Atif Aslam and Mahira Khan rejoins on-screen a decade after ‘Bol’
Atif Aslam and Mahira Khan reunites for a music video
Atif Aslam will be sharing screen space with Mahira Khan after romancing Sajal Aly in his recent music video.
In a video message from the sets of his television debut Sang-e-Mah, the singer disclosed that he is teaming up with the Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay star for his next single. For this song video, the Bol pair will reunite on-screen for the first time in a decade.
On Saturday night, Atif took to Twitter to release the preview for this song. “Here’s a little weekend surprise for all my fans. Enjoy the first teaser of my new song and let me know what you think about it.” He then asked his followers to keep an eye out for the song will be releasing “very soon.”
Atif Aslam and Mahira Khan in new song Ajnabi
The teaser for the song, titled Ajnabi, simply shows Atif with a reverberation of his beautiful voice in the background and no indication of Mahira. However, we are hopeful that we will be able to visit her soon.
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Atif will also make his acting debut alongside Kubra Khan and Hania Aamir in a sequel to Sang-e-Mar Mar.
Sang-e-Mar Mar director Saife Hassan has indicated that a sequel to the serial, named Sang-e-Mah, is in the works. The drama will be a trilogy, with a sequel titled Sang-e- Siyah in the works.
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Watch the teaser here:
Rafta Rafta, Atif’s previous film, was a joy to see. However, the song itself was a poor effort at a feel-good, love song, especially when contrasted to the singer’s previous flawless ballads.
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Friday Flix Series of the Week: Saraab
Heartfelt stories are frequently depicted in the Pakistani drama industry. Saraab, which weaves its way through all of these tragedies, captures many people’s hearts since it addresses an issue that is rarely tackled in our country. Schizophrenia! Saraab not only touches on the storyline around it but also portrays it in a stunning manner.
Saraab cast
The Mohsin Talat’s directorial Saraab casts Sonya Hussain and Sami Khan, stars of Ishq Zeh e Naseeb. Furthermore, the antagonists of Kahin Deep Jalay, Nazish Jahangir and appear in the drama along with Ghana Ali as supporting characters who wowed us with their performances. Edison Idrees penned down the beautiful storyline.
Saraab OST
Saraab’s OST is a lovely story of love with a hurt. The music features vocals by Fiza Baig and Naveed Nashad, as well as lyrics by Qamar Nashad.
Saraab Storyline
Saraab, unlike other plays, is entirely focused on mental health. The drama opens with a dreamlike image of Hooriya (Sonya Hussyn) standing in a scenic splendor of a mountainous region near a fall, then her eyes open, and she realizes she is having a lovely dream. Then she notices a lovely rose near her pillow, grins, and begins to play with it before placing it in her coursebook, only to discover that the rose is nowhere to be seen! It was all in her head! a deception!
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In illusions and imaginations
Hooriya’s cousin (Sami Khan) is infatuated with her, and Hooriya adores him as well. She has built a deeper relationship with him in her imaginary world and illusions, which he is unaware of in reality. When he sees her in the morning, she informs him that he has been with her all night and begs him to go before her sister or mother notices him with her. Her cousin was perplexed as to what Hooriya was referring to.
The delusion and peeri faqeeri
Hooriya’s mother appears to be a typical mother with grudges towards Hooriya’s cousin’s family, who also happens to be her sister-in-law. Hooriya’s sister Namal likes her cousin, but she suspects he is interested in Hooriya. When Hooriya is having an intense love discussion with her cousin on the phone and sees her father, she abruptly puts down the phone, but her father becomes concerned since he knows their phone is not functioning, and when he checks it, it is still out of order. Her delusion is all that passionate romantic conversation!
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The cultural flux of superstitions
Sonya Hussyn has given an outstanding performance. When her father expresses his concern about his daughter to his wife, she informs him that she knows a Peer who can treat her daughter’s ailment with his spiritual abilities. People in our portion of the world frequently misunderstand mental health and associate it with magic or the influence of Jinns.
The message behind Saraab drama
It conveyed a much-needed and significant message to the public, raising awareness about mental illness and how we should deal with it. The expected scenario would have seen Hoorain’s in-laws opposing Asfand’s decision to marry her or have her treated, but Saraab delightfully surprised us with a compelling tale. Her in-laws loved Hoorain like a daughter and she never had any problems when they married; in fact, she was better off with them than with her own parents.
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Instead of putting people away, the play emphasized the necessity of treating schizophrenia with medical attention and providing the patients with the highest compassion and care.
Sonya Hussain’s acting in Saraab
With her performance as Hoorain, Sonya Hussayn once again proved her mettle; her nervous breakdowns and chaotic moments in which she was literally dragging herself across the floor were spine-chilling and gave us chills every time. Her seamless shift between the two realms in which she lives was flawless. Sonya proved herself to be the queen of emotions time and time again, from her lovely looks as Hoorain to her frightening changes when she had her hallucinations!
Where can I watch Saraab drama?
You can watch the drama on HumTV’s official YouTube channel.
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Drama Juda Huay Kuch Is Tarah hurts religious sentiments with controversial narrative
Juda Huay Kuch Is Tarah sparks outrage online
The latest trailer for ‘Juda Huay Kuch Is Tarah’ has sparked outrage online. Khalil-Ur-Rahman wrote the script, which was directed by Waheb Jafri and produced by MD production for HUM TV. Nabeel Zuberi, Dur-e-Fishan, Shabbir Jan, Farida Shabbir, Salma Hasan, and Sohail Sameer star in the major roles. The controversial teaser is also condemned widely for violating an Islamic edict.
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The controversial teaser
In the teaser, an elderly lady claims that the marriage of Maha and Asad, the drama’s two main protagonists, is invalid since they are ‘razai-siblings,’ meaning they were both nursed by the same mother.
With each new episode that airs on television, the plot takes new twists and turns. Netizens have recently responded to the plot of “Juda Huay Kuch Is Tarah.” The narrative of this drama serial is improper and unexpected, according to the audience, such themes should not be addressed in our culture. Some internet users condemned the writer and asked that similar drama serials be banned.
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Juda Huay Kuch Is Tarah storyline
The entire embarrassing issue is unnecessary. Maha, portrayed by Dur-e-Fishan, and Asad, played by Nabeel Zuberi, are not Milk-siblings, according to the narrative. This narrative is made up of their ruthless paternal aunt. In exchange for money, she begs an elderly housekeeper to inform Maha’s father, played by Sohail Sameer. Because the mother is no longer alive, the father trusts the old lady. He even had a heart attack as a result of his actions.
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Meanwhile, Maha becomes pregnant, further complicating the situation. In the teaser, an elderly man requests that the housekeeper take a Quranic oath to substantiate her claim.
Twitter backlash after the teaser of Juda Huay Kuch Is Tarah
This teaser did a lot of damage to the audience’s feelings. Such delicate topics should not be thrown into tales at random, especially when they are completely unneeded. Furthermore, the Quranic oath sequence did not go down well with the audience. People slammed this on Twitter. It is really depressing that a well-known network like HUM TV promotes such behavior.
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To sum it up, these type of stories are not acceptable in the society. The writers have a responsibility to create sensible stories. Do you agree?
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Thursday Tunes: Meesha Shafi brings electro pop vibes to her new song Hot Mango Chutney Sauce
Meesha Shafi releases electrifying single Hot Mango Chutney Sauce
Meesha Shafi is a well-known actress and singer who is recognized for her acting, singing, and fashion sense. No one in the industry has a stronger personality than the most gorgeous and stylish diva. She is outspoken, candid, and creative in every way. Not only this, Meesha is well-known for her excellent voice and acting talents. And she’s worked on a number of noteworthy projects.
Hot Mango Chutney Sauce by Meesha Shafi review!
Shafi releases a new song called “Hot Mango Chutney Sauce.”
The song’s video is precisely what one would expect from Shafi.
In addition to that, the music is quite infectious on its own. In addition to that, the funky visual further added to the fire. Meesha Shafi, Swineryy, Zara Peerzada, Eman Suleman, Baemissal, Rubab Ali, Abdullah Siddiqui, and Hashim Ali were featured in the song.
Who is Swinery?
To add to the excitement in the music video, one of the most popular avatars of the mysterious Instagram phenomenon known only by her handle ‘Swineryy’ appears in the music video.
‘Swinery’ is an anonymous Instagram account that posts brief videos of animated characters, including a critical auntie who dislikes Shazia’s daughter.
Meesha Shafi’s response to consumerism and wealth
The singer originally stated that she wrote and created the song herself. Furthermore, it is produced by the talented Abdullah Siddiqui. According to Meesha, the song was written as a sarcastic response to Pakistanis’ preoccupation with consumerism and wealth.
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Finding your own self with music
She writes, “The idea of writing this song came out of a period of reflection on the rat race we often find ourselves in, where much of the focus is on what people own instead of who they are.”
Moreover, she says that ultimately, the song pokes fun at the collective identity crisis, which is only worsened by the colonial hangover as many of us have begun to realize.
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Music coexistence with culture
Last but not least, she concludes, “Even within the race, we’ve come to attach a higher value to aspects of pop culture that have no roots in Pakistan or the wider South Asian community. So whether it was cultural references in the lyrics or the visual translation of the track into a music video, I aspired to create something uniquely us — desi and proud.”
Listen to the song here:
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Met Gala 2021: The best memes and reactions
Met Gala 2021 is back with bizarre outfits!
After taking a year off due to Covid, fashion’s biggest event returned with a bang, with celebrities strutting the red carpet in bizarre and wonderful outfits.
The theme this year was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” and while some of the outfits were described as “Old Hollywood glamour,” others were simply perplexing.
What is Met Gala?
The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is known as the Met Gala. It’s essentially an opening-night celebration and fundraiser for the Costume Institute, the Met’s fashion section, and the only curatorial department at the museum that needs to support itself.
Met Gala 2021 Red Carpet moments
Here’s a collection of the night’s greatest memes and tweets. When Kim Kardashian showed up in a full-body, faceless black outfit by Balenciaga, she knew exactly what she was doing.
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Not just this, but a user tweets Kim and her husband, to unlock for premium membership,
To add in the fun, even her own sister is refusing to recognize Kim,
Gigi Hadid wore a white Prada column gown with a thigh-high leg slit in the back and leather gloves. Her hair was styled into a red high ponytail.
Rapper Lil Nas X, who is known for his daring design choices, showed up in three different sparkling gold costumes.
Besides, this golden mess, ASAP ROCKY who arrived with Rihanna looked like he wore a comforter rather than a dress,
Meanwhile, many were perplexed when German singer Kim Petras gave the red carpet a Horse Girl feel.
Stealing the limelight at Met Gala 2021!
Meanwhile, among all the memes, Kendall Jenner and Rihanna stole the Met Gala’s limelight with ease.
Jenner donned a beautiful nude Givenchy gown, while Rihanna went all black with a shut-down dress by Balenciaga.
Furthermore, Jennifer Lopez arrived donning a Ralph Lauren thigh slit dress with a cowboy hat.
Moreover, Game of Thrones famed ‘Arya’ Maisie Williams arrived at the Met Gala 2021 red carpet wearing her own dress.
Not just that, Billie Eilish surprised many by her cotton candy dream-like appearance on the red carpet. The singer channels Marilyn Monroe’s vibes with her peachy floored gown.
In other words, Zoey Deutch wins our hearts with a lavender Versace dress,
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Inside Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin’s grandiose wedding ceremony
Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram are married!
Actors Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram are a married couple now. Photos from their nikah ceremony have been circulating on social media, and we’ve compiled all of the facts to satiate your curiosity.
Minal and Akram’s much-anticipated nikah took place on Friday night. During a ceremony attended by family, friends, and some prominent figures in the entertainment business, the pair formally tied the knot.
Minal Khan on her Dholki and Mayun
Minal looked stunning with an orange gharara adorned with kora dabka and embroidery that matched Ahsan’s waistcoat’s color scheme. Maya Pret’s outfit, which she matched with Ali Javeri Khan’s golden jewelry, was the talk of the night.
Similarly for her Mayun it was a happy yellow theme where the actress wore Humayun Alamgir paired with green bangles and soft makeup and a hair updo.
Minal Khan on her Barat
Minal made her entry to Elvis Presley’s ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ as her Barat Minal arrived. That’s a far cry from the Bollywood tunes that are often played before the bride’s arrival. The groom, on the other hand, stayed true to Bollywood, making a joyful entry accompanied by his loved ones.
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Annus Abrar created Minal’s stunning crimson gown. Ali Javeri Jewellers provided the finishing touch to the look. Whereas Ikram’s black outfit was by Ismail Farid.
The grand valima of Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin Ikram
The dazzling ceremony, which was attended by numerous industry professionals, took place on Sunday night. Minal looked ethereal in a cream-colored gown that was highly embroidered. It was an off-shoulder, full-sleeved piece with a belted waist and a luxuriously flowing skirt, with silver beading. The star teamed the gown with a similar dupatta, which she pinned on her head in traditional wedding style and let fall behind her.
