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Saraab Drama Details Cast, Story & Timing

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Saraab drama is ready to break hearts all over Pakistan. Another day, another drama announcement. Following the news of HumTV’s Mushk, Hum TV has announced another drama that will look reach their channel for their international audience. While the other drama is written by the very talented Imran Ashraf, this one is very different and even more interesting.

The Pakistani audience is tired of the same old love stories with their love triangles and the same saas bahu dynamics. Saraab drama series, on the other hand, is very different and is ready to alight the silver screen on fire with its serious topic.

With a star-studded cast, a great director and an even better producer, this drama is all-set to revive the Pakistani drama series and steal the hearts of everyone. This is the second HumTV drama that is promising to grab the attention of the audience.

Details About the Hum TV Saraab Drama – What You Should Know

Saraab is a 2020 drama on the Hum TV channel that has been teased for quite some time now. Coming from the makers of Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb and Pyar Ke Sadqay, Saraab drama series is another intense story. The story of the drama focuses on mental illness, something that is seldom talked about in the Pakistani industry.

The Cast

The cast of the drama serial includes some of the biggest names in the industry. The cast of the drama includes:

  • Sonya Hussain
  • Sami Khan
  • Nazish Jahangir
  • Auranzeb Laghari
  • Farida Shabbir
  • Ghana Ali
  • Sajid Shah

The Saraab drama serial is produced by MD productions and Moomal Productions. As for the direction, the drama is directed by Mohsin Talat. Edison Idrees penned the script and gave us this gem.

The Story

The story follows a girl portrayed by Sonya Hussain. Sonya’s character is suffering from schizophrenia. She falls in love with the male lead portrayed by Sami Khan. Even though the two get married, their relationship is strained and affected by her mental illness.

At the core, this is a romantic drama but it is addresses mental illness unlike any other drama ever did. Usually, mental illness is a side plot in Pakistani dramas, however, this time, it is highlighted unlike any other.

Sonya Hussain and Sami Khan are a favorite on-screen couple. The duo has worked together in Aisi Ha Tanhai and Ishq Zahe Naseeb and were much loved by the general audience. Their on screen chemistry is incredible and people are expecting them to work their magic with Saraab drama serial as well.

Everything You Need to Know About Hum TV’s Mushk Drama Serial

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HumTV’s Mushk is about to change a lot of things. With the demands of the viewers changing, Pakistani drama enthusiasts are hoping a change in the current drama series. They are tired of the same old love triangles and the same old storylines. However, Hum TV’s Mushk is proving to be the salvation we are all looking for.

Muskh is about to be released on Hum TV and the channel has shared its first two teasers to hype up the attention of the audience. With the first glimpse of the TV series available on the YouTube channel of Hum TV. The audience is hopeful that this one is going to be different.

Here is everything you need to know about Mushk.

What We Already Know About Hum TV’s Mushk?

There isn’t much we know about the series, but we do know that the series is written by actor extraordinaire Imran Ashraf himself. He is one of the most versatile actors in the industry at the moment and he has thousands of fans who admire his writing skills as well as his phenomenal acting skills. He previously wrote Tabeer, a megahit TV series that stole the hearts of many people.

He is teaming up with Aehsun Talish once again with Hum TV’s Mushk. The drama is expected to premiered sometime in August 2020. The drama will be produced by Momina Duraid under her MD Productions.

Urwa Hocane and the Rest of the Cast of Mushk

The cast and crew of Hum TV’s Mushk is star studded and ready to dazzle. The cast includes Imran Ashraf, Urwa Hocane, Momal Sheikh, Mohammad Ahmed, Osama Tahir, Zara Tareen, Sehar Khan, Raza Talish, Laiba, Shamoon Abbasi and Aadi Khan. This will be the first time Urwa Hocane will be appearing on the silver screen after her long haitus. HumTV’s Mushk will mark her comeback to the industry as she is in the lead role opposite Imran Ashraf.

Here are the teasers of the upcoming drama. What you do think? Is it going to be different than the other dramas live at the moment? Or is it going to be the same old story once again.

Esra Bilgic (Halima Sultan) Age, Education, Drama’s | Complete Biography

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Esra Bilgic (Halima Sultan) hardly needs an introduction. Esra or the lovely Halima Sultan rose to fame with her role in Turkish drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul or Ertugrul Ghazi. Pakistanis fell in love with her grace, her beauty and her phenomenal acting skills that grabbed the attention of everyone in the country.

