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Manto (TV Series)
''Manto'' is a 2017 Pakistani television biographical drama series, directed by Sarmad Khoosat who also played the titular role in the series, produced by Babar Javed and Asif Raza Mir under banner A&B Entertainment. The other cast includes Sania Saeed, Saba Qamar, Arjumand Rahim and Nimra Bucha in prominent roles. Cast * Sarmad Khoosat as Saadat Hassan Manto * Sania Saeed as Safia Manto * Saba Qamar as Noor Jehan * Arjumand Rahim as Bulwant Kaur * Asad Siddiqui as Masood * Akbar Subhani as Muhammad Hussain * Mizna Waqas * Qaiser Naqvi as Safia's mother * Yasra Rizvi as Balwant Kaur * Mahira Khan as Madari * Azfar Rehman as Passenger Production In 2012, it reported that Sarmad Khoosat is directing a TV series based on the life and literary work of Saadat Hassan Manto. It had a total of 20 episodes and was also made as the film. Both the film and the television series were directed by Khoosat, who also played the title character. Playwright Shahid Nadeem served as a screenwr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahid Nadeem
Shahid Mahmood Nadeem ( ur, ; born 1947) is a Pakistani journalist, playwright, screenwriter, theater and television director, and a human rights activist. He served as the general manager, program director, and deputy managing director of the Pakistan Television Corporation. He is currently director of the Ajoka Theater and director of the PTV Academy. Early life Shahid Nadeem was born to a Muslim family in 1947, during the partitioning of British India, in Sopore, Kashmir, to a well-known doctor; the family later settled in Lahore, Punjab. Career Nadeem began his career as a human rights and social activist in Lahore. During the era of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, he was imprisoned three times in 1969, 1970, and in 1979 for his political activism. In 1980, he was forced to go abroad and moved to London where he worked for Amnesty International between 1980 and 1988, from 1991 to 1993 in Hong Kong, and then in Los Angeles. Nadeem has directed and written plays for the theater as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noor Jehan
Noor Jehan ( Punjabi: ) (born () Allah Rakhi Wasai ; 23 September 1926 – 23 December 2000; sometimes spelled Noorjehan),Ashish Rajadhyaksha and Paul Willemen, ''Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema,'' British Film Institute, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2002, pp. 166. also known by her honorific title Malika-e-Tarannum (Queen of Melody), was a Punjabi playback singer and actress who worked first in India and then in the cinema of Pakistan. Her career spanned more than six decades (the 1930s–1990s). Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential singers in Indian subcontinent, she was given the honorific title of ''Malika-e-Tarannum'' in Pakistan. She had a command of Hindustani classical music as well as other music genres. Along with Ahmed Rushdi, she holds the record for having given voice to the largest number of film songs in the history of Pakistani cinema. She recorded about 20,000 songs in various languages including Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and Sindhi. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Express Tribune
''The Express Tribune'' is a daily English-language newspaper based in Pakistan. It is the flagship publication of the '' Daily Express'' media group. It is Pakistan's only internationally affiliated newspaper in a partnership with the ''International New York Times'', the global edition of ''The New York Times''. Headquartered in Karachi, it also prints copy from offices in Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar. It was launched on 12 April 1999, in broadsheet format, with a news design distinctive from traditional Pakistani newspapers. Its editorial stance identifies with social liberalism, and its readership is generally on the mainstream left of Pakistani political and social opinion. Topics the newspaper covers include politics, international affairs, economics, investment, sports, and culture. It runs a glossy called ''Express Tribune Magazine'' on Sunday, which includes social commentary, interviews, and a four-page supplement with recipes, reviews, travel advice, blogs, and tech ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geo Films
''Geo Films'' is a film production and distribution company owned by Geo Television Network based in Karachi, Pakistan. ''Geo Films'' distributes Hollywood, Lollywood Lollywood ( ur, , translit=lâli vuḍ) refers to Pakistan's film industry based in Lahore, previously the base for both Punjabi and Urdu language film production. Lahore has been the center of Pakistani cinema since the partition of ... and Indian films in cinemas across Pakistan. Films distributed Foreign Films The following is the complete list of films distributed by ''Geo Films'' in Pakistan: Pakistani Films See also * List of film distributors in Pakistan References External links * Mass media companies of Pakistan Film distributors of Pakistan {{Pakistan-media-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A & B Entertainment
A&B Productions is a Pakistani television production company by Asif Raza Mir and Babar Javed which produces Pakistani television serials, and soap operas for private channels in Pakistan. The company has mostly collaborated with Geo TV Geo Television Network is a television channel based in Pakistan. It was established in May 2002 and is owned by the Jang Media Group. The channel began its test transmission on 14 August 2002, with regular transmission beginning on 1 October 2 .... Programs produced References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:List of television series produced by AandB Entertainment A&B Entertainment Television production companies of Pakistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azfar Rehman
