Friday Flix Series of the Week: The Family Man
We’ve returned with another review. Yes, I concur. Why not? I watch a lot of shows. This is the only enjoyable activity I have during the week. That, of course, means writing about it. So, here we go again with yet another show this time for “The Family Man.”
The Family Man
The Amazon Original’s cast of The Family Man includes Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Gul Panag, Shreya Dhanwanthary in lead roles. The series is directed by Raj & DK.
The Family Man review
The Family Man succeeds in becoming a surprisingly funny espionage series, capable of quick one-liners as well as slick thrills, without ever overshadowing the genre. The Amazon drama is crafty, flexible, and savvy, like its street-smart protagonist Srikant. The series treads a fine tonal line, cleverly burying its high ideals beneath the middle-class sensibilities of its hero, Srikant, portrayed by Manoj Bajpayee, who gets the joke.
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Srikant is an underpaid government employee, which is far from the whole truth. He has a wife Suchi (Priyamani) who he has regular middle class arguments. Sri has settled into his government work, much to his family’s dismay, despite their repeated suggestions that he find a more profitable vocation.
Sri is an agent in a top-secret intelligence organisation called TASC, a strange offshoot of RAW, but his family assumes he is rotting away as some paper-pusher behind a desk. Their mission is to perform widespread surveillance in order to detect patterns and avert terrorist acts. “Privacy is myth, much like democracy,” Sri’s closest friend says to a novice agent in the first episode, surrounded by enormous screens and cutting-edge technology.
The Family Man is surprisingly topical as a workplace comedy in situations like this, and as a domestic sitcom when Sri is at home. Sometimes he goes out of his way to spy on his kids for instance Sri uses high-tech surveillance software to hack into his daughter’s phone to see whether she has any boyfriends.
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However, the situation becomes more serious when similar methods are used to eavesdrop on a group of Muslim college students suspected of inciting an insurrection.
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Final verdict
While there are many outstanding scenes in the show, they stand out for their exquisite coordination and choreography. Overall, The Family Man checks all the elements that make it worth binge-watching. Yes, there are flaws, but it’s still a worthwhile movie!
Watch the trailer here:
Rating: 8/10
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The pioneer of Ramzaan transmission in Pakistan Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain
The pioneer of Ramzaan Transmission Aamir Liaquat Hussain
A horrible end to a glorious start! Aamir Liaquat Hussain is a name that everyone is familiar with. I imagine that everyone in Pakistan, regardless of age, is familiar with him. And we all know him from GEO TV’s “Aalim Online.” Following that, we saw him on screen as a Ramzaan transmission host. Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, the top-ranking TV anchor, was the one who introduced the concept of Ramzaan Transmission and Inaam Ghar to television. After that, everyone followed him throughout his statements. failed marriages and public stunts.
His early life
Hussain was born in Karachi on July 5, 1971, to politician Sheikh Liaquat Hussain and columnist Mahmooda Sultana. In 1995, he received his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Liaquat Medical College Jamshoro, and in 2002, a now-famous degree mill, Trinity College and University awarded him a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Islamic Studies. In addition, he has stated that he received a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies from Trinity College and University in 2002.
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Aamir Liaquat Hussain career
He began his career in 2001, he became a founding member of Geo TV, where he hosted the religious show Aalim Online. Hussain left Geo TV in 2010 to become the managing director of ARY Qtv and executive director of ARY Digital Network. There, he hosted the religious programme Aalim Aur Aalam. After rejoining Geo TV in 2012, he hosted Pehchan Ramazan in 2012 and Amaan Ramazan in 2013. He joined Geo TV as vice president in January 2014 and presented the game programme Inaam Ghar. He also served as president of Express Media Group where he hosted Pakistan Ramazan. And he worked for BOL media company as an anchor of a talk show Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga.
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In 2017, he hosted Ramazan Mein BOL, at which time he also began hosting Game Show Aisay Chalay Ga. In November of 2017, he departed BOL. He joined Pakistan Television Corporation in 2019.
