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Fitna (TV Series)
''Fitna'' ( ur, , lit=Persecution) is a Pakistani drama series that premiered on Hum TV on 15 September in 2023. Directed by Haseeb Ali and written by Seema Sheikh, it is produced by Momina Duraid. Synopsis Following two friends with contrasting dispositions, propelled into a predicament of a lifelong thread. As Warda ventures to turn Huda's life into thorns, the notion of friendship for Huda is shaken to the core. Cast * Maria Malik as Huda * Sukaina Khan as Warda * Shuja Asad as Azmir * Danial Afzal Khan as Shaheer * Omer Shahzad as Arez * Qudsia Ali as Maham * Nadia Hussain as Talat * Farhan Ally Agha as Ismail * Ayesha Khan as Sarwat * Fahima Awan as Rizwana * Komail Anam Khaled Anam is a Pakistani actor, producer and singer. He has acted in various dramas, like ''Kahi Unkahi'', '' Muqaddas'', ''Bhaagti Bareera''. As a singer, he's best known for his rendition of Shah Hussain's kalam ''Peera Ho'' during the 1990 ... as Azmi * Rehana Kaleem as Rizwana's mother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soap Opera
A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.Bowles, p. 118. The term was preceded by "horse opera", a derogatory term for low-budget Westerns. BBC Radio's ''The Archers'', first broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running radio soap opera. The longest-running current television soap is '' Coronation Street'', which was first broadcast on ITV in 1960, with the record for the longest running soap opera in history being held by '' Guiding Light'', which began on radio in 1937, transitioned to television in 1952, and ended in 2009. A crucial element that defines the soap opera is the open-ended serial nature of the narrative, with stories spanning several episodes. One of the defining features that makes a television program a soap opera, according to Alber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omer Shahzad
Omer Shahzad is a Pakistani model, actor and singer who started his career in 2011, and has since established himself as one of the country's top models and actors. He has been nominated for several awards with three consecutive Best Model Male nominations at Hum Awards. and four consecutive nomination in Lux Style awards. He marked his screen debut in 2013 with Geo TV's drama series ''Adhoori Aurat'' in a negative role and went to work in ''Choti Choti Khushiyan'', ''Chor Darwazay'' and hit-drama series ''Noor Jahan''. He also marked his film debut in 2016 film ''Teri Meri Love Story''. Saying that he would have been a singer if not a model, he's also expected to launch his professional music career soon. Career Omer started his career in 2011 with modeling, when Vaneeza Ahmed had auditioned him for Bridal Couture Week, he was one of the few ones who were selected among 200-auditionees, he recalled, "There were 200 boys and girls at the audition and I was one of the eight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's Islam by country#Countries, second-largest Muslim population just behind Indonesia. Pakistan is the List of countries and dependencies by area, 33rd-largest country in the world by area and 2nd largest in South Asia, spanning . It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south, and is bordered by India to India–Pakistan border, the east, Afghanistan to Durand Line, the west, Iran to Iran–Pakistan border, the southwest, and China to China–Pakistan border, the northeast. It is separated narrowly from Tajikistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor in the north, and also shares a maritime border with Oman. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Momina Duraid
Momina Duraid ( ur, ) is a Pakistani director and producer. She is a senior producer and creative head of television network Hum TV and CEO of her own production company MD Productions. She has produced and created several series including '' Dastaan'' (2010), ''Qaid-e-Tanhai'' (2010–11), '' Humsafar'' (2011–12), ''Shehr-e-Zaat'' (2012), ''Zindagi Gulzar Hai'' (2012–13), ''Diyar-e-Dil'' (2015), ''Sadqay Tumhare'' (2015), ''Mann Mayal'' (2016), ''Udaari'' (2016), ''Bin Roye'' (2016), ''Yaqeen Ka Safar'' (2017), '' Suno Chanda'' (2018) and ''Ehd-e-Wafa'' (2019). In 2015, Momina ventured into film direction and co-directed ''Bin Roye''. Later that same year, she founded film production house, Hum Films. She is married to Duraid Qureshi and is a daughter-in-law of Hum Network president and founder, Sultana Siddiqui. In 2015, she was named among the Pond's list of ''Miracle Journey: The 100 Most Inspirational Women''. Career Before entering into media, Momina was working as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multi-camera Setup
The multiple-camera setup, multiple-camera mode of production, multi-camera or simply multicam is a method of filmmaking and video production. Several cameras—either film cameras, film or professional video cameras—are employed on the set and simultaneously record or broadcast a scene. It is often contrasted with a single-camera setup, which uses one camera. Description Generally, the two outer cameras shoot close-up shots or "crosses" of the two most active characters on the set at any given time, while the central camera or cameras shoot a wider master shot to capture the overall action and establish the geography of the room. In this way, multiple shots are obtained in a single take without having to start and stop the action. This is more efficient for programs that are to be shown a short time after being shot as it reduces the time spent in film editing, film or video editing. It is also a virtual necessity for regular, high-output shows like daily soap operas. Apart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hum TV
Hum TV is a 24-hour Urdu General Entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi. It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL). Hum Network Limited was known as ''Eye Television Network Limited'' prior to 21 January 2011. Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony. As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and is only available in HD in Pakistan. Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media, streaming platforms, as well as on television. History The channel's drama series '' Humsafar'', broadcast in 2011–2012, has become the most successful program of the channel to date, earning it widespread acclaim and international recognition. Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistani Drama
Pakistani dramas, or Pakistani serials, are televised serials produced in Pakistan. Although most of the serials are produced in Urdu, an increasing number of them are produced in other Pakistani languages such as Sindhi, Pashto, Punjabi and Balochi. One of Pakistan's oldest television dramas is the Urdu serial '' Khuda Ki Basti'', which aired in 1969. Pakistani dramas, like serials elsewhere, reflect the country's culture. According to Farooq Sulehria 1970s & 1980 are considered to be golden old days of Pakistani serials. They have helped to attract viewers nationwide to television. The serials are watched in India and are popular in other South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. Origin Many Pakistani dramas are based on Urdu novels and in the subsequent years after 1969, many authors became television writers such as authors Umera Ahmad and Farhat Ishtiaq; both of whom have written content for digests as well as television serials. In recen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qudsia Ali
Qudsia Ali is a Pakistani actress. She made her acting debut in 2020 from ARY Digital's ''Aulaad'' and since then has appeared in several television serials. She made her film debut with Nabeel Qureshi's historical drama '' Khel Khel Mein''. Qudsia has recently played a role of Tania Agha in ''Kuch Ankahi''. Early life She has completed her gruaduation in Business Communication & Sciences from University of Karachi The University of Karachi ( sd, ; informally Karachi University, KU, or UoK) is a public research university located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Established in June 1951 by an act of Parliament and as a successor to the University of Sindh (whic .... Career She started her career as a junior artist at the age of 16 and continued to work as an internee for Ramadan transmissions. She appeared in her first TVC in 2016 and continued her work in the industry. Personal life Qudsia has two sisters and one brother. Filmography Television series Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadia Hussain
Nadia Hussain Khan ( ur, نادیہ حسین, born 11 January 1979) is a Pakistani television actress, host, supermodel, entrepreneur and fashion designer. She's recognized as one of Pakistan's first supermodels. Career Hussain was born in UK. At the age of four she came to Karachi, Pakistan. Hussain started her career in modelling in 2000, just after she had completed her A-levels. Hussain, just 20 at the time, appeared in a modelling shoot for a Winter Collection of Lakhani Silk Mills. She was the only Pakistani model to have been chosen by Rizwan Beyg for the Sarajevo Fashion Week. As an actress she has worked in various dramas. She is a practicing dentist, also owns a salon and has her own lawn collection and footwear line called Fetish. She is the niece of the renowned pakistani singer Tina Sani. She did her first shoot for ''Herald'' magazine with Deepak Perwani and Tapu Javeri as fashion designer and photographer. Personal life Hussain got married at the age of 24 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farhan Ally Agha
Farhan Ally Agha ( ur, ; also spelled Farhan Ali Agha) is a Pakistani politician, film, television and voice actor who appears in Urdu television serials and films. He has dubbed the voice of Commander Safeguard in an animated series, Commander Safeguard and also dubbed the voice of Halit Ergenç in the drama serial Mera Sultan. Acting career Farhan started his modeling career in the early 1990s. Afterwards in 1995 he joined TV industry and started work in drama serials. In no time he became the top actor in that era. He is currently working on different channels in many drama serials. Films Television dramas Awards and nominations * Nominee: Best Actor Drama Serial in a Supporting Role in The 1st Indus Drama Awards 2005 * Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role in Lux Style Awards 2007 Political career In December 2020, Farhan Ally Agha joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI; ur, , ) is a political party in Pakistan. It was founded in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahima Awan
Fahima Awan is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Alif Allah Aur Insaan'', ''Deewangi'', ''Laapata'', ''Ruswai'', '' Dunk'', ''Fitoor'' and '' Siyani''. Early life Fahima was born in 1982 on December 19 in Karachi, Pakistan and she completed her studies from University of Karachi. Career Fahima started working as model in 2000 and appeared in music videos and commercials. She was noted for her roles in dramas ''Tishnagi Dil Ki'', ''Qurban'', Baichan Dil''Ru Baru Ishq Tha'', ''Mera Wajood'' and '' Kasak''. Then she appeared in dramas ''Haara Dil'', '' Aik Thi Rania'', ''Gul-o-Gulzar'', '' Dunk'', '' Darr Khuda Say'' and ''Fitoor''. Since then she appeared in dramas ''Mohabbat Chor Di Maine'', ''Haseena'', ''Kam Zarf'', ''Ruswai'', ''Bechari Qudsia'', ''Laapata'' and ''Qismat Ka Likha ''Qismat Ka Likha'' () previously titled ''Qismat'' is a 2019 Pakistani family drama television series produced by Aijaz Aslam under Ice Media and Entertainment. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Komail Anam
Khaled Anam is a Pakistani actor, producer and singer. He has acted in various dramas, like ''Kahi Unkahi'', '' Muqaddas'', ''Bhaagti Bareera''. As a singer, he's best known for his rendition of Shah Hussain's kalam ''Peera Ho'' during the 1990s. After a decade of working in advertising and communications, Anam pursued a career in the media industry, working in operations and content head with local media houses and successfully launched children’s television shows. He received the Pride of Performance Award in 2018 for his contributions in the media industry and for promoting education through children’s TV shows. Early life and career Born and raised in Karachi, the youngest of his siblings, his father, originally from Madras, was in the British Army, while his mother, originally a teacher,who also sang for Radio Pakistan in the 1950s, was a Kashmiri who hailed from Sialkot, and his family being inclined to arts, he himself learned to play the guitar and did theatre early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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