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Churails
''Churails'' () is a 2020 ZEE5 exclusive and Zindagi Original Pakistani drama web series. It is written and directed by Asim Abbasi. The web series stars Sarwat Gilani, Mehar Bano, Nimra Bucha and Yasra Rizvi in lead roles. It is produced by Asim Abbasi along with Mo Azmi and Shailja Kejriwal. It revolves around Karachi's secret detectives whose mission it is to expose the city's unfaithful, elite husbands. It became available for streaming on the OTT platform ZEE5 on 11 August 2020. Premise The series focuses on the lives of four women: Sara (Sarwat Gilani), a lawyer that gave her career up to be the "perfect wife", Jugnu (Yasra Rizvi), a wedding planner, Zubaida (Mehar Bano), a boxer seeking independence and love, and Batool (Nimra Bucha), an ex-convict who was sentenced to twenty years in prison for murder. Their lives become intertwined when Sara discovers her husband cheating on her, after which the four decide to set up an agency to catch cheating husbands in action. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faiza Gillani
Faiza Gillani is a Pakistani television, theatre and film actress known for her character roles. Made her on-screen debut in 2010, and her notable supporting roles were in ''Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi'', ''Sannata'', ''Deewangi'' and ''Prem Gali''. She made her cinematic debut with 2019 crime thriller ''Laal Kabootar ''Laal Kabootar'' ( ur, , lit=Red Pigeon) is a 2019 Pakistani action crime thriller film directed by Kamal Khan, produced by Hania Chima and Kamil Chima, and written by Ali Abbas Naqvi. Taha Malik is the music director while Danial Hyatt, son o ...''. Career Film Television Web series References Pakistani film actresses Living people Pakistani stage actresses 21st-century Pakistani actresses 1980 births {{Pakistan-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahira Khan
Mahira Hafeez Khan (; born 21 December 1984) is a Pakistani actress. She started her career as a VJ in 2006. Khan is best known for portraying the role of Khirad Hussain in the romantic-drama '' Humsafar'' for which she received numerous accolades, including Lux Style Award for Satellite Best TV Actress and Hum Award for Best On-screen Couple with Fawad Khan. She made her big screen debut opposite Atif Aslam in the romance '' Bol'' (2011), which earned her a Lux Style Award for Best Film Actress nomination. Khan made her Bollywood debut in 2017 with action-romance '' Raees'' opposite Shah Rukh Khan. She has also acted in successful Pakistani films ''Bin Roye'' (2015), ''Ho Mann Jahaan'' (2015), ''7 Din Mohabbat In'' (2018) and ''Superstar'' (2019). She made her debut as a producer with sports web series ''Baarwan Khiladi'' (2022). Early life Khan was born in Karachi, Pakistan on 21 December 1984. Her father, Hafeez Khan, was born in Delhi, British India, and migrated to P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asim Abbasi
Asim Abbasi is a British-Pakistani film director, screenwriter and producer. He also has his own production company, ''Indus Talkies''. Career In 2012, he made the short film ''Anathema''. In 2013, he made two more short films, ''Once A Man'' & ''Whore''. Two years later, he made his fourth short film named ''Little Red Roses''. All four were shot in the United Kingdom. In 2018, Abbasi's first feature film, Cake, was lauded by critics. ''The Guardian's'' Mike McCahill wrote "Uncommonly alert to small, telling details, while more expansive in its attitudes, the result proves far richer and worldlier than anything previously observed coming down the Khyber Pass." Cake was also selected to be Pakistan's submission to the 91st Academy Awards for best Foreign Language Film. In 2020, Abbasi further established himself as a writer & director with his critically acclaimed webseries, ''Churails'' (witches), which was hailed as a radically progressive shift from the mainstream narra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mehar Bano
