Top 10 Pakistani viral content creators
The digital world of content creation
The world has gone digital, and we see new things every day that take us by surprise. What is the secret of Instagram’s success? Without a question, it is the diversity and distinctiveness of the visual content that has been introduced. Users should use all of their creativity and abilities to offer something unique and visually appealing to others, as the modern audience isn’t content with blurry and low-quality photographs and movies. YouTube appears to be appealing, but how people make videos and keep their audiences engaged is the key. What are the best places to look for inspiration and what types of content are most popular? One method is to follow the finest Instagram content makers. Some people have discovered how to get more views and likes on their posts by making them stand out.
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In reality, anyone who posts original content on Instagram qualifies as a content creator. Those who have figured out what the audience wants and whose content caters to a specific set of people tend to gain more followers and become influencers in one of the niches.
Top 10 Pakistani viral content creators
Here we list down the top 10 viral content creators, both Instagram and YouTube.
1- Dananeer
Dananeer is a name that is well-known among social media users. Dananeer became well-known after her video ‘Pawry Horai Hai’ became viral on social media. The video was altered by Yashraj Mukhate, who added glitter on her fate stars. Her fan base has grown to millions of people as a result of this single video. She is an occasional singer as well. Her videos are praised by many. Currently, she is starring in a Pakistani drama called ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’ alongside Sajal, Kubra, Usman Mukhtar, and Ramsha Khan.
2- Irfan Junejo
Irfan Junejo persevered in the face of adversity to reach the pinnacle of the Pakistani YouTube world. His work is amazing, and his cinematography abilities are unquestionably the greatest! The YouTuber was acknowledged this year and was given a shoutout from the official YouTube channel. Not only that, but he recently stirred controversy when he expressed his views on the Palestine problem, with many misinterpreting his entire remark.
3- Mubashir Saddique
Mubashir Saddique is a Pakistani YouTuber and culinary vlogger who hails from the small village of Shahpur. His YouTube channel Village Food Secrets is well-known. He usually posts videos of traditional village dishes, but he also includes alternate recipes for modern cuisine and fast food, such as pizza, chicken wings, and cheeseburgers, that can be prepared with little resources in a rural setting. His entire family now makes money through vlogging, particularly his brothers, who have millions of followers. “Bismillah,” “Zindabad Mubasher Putter, Maza e aagya,” and other catchphrases appear in his videos.
4- Mooroo
Originally from Pakistan’s Lahore, Mooroo is a YouTuber, content creator, filmmaker, and musician from Pakistan. Mooroo is more than a singer, having recorded numerous compelling singles and a mellifluous solo album called Pehli just last year. He is a filmmaker who is known on the internet for filming hilarious sketches and a variety of off-beat music videos, in addition to writing thought-provoking and lovely songs. He is regarded as one of Pakistan’s vlogging pioneers because of his outstanding efforts. His vlogs are well-written and directed. He’s a talented and steady artist working in the Pakistani pop culture scene.
5- Romaisa Khan
Romaisa Khan is a content creator who is well-known for her TikTok and Instagram accounts. She’s also known as the “Expression Queen.” Romaisa, who is currently a PISA 2021 award winner, uses her social media account to create viral content by following current trends and generating funny short clips. A “cute and goofy duayen after prayers” is one of her most renowned videos. Because of her large fan base and support from the public, she was also given the opportunity to star in the Pakistani drama Masters, which aired on Express TV!
6- Ali Gul Pir
Ali Gul Pir, the star of ‘Wadere Ka Beta’ and ‘Taaro Maroo,’ is in fifth place for all the right reasons. The Pakistani rapper, stand-up comedian, and television performer is also a mimic artist, in addition to being a brilliant content generator. He imitates viral videos in his own distinctive style on his Instagram account. In a handful of them, he wears a dupatta around his neck, keeping things raw and exceedingly informal, and, of course, humorous!
7- Ukhano
Ukhano is a well-known Pakistani YouTuber, Vlogger, and Photographer. Umer Khan is UKhano’s true name. His hometown is in Pakistan’s FATA region. In 2009, he began his photographic profession. The vlogger was involved in a fake harassment incident, which resulted in outrage. The artist, on the other hand, managed to stay afloat and pull himself out. Ukhano’s work is self-evident. He and his now-wife (who is a graphic designer) are living their life and producing high-quality stuff. His work is largely made up of travelogues and random facts about life.
8- Faiza Saleem
Faiza Saleem is a stand-up comedian, YouTuber, and digital content developer who is well-known in the comedy world. Faiza is a lawyer by trade, but she chose to pursue a career in comedy. She is one of The Khawatoons’ lead-artists. Her all-female improvement troupe has performed in Pakistan as well as abroad. She also made her acting debut in the Pakistani film Parchi, in which she played a small role.
Faiza Saleem got her start in humor when she created the “Pseudo Burger Diaries” and continues to make memes based on it. She then published her first video, ‘Baji…eww,’ which was inspired by the conflict between Defense and Nazimabad. Her topics include, among other things, deep-seated gender stereotypes and body shaming. She later joined “The Platoon,” an improv comedy team, and went on to conduct regular standup comedy gigs. After working in theatre and social media, she landed a role on television in Dildaariyaan as Rashk-e-Qamar. With her show Doodhpatti with Dadi and 2-minutes with Faiza Saleem, she has lately created an interview-based web series.
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9- Shahana Jan
Shahana Jan is an actor, content producer, and the pioneer of the “Bhainhood” movement in the United States, hailing from Islamabad. She is known for her feminism and is well-known on social media for her short videos defying toxic masculinity and patriarchy. She brings up sensitive topics and turns them into short videos that explain them. Her account is also very appealing. She is recognized for being outgoing, woke, and personable. Shahana launched a page called Bhainhood with her friend Mariam Saleem, where they allow women contributors to express themselves through their own artform. So far, all of their donors have been Pakistani women, most of whom live and work in Pakistan. She is proud of the platform because it demonstrates the strength of women supporting women.
10- Baekartoot by Zainab
Zainab’s Instagram profile, Baekartoot, is full of funny and inspiring content that will keep you browsing through her feed for more. Zainab Tariq started this project shortly after 2020, amid the shutdown. While the rest of the world was shutting down one by one, Zainab decided to throw some light into the situation by posting funny skits and films on social media that could brighten someone’s day. Zainab Tariq is a marketing graduate from the University of Brighton in England. Zainab began Baekartoot by delivering comedic sketches about typical brown difficulties that everyone faces. These drew a lot of attention since everyone could identify with them, and it was exhilarating to discover a new source of entertainment.
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Best Pakistani Memes of 2021
The memes of 2021
If you didn’t have the opportunity to visit 2021 in person, you may get a sense of the year’s spirit by glancing at the online memes it generated.
The memes of 2021 unmistakably portrayed a messed, uncertain, and jumbled timeline. We looked back in October at how some of the most popular memes aptly encapsulated this dreadful year. Anxiety about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has been inadequately mismanaged.
But, as depressing as it may appear, the memes of 2021 provided some much-needed reprieve. By definition, memes condense complicated emotions and feelings into easily shareable photographs, videos, and text posts, as we’ve previously stated. It’s reassuring to know that our feelings are shared by tens of thousands, if not millions, of other individuals. The memes of 2021 have provided us with the connection we so sorely crave, especially at a time when we can’t be together.
Memes that got us through 2021
Memes got us through 2021, whether it was the ever-growing memes over the cricket saga or any morning show mistakes. And don’t worry if you’re perplexed by anything I just stated; we’ve compiled a list of the year’s funniest, oddest, and most crazy memes below.
Best Pakistani memes of 2021
We can all breathe a sigh of relief now that the year has officially come to an end. Let us express thanks for what got us through 2021—the memes—as we look forward to the New Year. Here’s a collection of memes that worked for us.
Cannoli by Soul Cafe
The year started off with the Canoli by Café Soul incident in Islamabad. The owner of the high-end café mocked one of his employees (manager) because his English speaking skills sparked controversy and endless memes came on social media. Our favorite one was,
Pawry horai hai
Pakistan was captivated by a version of someone’s video that was uploaded on social media. The phrase ‘Pawry horai hai’ went widespread not just in Pakistan, but also outside its borders. Let’s have a look at Yashraj Mukhate’s rendition of ‘Pawry horai hai,’ which was our favorite viral video.
