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Hashim Nadeem
Hashim Nadeem () is an Urdu language, Urdu novelist, poet and screenwriter from Pakistan. Through his scripts of television serials, he established himself among the well-known writers of the industry. Beginning his screenwriting career in the late 2010s, Nadeem is also the recipient of Lux Style Award and President's Pride of Performance. Work Nadeem's popular novels include ''Bachpan Ka December'', ''Abdullah'' and ''Khuda Aur Muhabbat''. He first shot into fame in 2012 with spiritual romance Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 1), ''Khuda Aur Muhabbat'' (season 1), which was based on his own novel of the same name, and later followed by two seasons. In 2015, he made his cinematic debut by directing the drama, ''Abdullah: The Final Witness''. His later scripts include ''Dhaani (serial), Dhaani'', ''Visaal'' and ''Ishq Zahe Naseeb'', the latter of which earned him a nomination of Best TV Writer at Lux Style Awards. He gained critical acclaim with the adaptation of his own novel, ''Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pride Of Performance
The Pride of Performance (), officially known as the Presidential Pride of Performance, is an award bestowed by the Pakistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan to recognize people with "notable achievements in the field of art, science, literature, sports, and nursing". The Pride of Performance is the highest national literary award of Pakistan conferred upon its Pakistanis, citizens and, while it recognizes literary contribution, it can also be conferred upon foreign nationals. History The Pride of Performance award, including Civil decorations of Pakistan, civil decorations was established in 1957 under the Decorations Act, 1975, enacted or modified in 1975. The award seeks to recognize notable achievements which are determined by the Warrant of Precedence for Pakistan, Pakistan Warrant of Precedence of 1980. The award which was possibly first awarded in 1958, can also be conferred posthumously under a Constitution of Pakistan, constitutional amendment Article 259 of clause two. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parizaad (novel)
''Parizaad'' () is an Urdu-language novel by Pakistani author Hashim Nadeem. The novel revolves around the titular protagonist who is always mocked due to his personality and name. Whereas the story bears similarities with Bollywood movie Mera Naam Joker, where protagonist suffers the same fate of losing his love and grief over his poverty and profession. Adaptation The novel was adapted into a television series of the same name directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, and first aired on Hum TV in July 2021. Ahmed Ali Akbar Ahmed Ali Akbar () is a Pakistani actor who primarily works in Urdu television. He marked his television debut at the age of thirteen in PTV's drama ''Stop Watch''. He guest-starred in the 2013 drama film '' Siyaah'' and started his professional ... played the titular character in the series. References 2014 novels Urdu-language novels {{2010s-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistani Novelists
Pakistanis (, ) are the citizens and nationals of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. As much as 85-90% of the population follows Sunni Islam. A majority of around 97% of Pakistanis are Muslims. The majority of Pakistanis natively speak languages belonging to the Indo-Iranic family ( Indo-Aryan and Iranic subfamilies). Located in South Asia, the country is also the source of a significantly large diaspora, most of whom reside in the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, with an estimated population of 4.7 million. The second-largest Pakistani diaspora resides throughout both Northwestern Europe and Western Europe, where there are an estimated 2.4 million; over half of this figure resides in the United Kingdom (see British Pakistanis). Ethnic subgroups Ethnically, Indo-Aryan peoples comprise the majority of the population in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urdu-language Novelists
Urdu (; , , ) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in South Asia. It is the national language and ''lingua franca'' of Pakistan. In India, it is an Eighth Schedule language, the status and cultural heritage of which are recognised by the Constitution of India. Quote: "The Eighth Schedule recognizes India's national languages as including the major regional languages as well as others, such as Sanskrit and Urdu, which contribute to India's cultural heritage. ... The original list of fourteen languages in the Eighth Schedule at the time of the adoption of the Constitution in 1949 has now grown to twenty-two." Quote: "As Mahapatra says: "It is generally believed that the significance for the Eighth Schedule lies in providing a list of languages from which Hindi is directed to draw the appropriate forms, style and expressions for its enrichment" ... Being recognized in the Constitution, however, has had significant relevance for a language's status and functions. It also has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Quetta
This is the list of notable people who were born, lived or grew up in Quetta (the provincial capital of Balochistan province of Pakistan) and Quetta District. List is ordered by the professions of people. Civil and military officers * Abdul Qadir Baloch * Yazdan Khan * Musa Khan (general), Musa Khan * Chris Keeble * George Philip Bradley Roberts * Ian Jacob * Gul Hassan Khan * James Cassels (British Army officer), James Cassels * Patrick Hore-Ruthven * Sharbat Ali Changezi Film, radio and television people * Abid Ali (actor), Abid Ali * Abid Ali Nazish * Avice Landone * Ayub Khoso Actor * Hameed Sheikh Actor * Jamal Shah Actor * Merle Tottenham * Neil North * Suresh Oberoi * Veena (actress), Veena * Zeba Bakhtiar Journalists, poets and writers * Agha Sadiq * Ali Baba Taj * Alison Plowden * Mohsin Changezi * Muneer Ahmed Badini * * Russi Karanjia * Siddiq Baloch * Wajahat Saeed Khan * Zafar Mairaj Musicians * Dawood Sarkhosh * Faiz Mohammad Faizok * Rabi Peerzada Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Lux Style Awards
The 21st Lux Style Awards were held on 24 November 2022 in Lahore Lahore ( ; ; ) is the capital and largest city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, Pakistani province of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab. It is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, second-largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and ..., Pakistan. Winners and nominees The nominations were announced on 23 November 2022. Film Television Music Fashion Honorary References External links * {{Lux Style Awards Lux Style Awards Lux Style Awards ceremonies 2022 in Pakistani television 2020s in Lahore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th Lux Style Awards
The 19th Lux Style Awards presented by Lux to honor the best in fashion, music, films and Pakistani television of 2019, held digitally on 31 December 2020. The awards were held virtually due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the world. The ceremony was directed by Feriha Altaf. The ceremony was hosted by Ahmed Ali Butt and Mehwish Hayat. '' Ranjha Ranjha Kardi'' remained the most awarded television series while '' Laal Kabootar'' remained the most awarded film. Winners and nominees The nominations were announced on 3 October 2020. Films Television Criticism Despite winning for Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Writer and Best OST Ranjha Ranjha Kardi did not win Best TV Play because it was an audience voted category. Special Life time achievement award * Anwar Maqsood * Tapu Javeri Tapu Javeri (Urdu: ; born Mustapha Farabi Javeri on 5 May 1965) is a Pakistani fashion and art photographer, radio host, television judge and jewellery desig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhok Sarkar
''Jhok Sarkar'' () is a Pakistani television series that originally broadcast on Hum TV. The series was produced by Momina Duraid, directed by Saife Hassan and written by Hashim Nadeem. It stars Farhan Saeed, Hiba Bukhari, Asif Raza Mir, Mamya Shahjaffar and Usman Javed in leading roles. According to the writer, the series is a tribute to the unsung heroes of the Police service. The plot revolves around the struggle of a police officer against the deep-rooted social evils in a town, Jhok Siyal. Plot The series is about the tribal stronghold and lawlessness of a town located in the neighborhood of Multan and Shorkot, Jhok Sial, located in a desert. Noori, a young girl from Jhok Sial decides to escape with her loved one Shaukat and informs it to her friend Sassi. They succeed in escaping from the town but get caught on the railway station by the ruffians of the local landlord Peeral while leaving for Shorkot. They both are brought to the town and are imprisoned in the haveli of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhoom (TV Series)
Jhum or Jhoom cultivation is the form of slash-and-burn agriculture that is practised in certain parts of Northeast India and by the indigenous communities in Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. It is a traditional agricultural technique that involves clearing land of trees and other vegetation, burning it, and then cultivating it for a set number of years. Technique and crops In the month of January, the jhummias cut down the forest on the slope of the hill. Afterwards, they clean the land and dry the wood, bamboo and plants they have cut down in the sun. Later around March–April, the dried material is burnt and made suitable for jhum cultivation. Next, around May the jhummias dig holes in the burnt jhum soil and sow different types of seeds, including paddy, sweet pumpkin, cotton, sesame, and maize, which are cultivated several months later, depending on the particular crop. Jhum cultivation does not take place in some years due to drought. Yields are expected to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khuda Aur Muhabbat (season 3)
''Khuda Aur Mohabbat'' () is the third season of the Pakistani spiritual-romance series Khuda Aur Mohabbat. Produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi under 7th Sky Entertainment, it features Feroze Khan and Iqra Aziz in lead roles. The season premiered on 12 February 2021. The series received high viewership ratings but mixed to negative reviews from critics, with particular praise for Khan and Aziz's performances, but criticism for a problematic story. The series is the most-watched Pakistani television series on YouTube with over each episode garnering 2 billion views, for a combined total of over 60 billion hours watched. Plot Mahi Kazim Shah and her sister-in-law Sahiba Nazim Shah arrive in Lahore from Bahwalpur to attend Mahi's childhood best friend Rida's wedding. They belong to an influential family. A man named Taimoor Shah, Mahi meets can't stop thinking about her. A young man named Farhad Ahmad has made his father Taufeeq Ahmad stressed by failing his degree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raqs-e-Bismil
''Raqs-e-Bismil'' () is a Pakistani dramas, Pakistani television series that premiered on Hum TV from 25 December 2020 to 9 July 2021. It is directed by acclaimed film director Wajahat Rauf and produced by Shazia Wajahat under Showcase Productions. It features Imran Ashraf and Sarah Khan as leads. It is digitally available on Hum TV's YouTube channel. Plot Sakina, a young girl runs away to marry her love Kamran. Moosa, Sakina's cousin and milk brother arrives with his brother to stop the secret wedding ceremony Marriage in Islam, Nikkah. He waves his gun around and takes Sakina by the hand. When they return home, He gathers everyone and tells them what Sakina was going to do. Sakina's Uncle fixes her marriage with his son, Isa. Nikkah takes place against Sakina's will and at that time she curses Moosa that he falls in love with someone but cannot achieve his love. Then after a week, Moosa told his mother that he will only marry someone if she wears a hijab and her hands ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hum TV
Hum TV HD 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 the 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 shifted to HD in Pakistan Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the Islam by country# .... Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in the top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and streaming platforms, as well as on telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
