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The Ghost (Pakistani TV Series)
The Ghost is a Pakistani television series based on a foreign novel, adapted by Umera Ahmed and directed by Babar Javed. It is produced by Momina Duraid under banner Moomal Entertainment. The leading cast of the series comprises Faysal Quraishi, Nadia Jamil, Sania Saeed, Samina Peerzada and Savera Nadeem. Reception A reviewer from Masala.in said it as highly female-oriented show and listed in some underrated shows. Plot The plot revolves around a successful businessesman who has provided his wife with every luxury except attention and time. Due to this, the wife divorces him and he then sets out to go away from this broken relation and its memories. He goes to England where he finds his way through life after intercations with the women, he encountered there. Cast * Faysal Quraishi * Sania Saeed * Nadia Jamil * Samina Peerzada * Savera Nadeem * Asif Raza Mir * Rehan Sheikh * Badar Khalil Awards and nominations * 9th Lux Style Awards - Sania Saeed won Lux Style Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umera Ahmed
Umera Ahmed ( Punjabi, ur, ) is a Pakistani writer, author and screenwriter. She is best known for her novels and plays ''Shehr-e-Zaat'', ''Pir-e-Kamil'', ''Zindagi Gulzar Hai'', '' Alif'', ''Durr-e-Shehwar'', ''Daam'', '' Man-o-Salwa'', ''Qaid-e-Tanhai'', ''Digest Writer'', ''Maat'', ''Kankar'', ''Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan'', '' Doraha'' and ''Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay''. Umera Ahmed is one of the most widely-read and popular Urdu fiction novelists and screenplay writers of this era. Personal life Umera Ahmed was born on December 10, 1976 in Gujranwala, Pakistan. She completed her master’s degree in English Literature from Murray College, Sialkot, the same college that produced one of the most celebrated and gifted scholars and poets of 21 st century, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. She enjoys a closely guarded private life and seldom gives interviews. Her only appearance onscreen was on the stage of Indus Vision awards to collect her first Best Writer Award in 2005. Despite being a ... [...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] |
Badar Khalil
Badar Khalil ( ur, ; born 15 October 1944), also known as 'Baddo Aapa', is a Pakistani television actress. She gained popularity for her role in the TV play Bi Jamalo portraying herself as Bi Jamalo. Later on, she appeared in many as hit TV serials on PTV from 1968 to now. She also did a TV show ''Mithu Aur Aapa'', a critically acclaimed comedy play on Hum TV. Early life Badar khalil was born in Delhi, British India to a Kashmiri father and a Delhite mother. Her family moved to Lahore during partition in 1947, but now she is living in Karachi, Pakistan. She moved with her husband Shahzad Khalil to Karachi after working for a short time at Pakistan Television Corporation (Lahore Center). Career In Karachi, her first main appearance was in Unkahi which was a classic TV drama written by veteran Pakistani playwright Haseena Moin. Badar Khalil started her showbiz career in 1968 as an anchor in children's shows on PTV. Initially, Badar Khalil gained her recognition for the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rehan Sheikh
Rehan Sheikh is a Pakistani film and television actor, director, writer, film maker and producer. For his portrayal of Hafiz Ilyas in social drama '' Inkaar'', he received critical praise and a nomination of Best Actor at Lux Style Awards. Personal life Sheikh was born in London to veteran journalist Aslam Sheikh (d. 2003), who served as director-general of the Associated Press of Pakistan and was also "among the pioneers of economic journalism in Pakistan", whose older brother was a film director and screenwriter. Sheikh's mother is a teacher and spent a life time in serving the education sector. He has two sisters, both Fulbright scholars. Career Sheikh started with a youth theater group in South London, having worked in Tamasha Theatre Company's ''Women of the Dust'' in 1992. While visiting Pakistan on holiday, he directed, wrote and acted in a theater performance in Rawalpindi, and after being spotted by Sarmad Sehbai he got his first TV role in PTV's ''Aaghosh'' in 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asif Raza Mir
'Asif Raza Mir'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor and producer. Starting his acting career at the age of 17, he has since worked in a number of popular films, including ''Miss Hongkong'', '' Daaman, Wafaa, Playboy, Badalte Mausam'', and ''Saathi'' alongside various cinema stars. He has also been part of in several famous TV series such a''s Darwaza, Samudar, Tanhaiyaan, Tansen, Choti Choti Baatein, Roshni'' and ''Ishq Gumshuda.''Asif Raza Mir'sinternational debut was in the British series '' Gangs Of London''. He is a series regular on this project''.'' Family Asif Raza Mir is the son of film director Raza Mir (d. 2002), who was also the cinematographer for the first ever Pakistani film, '' Teri Yaad'' (1948). Television *''Darwaza'' *''Samundar'' *'' Dasht e Tanhai'' * ''Abhi Abhi'' as Ahmed Baig (Imran Abbas's Dad) *''Choti Choti Baatein'' *''Tanhaiyaan'' *'' Nishan-e-Haider'' as an Indian Army Officer *'' Amawas'' *''Aangan Terha'' *''Tansen'' *''Mere Dard Ko Jo Zuban M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight. The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic period, but takes its name from the Angles, a Germanic tribe deriving its name from the Anglia peninsula, who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. England became a unified state in the 10th century and has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery, which began during the 15th century. The English language, the Anglican Church, and Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masala
