The FRIENDS Reunion 2021: The one where we all cried!
The world is highly dependent on web-series these days. People find different source of entertainment through different series. Amid pandemic, Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime became recognized platforms where the world watched web-series according to their picked genres. But some series can melt your hearts and stay with you forever. FRIENDS is one them. Six friends, two apartments, and one grand story. Today it’s all about the episode where they all come back after 17 years in The FRIENDS Reunion 2021!
FRIENDS America Sitcom
Friends is an American television sitcom, created by David Crane and Finally after 17 whopping years, FRIENDS reunion happened! The show that was aired between 1994 to 2004.
Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, the show revolves around six friends in their 20s and 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City.
The series was produced by Bright-Kauffman-Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The original executive producers were Kevin S. Bright, Marta Kauffman, and David Crane.
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How did it start?
Kauffman and Crane began developing Friends under the title Insomnia Cafe between November and December 1993. They presented the idea to Bright, and together they pitched a seven-page treatment of the show to NBC. After several script rewrites and changes, including title changes to Six of One and Friends Like Us, the series was finally named FRIENDS. Friends received massive love and appraisal throughout its run, becoming one of the most popular television shows of all time.
The series was nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning the Outstanding Comedy Series award in 2002 for its eighth season. The show ranked no. 21 on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and no. 7 on Empire magazine’s The 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. In 2013. Friends was also ranked no. 24 on the Writers Guild of America’s 101 Best Written TV Series of All Time.
Fans and followers have a special place for this show and they always wanted a reunion! And they announced last year that they are coming back and since then people have been gearing up. Shooting a reunion during Covid was difficult but they all came back!
The FRIENDS Reunion 2021 – The one where they came back together
And the cast came back and gave us tears one last time! The FRIENDS Reunion 2021 episode starts with all the cast members Ross (David Schwimmer), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Monica (Courteney Cox), and Chandler (Matthew Perry) enter the set one by one being nostalgic looking at the things on the set and went down on a reminiscence lane together.
[MAJOR SPOILER ALERT] Furthermore, a big revelation happened when Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer finally admitted to the whole world that they both had feelings for each other during season one in real life made us cry. David said, “I had a major crush on Jen.” And Jennifer replied, “It reciprocated.” And they both knew that they were into different relationships so they channeled the whole love in Ross and Rachel and projected it on-screen. They also did a tearful reading of their “first-kiss at the coffee house” lines!
Moreover, the cast also re-played the game where Monica and Rachel lost the apartment in the episode, “The One with the Embryos.”
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Many cast members and celebrities gave a surprise guest appearance in the show including Tom Selleck, James Michael Tyler, Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles, Thomas Lennon, Larry Hankin, Barbershop Quartet, and Maggie Wheeler.
Celebrities included Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga, Cara Delevingne, Cindy Crawford, David Becham and Malala Yousafzai.
And that’s the beautiful end for a wonderful series! and if you don’t like FRIENDS,
FRIENDS The Reunion 2021 is available on HBO Max.
Talal Qureshi: The Trap King in the North!
Music for Pakistan has always been one of the attractions. There was a time when bands from the ’80s and ’90s are all we live for. Being a 90’s kid this could be the biggest relate. Starting from Awaaz, Strings, Junoon, and Vital Signs we all have grown up. And now due to different musical platforms arranged by big brands. We see newly emerging bands like Kashmir, E-Sharp, Darvesh, Xarb, Tamasha, and Bayaan who are changing the musical dynamics. But what about the solo artists who are working extremely hard being all low-key and still getting the hype? Talal Qureshi is one of them!
Talal Qureshi
Hailing from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Talal born on 2nd April 1988 and shifted to Islamabad where he started working with music at the age of 13. He released his first single “Phase Shift” in 2007. In 2012, he released his debut EP “Equator.”
Talal Qureshi and music
Talal Qureshi has worked with plenty of underground and local artists. He has a fan following from the neighboring countries as well. Some of the names include Hasan Raheem, Faris Shafi, Mooroo, Naseebo Lal, Natasha Noorani, Maanu, Adil Omar, and a California-based singer Rehma.
He produced the music for Hasan Raheem’s song Paisa which got 654k views and was appreciated not just in Pakistan but got worldwide appraisal from Pakistani and Indian fan following.
His collaboration with Faris Shafi is a banger. The song called “Jawab De” was featured on BBC Asian Network.
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No just this, Talal Qureshi found out the rock-pop side of Naseebo Lal for his song “Aag,” he released the song two years ago and it was unexpected of Naseebo Lal to have sung it. Now we have seen her in the PSL 6 anthem so we can relate it. But take your journey two years back with no memory of PSL 6 in your mind and listen to it, and you will find what a great discovery that was!
Furthermore, A local music artist Maanu released his new song “5 AM” in collaboration with TQ a few days ago, and the song is getting recognition among people.
Moreover, Adil Omar along with Talal Qureshi formed their own band-duo SKNM in 2015. And they both released a single in 2018 featuring Tim Armstrong of the 1991’s Punk Rock band Rancid.
The future of music in Pakistan
The electronic music fanbase in Pakistan is very limited and hardly get the showcasing on local media outlets thanks to YouTube that people are able to witness quality music and mind blowing production. Talal Qureshi often organizes shows by himself or been organized by a certain group who believes his music. And the type of music Talal makes compliments the night time rather than the daylight.
Despite EDM music being an oasis in Pakistan. The country still lives lots under music bans and stringent censor board laws. But artists like them are making the musical society alive in the industry! ROCK ON TO!
Find more of his music on YouTube and SoundCloud.
Tech Tuesday Startup of the Week: OkayKer
Sometimes there are days when you know you have to take your car to the mechanic and get it cleaned up or get a service. But some days you despite knowing that you have to go to the car services but you don’t want to. To solve this lazy problem. The startup OkayKer exists. Let us find out about it more.
OkayKer
OkayKer is a Karachi-based startup by Hasnain Akber and Nashit Iqbal. Nashit has been a part of the automotive trading business since his graduation. He had his own logistics service called Delivery Chacha which was later sold Careem. They had a vision of making car services easy for consumers. So he came up with the idea of OkayKer. Where you enjoy car repair and maintenance services right at your doorstep.
This startup has a full-service auto repair shop without the shop. The extremely talented team service all types of cars and trucks – they know it all. This startup offers everything from oil changes and tune ups to brake jobs and no-starts.
Car repair on demand
With this feature you can easily call and ask for an appointment according to your car needs and receive a fast and transparent price quotation.
OkayKer anywhere
The team is efficient and spot on. You can make an appointment and they will come anywhere you want. Either your home or your office. Weekends or late evenings. The hassle-free mobile car mechanics make sure that your car will get the proper attention and care it needs.
Services
OkayKer offers plenty of services for the people that includes,
- Engine Maintenance and Tuning – So your car would stay in regular shape and prime condition.
- Body Repair – No more visits to spare parts markets, they got you covered with everything on doorstep.
- Engine Repair – from diagnosis to repair, they will fix any issues of your car.
- Car Cleaning and Detailing – Your vehicle deserves to shine and OkayKer is gonna leave it sparkly clean.
- Air Conditioning service/Maintenance – Beat the heat with OkayKer and get your air conditioners maintained.
- Electrical Diagnosis and Repair – From minor basic faults to EFI malfunction the talented mechanics will scan your car and provide detailed description and repair of error codes.
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The prices are extremely pocket friendly for the services OkayKer is promising to offer. People had no idea in the past that they will have their car repaired in the garages, and not wait outside the mechanic’s shop for hours just to get a wire fixed. Thank you OkayKer!
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Sahir Lodhi Giving a new definition to radio Shows!
Sahir Lodhi sparkling a new wave for the Radio listeners
We all see TV artists every day, on different channels projecting their art. But what about RADIO? it is a medium where you increase your fans and make them rigid followers with nothing but your voice. It’s all about binding all the people into one page, one channel, one station. SAMAA FM is blessed to have Sahir Lodhi in its team of RJs. A presenter whose presence lightens up your mood. His storytelling and the way he takes his show to a new level is simply remarkable.
Sahir Lodhi
Born on 21st May 1968, in Karachi. Lodhi was born to Ali Kazim and Roshan Gohar Lodhi. He has two brothers Aamir and Tahir Lodhi along with a sister and artist Shaista Lodhi. He is a born artist professionally an actor, director, and a TV/Radio Host. Sahir started his career by hosting chai time on Indus TV. And instantly caught attention from fans and followers on a wider scale. Then he hosted plenty of TV shows including The Sahir Lodhi Show, Morning Masala, 10 Tak Ke Baad With Sahir, Morning with Sahir and Subha Savere, Samaa Kay Saath on Samaa TV.
Journey with SAMAA FM 107.4
Sahir has been associated with SAMAA FM since November 2013 and this journey has been more than great for SAMAA FM 107.4.