Mehar Bano ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actress. She has played the role of Umama in social-drama ''Daagh'' for which she received a nomination for Best Actress at Lux Style Awards. She also played the roles of Batool in ARY Digital's ''Balaa'' (2018) and Anoushay in ''Mere Paas Tum Ho'' (2019) Career She started her arts career while studying aNational College of Arts (NCA)Bano is known for her work in Television dramas. She has played the lead role of Umama in ARY Digital's ''Daagh'' (2012) for which she was nominated for Best Television Actress at the 13th Lux Style Awards. She further appeared in a leading role in ''Miss Fire'' (2013), '' Uff Yeh Mohabbat'' (2014) and ''Bunty I love You'' (2014). Her other appearances include DANCING '' Mor Mahal'', ''Lashkara'', ''Balaa''. In 2018, she made her film debut with ''Motorcycle Girl''. She has established her dancing and theatre institute at Karachi namely "Sway Dance Project" where training is given to young people regarding acting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat (born May 7, 1979) is a Pakistani actor, film/TV director, producer and screenwriter best known for directing the super-hit TV dramas ''Humsafar'' and ''Shehr-e-Zaat''. He is considered to be one of the best South Asian filmmakers with his film Zindagi Tamasha being selected as Pakistan's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards. The film also premiered at the 24th Busan International Film Festival under the section 'A Window on Asian Cinema'. He also portrayed the role of Saadat Hasan Manto in his film ''Manto''. Family He is the son of veteran TV and film actor, producer and comedian Irfan Khoosat, while his sister Kanwal Khoosat is also a director, screenwriter and actress. Early life and career Academically, he graduated from Government College University (Lahore) and earned a master's degree in Psychology and a gold medal. He also was a member of the ''Debating Society of GCU''. He rose to prominence during the late 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sania Saeed
Sania Saeed (born 28 August 1972) is a Pakistani actress and television host. Works mainly in television and theatre, Saeed is the recipient of numerous accolades including two PTV Awards, three Hum Awards and four Lux Style Awards. She first appeared on television in a street theatre play, televised for 8 March, for the program Aadhi Duniya in 1989. The play was ''Aurat''. She was the first announcer for Network Television Marketing, Karachi center. She then appeared in Haseena Moin's serial ''Aahat'', directed by Sahira Kazmi, followed by Anwar Maqsood's ''Sitara Aur Mehrunissa'' directed by Zark in 1991 & 1992 respectively, which shot Sania to her stardom in the Pakistani television Industry. Sania has been working in theatre and television for over two decades. Early life and education Sania was born on 28 August 1972 in Karachi. Her father Mansoor Saeed was a political activist and translated books, documentaries and theatre plays in Urdu and his best works include the tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taha Malik
Taha Malik was born on 31 March 1987, in United States. He is a Pakistani-American record producer, musician, rapper, and Film score composer. On completing his formal education he begun his career as a record producer. Early life During high school, Malik began exploring music-making on a desktop computer at home. In high school, he was DJing. He got a RadioShack MIDI keyboard and a Roland MC-909. This was the turning point to a career in music production. Still, Malik does not define his music as "electronic music." He says: "I like experimenting...I like to bend genres." Career Advertising Malik has worked with Ogilvy and Mather as music director, strategist and consultant, and with multinational brands. Malik has produced content television, radio, and digital campaigns. He has worked with longtime collaborator Adnan Malik, and filmmakers Ahsan Rahim, Kamal Khan, Asim Raza, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Cinema In 2019, Malik created songs in the films ''Laal Kabootar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fawad Khan (actor, Born 1984)
Fawad Khan (born, 24 July 1984) is a Pakistani actor who appeared in television series, theater plays and web series. He is best known for his work in theatre. He made his on-screen debut in 2010 with Syed Mohammad Ahmed's ''Shaista Shaista'' that aired on TV One. Khan also appeared in Farjad Nabi and Meenu Gaur's Zeal for unity film ''Jeewan Hathi'' (2016). Early life and career Khan completed his alma mater from National Academy of Performing Arts, Karachi in 2008. He made his television debut in 2010 with a supporting role in Syed Mohammad Ahmed's ''Shaista Shiasta''. He then appeared in limited number of television series in supporting roles. He is majorly associated with theater where he works as a screenwriter, actor and director. His theatre play includes ''Khel Ek Raat Ka'', ''Khoya Hua Aadmi'' and ''Dastaan Goi'', which was widely appreciated. Filmography Film * ''Jeewan Hathi ''Jeewan Hathi'' ( ur, , en, The Elephant in the Room, italic=yes) is a 2016 Paki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omair Rana