She has become so famous in Pakistan that she and her role of Halima Sultan became a household name in the country. Now, she has endorsement deals from multiple brands in the country including Qmobile and Jazz. She has graced the covers of many Pakistani magazines and each is more stunning than the other

While that is great for her, her Pakistani fans are more curious about her. Here is a brief biography and introduction of Esra Bilgic (Halima Sultan) to quench your curiosity.

Esra Bilgic (Halima Sultan) Biography

Here is the complete detail of Esra Bilgic’s (Halima Sultan) life, her education, career and more.

Basic Information

  • Name: Esra Bilgic
  • Date of Birth: 14 October 1992
  • Age: 27 Years Old
  • Nationality: Turkish
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Height: 5’ 10”
  • Weight: 68 Kgs

By profession, Esra Bilgic (Halima Sultan) is a Turkish model and actress born in Ankra, Turkey. She started her career with Diliris Ertugrul as Halima Sultan, the wide of Engin Altan. She appeared in four seasons of the show and left the show after that for some personal reasons. After that, she speared in many other dramas including Bir Umut Yeter and even appeared in a movie called Adanis Kutsal Kavga which will be released in December 2020. Currently, she is playing the lead role in a Turkish crime drama TV series called Ramo.

Education

Esra Bilgic (Halima Sultan) is not someone who got education for the sake of a degree. She started her early education in Turkey and later pursued higher education from some of the biggest institutes in the country. She completed her graduation from Bilken International University in Istanbul in International Relations and then studied law at the Hacettepe University.

Personal Life

Although very successful in her career, she hasn’t been very successful in her love life. She met famous Turkish footballer Gokhan Tore in 2014 and the two soon started a relationship. The couple married on 21st August 2017 in a lavish ceremony that was also attended by the president of the country along with his wife. However, that relationship came to an end when they got divorced on 17th June, 2019. She has no children.

Awards and Recognition

Her role as Halima Sultan got her worldwide recognition and she received many awards for the role. She won the Best Female Actress in Series for Diliris Ertugrul at Antalya TV Awards 2014 and Sosyal Farkindalik Odulleri 2015. She also received Best Female Actress for the drama at 2015 Sadri Alisik Theater and Cinema Awards, Best Actress of the Series at 2015 Anadolu Media Odulleri and best Female Actress at 2016 Turkiye Genclik Odulleri.

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Esra Bilgic (Halima Sultan) is very active on all her social media accounts, including her Twitter. You can follow her there to stay up to date about her life.

Instagram Account:

Much like her Twitter, she is also very active on her Instagram account. She regularly posts selfies and shares updates about her daily life.

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Top 5 Most Popular Pakistani Actresses – 2020 (That Stole Our Hearts)

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Most popular Pakistani actresses 2020, this has been on the minds of everyone this year. With so many actresses giving smashing performances this year, people are loving the way these actresses have performed and gained the attention all over the world.

Pakistani actresses are bursting with talent and natural beauty, which makes them house hold names in the country. The following 5 actresses have been working hard this year to claim their spot on the list.

While some actresses have been on the list for years, we do have a couple of new names that have been making waves in the industry for quite some time. They have surprised us with their incredible performances and their talent.

The Most Famous Pakistani Actresses – 2020 List

Here are the top 5 most popular Pakistani actresses 2020 in no particular order.

Yumna Zaidi

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One of the most popular Pakistani actresses 2020, she is versatile and incredibly talent; Yumna Zaidi is an actress who does not need an introduction. With 7 Hum Awards nominations under her belt, she is one of the most critically acclaimed actresses at the moment in Pakistan. She was born on 30th July, 1989 in Karachi, but her home town is Arif Wala, Pak Pattan.

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Although she did not want to become an actress in the beginning, she rose to fame with dramas like Yeh Raha Dil, Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila, Inkaar and Inkaar. Currently, she is making heads turn with her outstanding performance in Pyar Ke Sadqya on HumTV as Mahjabeen and as Mushq in Raaz-e-Ulfat on GeoTV. She is very active on her Instagram and keeps her fans engaged with regular selfies and live sessions.

Hania Aamir

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Born on 11th February 1997 in Rawalpindi, Hania Aamir is a beautiful and fresh-faced actress who is not afraid to raise her voice and share her opinions on things she feels passionately about. With FAST-NUCES as her alma mater, she was recognized by producer Imran Kazmi from her many dubsmash videos.