Political career
Aamir Liaquat has been named The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World three times and is one of Pakistan’s 100 most popular people. From August 2018 to October 2021, he also served in the Pakistan National Assembly until resigning from the Pakistan Tehreek. -e-Insaf. Previously, he was a member of the National Assembly from 2002 to 2007 and served as the Minister of State for Religious Affairs from 2004 to 2007 in the federal cabinet of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. He stepped out from politics in 2007. MQM dismissed him from the party later that year.
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Aamir Liaquat passed away; found dead at his residence
On Thursday, 9th June Aamir Liaquat was found dead at his residence, shocking the entire nation. The reasons are still unknown how he died.
Netizens have been speculating that he might have committed suicide or could be drug overdose as he was seen taking crystal meth and cocaine on several occasions by his ex-wife Dania Shah.
Twitter in shock after Aamir Liaquat’s death
Fellow host and TV person Iqrar-ul-Hassan shared his condolence for the late televangelist,
Arslan Naseer shared a rather sad thought in his tweet,
Waseem Badami also tweets,
Salman Iqbal also tweets,
Second wife Syed Tuba tweets,
His ex wife Dania Shah posted a story on her Instagram,
Reason of Aamir Liaquat’s Death
Aamir Liaquat was packing to leave Pakistan, according to one of his househelps, and he cried a lot while packing, causing his health to deteriorate. He also revealed that he was depressed following his encounter with Dania Shah. He also stated that when he entered the house, it was full with smoke, which he believes may have contributed to his death as well as his cardiac problems.
On this actor Farhan Saeed also tweets,
Actor Meruub also added, saying stop aimless trolling on people!
Rest in peace, Aamir Bhai. ( 1971-2022)
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Leaving No One Behind – NOWPDP’s initiative Working Together to Accelerate Action on Accessibility
KARACHI (June 1, 2022): NOWPDP hosted a panel called “Leaving No One Behind – Working Together to Accelerate Action on Accessibility” to discuss viable ways to curb inaccessibility so that persons with disabilities can move beyond this basic hindrance and flourish.
Persons with disabilities, corporate organizations, and media personnel attended this highly anticipated panel to voice their own lived experiences and solutions to this massive issue in Pakistan. The panel was made fully accessible with assistive devices and sign language interpreters.
Also attending and speaking on the panel were Sadiq Memon – Special Assistant to the CM on Disability Affairs, Sindh, Irfan Salam Mirwani – District Commissioner Malir, Farhat Rasheed – Director DALDA Foods and Westbury Group of Industries, and, Adnan Ahmad – Trainer and Specialist of Visual Studies at NOWPDP.
Panels such as these are significant in sparking and steering conversations towards making proper policies on a national and provincial level as well as inclusive programs on an organizational level to bolster persons with disabilities in becoming independent.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15% of any country’s population comprises persons with disabilities, making that Pakistan around 31 million. For them, accessibility is imperative to experience the full range of human rights, and increase their participation across social, economic, and political life.
President NOWPDP, Amin Hashwani said, “Accessibility is a basic right for all persons with disabilities and we have been working for 14 years to bring about pragmatic ways through which we can ensure this happens; be it through the sensitization and infrastructural guidance to organizations or provision of assistive devices to persons with disabilities. We hope that more awareness comes out of such important panels.”
Sadiq Memon stated that Centers of Excellence that focus on economic empowerment and accessibility like NOWPDP’s Moriro Markaz are to be created in more districts soon. He said, “NOWPDP’s model of Moriro Markaz is an epitome of quality that should be used as a standard for Special Education in all over Sindh.”
Farhat Rasheed also shared her lived experiences and said, “There really need to be proper measures for accessibility and its implementation for all kinds of disabilities. There should actually be penalties for all public spaces and buildings that do not have accessible measures for functioning and movement.”
DC Irfan Salam said, “We really need to work on more public-private partnerships to ensure accessibility becomes a basic facet of functioning for everybody.”
NOWPDP pledges to continue working on accessibility for persons with disabilities through sparking vital conversations by these panels, advocacy, and consultancies/sensitizations of different organizations.
Because Inclusion starts with accessibility.
About NOWPDP:
NOWPDP is a disability inclusion initiative and we operate in the areas of education and economic empowerment. In 2020 -2021, NOWPDP trained over 815 persons with disabilities, placed over 345 persons with disabilities in different jobs, provided assistive devices to over 300 persons with disabilities, and processed over 930 SCNICs, & Disability Certificates. A major milestone for NOWPDP was receiving the Zero Project Award “Workplace Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities in Pakistan” as an Innovative Practice at the United Nations in Vienna. NOWPDP also completed several disability inclusion projects at different corporations.
Bringing back the nostalgia with Bollywood’s musical soul, KK!
The end of an ERA with KK
I talk about music a lot here, and I know what I’m talking about. As someone who has liked several styles of music for many years, there is still something incredibly new about vintage Bollywood music, and this is surely due to KK!
I immediately started playing a KK jukebox on YouTube after hearing of his tragic death, only to find myself singing along to the lyrics of songs that were over 5-10 years old. That reminded me that KK’s songs were all my favorite Bollywood tracks. And my feelings for them have grown much stronger.
Who is KK?
Born in Delhi to Malayali parents C. S. Menon and Kunnath Kanakavalli, Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK, was an Indian playback singer. He recorded songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, and Gujarati languages.
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KK magnificent career
KK began his career by singing for advertisement jingles and made his film debut with an A.R. Rahman soundtrack. In 1999, he launched his debut album titled Pal. The songs “Pal” and “Yaaron” from the album Pal became very popular and are commonly used in school farewells.
He sang about 3,500 jingles in 11 languages over the course of four years. Lewis was named KK’s mentor after giving him his first jingle in Mumbai. But fate had other plans for KK, who preferred to be heard rather than seen.
His popular songs included “Tadap Tadap” from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), the Tamil song “Apadi Podu”, “Dola Re Dola” from Devdas (2002), “Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai” from Woh Lamhe (2006), “Aankhon Mein Teri” from Om Shanti Om (2007), “Khuda Jane” from Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), “Piya Aaye Na” from Aashiqui 2 (2013), “Mat Aazma Re” from Murder 3 (2013), “India Wale” from Happy New Year (2014) and “Tu Jo Mila” from Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), among others.
He has received six Filmfare Awards nominations and a Filmfare Awards South.
KK’s last concert and lack of management
Just hours before his death on May 31, the legendary 53-year-old vocalist sang at a concert in Nazrul Mancha, a venue of the Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya college in Kolkata. In this regard, just a few speculations have surfaced.
The air conditioning was not working at Nazrul Mancha the day before too. He has already expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation. It’s not an open auditorium, and the venue should at the very least keep an eye on its appliances if they’re charging so much. The artist was shown sweating considerably in a number of videos.
He was basically asking the administration to turn on the air conditioning and turn out some of the lights. He was expressing, “Pichwara jal raha hai.”
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People knocked down the doors and walked inside the auditorium without a ticket. The hall had a capacity of 2200 people, and there were over 6000 people present. In the auditorium’s passageways, a few people are celebrating by blowing fire extinguishers. There was no one in charge of security. Imagine the heat of Kolkata, then a packed auditorium with no air conditioning, and you’re singing your heart out at the top of your lungs. The heart attack does not appear to be normal.
Celebrities’ condolences and tribute to KK
Celebrities came on Twitter and pour in their love and tribute for the late artist. Fellow singers also are in shock after his tragic demise.
Emraan Hashmi, whose on-screen sing-sync was created just for KK’s replay, was stunned. He tweets,
Furthermore, fellow singer and friend Vishal Dadlani tweets,
Jubin Nautiyal tweets his tribute to the artist,
Fellow singer Shaan posts,
Salim Merchant tweets his love and condolences for the last artist,
Virat Kohli tweets,
Shahid Kapoor tweets,
Gone too soon! Rest in Peace king. You have given us some of the best years of our life.
