Mani (actor)
Salman Saqib Sheikh ( ur, ), credited as Mani, is a Pakistani film and television actor, politician and host. Mani is mostly known for his comic roles. He started his career as a junior anchor and host before becoming a sitcom and comedy actor. He is known for his roles in Meri Teri Kahani, Bandish and the telefilm Dil Toh Bacha Hai. In July 2018, Mani joined Pak Sarzameen Party. Life and career Mani was born on 22 March 1976 and was raised in a locality of Gulshan-e-Iqbal in Karachi. During an interview with Samina Peerzada, Mani explains that despite his father Saquib Sheikh was an actor and his elder sister Ayesha Mirza is an actress, he was interested in sports during his early days and did not think about venturing into the television. His initial interest grew after his minor appearance in a theatre with a theatre group ''Katha'' stars Sania Saeed and Nadia Jamil. He started his career in television as a junior anchor and host before becoming an actor. He wrote scrip ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pak Sarzameen Party
Pak Sarzameen Party commonly known as PSP ( ur, ) is a Pakistani political party founded by Syed Mustafa Kamal and Anis Kaimkhani on 23 March 2016. Ashfaq Mangi, Hassan Sabir, Iftikhar Alam and Shabbir Qaimkhani are senior members of the party. The party headquarter is Pakistan House which is in Karachi. History Return of Syed Mustafa Kamal and Anis Kaimkhani On 3 March 2016, Syed Mustafa Kamal and Anis Kaimkhani returned to Karachi to conduct a press conference. He announced his new political party without revealing the new name of the party. Then on 23 March 2016, Syed Mustafa Kamal and Anis Kaimkhani conducted a press conference in Clifton, Karachi. Three names were suggested, "Pak Sarzameen Party", "Pakistan Qaumi Party" and "Pakistan Qaumi Movement" and Pak Sarzameen Party was chosen. Later on the party was joined by former MQM members and many other MNA's and MPA's. MQM accused the party for working under the patronage of Sindh Rangers in order to threaten MQM ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Adnan Shah Tipu
Adnan Shah, well known as Adnan Shah Tipu or simply Tipu is a Pakistani actor known for his comic and villainary roles. Career Adnan Shah started his career in 1999 as a television actor and gained popularity through a sitcom titled "Sub Set Hai" created by Azfar Ali, which was aired on Indus Vision in 2001. He has appeared in many television serials in Pakistan such as ''Makan (TV series), Makan'' (2006). Tipu has also acted in 2011 sitcom series ''Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga''. He made his debut as a film actor in 2003 film ''Khamosh Pani''. In 2008, he appeared in drama film ''Ramchand Pakistani'', followed by his Bollywood debut film ''Kajraare'' (2010), directed by Pooja Bhatt. Tipu starred in ''Josh: Independence Through Unity'' and grabbed the nomination in ARY Film Award for Best Actor. He played a villainary role in ''Dukhtar'' (2014) and also starred in the Indian film ''Welcome to Karachi'' (2015). In an interview to ''The Express Tribune'', he said regarding the film: " ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Firaaq (TV Series)
''Firaaq'' ( ur, , lit=Separation: Separation is not a Comeuppance of Love) is a 2014 Pakistani family drama Serial (radio and television), television serial. The serial is directed by Aabis Raza, written by Mustafa Afridi and produced by Momina Duraid. Uzma Gillani, Syed Mazhar Ali, Mohib Mirza, Sanam Saeed, Junaid Khan (singer), Junaid Khan, Noor Hassan Rizvi, Hira Saleem and Cybil Chaudhry plays the lead roles. Set in America, it follows the life of a broken family lives in Panama City, Florida, and Paiman who struggles to live at her own wills despite of boundaries by her mother. Plot The plot revolves around story of a broken Pakistani American family settled in Florida, United States. The story is about Paimaan, Imroze, Rumi, Sarah, Shams, and Hareem. Paimaan and Shams are siblings. Their father had died when they were very young. Their mother whom they call "Maa Jee" marries another man, Haider. At 10 years old, Shams realizes this and leaves the home in anger. Years pass, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain
''Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain'' (English: ''We are all weird'') is a Pakistani sitcom which began airing from 26 October 2016 on Aaj Entertainment. It stars Hina Dilpazeer who is playing the central character of Behtareen, along with Shabbir Jan as his on-screen husband. The show is directed by Muhammad Iftikhar Iffi. The show is an official adaption of another popular Pakistani sitcom ''Family Front'', which was telecast in the 1990s. Synopsis Behtareen is a mischievous woman who always creates trouble for her husband Hashim, who is a strict businessman. Behtareen has two children, a cunning daughter called Eisha, and a daft-like son Pappu, while her sister-in-law Zohra Jabeen also accompanies them in their weird plans and games. Cast Regular Cast Guest appearance * Erum Akhtar as Fashion Designer * Jia Ali as Bemisal * Humaira Bano as Rabi * Haris Waheed as Eisha's love interest * Saife Hassan as Pappu Bhai's uncle * Anam Tanveer as Pappu's wife * Beena Chaudhary as Behtar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' is an American television sitcom produced and broadcast by HBO since October 15, 2000, and created by Larry David, who stars as a semi-fictionalized version of himself. It follows David's life as a semi-retired television writer and producer in Los Angeles, and for one season, New York City. Also starring are Cheryl Hines as his wife Cheryl, Jeff Garlin as his manager and best friend Jeff Greene, Susie Essman as Jeff's wife Susie, and J.B. Smoove as his house mate Leon Black. It often features celebrity guest stars, many of them playing fictionalized versions of themselves, including Ted Danson, Richard Lewis, Wanda Sykes, Rosie O'Donnell, and Jon Hamm. As with ''Seinfeld'', which David co-created, the humor of ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' often revolves around the minutiae of everyday social life. Each episode's plot and subplot is established in an outline written by David, and the dialogue is largely improvised by the actors, a technique known as retro ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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AAG TV