The fall of Aamir Liaquat
Then came the famous Aamir Liaquat’s fall of 2021. Aamir Liaquat invited Pakistani track and field athletes. During the show, he and Naseem had a race on set, in which Aamir Liaquat fell on the floor. On this, the internet went frenzy. Out of all the memes, our favorite one was.
Kya Karai ho Muskan
The happening year added much laughter when Faisal Qureshi came up with this famous dialogue “Kya Kar Rahi Hou Muskaan.” During a live show with a bunch of TikTok-ers, Faisal Qureshi loses his temper when a girl started hitting one of his friends, who was the birthday boy as well.
The Formula car fiasco
Then came Nida Yasir with her sheer knowledge about Formula cars, that slew the internet. During her morning show interview, the Nadaniyaan actor struggles to comprehend the idea of ‘Formula 1’ racing in the video, which is from an old episode of Good Morning Pakistan.
Our favorite meme from the lot,
Asim Azhar and Hania Amir
So first it was “Katega Katega” for Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar, but this year it was Katgaya for Asim Azhar but that’s not all. A lot happened, which was good for Asim Azhar. The breakup saga remained the same for both the artists. In a concert, Hania Asim was seen vibing on one of Asim Azhar’s songs and dancing facing opposite the stage. And people were confused.
Moreover, a user tweets this meme which made the most sense at the moment,
Pakistan’s glorious win against India
Furthermore, after Pakistan’s glorious victory throughout Worldcup matches, the most talked-about is Pakistan vs India. Where Pakistan won by 10 wickets. The beautiful victory would be something Pakistani’s will not leave a chance for. Moreover, the love for memes was evident.
We will end the Best Pakistani memes of 2021 thread with the funniest one. “Helikopter Helikopter.” Combining last year’s meme video “wow grape” of Senator Seher Kamran’s. The song by Fazlija, Helikopter was a song from 2015 but gained prominence in 2021. Our favorite meme by far was,
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Best comedy movies of 2021
Comedy – a genre of smile
Laughter is the finest medicine in a time when we could all need a little kindness and healing. Songs are a close second in our opinion. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of the best comedy movies of the 2021 lineup. (Which, by the way, has produced a slew of fantastic films.) And now that we’re approaching the end of the year, there are a few features that you can watch from the comfort of your own home tonight. Comedic respite is right around the corner.
Best comedy movies of 2021
This article lists the best comedy movies of 2021 and their stories! and NO! we don’t give out spoilers…
10) Cinderella
IMDb: 4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 42%
Cinderella is a romantic musical film released in 2021, based on Charles Perrault’s fairy tale of the same name. Kay Cannon wrote and directed the film. It stars Camila Cabello in her acting debut with Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, Nicholas Galitzine, Billy Porter, and Pierce Brosnan. It’s a jukebox musical including pop and rock favorites, as well as a few original songs.
Cinderella 2021 storyline
The titular orphaned main character is played by Camila Cabello. Her stepmother (Idina Menzel), who is widowed, is cruel. Anastasia (Maddie Baillio) and Drizella (Charlotte Spencer), her two stepsisters, are more ignorant than malicious. Meanwhile, Prince Robert (Nicholas Galitzine) rejects a proposal from a neighboring kingdom’s princess, angering his father, King Rowan (Pierce Brosnan). After observing Ella at the “find the prince a wife” ball announcement, he urges Ella to sell her own dresses. Moreover, attend the dance as an opportunity to show off her work. Ella is eventually aided by her Godmother (Billy Porter), who helps her morph so she can get to the ball. Ella goes to the ball where she and Prince Robert spend an amazing evening — until midnight, of course.
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9) Thunder Force
IMDb: 4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 21%
Thunder Force is a 2021 American superhero comedy film starring Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Bobby Cannavale, Pom Klementieff, Taylor Mosby, Melissa Leo, and Jason Bateman. It is written and directed by Ben Falcone. It is about two childhood friends who devise a means to become superheroes in a world where criminals have obtained abilities. Netflix broadcast the film digitally on April 9, 2021. Critics have mostly given it unfavorable reviews. McCarthy and Spencer will reprise their roles in a sequel in the process.
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Thunder Force storyline
“Thunder Force” is set in modern-day Chicago, where residents are dealing with the fallout from a cosmic-ray burst in 1983. That transformed sociopaths and criminals into murderous villains with devastating superhero-like abilities. The cowed and powerless people refer to them as “Miscreants.”
Since then, the Miscreants have created devastation, and ordinary people have been unable to stop them. Lydia (Melissa McCarthy) and Emily (Octavia Spencer), childhood best friends who became estranged for many years, team up to fight the Miscreants, using a genetic soup-formula developed by Emily over a painstaking years-long process that can be injected into “regular” people, giving them superhero powers as well.
8) The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
IMDb: 6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is a live-action/computer-animated comedy film based on the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants that will be released in 2020. It is the first film in the franchise to be entirely animated in stylized CGI rather than traditional 2D animation, directed and written by series developer and previous series writer Tim Hill, who co-wrote the narrative with Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger.
Spongebob on the Run storyline
The plot follows the origin of how SpongeBob met Gary the Snail, and SpongeBob’s quest to rescue him after he is kidnapped. The regular voice cast of the series reprise their respective roles from the series and previous films, and the plot follows the origin of how SpongeBob met Gary the Snail, and SpongeBob’s quest to rescue him after he is kidnapped. It is the series’ third theatrical picture, following the first in 2004 and the second in 2015. The film is dedicated to Stephen Hillenburg, the project’s founder and executive producer, who died in 2018.
Plankton hatches yet another nefarious scheme to steal the Krabby Patty recipe, which is once again defeated by SpongeBob. SpongeBob, not Mr. Krabs, is the one who consistently destroys his schemes, as Karen points out. When King Poseidon wants a sea snail for his beauty treatments, Plankton has an opportunity to smuggle SpongeBob out of Bikini Bottom.
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7) I Care A Lot
IMDb: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
I Care a Lot is a 2020 American black comedy thriller film written and directed by J Blakeson. The film stars Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza González, Chris Messina, Macon Blair, Alicia Witt, and Damian Young, with Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Dianne Wiest.
I Care A Lot storyline
The film follows a con woman who makes a living as a court-appointed guardian, seizing the assets of vulnerable elderly people, only for her to get mixed up with a dangerous gangster.
She earns a career by persuading the judicial system to award her guardianship of elderly people she claims are incapable of caring for themselves. Then she places them in an assisted living facility, where they are drugged and cut off from the rest of the world. She then sells their houses and assets and keeps the money. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2020, and was released via streaming on February 19, 2021, through Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, depending on the region. The film received positive reviews from critics, with Pike winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her performance.
6) Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
IMDb: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is a 2021 American comedy film directed by Josh Greenbaum and based on a script by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo. It also stars Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo. Jamie Dornan and Damon Wayans Jr. also star.
Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar storyline
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar were originally intended for a 2020 release, but owing to the pandemic, Lionsgate put it back and released it on February 12, 2021, on PVOD in the United States. The critical response to the film was overwhelmingly good. Star and Barb, two lifelong best friends from Nebraska, embark on a trip to Florida, where they decide to leave their hometown for the first time, only to become entangled in a villain’s scheme.
5) Red Notice
IMDb: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 36%
Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote, directed, and produced Red Notice, a 2021 American action comedy film. Dwayne Johnson, who also acted as a producer, plays an FBI agent who unwillingly joins forces with a known art thief (Ryan Reynolds) to apprehend an even more notorious crook (Gal Gadot). Following Central Intelligence (2016) and Skyscraper (2017), this is Thurber and Johnson’s third collaboration (2018).
Red Notice storyline
After being informed that there may be a plan to steal one of Cleopatra’s bejewelled eggs on display at a museum in Rome, Special Agent John Hartley, a criminal profiler for the FBI, is assigned to assist Interpol agent Urvashi Das in investigating the potential theft of one of Cleopatra’s bejeweled eggs that had gone missing for two thousand years and was kept on display there.
Critics gave the picture mixed reviews, praising the cast’s performances (especially Reynolds and Johnson). Moreover the humor and photography, but criticizing the narrative and script. It was the most-watched film on Netflix in its first weekend, as well as the most-watched film within 28 days of its release.