Listen to some of his best songs in this jukebox!
1968-forever!
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Friday Flix Series of the Week: Panchayat
TVF’s Panchayat
Welcome to the Panchayat! a location where you may talk about all of your “maslay” and find a solution. And if you don’t get a response, you may get a deadline… But why do you need a deadline to have a good time? One might wonder. Let’s rewind to one of TVF’s best, “Panchayat,” which stars our favorite “Jeetu Bhaiyaa” as Abhishek Tripathi!
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Panchayat Cast
Panchayat’s cast includes Jitender Kumar as Abhishek Tripathi, Raghubir Yadav, Chandan Roy, Neena Gupta Biswapati Sarkar, Pooja Singh, and Faisal Malik in lead roles.
Panchayat storyline
Panchayat is the story of Abhishek Tripathi who joined as “Suchiv Ji” aka secretary of the panchayat of Phulera district, (A rural area in Uttar Pradesh. Phulera is a quick solution for Abhishek till he passes his CAT examinations and is accepted into an IIM. But first, he needs to find out how to get enough light to study at night and prepare his own meals. Through his eyes, we experience life in Phulera as rural, monotonous, and laced with simplicity.
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Brij Bhushan aka Pradhan Ji (Raghuvir Yadav), along with Vikas (Chandan Roy) and Praladh (Faisal Malik), becomes Abhishek’s family after he struggles to fit into village life at first. The actual Panchayat Pradhan was Brij Bushan’s wife “Madam” (Neena Gupta), but she delegated the title to her husband to handle local matters. Throughout the series, Abhishek learns how to live in a rural setting while maintaining his composure!
Comedic brilliance at its best!
The well-timed conversations and circumstances that keep you laughing throughout Panchayat are what keeps it ticking. There are no significant dramatic moments, but the slice-of-life approach with humor and the accompanying music score well.
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The script (Chandan Kumar), which wonderfully depicts the essence of rural life, and the performances by a brilliant cast are ultimately the trump cards here. The characters’ eccentricities provide an excellent counterpoint to each other while remaining realistic and, luckily, not one-dimensional.
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Final Verdict
Abhishek Tripathi, played by Jitendra Kumar, is effortlessly convincing as a city guy attempting to make his way through rustic life. His facial gestures and eyes brilliantly reflect Abhishek’s range of emotions, from loneliness to boredom to frustration. As the ‘Pradhan Pati,’ Raghubir Yadav is a joy to see. Despite her limited screen time, Neena Gupta gives a strong performance, and Chandan Roy shines as Vikas, Abhishek’s assistant, with his one-liners.
Watch the trailer here:
Rating: 4.5/5
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Karan Johar steals ‘Nach Punjaban,’ claims Abrar-ul-Haq
Bollywood steals Pakistani music yet again!
Pakistani music from the 1990s was also a hit at the time. Why not, right? We’ve had some of the best singers and musicians around. We offer unsurpassed quality in any language. Bollywood, on the other hand, enjoys stealing our songs without our consent. Imagine a multi-billion-dollar industry with a scarcity of skilled, unique composers.
Karan Johar copies Nach Punjaban, Abrar-ul-Haq claims.
Abrar ul Haq, a Pakistani singer, has accused director Karan Johar and his production company Dharma Productions of copying his music. In a tweet, Abrar claimed that Karan stole his song “Nach Punjaban” for his forthcoming film Jugjugg Jeeyo. The song Nach Punjaban was featured in the recently released trailer for Jugjugg Jeeyo.
Abrar’s tweet reads, “I have not sold my song ‘Nach Punjaban’ to any Indian movie and reserve the rights to go to court to claim damages. Producers like @karanjohar should not use copy songs. This is my 6th song being copied which will not be allowed at all. @DharmaMovies @karanjohar.” In another one he wrote, “Song ‘Nach Punjaban’ has not been licensed to any one. If someone is claiming it, then produce the agreement. I will be taking legal action #NachPunjaban.”
Twitter is angry!
Several irate comments were written on Dharma Productions’ trailer premiere video, which featured the cast dancing to the song. “You could provide them notice enough is enough,” one person suggested. They believe that Pakistan is a bad country, but they plagiarise our music, films, and even sequences from our dramas. Why are you copying us if Pakistan is so bad? @DharmaMovies @karanjohar “Why would you copy?” questioned another.
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Abrar-ul-Haq added another tweet mentioning that he has not given rights to the song to anyone. That makes the song his individual property. Moreover, he will be taking legal action against the Producer.
A fan adds,
Here is the copied version for the Bollywood movie, “Jug Jug Jeeyo,”
T-series replies back!
To this, T-series replies back to the claim allegation with a Tweet,
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We hope that Indian musicians come out with better music and innovative songs to counteract this practice of Indian film.
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Friday Flix Series of the Week: Made In Heaven
My passion for Indian web series is well-known, and most people understand why. It boasts a strong story line, as well as over-the-top direction and cinematography. I recently had the opportunity to watch Made in Heaven, and I was blown away by not only the acting but also the story line.
Made in Heaven cast
The cast includes, Jim Sarbh, Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin Shashank Arora, Shivangi Raghuvansa and Natasha Singh in lead. The additional cast includes Vinay Pathak, Zachary Coffin, Dilip Tahil, Ayesha Raza Mishra, and others.
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Made in Heaven story line
The most rational thing to do when two people sincerely love each other is to marry and be forever linked as one. Of course, things aren’t always that simple in the real world, and as Made in Heaven demonstrates. Life can be downright chaotic and confusing at times.
Amazon Prime’s latest Indian drama is a humbling, but slightly exaggerated look at marriage from the eyes of two wedding planners. Karan and Tara, who are dealing with their own personal troubles along.
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Every wedding is a chaos!
The weddings they plan are always dripping with tension, ready to explode at the first sign of family meddling. There’s always something that has to be corrected that goes outside the scope of a wedding planner’s responsibilities. But as we learned in episode one, their firm desperately needs money, and Karan is in serious financial trouble. It’s not just about weddings in Made in Heaven.
Sexuality, guilt, bullying, and adultery are all heavily reflected in the series. How the wealthy and snobbish cheat and assume they can get away with it. And how guilt jeopardises relationships built on adultery!
The brilliance of cinematography
Throughout Made In Heaven, tracking shots are used extensively. Cameras pan horizontally over the terrain on several occasions, adding depth to establishing views, while the numerous memories have the customary array of echoing voices and dreamy, vivid colours for impact. They’re minor details, but they contribute to the series’ authenticity and uniqueness.
Final Verdict
Despite the complex drama woven throughout each episode, Made In Heaven has a raw and honest quality to it that makes it worth watching.
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Furthermore, what makes this show so contagious and keeps you going back for more is seeing two families from different walks of life come together in the face of love.
Moreover, while some may bemoan the over-the-top tone as the show occasionally borders on melodrama, Made In Heaven is a well-produced, competently acted drama that showcases the best of Indian culture and weddings.
Watch the trailer here
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Doctor Strange vs Lollywood: What is the future of Pakistani Films?
Marvel vs. Lollywood 2022
Since the premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in Pakistan, directors whose films were released just days before the Marvel picture have been on a mission to rectify the situation or avoid future disputes. “Had it not been for the doctor,” the Eid releases, which returned after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 outbreak, are apparently not performing as well as they would have.
Many of us are thinking about the most obvious reasons, and why not? Pakistani movie content is not up to the mark! Many of us will agree with this.
The mad producers or multiverse madness
Adnan Siddiqui, Wajahat Rauf, and Yasir Nawaz, the producers of Dum Mastam and Parde Mein Rehne Do, sat down for an emergency news conference on Saturday to discuss the situation. They encouraged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to investigate the problem, and some used social media to spread the word. Several people are now advocating for Multiverse of Madness, slamming filmmakers for forcing them to use local productions rather than having a choice. Many are also attempting to convey to filmmakers why a film’s success is determined by its content rather than its competitors.