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One of the most popular Pakistani actresses 2020, she started her career in a supporting role in Janaan, a 2016 blockbuster movie and didn’t look back. She later appeared in Sunsilk ads, drama serial Titli on Urdu1, Na Maloom Afraad 2 movie (which was the highest grossing movie of the year) and Visaal (a blockbuster drama that stole hearts). As if her charming beauty and her acting talent wasn’t enough, she also sings beautifully.

Iqra Aziz

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Rose to fame with her feisty role in Suno Chanda, Iqra Aziz Hussain is a young talent with a Best Television Actress award under her belt already. Born on 24th November, 1997 in Karachi, Iqra has an elder sister and she was raised by her mother when her father passed away.

Although she started her bachelors of commerce from university of Karachi, she left that behind for a successful modeling and acting career. She has been in the industry since she was 14 years old and has been performing consistently since then.

She appeared in breakthrough dramas such as Muqaddas, Socha Na Tha, Deewana, Suno Chanda, Ghairat and more. However, she become the darling of the Pakistani silver screen after Ranjha Ranjha Kardi as Noori and currently she is winning hearts with the role of Nimra in Jhooti.

She got engaged to Yasir Hussain after he romantically proposed to her during the 18th Lux Style Awards and the couple later tied the know in December, 2019.

Sajal Aly

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One of the most popular Pakistani actresses 2020 that won the hearts of her fans with her bubbly good looks and sharp acting skills, Sajal Aly hardly needs someone to introduce her. She has a wide range; her acting skills are exceptional and she is often called the golden girl of Pakistani drama industry.

Born on 17th January, 1994 in Lahore, she has a younger sister (saboor Aly) who is also a versatile actress. Apart from appearing in Hindi movie Mom opposite the late Sridevi, she has appeared in many critically acclaimed and successful Pakistani dramas as well.

Some of her most famous dramas include Khuda Dekh Raha Ha, Gul-e-Rana, Yaqeen Ka Safar, O Rangreza, Aangan and Yeh Bil Mera. Sajal Aly married Ahad Raza Mir in a lavish ceremony in March of 2020.

Sarah Khan

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Born on 14th July 1992 in Medina, Saudi Arabia, Sarah Khan is an actress who slowly but steadily rose to fame with her acting skill and natural beauty. She started her career with a supportive role in the hit drama serial Badi Aapa on Hum TV, however, she got her breakthrough with a negative role in Alvida.

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That was the beginning of her career and soon, she appeared in dramas like Mohabbat Aag Si, Bhool and Belapur Ki Dayan. Currently, she is acting out another powerful negative role of Miraal in Sabaat and getting a lot of acclaim from critics and general public alike.

She recently got married to singer, songwriter Falak Shabir in July 2020 in an intimate wedding.

Ertugrul Ghazi Star Halima Sultan is Ready To Appear in Jazz TVC

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After becoming a brand ambassador for Qmobile’s upcoming VIEW Max Pro phone, it seems like Esra Bilgiç aka Pakistan’s darling Halima Sultan of Ertugrul Ghazi is going to make a bigger move into the Pakistani media. It all began with a cryptic tweet made by Miss Esra and that started a little spark that soon turned into a fire among her fans in Pakistan.

Her popularity seems to be increasing by the day and it does not look like it will stop or slow down anytime soon. More and more brands are now trying to capture the attention of the Turkish actress and want her to be a part of their team. First it was Qmobile and now it appears that Jazz has some big plans with the Turkish actress.

Halima Sultan’s Possible Collaboration with Jazz

While nothing is made clear at the moment, it looks like she is gearing up to appear in a Jazz TVC. The hype about a new Pakistani collaboration was ignited when Esra Bilgiç aka Halima Sultan posted a cryptic tweet on her official page. She took to Twitter and posted, “I’ve found my no.1 in Pakistan” and Pakistani’s were overjoyed.

There were hilarious comebacks and subtweets by Pakistani public and celebrities alike, but there is no denying that people were very excited about the news. However, new rumors sparked when Jazz made a cryptic announcement on their social media pages.

They posted, “Looks like we found our No.1 too!” with a picture of a woman looking very similar to Esra Bilgiç aka Halima Sultan. A black-haired beauty can be seen twirling and swirling a red see-through cloth in the air.

A few minutes ago, she made another tweet which says, “I think it’s time to tell the world,” which confirms the collaboration.

Now it is all a matter of time before Jazz makes the big announcement. Either she will be the new face of Jazz promotions or Jazz is launching something big with Esra Bilgiç aka Halima Sultan by their sides. Only time will tell what this development will be like.

Stay tuned for an update!

Top 5 Old Pakistani Urdu Dramas- Must Watch List

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Old Pakistani Urdu dramas had a grace and charm that the new ones are trying hard to achieve. If quality dramas were in a race, the new ones will have a hard time catching up with the oldies, but goldies of the Pakistani drama industry.

While we have dramas like Alif Allah aur Insaan and Hamfasar that made huge waves all over the world. They come nowhere near to the glory of these fantastic old Pakistani Urdu dramas that are still loved by millions of people.

From love stories to stories of real people, these dramas shared something special with the audience. They had the right characters, the villains and the story to keep the whole family hooked to the TV screens. These forever gold and forever entertaining dramas will never get old enough to forget.

Here are the top 5 old Pakistani Urdu dramas that you must watch.

These are the top 5 Pakistani Urdu dramas in no particular order.

Ankahi (1982)

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Lead by Shehnaz Sheikh’s Sana, the drama was started by Javed Sheikh, Behroz Sabzwari and Jamshed Ansari. This is the story of a young girl who dreams big and has grand ambitions.

While she comes from a very humble background, she doesn’t let that hold her back even if she fails to land jobs. However, her quest to find the best future for herself also turns into search for love. This drama has a cult following across the world.

Khuda Ki Basti (1969)

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Another classic drama is Khuda Ki Basti. This is actually perhaps one of the most popular oldest dramas ever made in Pakistan. Instead of focusing on romance, this story focuses on social issues and the society at large.

It is a satire on the society and how people living in Lahore ad Karachi of the newly independent Pakistan. The story follows a mother and her two children as they are exploited by people living in Khuda Ki Basti and how the injustice of it all destroys their lives.

Tanhaiyan (1985)

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Another one of the old Pakistani Urdu dramas that has a cult following all of the world, Tanhaiyan needs no introduction. The drama has been aired multiple times and it even has its official DVD sets available. No drama can come close to it in terms of popularity and that is saying something.

The story follows two sisters try to live their lives the best they can after their parents pass away. They take up jobs, grow up over night and try to get out of the debt that is left on their shoulders. The star-studded cast of the drama includes Shehnaz Sheikh, Marina Khan, Behroze Sabswari, Asif Raza Mir and Qazi Wajid.

Dhoop Kinarey (1987)

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Dhoop Kinarey is another one of old Pakistani Urdu dramas that made huge waves when it was first released. Soon after, it become a sign of women empowerment and gave women just enough to fight. For what they believe in and live their lives according to their own terms.

Set in Karachi, the story follow Marina Khan, a doctor as she navigates her professional life, her personal life and dreams of making something of her life. Rahat Kazmi, her superior at work, has a connection with her and her family that she never anticipated.

And that begins their love story and their personal battles. The cast includes, Marina Khan, Rahat Kazmi, Badar Khalil, Qazi Wajid and Azra Sherwani.

Alpha Bravo Charlie (1998)

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Produced by ISPR and directed by the acclaimed Shoaib Mansoor, this is one of those old Pakistani Urdu dramas made the whole nation teary with the absolutely tremendous acting of the lead cast and the tear-jerker scene with Kash Main Tere Haseen Haath Ka Kangan Hota.

This touching tale of three friends as they experience life at its best and its worst is shared with the audience. These men learn that there is a sense of responsibility that comes with being a soldier in Pakistan army.

The audience gets to see the realities of the Siachen conflict and Bosnian War through the adaptation of this drama. In fact, the cast of this drama included two main cast actors who were captains in the Army at that time. The cast included Faraz Inam, Captain Qasim Khan, Captain Adullah Mehmood and Shahnaz Khawaja.

Jazz Digit 4G – World’s Most Affordable Smartphone with 4G

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Jazz, one of the most popular telecommunication companies in Pakistan has done something unthinkable by developing Jazz Digit 4G. They have made the world’s most affordable smartphone with 4G LTE capabilities and it does not even have a touchscreen.

Called the Jazz Digit 4G, this “Pakistan ka Smartphone” is ready to bring practicality and functionality to the smartphone. In a market when the smartphones are expensive when they have 4G capabilities, the new Digit 4G is a god given the people who crave high speed internet without having to spend PKR 14,000 and more.

Jazz Digit 4G Specifications

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Jazz has partnered with KaiOS Technologies to release this phenomenon of a smartphone. Its features and specifications are:

  • A full color 2.4 inch display with vibrant colors
  • A MediaTek chipset
  • KaiOS operating system
  • Dual sim support.
  • Front VGA camera and 0.3 mega pixel rear camera
  • 1400 mAh battery for a long talk time and battery time

Some other stand out features of the phone include:

  • 512MB Ram
  • 4GB Rom
  • Bluetooth
  • WiFi
  • Hotspot
  • Google Maps
  • Google Assistant
  • GPS
  • Google Search Engine support
  • Facebook
  • Whatsapp
  • YouTube.
  • Easy access to the KaiStore, the users of Jazz Digit 4G can download more than 200 apps and a lot more.

The phone will come with a 12-month service agreement which will allow you to free use the use and not worry about anything at all. At the launch even, the CEO of Jazz, Aamir Ibrahim said “We want 2020 to start with this new device setting the benchmark for a nationwide 4G revolution. Yes, we have successfully tested 5G, but our biggest challenge and opportunity is to take 2G customers to 4G and to offer good quality broadband to every Pakistani. We saw an inequality, and we went ahead and tried to fix it with this affordable phone.”

Sebastien Codeville, CEO of KaiOS Technologies said “We’re excited to help bring a new device to the people of Pakistan. The digital divide continues to be a persistent issue across the country, but we know smart feature phones, like the Digit 4G, will positively impact the lives of new users.”

CEO Digit, Mr. Abdul Rehman Mahmood said “Digit is a trusted name in the market. Our focus in launching this phone is using cutting-edge technology for durability, affordability and ease of use. The content and customized applications will allow every Pakistani to benefit from digitialization with access to services and products at their fingertips. The product comes with Digit’s commitment of high quality and best after-sales services.”

Price, Terms and Conditions

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If you want to purchase this affordable smartphone, you will have to make an upfront payment of PKR 1,799 for the handset. You will get a 12 Month mobile bundle along with the phone and for that you will have to pay an extra PKR 300.

  • Simply dial *679# to activate the bundle
  • dial *679*2# to check the remaining 4G incentive data
  • you can dial *679*3# to get more information.

In this mandatory bundle, you will get:

  • 1000 on-net minutes
  • 1000 SMS
  • 1000 MBs.

For the first three months, you can enjoy unlimited Facebook and Whatsapp usage (up to 5000 MBs) and get 2 months of free doctor services as well. If you don’t take the bundle offer, you will have to pay PKR 4,200 for the phone. The phone can be purchased from Jazz Experience Centers. This smartphone is definitely for the history books.

 

Kia Cerato 2020: To Make First Appearance in Pakistan Soon

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The 2020 Kia Cerato is about to change the face of Pakistani car market. Although the car market in Pakistan has been slow due to coronavirus out break and lockdown situation. Even the biggest giants of the industry had to take a step back and make sure they were ready to face the world after the pandemic ended.

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With Toyota and Honda citing 2020 to be their slowest year ever in terms of sales in the country, Kia is making a bold move to introduce a new vehicle in the country. Expected to be introduced this year, the 2020 Kia Cerato will most probably make an entry into the Pakistani market at the end of this year.

Chances of 2020 Kia Cerato Making It into Pakistan

The KIA-Lucky motors have high hopes to bring this new small sedan into Pakistan by the end of this year. We first came to notice this when the vehicle was noted in several test drives along with other test vehicles not once but multiple times.

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So, the chances of the Cerato making it to the Pakistani car markets is very high. Considering that people are on the look out for a better and a high-end vehicle that comes with a lot of luxury amenities, Kia Cerato will be the right fit in the current market conditions.

What to Expect from the All New Cerato?

Quintessentially a small sedan, the 2020 Kia Cerato delivers incredible performance and offer the latest technologies. The beautiful exterior of the Ceratoro looks marvelously sporty and eye-catching. The interior is laced with brilliant new luxuries that offer the true Kia experience. It is yet to reveal what kind of safety features it will be introduced with in Pakistan, but it is still expected that it will be available with the most basic features.

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As for the performance, the sedan is expected to come with three engine variants. These variants are:

  • 6L T-GDI engine & 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).
  • 0L MPI engine & 6-speed Automatic Transmission.
  • 0L MPI engine & 6-speed Manual Transmission.

However, it is not clear which of these variants will be available in Pakistan. It is expected that the 2020 Kia Cerato will be available in the country at the price of PKR 3,000,000 to PKR 3,700,00.

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