4) Bad Trip
IMDb: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Kitao Sakurai directs the comedy movie Bad Trip, a 2021 American hidden camera comedy film. The film was set to debut on March 14, 2020, and to be released in theatres by Orion Pictures on April 17, 2020. However owing to the COVID-19 epidemic, it was postponed indefinitely. On April 17, it was unintentionally uploaded on Amazon Prime Video, and it was pirated before it was officially released. The film was eventually purchased by Netflix. Netflix and United Artists Releasing launched it on March 26, 2021. The critical response to Bad Trip has been overwhelmingly good.
Bad Trip storyline
The film follows two best friends (Eric André and Lil Rel Howery) on a road trip from Florida to New York City in order for one of them to declare his love for his high school crush (Michaela Conlin), all while being pursued by the other’s criminal sister (Tiffany Haddish), whose car they have stolen for the journey. It is considered one of the best comedy movies of 2021.
3) Cruella
IMDb: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Cruella is a 2021 American criminal comedy film inspired by Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians’ character Cruella de Vil. Craig Gillespie directed the film. It is written by Dana Fox and Tony McNamara and based on a tale by Aline Brosh McKenna, Kelly Marcel, and Steve Zissis. It is the franchise’s third live-action adaption and serves as a relaunch and origin tale for the title character.
Cruella storyline
Emma Stone plays the main character, with Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Mark Strong rounding out the cast. The film is set in London during the punk rock era of the 1970s and follows Estella Miller, an aspiring fashion designer, as she explores the route that would lead her to become Cruella de Vil, a legendary up-and-coming fashion designer.
2) The French Dispatch
IMDb: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Wes Anderson wrote, directed, and produced “The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun.” This is a 2021 American anthology comedy film based on a tale he co-wrote with Roman Coppola, Hugo Guinness, and Jason Schwartzman. The film has a big ensemble cast and explores three separate narratives as the fictional Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun newspaper’s French foreign desk prepares its final edition.
The French Dispatch storyline
The story features the editor of the daily The French Dispatch, Arthur Howitzer Jr., who dies unexpectedly after a heart attack. Following one final goodbye issue, in which three pieces from previous issues of the paper are republished, along with an obituary, publishing of the journal is immediately discontinued, as per his desires indicated in his will.
1) Disney Pixar Luca
IMDb: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Luca is a computer-animated coming-of-age fantasy film released in 2021 in the United States by Pixar Animation Studios. It is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film stars Jacob Tremblay and Jack Dylan Grazer. Additional cast includes Emma Berman, Saverio Raimondo, Marco Barricelli, Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan and more. It is directed by Enrico Casarosa and written by Jesse Andrews and Mike Jones, from a narrative by Casarosa, Andrews, and Simon Stephenson.
Luca storyline
The film is set on the Italian Riviera and follows Luca Paguro. He is a small sea monster youngster with the power to transform into a human when on land. Moreover as he explores the town of Portorosso with his new best friend, Alberto Scorfano, and embarks on a life-changing summer journey. Luca was inspired by Casarosa’s youth in Genoa. Many Pixar artists were dispatched to the Italian Riviera to conduct a study on Italian culture and the landscape.
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The sea monsters were loosely based on traditional Italian regional tales and folklore. And were used as a “metaphor for feeling different.”
The design and animation, like La Luna, were influenced by hand-drawn and stop motion animation, as well as Hayao Miyazaki’s aesthetic. Finally, the end product, according to Casarosa, is a picture that “pays tribute to Federico Fellini and other iconic Italian filmmakers, with a dash of Miyazaki thrown in for good measure.” According to the audience it is one of the best comedy movies of 2021.
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Friday Flix Series of the Week: Mismatched
Indian rom-com, a feeling of home!
Netflix India’s latest entry into the world of rom-com comes at a time when we’re longing for the comforting embrace of home. Mismatched has a nostalgic feel to it, with touches of wokeness, and it’s easy to get caught up in its web of lies about reality if you’re searching for a comfortable watch. Mismatched creates the appearance of nostalgia with hints of cultural perspective that could coerce anyone looking for a relaxation watch in its web of lies about reality. Set against discussions about first romance, womanhood, standards of beauty, gender fluidity, marriage, career, aspirations (and every other buzzword the writers room could incorporate).
Mismatched cast
The mismatched cast includes the internet Instagram sensation Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf in lead roles. Moreover, the additional cast includes Rannvijay Singh, Vidya Malvade, Muskkaan Jaferi, Taaruk Raina, Abhinav Sharma, Devyani Shorey & Ensemble.
Mismatched storyline
Smalltown girl Dimple (Prajakta Koli) and loverboy Rishi (Rohit Saraf) attend a summer coding program in the six-episode series. It will be ‘the summer that changes the direction of their life’ for both of them. Their aspirations, however, are misaligned, as the title of the show implies. Dimple is too preoccupied with her desire of pitching a billion-dollar app idea to Silicon Valley to have time for love. Rishi, on the other hand, is just interested in getting married.
Over the course of three months, this mismatched couple must navigate an eccentric group of friends, bullies, a pompous professor, and each other while building an outstanding app. Other dynamics are present as well; watch the show to see them.
The added sweetness!
The show does a good job of creating a lovely environment around the central characters’ love affair. The relationship is delicate and cooperative, free from any fakeness judgment. It’s the charming story of love that an Indian young audience deserves to watch. Koli’s sensitive tenderness and Saraf’s charm have irresistible chemistry. The simple scenes like Dimple and Rishi laughing in the rain might be just the solace you need!
It’s a 7/10 for us!
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Best Pakistani music videos of 2021
Music is the unofficial love language!
Music has always played an important role in my life. It has always been a constant companion for me, whether it is tuned from my own nation or from around the world. My father used to play old 60’s to 80’s music on cassettes every time we went out when I was a kid. I began to explore new artists as I grew older. Music has the capacity to sink into your roots since it is the only thing that can cross borders. Pakistan’s music business has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. New artists emerged with a variety of styles. The industry was taken by storm by creative directors and videographers. Let’s take a closer look!
Best Pakistani music video of 2021
We’ve produced a list of the best Pakistani music videos of 2021 that wowed us with their brilliant direction and inventiveness.
10) Qarar – Sajjad Ali
There is no doubt that Sajjad Ali is one of the masters of the Pakistani industry and one of the most famous artists of all time. He’s singing over hundreds of songs, yet it’s still a breath of new air. He has just released a new song video titled Qarar. The song has a lovely sorrowful tune to it. The song video, which combines layered vocals by Sajjad Ali and Sonya Hussyn’s emotional yearning, is a nice treat for broken hearts on cold winter nights. Hussyn’s main character is featured in the video, crying in various locales and gazing longingly into the distance as the wind blows through her flawlessly blow-dried hair. Because the protagonist waits for her love to return, the song has a sorrowful Bollywood vibe to it. Jovi Films directed the song video.
Qarar by Sajjad Ali lyrics
Koi tou baat hou aesi qarar ajaye
Khizan bhi dekh chukay ab bahar ajaye
Koi tou baat hou aesi qarar ajaye
Koi to baat hou
Tumhein tou laut ke ana nahe kabhi shayad
Dua yeh hai ke humain intizaar ajaye
Koi to baat hou
9) Larsha Pekhawar – Ali Zafar, Gul Panra and Pukhtoon Fortitude Core
Larsha Pekhwar sports a pleasant, full of energy, colors, and a lovely Pukhtoon culture. The version of this traditional Pashto song by Ali Zafar and Gul Panra was flawless. A good variation of Fortitude Pukhtoon Core gives the song more weight. The video is vibrant and full of beautiful scenery. The film will make you want to dance right away, and if you’re of Pathan descent, you’ll feel the culture in your bones! The art direction of Shahama Shahid, as well as the direction of Shahzaib Qureshi, Ibrahim Hassan, and Hammad Javed, added to the beauty of this music video. The cinematography of Waleed Akram gives the entire video a mood!