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Minimalism is more!
Minal went for a half-up, half-down hairstyle that complemented her dress well and was a welcome departure from her wedding ceremony’s tied-back hair. With a nude lip color and dark smoky eyes, the look was kept modest. Minal opted for little jewelry instead of the traditional bridal tika or matha patti.
Given the rich ornamentation on the dress, the earrings and necklace were delicate items. Ahsan wore a traditional black suit with a white shirt to match the bride nicely. Ikram wore a maroon tie, which was a nice contrast to Minal’s angelic color scheme. The pair posed for some sweet pictures, looking like a perfect fit! The décor was mostly made out of white and pink flowers, with golden furnishings.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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Mirza Gohar Rasheed shares his thoughts on slap scene from Laapata
Mirza Gohar Rasheed shares his thoughts on the slap scene in Laapata
Actor Mirza Gohar Rasheed discussed a scene from his show Laapata that went viral on social media. After striking her, he gets slapped by actor Sarah Khan.
Rasheed, Sarah Khan, Ayeza Khan, and Ali Rehman Khan feature in the drama Laapata. The drama is presently running on Hum TV. In the most recent episode, Rasheed’s character Daniyal gets slapped by Falak (played by Sarah) after he hits her first.
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Rasheed posted a video of the scene alongside a message on Instagram. “I hate the display of physical abuse on television,” he wrote. “This is why I have always refrained from doing it in at least my own characters. It’s unfortunate. But it has been done so frequently on our television that it’s almost become a subconscious reality for us. Apparently, physically abusing women is “fine” and any misogynistic, spineless man can get away with it, just like Daniyal thought in yesterday’s episode of Laapata.
“It may sound strange but the slap scene was the only reason as to why I took up the character of Daniyal. To prove that oppression is a choice,” he continued. “If any insecure man with his fragile ego tries him ‘so called’ muscles on you. Make the choice that Falak did, without any fear! One tight slapback from a brave woman to such a weak man in our society would be a giant leap for womenkind. We need such examples to be made by such women of strength, to empower women for their own safety, their well-being [and] self-respect. A scene [like this] that is so powerful, I hope that its effect is even more impactful on our women.”
Strong women standing up for themselves
On social media, the slap has sparked a debate. While the incident has drawn a large number of fans applauding for a woman standing up for herself, it has also drawn criticism from others. Mainly from people who think that violence in any form should not be tolerated.
The fake sexual harassment allegation scene in Laapata
This isn’t the first time that a scene from Laapata has gone viral on the internet. When her character in the same drama wrongly accused a shopkeeper of harassment, Ayeza received outrage and controversy.
While we like the goal behind the scenes – to inspire women to stand up to abuse — we do not condone violence in any form. We wish the show had approached this problem differently, as it did with the iconic fake harassment scene.
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Yumna Zaidi receives an honorary award from COAS General Bajwa
Yumna Zaidi receives an honorary award from COAS General Bajwa
Yumna Zaidi, the queen of Pakistani entertainment, has been awarded an unusual prize by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.
The actress expressed her thanks on Instagram after getting the special award and treated followers to her incredible achievement.
The actress captions the post, “At GHQ. I am extremely honored to receive this special trophy by COAS Gen Qamar Jawad Bajwa.”
The Dar Si Jati Hai Sila actress has received a lot of love from her fans, who believe Zaidi is a “deserving” winner of this award.
Previously, the celebrated actress explained how she dropped 10 kg three years ago.
Yumna Zaidi shares her diet regimen
She recently revealed to her admirers the eating regimen she does to stay in shape. Yumna said she vacations in the United States every year for six months, and her breakfast consists of two parathas and fried eggs, followed by parathas and curries in the afternoon, and chana chaat, yogurt, and green tea in the evening. She eats nothing but rice during dinner.
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Yumna Zaidi’s diet plan
In terms of the diet plan, she would follow in Pakistan, the actress stated that she will wake up in the morning, drink a glass of warm water mixed with lemon, and perform a half-hour full-body workout.
She eats an apple and 5 almonds for breakfast, lentils and chicken in the afternoon, grapefruit in the evening, chicken tacos, and kebabs, and drinks 3 cups of green tea each day, according to Zaidi.
Yumna Zaidi is a well-known actress who is recognized for her outstanding performance. She is a genuine motivation for aspiring performers because she rose to popularity in such a short period of time.
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Yumna Zaidi’s exceptional work
The majority of her dramas were huge successes with big ratings. From the devil in Ishq Zahe-Naseeb to the lovely Mahjabeen in Pyar Ke Sadqay, she understands how to convey genuine emotions in every costume. Dar Si Jati Hai Sila, Inkaar, Raaz-e-Ulfat, and others are among her successful plays.
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Friday Flix Series of the Week: Dexter
The tale of an American import white male antihero with a desire for a crime that tears his family apart is one of the most talked-about television shows from 2013. To make matters worse, this family includes relatives who work for the same law enforcement agency that is hunting him down. You must be wondering if I am blatantly quoting Breaking Bad here? No, I’m referring to the American psychological thriller series Dexter.
Dexter TV series cast
The cast includes Michael C. Hall, along with Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar, C. S. Lee, Lauren Vélez, and others.
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Dexter (Michael C. Hall) was orphaned at the age of three after seeing his mother being brutally murdered with a chainsaw. He was adopted by Miami police officer Harry Morgan (James Remar). Harry has persuaded him to channel his grisly bloodlust into vigilantism. Murdering only horrible criminals who slip through the criminal justice system, after recognizing the boy’s trauma and subsequent development of sociopathic traits. Dexter gets a job as a forensic analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department, specializing in blood spatter pattern analysis, to help him conceal his homicide trail.
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Furthermore, to decrease his chances of being discovered, Dexter wears gloves and utilizes plastic-wrapped “death chambers,” carves up the bodies, and disposes of them in the Gulf Stream of the Atlantic Ocean.
The balance between good and bad
Dexter tries to balance his two lives. Although his murderous instincts are unrelenting, and he initially professes detachment (through narration). Moreover, he attempts to feel normal emotions and retain his look as a socially responsible human being throughout the series.
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Dexter, a playful maniac
Dexter’s murders, on the other hand, are a bit of a sideshow. The major premise of the series focuses on the police department’s efforts to find the serial murderer who is responsible for a trail of bloodless bodies. Only he sees these atrocities as a friendly challenge from a like-minded psychopath, and his cooperation with the cops is motivated by his sense of solidarity with the perpetrator.
Last but not least, like deficit spending, violence is a uniquely American habit. Another temptation that is very difficult to refuse is “Dexter.”
Showtime releases season 9 Dexter New Blood
Showtime releases Dexter’s New Blood trailer. Dexter’s new existence in Iron Lake, New York, is seen in the new trailer, where he’s romantically connected with the head of police and appears to be a well-respected part of the town under the alias Jim Lindsay. Worst of all, when children go missing in the community. However, things begin to revert to their previous state, forcing Dexter to pick up his blades once more. Finally, in the trailer, Harrison’s return shocks Dexter, which might shatter the entire facade he’s created in the aftermath of the previous episode.
Watch the trailer here:
Where can I watch Dexter TV series?
The series is available on Showtime. You can watch the series here.
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Pakistani short film Swipe wins Special Jury Award at ANIMAFILM Festival
Short film Swipe wins the Special Jury Award at AnimaFilm International
Arafat Mazhar’s Swipe has received the Special Jury Award at the 4th ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival. After being the first Pakistani animated short to make it to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
The news was posted on both his public and Swipe Instagram accounts by the filmmaker. “We haven’t been able to fully announce this yet. Since we’ve been busy with some other interesting things.” He said in response to a story about the incident.
The “other amazing thing,” as the filmmaker puts it, is that his short Shehr-e-Tabassum has been acquired for streaming on Dust.
Short film Swipe storyline
Mazhar’s Swipe depicts a fictionalized, digitalized other world of Pakistan. In which, rather than swiping left or right to discover your ideal match, people of all ages, including toddlers, are hooked to swiping on iFatwa. The software crowdsources religious death sentences by enabling users to vote on the fate of those accused in a public trial.
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Swipe is a hand-painted animated short film about Pakistan. It was created over the course of a year by a team of 20 Pakistani animators, singers, storytellers according to the official description. Furthermore, Puffball Studios wrote, animated, composed, and performed the film under its banner.
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The reality of a society
“Swipe is our attempt to address a rising issue brought on by the convergence of technology, fanaticism, and fascism. The tale revolves around a confrontation with increasingly harsh, alienating, and dividing circumstances. Also as well as an appeal for more understanding before it’s too late,” the official description continues.
You can watch the short film here:
The short film has been directed and produced by Mazhar and co-produced by Rasti Farooq.
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