Omair Rana (born January 31, 1978) is a Pakistani actor and theatre director. He also directs plays in educational institutes, notably '' One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'' (2014) and ''Life of Galileo'' (2013) at Lahore Grammar School Johar Town campus. He runs his theatre company by the name of ''Real Entertainment Productions'' (REP) that was founded in 2000 and has done over 50 plays ever since. Early life and career He had his early education in Al Ain, UAE, Al Ain English-speaking school, which was instrumental in inculcating his love for theatre. In the course of his career development, he also undertook a number of internships including one with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He is a theater actor in the region who has made a significant contribution in the field of teaching Dramatics Art at a number of institutions, including introducing IGCSE Drama to Pakistan in 2009. As a screen actor he has also worked in numerous TV productions and in the films ''Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hina Khawaja Bayat
Hina Khawaja Bayat ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actress whose appearances include ''Uraan, Ishq Gumshuda, Aunn Zara, Humsafar, Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Muqaddas'' and ''Shehr-e-Zaat'' and '' Baaghi''. Early life Hina is ethnically Kashmiri and lives in Karachi. She completed her schooling from a convent, after which she attended the St. Joseph’s College in Karachi and completed her graduation in Liberal Arts. Hina went on pursuing product designing at Pakistan Design Institute before her acting career started. Hina is married to Roger Dawood Bayat. He is a business personality of an International Conglomerate based in Dubai. The veteran actress credits her success to her husband Dawood and her mother who have been a big support throughout her acting career. Career Bayat is also a human rights promoter and wants to make youth and women understand the ability to fight for their rights. She made her debut from the talk show “''Andaaz Apna Apna''” and “''Baatein Mulakaatein'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahad Mirza
Fahad Mirza ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor, model, plastic surgeon and sculptor. He is best known for his debut role as Essa in 2012 drama serial ''Bari Aapa''. He has also appeared in '' Mutthi Bhar Mitti'' (2008), '' Main Deewani'' (2014) and '' Shanakht'' (2014) for which he was nominated as Hum Award for Best Supporting Actor at 3rd Hum Awards. Life and career Fahad was born on 26 April 1981 to a Mughal family in Karachi, Pakistan. He did his graduation in MBBS from Dow Medical College and trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from Liaquat National Hospital. Fahad started his career by modeling in 2007 during his studies and then auditioned for a role in Hum TV's drama serial ''Bari Aapa'' and eventually got a role, previously he had a small role in a telefilm '' Mutthi Bhar Mitti'' by Umera Ahmed. In 2014 he appeared in two drama serial of Hum TV, '' Main Deewani'' and '' Shanakht'' for which he garnered widespread acclaim and positive response. In addition to ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anoushay Abbasi
Anoushay Abbasi is a Pakistani television actress and model. She started her career as a child artist at PTV. In her acting career, she is widely known for her leading roles in the television series ''Mera Saaein 2'' (2012), ''Meri Saheli Meri Humjoli'' (2012), '' Tootay Huway Per'' (2011), ''Nanhi'' (2013), ''Pyarey Afzal'' (2013), ''Malika-e-Aliya'' (2014), ''Bhanwar'' (2014), '' Malika-e-Aliya Season 2'' (2015), ''Meray Paas Tum Ho'' (2019), ''Raqs-e-Bismil'' (2020) and '' Benaam'' (2021). Life and career Abbasi started her career as a child artist and appeared in various television serials of PTV. She appeared in serial '' Tootay Huway Per'' opposite Aiza Khan, Sami Khan and Mohib Mirza and appeared in Geo TV serial ''Kaahe Ko Biyahee Bades'' opposite Sami Khan and Ahsan Khan, ARY Digital serial Mera Saaein 2 opposite Fahad Mustafa, Aiza Khan and Mahnoor Baloch and Urdu 1 serial ''Meri Saheli Meri Humjoli'' opposite Hasan Ahmed, Neelam Muneer and Faizan Khawaja. She appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