Larsha Pekhawar Ali Zafar Lyrics
Larsha Pekhawarta Kamiz Tor Mala Rawra
Taza Taza Gulona Dre Salor Mala Rawra
Taza Taza Gulona Dre Salor Mala Rawra
Laila Chi Cherta Qadam Kayde
Laila Chi Cherta Qadam Kayde
Aoo Cherta Qadam Kayde Bajawar Guloona
Halta Guder K Taza kegee Zyar Guloona
Kamiz Tor mala rawra
8) Kyun – Aashir Wajahat
Kyun is a song written and performed by Aashir and Nayel Wajahat that kept us addicted during office hours. Aashir, like his younger rapper brother, is a promising talent. Director Wajahat Rauf’s entire family is strongly involved in music, therefore it appears as the music flows in their veins. The song surprised us because the lyrics are crisp and on point, hinting at an on-point split! Humza Chaudry has masterfully directed and shot the song video, which features Romaisa Khan. Some of the pictures are quite well-executed. The scene in which Romaisa burns the scarf all the way to the edge was fantastic! The camera shots are fluid and well-executed. The lyrics and music video were a wonderful match.
Kyun by Aashir Wajahat lyrics
Janejanah mere dil wich aagg lavay
Lagay begana yeh zamanaa per yeh dil na haaray
Galaan to kardi per kiun deyti yeh jhootay laaray
Shayirana batain meri samjhay nay yeh dunya walay
Chal mere sath sath chal mere sath sath jaanejaan
Pyaar mein harna pyaar mein harnaa lazim na
Tu jitni lagay pass utni hi duur
Meri zaat waat meri jaan ke peechay tu kyun
Oh meri jaan kyun
7) Rafta Rafta – Atif Aslam
For years, Atif Aslam has been kicking mountains after mountains with his music, starting with his first song “Aadat.” Not only in Pakistan but also in India. In India, the artist has a fair amount of music and compositions. ‘Pehli Nazar Mein’ or ‘Tu Jaanay Na,’ for example. Aslam is a music connoisseur. Another lovely soulful version was offered by him.
Rafta Rafta, directed by Hassam Baloch and featuring Sajal Aly, was released under the Tarish Music label. Sajal Aly and Atif Aslam’s chemistry is on full display in the song video. The three-and-a-half-minute story features the couple peering into one other’s eyes, which adds to the enchantment. It was a delight to observe Sajal’s pleasant self teamed with Atif Aslam. The two are seen gazing at each other in the backdrop of Skardu while camping by a gorgeous lake. Furthermore, the video’s conclusion at a romantic dinner date where Atif proposes to Sajal adds to its allure. The song’s videography was enthralling. Furthermore, Sajal’s natural beauty and innocence triumphed in the music video.
Rafta Rafta by Atif Aslam lyrics
Rafta rafta sanam, tumse mili nazar
Toh hua hai asar
Khwaab sa ye jahaan, farsh dhua dhua
Jannaton ka sheher
Hum tere ho gaye, ya khuda ishq mein
Gumshuda dil zigar
Rafta rafta sanam, tumse mili nazar
Toh hua hai asar
6) Kaisay Jiyen – Mustafa Zahid
People who are unfamiliar with Mustafa Zahid’s songs are unfamiliar with music in general. Mustafa Zahid once commanded Bollywood with his powerful melodies and beautiful music, and his legacy lives on in the hearts of many. Fans came to love him more and more. He is regarded as one of Pakistan’s most gifted artists. He dominated the industry from Tera Mera Rishta to Tere Bina Hum Jee Leyngey. The artist surprised everyone this year when he released his rendition of Tere Bina Hum Jee Leyngey as Kaisay Jiyen, which included the stunning Saboor Aly. Saad Hashmi’s direction is very brilliant. The plot revolves around love and betrayal. Both of the major characters in the music video are in a relationship, but Saboor betrays him in order to go. The fact that Zahid discovered the truth but still couldn’t execute his revenge fits in wonderfully with the lyrics.
Kaisay Jiyen by Mustafa Zahid lyrics
Kaisey Jiyein Kis Se Kahen
Kab Se Shuru Yeah Silsile
Jin K Nishaan Ab Mil Rahe
Wo Na Yahaan Kyun Mil Rahe
Youn Ronnd Ker Meri Wafa
Tujh ko Bata Mila Hai Kya
Dharken Meri Bhataak Rahi
Hai Saans Bi Ataak Rahi
In Faslo Mein Bhi Mujh ko
Lgta Nhe To Mujh Ko Juda Ha
Kyun Toora Tu Ne Yeah Rishta
Yeah Kesi teri Adaa Hai
5) Melancholic – Maanu
With his groovy sounds and varied lyrics, Rehman Afshar, nicknamed Maanu, is one of those artists who fly solo under the radar. Melancholic is a wonderful tune that combines Pop, R&B, and EDM in one song. It’s a full-fledged post-breakup album. And it depicts what comes straight from the heart! The song expresses itself perfectly. Melancholic was written and composed by Maanu himself, with Adeel Tahir handling the mastering.
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The music video for Melancholic is a visual feast. The traditional 4:3 frame ratio displays the performer (Maanu himself) seated on a couch singing the lyrics with a numb single drowsy face, directed by Muhammad Shah and Abdul-Rehman Malik. People around him appear to be having a good time and enjoying life to the fullest. However, the words imply a breakup, and the melancholy associated with it proves it. This tune becomes more depressing. For him, everything comes to a halt because he has lost himself. When the chorus hits the song intensifies and depicts the feeling of hopelessness, anxiety and the electronic music sure hits the notes perfectly with a constant groove until it fades with percussion tabla-like beats.
Melancholic by Maanu lyrics
Melancholic sa he yeh samaa, mein kahoon kia?
Gin and tonic, pe hoon mein ab kab se yoon zinda
Haan jab se dekhin teri aankhein
Tab se hun mein teri raahun ka diwaana
I don’t have words
But I do know ke yoon haule haule
Aage barh raha he in do dilun ka fasaana
Kyun? Dar jaata hun jab hun tujh se duur
Even though I try to play it cool
Tu hi deti he iss dil ko sakoon
4) Yaad – Asim Azhar ft Young Stunners
When two great artists collaborate, you know it’ll be a hit! Asim Azhar is one of Pakistan’s most valuable possessions. Yaad is one of their outstanding productions that has a special place in the hearts of their followers. Asim Azhar composed the music for Yaad, while Young Stunners composed the rap portion. Both are on a mission to make their imprint in the music industry. The song is a departure from Asim’s regular musical approach, and the addition of rap adds a new dimension to the mix for listeners. Asim Azhar, Talha Anjum, Talhah Yunus, and Raamis Ali composed the lyrics.
The song perfectly captures the heartbreak and the agony of missing and attempting to forgive someone you once loved. Asim Hussain directed the music video, and Jazib Qamar created the concept. Usman Malkani did the DOP, and he captured the mood of the video perfectly. The song video is set in the desert and features a charred phone and a single tree, symbolizing loneliness and wait.
Yaad by Asim Azhar lyrics
Tu yeh jaane tere aage mazboor hain
Kis baat ka guroor
Fayda uthayi yeh kaisa yeh suroor hai
Deta saadayen kyun na tujhko sunayi de
Tera deewana poori duniya gawahi de
Main laparwah sarphira par bewafa nahi
Kab tak yeh aashiq aakhir apni safayi de
3) Paisa – Hasan Raheem
Prepare to groove to Hasan Raheem’s Paisa! In our list of the Best Pakistani Music Videos of 2021, this song is ranked third. This is why. Hasan Raheem was unknown until the year 2020. And the stars aligned in his favor. He is now well-known throughout the world. The rising star has been added to the Coke Studio season 14 lineup! This is enormous. Despite his career as an MBBS doctor, he believes that music will always be a side hustle for him. We are on the precipice of deciding whether he is correct or incorrect, as music is becoming his strongest trait.
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He’s been spotted working with a slew of underappreciated artists…we’d call them treasures! Talal Qureshi, Maanu, Rozeo, Arham Ikram, Rohan YV, and others are among the artists featured. Paisa is buzzing with energy. The music and video work well together. Shot at several locations around Pakistan Cantt station. Hasan can be spotted leaping around in strange places (because this is one of his sporting elements) and making katakat! In addition, he shaved his beard at a nearby naayi shop. When it comes to vibing, he’s a natural! Arham Ikram is in charge of cinematography and direction, while RohanYV is in charge of visual effects and post-production. The raw atmosphere of this music video is what sets it apart and places it in third place!
Paisa by Hasan Raheem lyrics
Meri zindagani
Jeekay dekhle tu jaani
Mere dil ka yeh fasana
Tera khudse chaley aana
Dibs on my dil ki rail gaadi
I don’t want no teri hoshiyaari
Paiso ki koi kami nai
Baithe saarey beopaari
Yeh kaisa Paisa
2) Nawazish – Auj
Auj’s distinct musical style distinguishes them. There isn’t another Pakistani band with a classic rock soul like them. After winning the Battle of Bands, the band began focused on creating their own music and developing a name for themselves, and they have already released a single called Nawazish, which features Anoushay Abbasi in the video. We believe this song, with its legendary music video, should be in second place!
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‘Nawazish’ delves into the concepts of affection and scorn, as well as the sentiments and traumas they engender in our lives and emotional bonds. The song tells a sorrowful story of hardship and victimization, which the band depicts flawlessly in a delicate rock melodic infusion. The classical Part of the feeling was given more weight by Abdul Rehman’s voice. The percussions and Hasnain’s powerful bass set the tone for the entire song. Furthermore, the guitar solo, in particular, elevates the entire wicked atmosphere to new heights. The video stars a gothic Anoushay as the villain, who smiles evilly while she causes havoc on her victims. Jalal is the director of the song video. Ijlal Azam, on the other hand, brilliantly demonstrates his abilities as a cinematographer.
Nawazish by Auj lyrics
Jaana,
Jane jaana,
Main kasrat se nafrat mein teri jalta phirun,
Maana, Maine maana,
Tujhay kosoun aur phir teri dar per bhatakta phirun,
Nawazishain teri
jo mera naam leyti hain teri,
kaali zubaan,
Oh jaane-jaan.
1) Afsanay – Young Stunners
For all the right reasons, Afsanay is at the top of our pick of the best Pakistani music videos of 2021. The 6-minute song encapsulates an entire movie in a short amount of time. The song has an amazing tune. I’m astounded at how far the duo has progressed and arrived at this moment. Rapping was never my type of music. This song, though, turned me into a fan of them and the pair in general. Afsanay tells the story of a man (Talha Anjum) who is addicted to drugs and finds himself in a romantic crisis.
The angel of death (Talhah Yunus) follows him about, but he doesn’t see him until (Anjum) kills his lover by pushing her off a highrise building when she caught him doing drugs. He attempts to push the feeling away, but the angel of death pursues him, and he dies before eventually meeting him. Abdul Wali Baloch directed and produced the video, with Mahad Ali Sajid and Talhah Yunus as co-directors. Jokhay is in charge of the music. His work is indescribable. The music video’s overall tone is eerie. You’ll sigh at some time! The rap is fantastic and on point.
Afsanay by Young Stunners lyrics
Afsanay Ab Likhta Nahi
Main Dunya Ko Dikhta Nahi Hon
Mat Poocho Mian Ktna Sahi Hon
Kyun Ik Jagha Tikta Nahi Hon
Basar Kerte Hain Teray Dil Main
Aser Hai Tu Shikwa Kare Kyun
Zikar Hota Hai Her Mehfil Main
Who Chahtay Per Dikhta Nahi Hon
So what were your best music videos of 2021?
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Best TV Shows of 2021
When TV critics produce lists of the 10 best TV shows of the year, they’re effectively recognizing a collection of creative breakthroughs. Because there are numerous networks via which consumers can watch multiple shows at the same time. To stand out among the plethora of programs available on streaming platforms, a show must do something bold, unusual, or too compelling to be overlooked. It’d be much better if it could do all three.
Best TV Shows of 2021
Let’s take a look at the Best TV Shows of 2021, which will make you enjoy your choices even more!
10) ‘Mythic Quest’ (Apple TV+)
-IMDb User Rating: 7.8/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
In its second season, this workplace comedy from the cast of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia grew to become a confident and engaging show. Rob McElhenney and his team figured out what made each character entertaining on their own and when they were combined with others. In between all the usual office antics, they managed to work in some genuinely thoughtful material — Charlotte Nicdao’s reliably funny Poppy navigating the complexities of being a woman in the male-dominated video game world; the aging C.W. (F. Murray Abraham) reconciling with a longtime rival (guest star William Hurt, in a battle of mid-Eighties Oscar winners) — It’s not glamorous, but it’s always satisfying.
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9) ‘WandaVision’ (Disney+)
-IMDb User Rating: 8/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
There have been numerous shows about television or involving characters who are aware that they are on television, but neither premise is what you’d expect from a multibillion-dollar superhero franchise that has become the most popular thing in the world. WandaVision is an example of a show that goes beyond brilliance. WandaVision is a Marvel Comics-based American television miniseries created by Jac Schaeffer for the Disney+ streaming service, starring Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch and Vision. It is the first television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, following the events of Avengers: Endgame and sharing continuity with the franchise’s films (2019). Matt Shakman directed the film, with Schaeffer as the head writer.
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The plot revolved around a pair of third-string Avengers — Elizabeth Olsen as the spell-casting Wanda and Paul Bettany as her recently-deceased robot lover Vision — who appeared on the show every week in the shape of a classic sitcom from the past. The series skillfully leveraged all of those shows’ old clichés to poignantly examine Wanda’s sadness over the traumas of her life, and Olsen, Bettany, and scene-stealing co-star Kathryn Hahn committed totally to these pastiches of The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Brady Bunch, and more.
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8) For All Mankind (Apple TV+)
-IMDb User Rating: 7.9/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi conceived and wrote For All Mankind, an American science fiction drama streaming television series made for Apple TV+. After the Soviet Union succeeds in the first crewed Moon landing ahead of the United States, the series dramatizes an alternate history illustrating “what would have happened if the global space race had never ended.” Joel Kinnaman plays fictional NASA astronaut Edward Baldwin in the series, which also stars Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, and Wrenn Schmidt. Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, Mercury Seven astronaut Deke Slayton, rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, US Senator Ted Kennedy, and US Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan are among the historical people included in the series.
In an alternate universe, Alexei Leonov, a Soviet cosmonaut, becomes the first human to arrive on the Moon in 1969. This result devastates NASA’s morale, but it also serves as a catalyst for an American drive to catch up. With the Soviet Union emphasizing diversity by adding a woman in successive landings, the United States is compelled to keep up, training women and minorities who were generally excluded from the early decades of space exploration in the United States.
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7) You Season 3 (Netflix)
-IMDb User Rating: 7.7/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
The third season of Netflix’s You arrives with full force after two seasons of promising but chaotic stalker drama. Penn Badgley’s Joe Goldberg finally has an outer imaginary world to match the nightmare palace within his head, with more complicated motivations and more effective narrative foils. “You” jumps from decent to outstanding with the inclusion of Shalita Grant as a nosy, creepy, type-A mommy blogger.
Joe and Love are married and raising their newborn son, Henry, in the fictitious Californian suburb of Madre Linda in the third season. Joe continues to repeat the cycle of obsession with a growing interest in Natalie Engler, their next-door neighbor, as their relationship dynamic takes a new turn. This time, Love turns the script to ensure that her ideal of creating the perfect family isn’t shattered by Joe’s obsessive behavior. After Love has dealt with Natalie’s issue, Joe’s focus shifts to Marienne, a librarian with whom he shares a rough upbringing in the foster system. Natalie’s stepson Theo falls head over heels for Love, further straining Love and Joe’s relationship.
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6) Maid (Netflix)
-IMDb User Rating: 8.5/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
The premise of this miniseries appears to be arduous: Alex (Margaret Qualley) escapes from an emotionally abusive relationship, only to find herself and her daughter homeless and forced to scrape by cleaning houses to make ends meet. And the miniseries, which is based on Stephanie Land’s memoir, does not shy away from depicting the terrible reality of poverty and domestic abuse. But, thanks to a fascinating and engaging lead performance from Qualley, it’s also immensely entertaining, and at times even shockingly amusing. (Andie MacDowell, who plays Qualley’s mother, delivers some of her best work as Alex’s unstable mother, who is more of a trap for her daughter than a safety net.) This type of story is often willing, even too good to be true sometimes. Maid is much more complicated and much better than that.
Alex’s problems include parenting a young child, dealing with an abusive ex-boyfriend and her own dysfunctional family, and negotiating the red tape of government assistance while working as a maid and dreaming of a future as a writer, all while working as a maid and dreaming of a career as a writer. The story is set near Seattle, Washington, and the protagonist, Alex, frequently commutes to the fictional Fisher Island by boat.
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5) Squid Game (Netflix)
-IMDb User Rating: 8/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
Squid Game is a Netflix original South Korean survival drama series developed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Lee Jung-Jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-Joon, HoYeon Jung, O Yeong-Su, Heo Sung-Tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo-ryoung are among the cast members. Even by the standards of previous Netflix foreign hits like Money Heist, Elite, and this year’s Lupin, this Korean drama was a word-of-mouth smash. At the same time, it’s a nail-biting thriller and a scathing parody of late-period capitalism.
The show centers on a competition in which 456 players, all of whom are deeply in debt, risk their lives by playing a series of lethal children’s games in the hopes of winning a $45.6 billion prize. It may be difficult to watch due to an imaginative and colorful production design and a program that is both brutal and thematically unpleasant. In any case, it was one of the year’s most significant debuts. The series’ title is based on a Korean children’s game of the same name. Squid Game was published to widespread praise and international attention on September 17, 2021. It is Netflix’s most-watched series as of November 2021, having become the most-watched program in 94 countries, garnering over 142 million member households and accumulating 1.65 billion viewing hours in its first four weeks of release, beating Bridgerton for the title of the most-watched show.
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4) Reservation Dogs (FX on Hulu)
-IMDb User Rating: 8.6/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
Reservation Dogs is an American teen comedy-drama streaming television series produced by FX Productions and written by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi. It’s a first in that it’s written and directed exclusively by Indigenous peoples, with an almost entirely Indigenous North American cast and crew. It’s also the first series totally shot in Oklahoma.
Reservation Dogs is clearly something special from the second episode. The show is about a gang of four Indigenous adolescents in Oklahoma who steal a chips van in order to imitate Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs’ calm unflappability; the narrative includes their dead friend, their families, and their friendship. Elora (Devery Jacobs), Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai), Cheese (Lane Factor), and Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) try to regain the exhilaration of their theft in episode two but instead become bogged down in the bureaucracy of a reservation health clinic. Reservation Dogs is not only remarkable but practically miraculous at the end of its eight-episode season: humorous, sad, full of magical realism, and lovely, prosaic simplicity.
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3) We Are Lady Parts (Peacock)
-IMDb User Rating: 8/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
Nida Manzoor conceptualized, wrote, and directed the British television sitcom We Are Lady Parts. The show revolves around an eponymous British punk rock band made up exclusively of Muslim women. An all-female Muslim punk band in the United Kingdom draws inspiration from the city’s rich and diverse cultural mix. As the band strives for musical success, friendships, relationships, and cultural barriers must be navigated.
After screening as a pilot on Channel 4 in 2018, it was picked up for a six-episode series that launched on May 20, 2021. The show has been nominated for a number of accolades, including two Gotham Awards and a Rose d’Or. In November 2021, it was also announced that creator Nida Manzoor would be honored with the Rose D’Or Emerging Talent Award for her efforts on the show. The show is unique in that these are ladies who wear hijab, pray frequently, have relationships with both men and women, and can belt out a killer cover of “9 to 5” when the situation calls for it. Every single one of them is stunning, genuine, and the polar opposite of a cliché.
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2) The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime Video)
-IMDb User Rating: 8.6/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
The Underground Railroad is a limited-run American fantasy historical drama produced and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on Colson Whitehead’s 2016 novel of the same name. Amazon Prime Video premiered the series.
Barry Jenkins’ adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s magical-realism novel about American slavery may be the most astonishing thing ever done for American television on a technical level. The visuals taken by Jenkins and cinematographer James Laxton are both gorgeous and terrifying, and the rest of the movie is so high-quality that you’ll start to believe you can smell everything as well as see and hear it. The performances are nearly as impressive, especially Thuso Mbedu’s portrayal of Cora, an enslaved woman who embarks on a cross-country journey over a literal replica of the Underground Railroad, complete with railway cars and concealed stations.
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1) Hacks (HBO)
-IMDb User Rating: 8.2/10
-Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
-Years Active: 2020 – present
Hacks is an American comedy-drama streaming television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that premiered on May 13, 2021, on HBO Max. Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, and Carl Clemons-Hopkins star. In June 2021, the series was renewed for a second season.
It is a show about a well-known stand-up comedian, but its comedy is not rooted in stand-up. The laughs on this cleverly written cross-generational character study come from the interactions and conflict between Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), the industry vet with a set gig in Vegas, and Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder), a semi-disgraced TV writer who gets roped into writing jokes for Deborah. The dynamic between Einbinder and Smart crackles with love-hate energy as they approach and retreat from vulnerable places together.
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So what is one of your favorite Best TV Shows of 2021?
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Best Pakistani dramas of 2021
Pakistani dramas winning hearts in 2021
The Pakistani drama industry is one of the few that can hold an audience’s attention with its storylines. These storylines don’t always make sense. However, they are still recognized for their direction and acting. The writers, directors, support teams, and the star cast and their supporting actors deserve full credit for this wonderful Drama. Since Pakistani dramas are still establishing themselves and growing stronger. Let’s take a closer look at the best Pakistani dramas of 2021.
Best Pakistani Dramas of 2021
Today, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten best Pakistani dramas of 2021, based on ratings, fan following, and viewing duration.
Chupke Chupke
IMDb: 8.8/10
Hum TV’s Chupke Chupke is a Pakistani drama and without a doubt one of the best Pakistani dramas of 2021. Danish Nawaz directed and Momina Duraid Productions produced this drama for Ramzaan 2021. Saima Akram Chaudhry wrote the drama Chupke Chupke. In the lead roles of Chupke Chupke are “Osman Khalid Butt, Ayeza Khan, Areesha Sultan, Asma Abbas, Uzma Beyg, Arslan Naseer, Aymen Saleem, Ali Safina, Mira Sethi, and more.
The plot centers around Dada Jaan (late) with two wives, “Bari Dadi” (Asma Abbas) and “Choti Dadi” (Uzma Baig), who live in a house divided into two halves, Nawab Villa and Nawab House. They have a savage rivalry, and they keep their grandchildren apart. Despite their hatred for one another and their strained ties. The cousins of both dadis (including Faazi, Meenu, Mishi, Waleed, Mirchi, and Hadi) are different and more enjoyable than them, and they always end up telling each other secrets.
Read More: Drama Review: Chupke Chupke
Parizaad
IMDb: 9.6/10
Parizaad is a Pakistani drama television series based on Hashim Nadeem’s novel of the same name. Ahmed Ali Akbar and Yumna Zaidi star in the lead roles, with Ushna Shah, Urwa Hocane, Saboor Aly, and Mashal Khan also appearing in supporting roles.
Parizaad, a dark-skinned college student, is the protagonist of the drama (Ahmed Ali Akbar). Parizaad has struggled with self-esteem and confidence throughout her life. Despite society’s opinion of him, he is an industrious, respectable, and well-mannered individual who leaves an indelible impact on everyone he meets. This drama follows him on his journey through life, meeting friends and adversaries along the way as he wrestles with his inner conflict of choosing between his true passion for poetry and a pragmatic career that would provide income for his family. The drama boasts one of the most compelling plots in Pakistani cinema in recent years. Ahmed Ali Akbar has demonstrated his acting chops in a variety of roles, notably the stunning “Laal Kabootar.” Ahmed Ali Akbar, on the other hand, moved outside his comfort zone and produced even better work, encapsulating his charm!
Khuda Aur Mohabbat Season 3
IMDb: 8.5/10
It’s fair to say that Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 is one of the most eagerly anticipated dramatizations in the Pakistani industry. It’s also a direct effect of how much the audience adored the previous two seasons. With everything ‘overwhelming,’ the Khuda Aur Mohabbat crew returned more grounded this time and nailed it!
Hashim Nadeem Khan wrote the play, which is directed by maestro Syed Wajahat Hussain Khan. Mahi and Farhad are the central characters in the story. At Mahi’s best friend’s wedding, Farhad, a middle-class boy with huge goals, falls in love with her. She comes from a wealthy feudal family. Things start to go wrong when Iqra Aziz, despite her undying love for Farhad, marries someone else! The tale is kept moving by the fast-paced drama.
Read More: Drama Review: Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3
Raqs-e-Bismil
IMDb: 8/10
The play revolves around the lives of Moosa (Imran Ashraf) and Zohra (Hashim Nadeem) and is directed by Wajahat Rauf and adapted by Hashim Nadeem from Nabila Aziz’s book of the same name (Sarah Khan). While Moosa has a solid social standing and is devoutly religious, he takes his role as a ‘janasheen‘ very seriously. On private occasions, Zohra performs as a dancer. Without understanding Zohra’s occupation, Moosa begins to gaze all starry-eyed at her. As the story unfolds, we observe Moosa’s mental turmoil as he moves from denial to skepticism to acceptance of his affection, all while facing opposition from his family.
Because of Imran Ashraf’s flawless acting, the drama was well welcomed by fans and admirers. Sarah’s beauty and acting abilities never cease to wow the audience!
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Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay
IMDb: 7/10
Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Farooq Rind, is without a doubt one of the most emotional rides that audiences have ever witnessed. We all agree that Umera’s writing is powerful and fascinating, and all of her television plays feature compelling narratives and thrilling climaxes. The drama is based on her novel from 2008, and the plot revolves around various emotional ups and downs.
Mehreen, Aswad, and Mashal are three cousins in their early twenties when the story begins. They’re all first cousins, and they have an unbreakable bond. Mashal is a young beautiful girl from an affluent family, but Mehreen, her ‘phuppo ki beti,’ is a disturbed youngster following her parents’ divorce and her father’s suicide. Mashal and her mother Shugufta (Zainab Qayyum) are envious of Aswad (Usman Mukhtar), relationship with Mehreen, a relative of both who lives overseas. To a large part, the play is about love and catastrophes. The drama’s stars did an excellent job in their parts. Furthermore, the drama is thought to be a little too slow for the audience’s tastes, but it still manages to stay on top of the charts.
Read More: Drama Review: Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay starts off with a roller coaster of emotions
Pehli Si Mohabbat
IMDb 8/10
At first sight, Faiza Iftikhar and ARY Digital’s Pehli Si Muhabbat appear to be a regular, everyday drama, yet unfortunately, it is its greatest strength. The boy next door cliche attracts millions of viewers, and the serial was a surefire hit with Maya Ali and Sheheryar Munawar in the key parts. To a time when plays are increasingly regressing, revealing how much the Pakistani entertainment industry profits from chauvinism, the drama subtly alludes to feminism.
Maya Ali and Sheheryar Munawar played key roles in the drama. It captivated many hearts with its catchy old-school romance and exquisite plot. It is about Rakshi and Aslam, who fall in love to the point where they can no longer live without each other. The animosity between Aslam’s eldest brother and Rakshi’s father, on the other hand, causes problems in their connection. The plot changes later when Faizullah introduces Rakshi to a new figure named Sikandar. This new persona reintroduces the viewer to the past, revealing a love affair between Sikandar and Aslam’s sister. The plot takes a vindictive turn, causing havoc in everyone’s life. The bereaved couple must endure the agony of separation.
Aulaad
IMDb: 6/10
Aulaad is a recent production from Big Bang Entertainment, directed by Aabis Raza and written by Ameer Ali Shah. Jumping right into the plot, the story tells a tangled web of love, respect, and disrespect that wraps itself around the episode. Jalal (Muhammad Ahmed) has spent his entire life as a teacher and has dedicated himself to his children’s well-being and education, which his children recognize, although their eldest son Khurram (Hassan Niazi) has some troubles with the home environment. He continually complains about his money being wasted on the family, and no one seems to notice that he works hard and gives the majority of his earnings to this family.
Khurram’s wife, Afreen (Sunita Marshall), on the other hand, is the polar opposite; she is gentle and nice to the family. Adnan, on the other hand, appears to be a nice and caring son who recognizes that his parents are becoming older and are unable to work as much as they once could, but his wife Farwa (Hina Jawed) disagrees! As the drama progressed, each episode included a growing amount of grief. The Pakistani audience may empathize with the close-knit desi family.
Read More: Drama Review: Aulaad episode 1
Laapata
IMDb: 7/10
Thanks to the performance of Ayeza Khan and Sarah Khan, as well as Ali Rehman’s on-screen charisma, Laapata has retained a positive viewership. Ali Rehman, Ayeza Khan, Sarah Khan, Amna Malik, Gohar Rasheed, Asma Abbas, Emmad Butt, Akbar Islam, Rabia Noreen, Munazzah Arif, and Khalifa Sajeeruddin are among the cast members. Khizer Idrees is the writer and director of the drama.
Shams (Ali Rehman), Falak (Sarah Khan), and Geeti (Sarah Khan) are first cousins (Ayeza Khan). Their parents get along well. Geeti is a wannabe TikTok celebrity with a similar general appearance to Geet from ‘Jab We Met.’ Shams and his father run a General Kiryana store, whereas Falak is a headstrong educated girl who wants to try CSS like her father. Shams and Falak have been loving since infancy and can’t seem to be apart. Shams, on the other hand, spends the majority of his time taking money from his store’s wallet and gambling with his friend, and he is also a neighborhood goon who beats up on people. As the story progressed, Ali Rehman vanished into thin air, breaking Falak’s heart and forcing her to marry her violent and abusive colleague.
Read More: Drama Review: Ayeza Khan as Geeti is extremely problematic in Laapata
Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi
IMDb: 8.8/10
Finally, new-generation writers are defiantly defying Pakistani society’s clichés. Amna Mufti is one of the playwrights whose drama Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi explores many of our society’s concerns. Wahaj Ali, Yumna Zaidi, Yasra Rizvi, Omair Rana, Samiya Mumtaz, and Naumaan Ijaz feature in the drama directed by Kashif Nisar and produced by Kashf Foundation.
The plot depicts illegal human trafficking, child abuse, a male-centric society, and the effects of Polio on small children and their families – issues that resonate strongly with a general public that lives next to one another with awkward and uncomfortable realities that are frequently hidden from plain view. We can’t get very far if we don’t own what we have – we should own it one day, and soon, with the purpose of starting the process of remaking, righting wrongs, and not living outside of reality.
Read More: Friday Flix Drama Review: Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi
Fitoor
IMDb: 6.5/10
Fitoor is a Pakistani television series directed by Siraj Ul Haq and written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah that will premiere in 2021. Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi produced it under the banner 7th Sky Entertainment. It premiered on Geo TV on January 14, 2021. In the key roles are Wahaj Ali, Faysal Qureshi, Hiba Bukhari, and Kiran Haq. Fitoor tells the narrative of four people whose past connects them to their future.
Fitoor is a romantic drama that transcends all because a person in love is compelled to forget about the troubles of the past and the unknowns of the future. Hamza (Wahaj Ali) and Dilnasheen (Hiba Bukhari) are deeply in love and plan to marry, but fate intervenes when Haider (Faisal Qureshi), who has been living a lonely life with memories of his past love interest Mehmal (Kiran Haq), sees Dilnasheen at a relative’s wedding and feels an instant attraction to her. Mehmal, who had a failed marriage, reappears in Haider’s life. When the four come into contact, the Saga of intense love, confessions, realizations, convictions, heartbreaks, revenge, hatred, and a rebellion begins. The drama has garnered a positive response from audiences in Pakistan and abroad. Throughout its run, it stayed the slot leader and racked up a massive amount of views on YouTube.
Raqeeb Se
IMDb: 8/10
Raqeeb Se is a magnificent story with excellent performance and compelling dialogues. Momina Duraid Productions Hum TV approached award-winning Beegul to write the tale. Kashif Nisar directed the film, and Hadiqa Kiani created the music and sang the OST. Sakina is played by Hadiqa Kiani, Maqsood is played by Nauman Ijaz, Hajra is played by Sania Saeed, Insha is played by Faryal Mahmood, Ameera is played by Iqra Aziz, and Rafiq is played by Saqib Sameer.
Raqeeb Se is a film about Maqsood (Nauman Ijaz) and his history, which has an impact on his present life. Sakina (Hadiqa Kiani) flees her abusive husband Rafique with her daughter Ameera from their village in search of Maqsood’s help. Sakina’s former life and activities enrage Maqsood, who carries a vendetta against her. Sakina requires refuge, which Hajra (Sania Saeed) provides. Maqsood refuses. Insha (Faryal Mahmood) is dating Abdul, a fellow doctor-in-training. She is a strong and confident woman. Despite its plodding pace, the plot maintains its momentum, and the finale has become one of Pakistan’s most talked-about climaxes.
Also Read: Friday Flix Drama Review: Raqeeb Se
Taana Baana
IMDb: 8.6/10
After the Ramzan extraordinary hit play, ‘Suno Chanda,’ the assumption for the crowd has expanded. They came up with ‘Chupke Chupke.’ And then Tanaa Banaa ruled on HUM TV in Ramzaan 2021. The cast includes Alizeh Shah and Danyal Zafar in leading roles. Written by Hassaan Imam and directed by Saife Hasan the featured a beautiful storyline. Drama Taana Baana begins in a standard setting. A simple Pakistani family is on the lookout for a good mate for their son, Zain, who is played by Danyal Zafar. Surprisingly, the phupho aka Komal Rizvi meets the perfect match and posts a photo of Zoya [Alizeh Shah] to the family WhatsApp group. Everyone, including our hero, Danyal, is smitten with the girl right away.
Zoya, it turns out, isn’t interested in marrying. She is a driven young woman who wishes to pursue her Master’s degree. She informs Zain (Danyal Zafar) straight out that she is not interested in marrying him. In the first episode, Zain, on the other hand, is head over heels in love with the girl. The plot of Taana Baana begins here.
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Atif Aslam quits the concert in the middle to avoid any catastrophe
Atif Aslam, knight in the shining armour!
In 2017, Atif Aslam earned headlines for being a savior in gleaming armor, not for his faultless singing. While he was playing live, he had shouted out a man in the audience for harassing a woman. While the pop star’s sense of responsibility and chivalry was rightfully praised, such distressing instances continue to occur on a regular basis. And this is not just related to any concert now, it’s everywhere.
Only if a celebrity responds to them or if a victim relates the event on social media are they reported. Such confessions, for the latter, open the floodgates of victim-blaming and shaming.
Also Read: Atif Aslam is all set for his debut drama Sang-e-Mah
What happened in Atif Aslam concert 2021?
After some individuals in the audience began sexually abusing women and families, pop star Atif Aslam abruptly exited a concert in Islamabad. After witnessing a girl being harassed near the stage. ‘Have you never seen a girl before?’ or ‘Do you have women at home?’ Atif asked the males assaulting the girls. Security was then summoned to the stage. Atif brought the concert to a halt. Before departing the concert, the singer summoned the girl up to the stage and apologized.
The ‘eyewitness’ side of story
A person who attended the first day of the much-hyped food festival took to Twitter and said: “Pathetically organized Taste Plus festival in Islamabad. Advising people to not attend the rest of it because faida hi nae hai. Is no place safe anymore? Atif left midway cuz he couldn’t tolerate how the crowd was behaving.”
Also Read: Music Review: Sajal Aly dazzles in Atif Aslam’s new track Rafta Rafta!
Twitter spoke up for Atif Aslam’s chivalry!
Another person made the same point while recommending everyone not to attend the event’s final two days. She tweets,
Furthermore, another user tweets,
On social media, women demanded that Atif Aslam should take punitive actions against the organizers, and others remarked that management should make better provisions in the future to avoid such unpleasant situations.
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Drama Review: Jo Bichar Gaye hints at a sad historic story!
Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali feature in drama Jo Bichar Gaye
Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali’s friendship story is well-known to the eyes and ears. Their friendship originally came to prominence when Maya was seen rocking the stage at Wahaj’s Mehndi. Both of the popular best-buddy-duo are seen on television together for the first time in Geo Entertainment’s drama ‘Jo Bichar Gaye.’
Historical dramas and Pakistani industry!
Historical dramas appear to be taking over our television screens for the foreseeable future. ARY Digital has launched Hangor, a new telefilm based on the 1971 Indo-Pak war. With the latest show ‘Jo Bichar Gaye,’ it appears that Geo TV isn’t far behind. They sent out feelers for their historical drama with teasers that were silent but promised a gripping plot, which the trailer proved. Now that the first episode gets on-air last night. Here’s what we know about Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali’s new drama’s first episode.
Jo Bichar Gaye cast
The drama features a stellar cast including Maya Ali, Wahaj Ali, Talha Chahour, Nadia Jameel, and Adnan Jaffar in leading roles. Further cast includes Sajid Shah, Fazal Hussain, Rana Majid, Aurangzaib Mirza, Omar Darr, Ahmed Abbas, Shireen Zahid, Usman Zia, Omar Cheema, Zaheer Taj, and Fahad Hashmi.
Jo Bichar Gaye drama storyline
Jo Bichar Gaye features Maya Ali (Sonia) and Wahaj Ali (Roomi) alongside Talha Chahour and Nadia Jamil as the main characters. Based on genuine events, the historical drama appears to be set during the 1971 war, with clashes leading to Dhaka’s collapse. Maya Ali plays the role of a Pakistani student studying at Dhaka University. She speaks for Pakistan. Whereas, Wahaj plays the role of a Bengali student activist. With animosity on both sides, our main characters will find themselves in the midst of a struggle, each fighting for a cause they believe in, albeit they may not always be on the right side of history. Additionally, Maya Ali appears to be a performer from East Pakistan who opposes the revolution and is seen accusing a man of being a murderer for instigating the revolt in one scene.
The cinematography and the overall 1971 mood are the best aspects. Nadia Jamil, who plays Maya Ali’s mother, maintains a level of brilliance throughout the first episode.
Watch the trailer here:
Jo Bichar Gaye is directed by Haissam Hussain and written by Ali Moeen, is released on December 12th. The drama is expected to raise the bar. Moreover, it is also expected to be heartbreaking, as most historical dramas are. Last but not least, let’s hope Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali in their new play will honor their roles.
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Harnaaz Sandhu brings Miss Universe 2021 crown to India after 21 years
Harnaaz Sandhu wins Miss Universe 2021
Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu is named Miss Universe early Monday in the Israeli resort of Eilat. With several contenders ignoring boycott pressure in support of Palestinians.
The coronavirus epidemic has hampered the 70th edition of the annual pageant. It was conducted in Israel for the first time. Sandhu, belonging to Chandigarh won the top title in the Red Sea resort. Nadia Ferreira of Paraguay came in second.
Meanwhile, Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane came in third.
The Israel-Palestinian conflict and controversy
The South African Ministry of Sports, Culture, and Arts had advised its competitor to avoid Eilat. The call echoed Palestinian organizations’ pleas to contestants to stay away from the competition. The Palestinian Campaign for Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. They published the following statement: “We urge all participants to withdraw, to avoid complicity in Israel’s apartheid regime and its violation of Palestinian human rights.”
Miss Morocco Kawtar Benhalima and Miss Bahrain Manar Nadeem Deyani were among the 80 finalists. They both were from Muslim-majority countries that normalized relations with Israel last year.
Outgoing Miss Universe Andrea Meza of Mexico told AFP in Jerusalem late last month that the pageant should stay away from politics. Muslim-majority Indonesia and Malaysia have no diplomatic connections with Israel. They also did not send candidates. The United Arab Emirates also did not send a candidate. Said that this was due to “time constraints” in choosing its national winner.
Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta congratulate Harnaaz Sandhu
Global icon Priyanka Chopra congratulated the new Miss Universe 2021. Celebrating Harnaaz’s historic win, the actress, shared a video of the historic moment of Harnaaz on her Instagram story.
Furthermore, Lara Dutta tweeted her wishes and congratulated the new Miss Universe 2021,
Steve Harvey, the ceremony’s host, is shown in the video crowning Harnaaz as the winner of the beauty competition. After hearing her name, she appears to become emotional.
Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta won the title in 1994 and 2000. Whereas Priyanka Chopra won the Miss World beauty pageant 2000.
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