A series of Tweets
Meanwhile, as Doctor Strange vs Lollywood goes on, Siddiqui tweeted on Monday, “Releasing Dr. Strange could have waited for a few days. The last thing we need when the industry is finally opening up after two years is some foreign film hijacking our screens and relegating us to a corner. Homegrown cinema has more right any day.”
Similarly, Amar Khan the star of Dam Mastam shared her perspective on the matter she posts, Pakistan wants its audience more than ever before. The industry needs to act “1 Unit.”
A user responded with the very valid argument that it is the content that matters. The Netflix and Amazon Prime Era is here. Moreover, the amount of drama in Pakistani films is absolutely unacceptable. Sadly, if they keep pushing this practice, no one will come to see the movies. He further mentioned that the cinemas were packed because Jawani Phir Nahi Aani (both parts) is movie material.
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He also tweets,
Whereas, Zahid Ahmed the star of Ghabrana Nahi Hai posts that “let’s not let doctors deter us, focus on improving or quality.” “Ghabrana Nahi Hai” is currently leading the box office. The movie also features Saba Qamar as a lead.
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A sad reality: Doctor Strange vs Lollywood
In the end, this is an excellent opportunity to consider the philosophy of effective filmmaking. Producers and storytellers should develop a content strategy that includes good storylines. Last but not the least, any film in the competition should and maybe released; if the substance is strong, the public will be drawn in!
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Thursday Tunes: Creating a legacy with Coke Studio season 14!
Music connecting people through and through
Rohail Hyatt founded Coke Studio in 2008. For anyone with CS, Rohail Hyatt is a well-known name; he was a key member of the boyband ‘Vital Signs’ from 1986 until 1998, alongside Junaid Jamshed. It was a novel concept for the people, as live-recorded music sessions with synchronized arrangements and live singing were not very popular in Pakistan, let alone being backed by a beverage company. However, something struck a chord with the audience.
Coke Studio season 1 to 12
From season 1 to season 6, Rohail Hyatt was the sole producer at Coke Studio, and after that, Strings the band, featuring Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood, co-produced three seasons with Rohail.
Then, for the first time, from Season 9 to Season 13, multiple producers were involved in the seasons, including Strings and Rohail Hyatt as executive producers. Shani Arshad, Faakhir, Shuja Haider, Ali Hamza, Shiraz Uppal, Jaffer Zaidi Zohaib Kazi, and Xulfi are among the Pakistani musicians on the list.
The distinctive new wave in Coke Studio Season 14
As a long-time fan of Nescafe Basement, I’ve always longed for Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan to produce Coke Studio because he’s known for introducing new, young voices to the show. NB was regarded as a maestro after performing several cover songs by new performers. He was then given the opportunity to produce Coke Studio 14. And then there’s this musical marvel!
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Everything about this season was unique, from the opening track “Tu Jhoom” to the closing track “Phir Milenge,” which discusses the visually appealing set designs as well as the art direction. Season 14 has a more youthful feel to it.
This makes me question why this year? It’s because those with a different perspective were given the opportunity to pursue and present their own creative potential. Experimentation is necessary for music. This season was distinguished by its vibrant colors and music video-style sets.
Finally, some new artists!
When I saw the lineup of musicians, it was like a dream come true. Let’s talk about the artists for a moment. Young Stunners, Faris Shafi, Abdullah Siddiqui, Arooj Aftab, Justin Bibis, Zain Zohaib, and Butt Brothers. Kaifi Khalil, Eva B, Hasan Raheem, Shae Gill, Talal Qureshi, and I’m talking about peak brilliance! They were all new to the platform, and believe me when I say that this might have been disastrous. It was, however, the polar opposite. It was wholesome!