AAG TV ( ) was a youth entertainment channel in Pakistan, owned by Independent Media Corporation. Launched in 2006 by Geo Television Network, it was associated with Fire Records, a record label in Pakistan. Certain notable artists within the Pakistani music industry were signed by Fire Records. In 2013, Aag TV shut down in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and was replaced by Geo Tez. VJ shows *''12 se 2'' *''3 To 5'' *''7,20'' *''AAG 10'' *''AAG Exclusive'' *''Azfar Mani Show'' *''Baji Online'' *''Blog Buster'' *''Cell 224'' *''Curtain Call'' *''Click Teen'' *''Covers'' *''Dreamers'' *''Drift 360'' *''Ishrat Baji'' *''Fire Starter'' *''Fireworks'' *''Fire Station'' *''Hun Das'' (live) *''Super Duper Gana'' (live) *''Iqbal Ka Pakistan'' *''VJ Mix'' *''VIPs Only'' *''Meter TV'' *''Meter Down'' *''Milk Shiekh'' *''Pick a Choose'' *''Papoo Yaar'' *''Thori Si Siyasat'' *''Weekend with Mahira Khan'' See also * List of music channels in Pakistan * GEO News * GEO Super * List of Paki ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Game Show
A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or Let's Play, demonstrative and are typically directed by a game show host, host, sharing the rules of the program as well as commentating and narrating where necessary. The history of game shows dates back to the invention of television as a medium. On most game shows, contestants either have to answer questions or solve puzzles, typically to win either money or prizes. Game shows often reward players with prizes such as cash, trips and goods and services provided by the show's sponsor. History 1930sā1950s Game shows began to appear on radio and television in the late 1930s. The first television game show, ''Spelling Bee (game show), Spelling Bee'', as well as the first radio game show, ''Information Please'', were both broadcast in 1938; the first major success in the game show genre was ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Political Satire
Political satire is satire that specializes in gaining entertainment from politics; it has also been used with subversive intent where Political discourse analysis, political speech and dissent are forbidden by a regime, as a method of advancing political arguments where such arguments are expressly forbidden. Political satire is usually distinguished from political protest or political dissent, as it does not necessarily carry an agenda nor seek to influence the political process. While occasionally it may, it more commonly aims simply to provide entertainment. By its very nature, it rarely offers a constructive view in itself; when it is used as part of protest or dissent, it tends to simply establish the error of matters rather than provide solutions. Origins and genres Satire can be traced back throughout history; wherever organized government, or social categories, has existed, so has satire. The oldest example that has survived till today is Aristophanes. In his time sat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Indus Vision
Indus Media Group (also abbreviated as, IMG) is a Pakistani company broadcasting a mix of free-to-air news and entertainment channels via satellite. IMG owns and operates the Indus brand of television channels in various global markets. It owns and operates the channels "Indus Vision", "Indus Music" and "Indus Plus".Profile of Indus Media Group on WorldNews (WN) Network Retrieved 27 July 2020A concise overview of the media's role in Pakistan since 1947 Dawn (newspaper), Published 23 June 2012, Retrieved 27 July 2020 Company Indus Media Group (IMG) owns and operates Indus TV Network (Private) Limited and the ...[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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 2011ā2012, 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]   |
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Faisal Qureshi (television Personality)
Faisal Qureshi is a Pakistani television personality, actor, director, writer, drama producer and humorist. He is known for directing or writing comedy dramas, sitcoms, commercials and music videos. Life and career Faisal Qureshi was born in Hyderabad, Sindh. His father was principal of Government City College, Hyderabad. Faisal attended early schooling in Lahore and graduated in graphic designing from National College of Arts. He started his career as a play writer with his brother Imran Qureshi. Faisal wrote and acted in various plays and then became VJ by hosting a show ''Video Junction'' which was previously hosted by Hadiqa Kiani in 1995. He gained popularity by producing the sitcom '' Teen Bata Teen'' which was aired on PTV Home in 1995. Faisal then directed many comedy-dramas and sitcoms including ''Ulta Seedha'' and ''Uski Suno Awaz'' which were aired on GEO Entertainment. He has also directed television commercials and music videos. Films *'' Teri Meri Love Sto ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |