you up himself, why would you say no? Why would you put your ego ahead of you and not accept the role even if it’s small? How can I even expect to climb the Mount Everest in one day?” continued Zara.

Towards the end, Zara mentioned how it’s an egotistical thing, for her personally, to expect to only get lead roles, based on her background. “Names like Mahira and Maya have been here before me, they’ve invested way more than I have. Just because I have a silver spoon and just because I am Asma Abbas’ daughter and Bushra Ansari’s niece, doesn’t mean I should just get the lead roles. I think you, as an actor, should just focus on putting in all your efforts into whatever role you have and outshining it to an extent that people always remember you. Starting my film career with Asim Raza was a pretty good deal for me and I have learnt so much about the film industry on the whole through it.”

Zara’s response is, beyond any doubt, dignity personified. Here’s wishing Zara Noor Abbas and the entire team of Parey Hut Love the best of luck!

Exclusive: Resham drops out of Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s ‘Kaaf Kangana’

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Momin Ali Munshi
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Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s ambitious project ‘Kaaf Kangana’ has been in the news for quite some time now, although mostly for the wrong reasons, if we may add.

It began with a game of musical chair that was the casting process, where Urwa Hocane, Sohai Ali Abro, and Ghana Ali were part of the project but then for whatever reasons, they were not. Then came the infamous blasting video where Khalil sahab called Urwa unprofessional and what not. She, however, responded with utmost dignity.

Also Read: Exclusive: Urwa Hocane’s response to Khalil-ur-Rehman is dignity personified

Last week, Khalil sahab further revealed that Saba Hamid was no more a part of the film and that she was never supposed to be in the film, although Saba jee had posted quite a few photos from the sets of a project which we are pretty sure was ‘Kaaf Kanaga’ but that’s a story for another day.

The latest addition to this saga is that Lollywood diva Resham, who was signed on for the film just last week, has dropped out of it. Get this; Resham who was going to be making a comeback of sorts with the film is no more a part of the project. While talking to Galaxy Lollywood, the actress revealed that she had to leave the film because of date issues as she had already committed to a television project and somehow the dates weren’t just working out so she had to excuse herself from the film.

While this is definitely a bummer for all us Resham fans, we are waiting to see who drops out, oops we mean who joins this film in Resham’s place. Stay tuned to Galaxy Lollywood for all updates.

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