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Majajan
''Majajan'' is a 2006 Pakistani Punjabi drama film directed by Syed Noor which was released across theaters in Pakistan on 24 March 2006. ''Majajan'' is a love story Syed Noor says he "made most passionately". Inspired by the life of Baba Bulleh Shah and his 'Ishq' with his 'Murshad'. The film was a huge success and celebrated its diamond jubilee at the Pakistani cinemas. The film's success led to the creation of a sequel title '' Zill-e-Shah'', which was released in 2008. Synopsis Zil-e-Shah ( Shaan), an unhappily married man who belongs to the Syed clan, falls in love with a courtesan, by the name of Taari ( Saima) who arrives to perform in his village. His wife (Madiha Shah) and family condemn their relationship. Release The film was released on 24 March 2006, across Pakistan. ''Majajan'' has celebrated Diamond Jubilee (100 weeks) in Lahore's cinemas. It also did Solo Silver Jubilees on its two main cinemas Metropole and Sozo Gold in Lahore. Inspiration In a newspaper i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syed Noor
Syed Noor (Punjabi language, Punjabi, ur, ) (born Syed Ghulam Mohyuddin Noor) is a Pakistani film director based in Lahore. In 1970 Syed Noor joined the Pakistani film industry as an assistant to director S. Suleman. Noor assisted S. Suleman for 18 feature films, after which, he penned his first script for the film, "Society Girl" in 1976, which was considered the best film of the year. After the success of his first film, Noor became the prime screenwriting talent in the Pakistani film industry and worked with all the prominent directors of the time. Syed Noor wrote about 250 films from 1976 to 1992. His written scripts and screenplays were both in Urdu and in Punjabi. As a writer, Noor won many awards in his career, including National Award, Nigaar Award, Graduate Award, Bolan Award, and Asian Award. During his writing career, he was also offered acting opportunities, which he turned down as his ultimate goal was to direct feature films. He had assisted S. Suleman for 5 yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Lux Style Awards
The 6th Lux Style Awards ceremony was held in Malaysia. The show was hosted by Sana Nawaz, Shoaib Mansoor and from the members of Banana News Network. Film Television Music Special Chairperson's Lifetime Achievement Award ''Naheed Akhtar'' References {{Lux Style Awards Lux Style Awards Lux Style Awards Lux Style Awards Lux Style Awards The Lux Style Awards is an award ceremony held annually in Pakistan since 2002. The awards celebrate "style" in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and it is the oldest event dedicated to cinema, television, fashion, music and film industry ... Lux Lux ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saima Noor
Saima Noor is a Pakistani actress who appears in Pakistani films and television dramas. She rose to prominence after starring in the film ''Choorian'' (1998), which is regarded as one of the highest-grossing Pakistani films of all time. Some of her other notable film credits include ''Buddha Gujjar'' (2002), ''Majajan'' (2006), and ''Bhai Log'' (2011), all of which were commercial successes. She was one of country's leading film actresses during the 1990s and early 2000s. Saima's film work spans many genres, including the supernatural film ''Naag aur Nagin'' (2005) and the biographical film ''Salute'' (2016). She has also established a career in the Pakistani television industry and has appeared in various television series, including ''Rang Laaga'' (2015), ''Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai'' (2015), and '' Babban Khala Ki Betiyann'' (2018–2019). In 2005, she married director Syed Noor with whom she has worked on a number of films. Early life Saima was born in Multan, Punjab, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaan Shahid
Armaghan Shahid PP ( ur, ; born 27 April 1971), better known by his stage names Shaan Shahid ( ur, ) or Shaan, is a Pakistani actor, producer, model, writer and director. Shaan has established himself as one of the most popular leading actors of Pakistan. Shaan started his acting career in 1990 by making his film debut in Javed Fazil's film Bulandi opposite Reema Khan. He has won many awards in Pakistan including one Pride of Performance, fifteen Nigar Awards, five Lux Style Awards, one Pakistan Media Award, ARY Film Award. He is considered the highest-paid film star in Pakistan. Early life Armaghan Shahid, was born in Lahore to director Riaz Shahid and theatre, film and television actress Neelo. His father was a Punjabi Kashmiri and Muslim whereas his mother was a Punjabi Christian who embraced Islam. His paternal uncle Fiaz Shahid was a cameraman and producer for PTV in Islamabad. He has a younger brother, Sarosh Shahid who is also an actor and he has an older sis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madiha Shah
Madiha Shah is a Pakistani film and stage actor, and dancer. She was active in film during the 1990s. Career Shah began her career as a model, and one of her friends introduced her to television. Shah's first play, was the Punjabi-language ''Hari Bhari Chhaon'', which was broadcast on Lahore Television. In 1989, Shah performed in Rashid Dar's television play ''Sauraj Ke Sath Saath'', in which she played the role of a physically disabled girl. After that she appeared in a number of serials and plays. Shah appeared in numerous films afterward, and by the 1990s, she was also pursuing a career in theatre dramas, such as ''Janam Janam Ki Meli Chadar''. Shah also worked in stage shows as a dancer. In 2009 Shah performed a minor role in Syed Noor's film ''Majajan''. In 2015, Shah was pursuing interests in fashion design, and held a fashion exhibition in Karachi, Pakistan in July of that year. Personal Shah was married in her early teen years with Syed Wajid Ali Shah (who was divorced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaan (actor)