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Seeing Atif Aslam in a new light and with a fresh perspective was a welcome addition. Ali Sethi elevated the song with his unapologetic attitude and beautiful singing. Momina Mustehsan’s singing style needs to be explored more. Despite this, each artist was able to add weight to it.
Pristine music production
A separate feature article dedicated to the production, composition, and arrangement is required. Sherry Khattak, Action Zain, Arooj Aftab, and Talal Qureshi were among the incredible music production team that worked alongside Xulfi and Abdullah Siddiqui. Furthermore, to add fun and creative originality to the tunes, many artists penned their own lyrics. The whole season was flawlessly accomplished by Xulfi and Abdullah Siddiqui, as well as Action Zain.
Except for ‘Mehram,’ which had many of us in tears, every song was well created with an enthusiastic upbeat feel!
Coke Studio season 14 most viewed songs in order
And you’re probably wondering which song has the most views. Yes, it’s Ali Sethi and Shae Gill’s “Pasoori.” Coke Studio discovered Shae Gill, who turned out to be a hidden gem. Moreover, the song is a lovely addition to Coke Studio and has a staggering 48 million views on YouTube! In addition to that ‘Tu Jhoom’ and ‘Kana Yaari’ (the first Balochi language hit song in CS) were next on the list, with 29m and 14m, respectively.
Find the rest according to the views here:
With great power comes great responsibility!
This year’s exceptional Coke Studio season 14 has not only produced amazing music but has also pushed the boundaries of creativity to new heights. And now, because the standard is impossible to achieve due to its uniqueness, the following season is predicted to be on par with or better than this one.
Whatever the future holds, we’re looking for new and creative music!
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Story by Zainab Naseem Sheikh
Book Review: Without Merit by Colleen Hoover
Without Merit by Colleen Hoover
Merit Voss lives in a one-of-a-kind situation: Dollar Voss, a refurbished church, is home to her blended family. Merit’s father had an affair with her mother’s old nurse, with whom he now has a child, and the family’s once cancer-stricken mother now lives in the basement. Merit’s twin sister is only interested in terminally ill lovers, her elder brother ignores her, and her younger half-brother absorbs all of the chaos and toxicity in the family.
Merit’s depression
Merit is a feisty, quick-witted adolescent who observes her family from the outside while keeping all of their secrets hidden. She is depressed about her life, acting as if she isn’t a member of her own family, and believing that no one would notice if she didn’t exist. Merit progressively stops coming to school, begins sleeping throughout the day, and becomes increasingly enraged by her family’s circumstances. The only bright spot in her life at the moment is an intriguing boy named Sagan, who is off-limits because he is dating Merit’s twin. Merit suffers yet another setback.
To layers and depth of depression and secrets
It is not a regular tale with depth and complexities, it’s more. Even though Merit isn’t aware of it, the reader gradually learns that she is depressed. Merit’s family and friends gradually start nudging her and hinting she might be depressed, but she refuses to acknowledge she is the one who needs therapy.
A lesson about compassion
Merit tries to resolves to take matters into her own hands, and things swiftly spiral downward.
However, her family does not wish to live in a world without merit, and this tale is full of humor and optimism for our protagonist. It’s the narrative of a depressed adolescent, and author Colleen Hoover emphasizes the value of family, communication, and self-love.
Merit’s misery and sadness are palpable and authentic to the reader, and my heart ached for her as she embarked on a path of self-discovery and self-love. Sometimes sadness sneaks upon us; we don’t recognize we’re depressed until it’s too late, regardless of what others observe, and Merit is no exception. In the novel, her romantic suitor also helps her heal, and he, like us, falls for our unexpected hero.
Final Verdict
I adored the delightfully flawed characters and the way Without Merit unfolded. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys an honest story about a girl growing up in a troubled household and dealing with depression, as well as readers who enjoy a happy ending.
About the Author
Colleen Hoover is the best-selling author of eleven books and five novellas on the New York Times bestseller list. Hoover’s books are classified as New Adult and Young Adult fiction.
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