It’s my show – Sahir Lodhi
He hosts the show It’s my show, every Friday from 8 pm to 10 pm on SAMAA FM 107.4 His show is filled with compelling stories of change. He highlights both small steps and huge leaps to make your life better. He presents his show like a therapy session where you can listen and plan a roadmap to your life choices. Everything is relatable in his show. Where attitude towards your life matters a lot!
For his untiring efforts and contribution to the industry and especially SAMAA FM. We wish you a very Happy Birthday! May you live well and happy, amen! Congratulations.
Women Empower Wednesday: Chess player Mehak Gul
Chess – A strategic game
Chess is a theoretical strategic game and includes no secret information. It is played on a square chessboard with 64 squares masterminded in an eight-by-eight framework. Toward the beginning, every player (one controlling the white pieces, the other controlling the dark pieces) controls sixteen pieces: one king one queen, two rooks, two knights, two priests, and eight pawns. The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent’s king, whereby the king is under prompt attack (in line”) and its absolutely impossible to eliminate it from attack on the next move. There are likewise a few different ways a game can end in a draw. With Chess being famous from 15th century it is now considered to be a fine game for geniuses. And today we share something about Mehak Gul, the young Chess player from Pakistan.
Mehak Gul
Born in 2000, Mehak Gul is a young Pakistani chess player. Despite being extremely young. She won Woman Candidate Master title at 42nd Chess Olympiad in Azerbaijan. She is the youngest Pakistani to achieve this title She also holds the world record for arranging a chessboard in forty five seconds.
At six years old Gul figured out how to play chess. She got third and fifth place at the Punjab Chess Championship in June 2012 and National Chess Championship individually. Instructed by her dad she previously participated in International chess championship at twelve years old, when she addressed Pakistan at 40th Chess Olympiad held at Istanbul.
Mehak has also won six of the eleven matches she played and was named World Woman Candidate Master. She respresented her school at Little Master Chess Tournament in November 2016 and acquired the third spot.
Pride of Pakistan on Pakistan Day
Mehak is also honored to have a title of Pride of Pakistan from the ISPR on Pakistan Day Parade. She took to social media to share her achievement with her fans and followers. She wrote, “I was honoured to have been invited by ISPR to view the Pakistan Day Parade as the Pride of Pakistan! I met so many amazing and brilliant people, It was an extremely memorable occasion and I am forever grateful that I got to experience it.”
Mehak is an inspiration for all the women who want to pursue excellence in their lives. As a saying goes, “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.“
Cheetay brings NOW-Commerce to Pakistan
Cheetay, Pakistan’s fastest growing NOW-Commerce platform is revolutionizing the way we shop. The app connects customers with restaurants and vendors in the fastest and most convenient way imaginable.
Craving shawarmas for iftar? Order on Cheetay. Need groceries or medicines? You can now get them in 30 minutes. The lifestyle app operates across three different verticals: Food, Grocery and Pharma and is changing the way we live.
Ramadan Ration Boxes by Cheetay
This Ramadan, in the spirit of giving back to the community, Cheetay launched Ration Boxes. Since stepping out during the third wave of COVID-19 is not safe, #GiveWithCheetay offers an easy solution to feed families in Lahore from the comfort of your home. You can purchase the Ration Box of your choice on Cheetay and get it safely delivered.
Cheetay Grocery
Need to have parathas for sehri? Iftari incomplete without Rooh Afza and pakoras? Everything is now a tap away with Cheetay Grocery where you can find the best and widest variety of fruits, vegetables and essentials at everyday low prices. Your late night cravings can also be satisfied in 30 minutes!
If that wasn’t enough, we are offering 20% cashback to your Cheetay Wallet when you shop for groceries using code CB20. So what are you waiting for? Order now! Cheetay Grocery is operational in Lahore only and is coming to your city very soon.
Cheetay Deals
With Cheetay, everyone’s a winner. Order food and get 25% off when you pay using UBL. Caption the picture or guess the product and win Shan gift hampers. Follow Cheetay on Facebook and Instagram and get a chance to be part of engaging competitions, win exciting prizes and avail the best deals and discounts. With Cheetay, the fun never ends.
Cheetay has made a lasting impression on its customers as it understands their needs and preferences well. Originally founded in Lahore, the homegrown startup has since expanded to 10 cities across Pakistan including Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Sialkot, Gujrat, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, and Multan. With unparalleled delivery times on grocery and food orders, you can truly order anything, anytime, anywhere.
Cheetay is available to download on the Google Play Store and iOS App Store
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