Masala, Massala or MASALA may refer to: Spice * Masala (spice), any of the many spice mixes used in South Asian cuisine ** Masala chai, a flavoured tea beverage ** Masala incense, Indian incense using a spice mix ** Masala dosa, an Indian dish Places * Masala, Kirkkonummi, a village in Finland Arts, entertainment and media Films * Masala film, a film style * ''Masala'' (1991 film), a Canadian drama film * ''Masala'' (2012 film), a Marathi film * ''Masala'' (2013 film), a Telugu film Television * ''Masala'' (TV series), a Singapore-Tamil soap opera * Hum Masala, a television channel formerly called Masala TV People * Masala (surname) Other uses * Massachusetts Area South Asian Lambda Association The Massachusetts Area South Asian Lambda Association (MASALA) is a Boston-based organization for "Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Trans, and Questioning" people of South Asian ethnicity. It was founded in 1994 and is the only organization designed specifical ..., an LGBT group for people of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savera Nadeem
Savera Nadeem ( pa, ) is a Pakistani actress, producer and director. Primarily known for her work in television, she also acted in theatre and films. Nadeem is the recipient of a Lux Style Award for Best Television Actress out of five nominations. Early life Savera Nadeem was born in 1974 to Kashmiri family in Lahore. Her father, Shahid Nadeem, is a prominent journalist. She has a Masters in English Literature from Kinnaird College, Lahore, and studied directing at the National School of Drama, Delhi. Nadeem also has a background in classical music. Career Acting Savera Nadeem started acting when she was fifteen with her first drama, '' Kiran'', being broadcast in 1989 on Pakistan television. She subsequently had the lead role in the drama serial ''Inkaar''. Producer and director Nadeem's first job as director was on Kal, a telefilm that shown on PTV and Geo TV. Subsequently, she directed thirteen episodes of '' Qurbaton Ke Silsilay'', a drama shown on PTV. Filmography ... [...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] |
Hum Network
Hum Network Limited or Hum TV Network Limited ( ur, ہم نیٹ ورک) is a Pakistani media company based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was established in February 2004 by Sultana Siddiqui. It is a current member of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (APBU), Association for International Broadcasting (AIB), and Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA). History Hum Network Limited was established in February 2004 with the name of Eye TV Limited which was later changed to Eye Television Network Limited on 18 November 2004. The present name, Hum Network, was adopted on 21 January 2011. Company is registered with Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority in October 2004 to operate its first satellite channel Hum TV which went live in January 2005. In June 2005, company made its public offering of company shares and is listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. On 12 February 2013, during a press consultation at Hum Network head-office, '' 1st Hum Awards'' were announced in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babar Javed
Babar Javed ( ur, ) is a Pakistani television and film producer and director. He has produced and directed universally acclaimed series such as ''Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan'', ''Qaid-e-Tanhai'', ''Mera Saaein'', ''Main Abdul Qadir Hoon'', ''Aasmanon Pay Likha'', ''Bashar Momin'', ''Adhoora Bandhan'', and ''Mor Mahal'', all under his production company A&B Entertainment that he co-founded with actor turned filmmaker Asif Raza Mir. Javed has earned eight Lux Style Awards as a director and producer. In 2016, he received his first ARY Film Award nomination for producing 2015 biopic film ''Manto''. Career In 2009, Babar co-founded a production company A&B Entertainment and actor Asif Raza Mir and produced projects for Hum TV, ARY Digital and Geo TV. Their debut project ''Diya Jalay'' starring Samiya Mumtaz earned them critical praise and their claim to fame came with 2010 ensemble cast drama serial also starring Mumtaz, ''Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan'' by Umera Ahmed that earned the d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moomal Entertainment
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". SD ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