Azfar Rehman is a Pakistani model, TV host and actor. He has acted in ''Dugdugi'', ''Ladies Park'', ''Sitamgar'', '' Baityaan'', ''Mehar Bano aur Shah Bano'', ''Noor Pur Ki Rani'', ''Mohabbat Rooth Jaye Toh'' and '' Phir Chand Pe Dastak''. He also played the roles of Sheharyar in '' Aatish'' and Raheel in ''Qadam Qadam Ishq''. He also hosted three seasons of the reality show ''Miss Veet Pakistan''. He has been hosting the 'Morning Star with Azfar Rehman' on TV One since January 2022. Personal life Of Kashmiri descent, Rehman was born in Karachi on 7 June 1987. Career He started his career as a model for commercials when he was 16 and, in 2006, he got his TV break as the host of a celebrity talk show called ''Spotlight with Azfar Rehman'', before turning to acting, describing himself as a method actor. He made his acting debut with the ARY Digital ''ARY Digital'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani pay television network available in Pakistan, the Middle East, North America ... [...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] |
Yasra Rizvi
Yasra Rizvi is a Pakistani actress and writer. She played the female lead in a number of television productions, including ''Mann Ke Moti'' (2012), ''Woh Dobara'' (2014), '' Thora Sa Aasman'' (2016) and ''Ustani Jee'' (2018). In her acting career, she is known for her portrayals of women in challenging situations. Personal life Rizvi resides in Islamabad, Pakistan. She married Abdul Hadi in Karachi during December 2016. Career Rizvi started her acting career after completing her Master's from London, UK. She initially performed on stage and theatre plays and moved to television serials. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a single mother in ''Mann Ke Moti'' (2013) aired on Geo TV. The series was a critical and commerciall hit, also broadcast in India on Zindagi TV. Later she appeared as Fariha in '' Malika-Aliya'' (2014) and as Yasmeen in ''Woh Dubara'' (2014)''.'' In 2016, she appeared in the women-centric serial '' Thoda Sa Aasman'', portraying the role of Fatim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qaiser Naqvi
Qaiser Naqvi is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Main Chand Si'', '' Humsafar'', '' Shikwa'' and ''Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si''. Early life Qaiser was born in 1958 on December 8th in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Karachi. She started working at Radio Pakistan in Lahore in 1970s. Career She made her debut as an actress on PTV in 1970s. She was noted for her roles in dramas ''Intezar Farmaiye'', ''Sassi'', ''Tapish'', ''Mera Nam Hai Muhabbat'', ''Chhoti Si Duniya'' and ''Uljhan''. She also appeared in dramas ''Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti'', ''Moorat'', ''Ahmed Habib Ki Betiyan'', ''Riyasat'', '' Tootay Huway Per'' and ''Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale''. Since then she appeared in dramas ''Humnasheen'', ''Meri Ladli'', ''Iqraar'', '' Bhai'', '' Shikwa'', ''Kaanch Ki Guriya'' and ''Hari Hari Churiyaan''. In 2015 she appeared in movie ''Manto may refer to: People * Mando (singer), Greek singer * Manto Mavrogenous, Greek national he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizna Waqas
Mizna Waqas, also known as Mizna, is a Pakistani television and theatre actress known for her supporting roles in several acclaimed drama series. She has played the role of Billo in Hum TV's popular series '' Suno Chanda'' and its sequel '' Suno Chanda 2''. She is currently playing the role of Haji Nazar's wife in ''Bakhtawar ''Bakhtawar'' () is a Pakistani drama television series directed by Shahid Shafaat and first broadcast on Hum TV from 17 July 2022. It is produced by Momina Duraid under banner MD Productions. It features Yumna Zaidi in the titular role as a you ...''. Filmography Stage Television Other appearances References External links * Mizna Waqason Dramaguru.net {{DEFAULTSORT:Mizna, Waqas Living people Pakistani female models 21st-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani television actresses Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akbar Subhani
Akbar Subhani is a Pakistani veteran actor of film and television. Known for his supporting roles, he is best recognized in PTV most acclaimed serials such as ''Sitara Aur Mehrunissa'' and ''Uncle Urfi'' and has worked in critically acclaimed films '' Josh: Independence Through Unity'' and ''Manto'' for which he received ARY Film Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role nomination at 2nd ARY Film Awards. Filmography Films * '' Josh: Independence Through Unity'' * ''Manto'' * '' Arifa'' * ''Moor'' Television * ''Sitara Aur Mehrunissa'' * ''Uncle Urfi'' * ''Meharun Nisa'' * ''Moorat'' * ''Mahnoor'' * ''Riyasat'' * ''Sabz Qadam'' * ''Dil-e-Nadaan'' * ''Dhoop Main Sawan'' * '' Shama'' * ''Akhri Joint Family'' * ''Uroos Paroos'' * ''Hum Pe Jo Guzarti Hai'' * ''Colony 52'' * '' Rozi'' * ''Bay Iman'' * ''Muhabbat Kaun Rookay'' * ''Kachra Kundi'' * ''Perfume Chowk'' * ''Aitbaar'' * ''Chaap Tayar Hai'' * ''Ishq Zahe Naseeb'' * ''Malaal E Yaar'' (Cameo Role) * '' Tarap'' Awards and nomi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asad Siddiqui
Asad Siddiqui is a Pakistani actor, who started his acting career while studying for his MBA. The nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui, he appeared in notable television projects including '' Gumrah'', ''Khuda Dekh Raha Hai'', '' Shikwa'', ''Dareecha'', ''Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat'', '' Joru Ka Ghulam'', '' Sanam'', ''Tawaan''. He is best known for his role as an Antagonist in ''Surkh Chandni'' which is about Acid Attack victims. He made his film debut with Wajahat Rauf's '' Chhalawa'' with his real life partner Zara Noor Abbas. Personal life Siddiqui is the nephew of actor Adnan Siddiqui. In 2017, he married fellow actress Zara Noor Abbas, daughter of actress Asma Abbas and niece of actress Bushra Ansari. According to Abbas, they first meet on sets of Kis Ki Ayegi Baraat. The marriage ceremony was held in Karachi Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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