Armaghan Shahid PP ( ur, ; born 27 April 1971), better known by his stage names Shaan Shahid ( ur, ) or Shaan, is a Pakistani actor, producer, model, writer and director. Shaan has established himself as one of the most popular leading actors of Pakistan. Shaan started his acting career in 1990 by making his film debut in Javed Fazil's film Bulandi opposite Reema Khan. He has won many awards in Pakistan including one Pride of Performance, fifteen Nigar Awards, five Lux Style Awards, one Pakistan Media Award, ARY Film Award. He is considered the highest-paid film star in Pakistan. Early life Armaghan Shahid, was born in Lahore to director Riaz Shahid and theatre, film and television actress Neelo. His father was a Punjabi Kashmiri and Muslim whereas his mother was a Punjabi Christian who embraced Islam. His paternal uncle Fiaz Shahid was a cameraman and producer for PTV in Islamabad. He has a younger brother, Sarosh Shahid who is also an actor and he has an older sis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zill-e-Shah
''Zill-e-Shah'' is a 2008 Pakistani Punjabi-language film and is the sequel to another Punjabi film from 2006, ''Majajan''.film Zill-e-Shah on IMDb website Retrieved 15 June 2022 Plot Kulsoom ( Noor) is engaged to Sarwar Shah (Babar Butt), but she is deeply in love with Zill-e-Shah ( Shan), whom she knows from childhood. So Kulsoom's marriage is sealed, but in an encounter Zill-e-Shah kills Sarwar, therefore he is sent to Jail for his murder. Then an unfortunate incident occurs, when Kulsoom marries Abid Shah ( |
Saud (actor)
Saud Qasmi is a Pakistani film and TV actor, TV producer, and co-manager of a family-owned entertainment business JJS Productions which he operates with his wife, Javeria Saud.Profile of Saud on tv.com.pk website Retrieved 15 July 2022 Personal life Saud was born in Karachi, Pakistan. He's the nephew of the famous qari and naat khawan , and he's himself a |
Shafqat Cheema
Shafqat Cheema is a Pakistani actor and producer. With his career of more than three decades, he is known for playing villain roles and is dubbed as "Pakistan’s favorite villain". Early life Shafqat graduated from the Jamia Naeemia religious school in 1974. He is the son of an Aalim (scholar), and is a Hafiz and Qari of the Quran. Career Shafqat claims that his acting career began by coincidence, when he walked into the Shahnoor Studios. He then decided that he wanted to become a film actor. He struggled for almost 12 years before he was offered a side role in the film ''Kalka'' (1989), which also starred Sultan Rahi. Family He is father of 5 daughters and 1 son. His only son is Sheharyar Cheema, who participated in the 2017 movie '' Geo Sar Utha Kay'', which he also produced.Omair Alavi (27 August 2017)"In the picture" ''The News''. Retrieved 3 February 2019. Selected filmography Television * ''Khuda Aur Muhabbat'' (2011) Geo TV *'' Ashk'' (TV series) (2012) Hum TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iftikhar Thakur
Iftikar Thakur (Urdu, pa, افتخار ٹھاکر), born Iftikhar Ahmed is a Pakistani actor and stand up comedian. He rose to fame for his roles in Punjabi drama. He has starred in numerous stage shows and telefilms in different languages mainly Punjabi also including Pothwari/Mirpuri and Urdu. He currently stars in the comedy talk show ''Mazaaq Raat'', where he portrays Mian Afzal Nirgoli, a Punjab Police officer by filing a court petition to permanently ban Indian films from Pakistani cinemas. The petition was dismissed, with the court explaining that the Ministry of Culture would be the correct agency to petition. Early life Thakur was born in Mian Channu, Pakistan on April 1, 1958. Prior to becoming an actor, he worked in an auto repair facility fixing punctured tires. Education Thakur completed his Intermediate from Commerce College Karachi. After jumping into the stage and film world, in 1997 he went to the United States of America for polishing his back end in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhoomar
''Jhoomar'' is a Pakistani Urdu film directed by Syed Noor which was released across theaters in Pakistan on 2 November 2007. The movie has Saima and Moammar Rana in the lead roles. Plot The story revolves around Gulaab Bibi ( Saima), a village belle who falls in love with an army officer Shahnawaz (Moammar Rana) who is posted in her village along the Pakistan-India border. Shahnawaz hails from a well-off wadera family. His family consist of his brothers and sisters in law. They hope to get him married off to the sister, played by actress Aleena, of one of the babhis. They are not pleased when Shahnawaz brings his newlywed bride, Gulaab to the haveli. Trouble starts when Gulaab is found to be apparently barren. Her brother-in-law puts pressure on Shahnawaz to marry Aleena so that the family line can continue. Gulaab is eventually kicked out of the house after being falsely accused of having an affair. Despondent, she goes to commit suicide, but accidentally wanders into India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 India in 1947. However, with Urdu film hub largely shifting to Karachi by 2007, film industry in Lahore became synonymous with Pakistani Punjabi film Industry. The word "Lollywood" is a portmanteau of "Lahore" and " Hollywood", coined in 1989 by Glamour magazine gossip columnist Saleem Nasir, and is usually used comparatively with respect to other film industries in South Asian cinema. Etymology "Lollywood" is a portmanteau derived from Lahore and "Hollywood", a shorthand reference for the American film industry, Hollywood. History Prior to the 1947 partition of India into the Republic of India and Pakistan, the Lahore film industry was initially part of the British Raj era cinema of India. The Bombay cinema industry (now known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |