|
Churails
''Churails'' () is a 2020 Pakistani Drama (film and television), drama web series released through the Indian platforms ZEE5 and Zindagi (TV channel), Zindagi. It is written and directed by Asim Abbasi. The web series stars Sarwat Gilani, Mehar Bano, Nimra Bucha, and Yasra Rizvi in lead roles. It is produced by Asim Abbasi along with Mo Azmi and Shailja Kejriwal. It revolves around Karachi's secret detectives, whose mission is to expose the city's unfaithful, elite husbands. It became available for streaming on the Over-the-top media service, OTT platform ZEE5 on 11 August 2020. Premise The series focuses on the lives of four women: Sara (Sarwat Gilani), a lawyer who gave up her career to be the "perfect wife," Jugnu (Yasra Rizvi), a wedding planner, Zubaida (Mehar Bano), a boxer seeking independence and love, and Batool (Nimra Bucha), an ex-convict who was sentenced to twenty years in prison for murder. Their lives become intertwined when Sara discovers her husband cheating on ... [...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. She gained critical acclaim for her performance in the web-series '' Churails'' (2020). Her directorial ventures include '' Shanaas'', '' Working Women'' (both 2023) and '' Chand Nagar''. 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 commercial hit, also broadcast in India on Zindagi TV. Later sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sania Saeed
Sania Saeed (born 28 August 1972) is a Pakistani actress and television host who works mainly in television and theatre. Saeed is the recipient of numerous accolades including one PTV Awards, four Hum Awards and four Lux Style Awards. She first appeared on television in a street theatre play, televised for 8 March, for the program Aadhi Duniya in 1989. The play was ''Aurat''. She was the first announcer for Network Television Marketing, Karachi center. She then appeared in Haseena Moin's serial '' Aahat'', directed by Sahira Kazmi, followed by Anwar Maqsood's '' Sitara Aur Mehrunissa'' directed by Zark in 1991 and 1992 respectively, which shot Sania to her stardom in the Pakistani television Industry. Sania has been working in theatre and television for over two decades. Early life and education Saeed was born on 28 August 1972 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Her father Mansoor Saeed was a playwriter and a theater practitioner being an active member of the theater group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hina Khawaja Bayat
Hina Khawaja Bayat (; born 8 September 1964) is a Pakistani actress whose appearances include Manto'','' Ishq Gumshuda'','' Aunn Zara'','' Humsafar'','' Zindagi Gulzar Hai'','' Mera Naam Yousuf Hai, '' Shehr-e-Zaat'' and ''Parwaz Hai Junoon''. Early life Hina is ethnically Kashmiri and lives in Karachi. She completed her schooling from a convent, after which she attended the St. Joseph's College in Karachi and completed her graduation in Liberal Arts. Hina went on to pursuing product designing at Pakistan Design Institute before her acting career started. Career Bayat is an advocate for human rights, striving to educate the youth and women on their capabilities to stand up for their rights. She made her debut from the talk show “''Andaaz Apna Apna''” and “''Baatein Mulakaatein''”. Talk shows like “''Geo Hina Ke Saath''” and “''Uljhan Suljhan''”, was her shot to fame, where she dealt with people's problems on a personal level on live calls. Hina Khawaj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asim Abbasi
Asim Abbasi is a Pakistani-British film director, screenwriter and producer who also has his own production company, ''Indus Talkies''. Career In 2012, he made the short film ''Anathema''. In 2013, he made two more short films, ''Once A Man'' & ''Whore''. Two years later, he made his fourth short film named ''Little Red Roses''. All four were shot in the United Kingdom. In 2018, Abbasi's first feature film, Cake, was lauded by critics. ''The Guardian's'' Mike McCahill wrote "Uncommonly alert to small, telling details, while more expansive in its attitudes, the result proves far richer and worldlier than anything previously observed coming down the Khyber Pass." Cake was also selected to be Pakistan's submission to the 91st Academy Awards for best Foreign Language Film. In 2020, Abbasi further established himself as a writer & director with his critically acclaimed webseries, ''Churails ''Churails'' () is a 2020 Pakistani Drama (film and television), drama web series releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamzah Tariq Jamil
Hamzah Tariq Jamil is a Pakistani theatre and television actor, and singer. Tariq has been appeared in several theatre plays and serials including ''Grease – The Musical'', '' Meri Mishaal'', ''Churails'', ''Mere Baba Ki Ounchi Haveli'', '' Meray Dost Meray Yaar''. He is the first Pakistani artist to start Dude with a Sign through his social media. Filmography Theatre *''Grease The Musical'' Television Short film Web References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jamil, Hamza Tariq Living people Pakistani male stage actors Year of birth missing (living people) Pakistani male television actors Pakistani male singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat (, born 7 May 1979) is a Pakistani actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Mainly known for his work as a director and actor in both cinema and television, Khoosat has directed the super-hit TV dramas ''Humsafar'' and '' Shehr-e-Zaat''. The son of Irfan Khoosat, he is considered one of the best South Asian filmmakers with his 2019 film '' Zindagi Tamasha'' being selected as Pakistan's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards. The film also premiered at the 24th Busan International Film Festival under the section 'A Window on Asian Cinema'. However, the film release in the Pakistani cinemas was delayed multiple times and Khoosat finally released it on YouTube on his official channel Khoosat Films on 4 August 2023. He also portrayed the role of Saadat Hasan Manto in his film '' Manto'' (2015). Family He is the son of veteran TV and film actor, producer and comedian Irfan Khoosat, while his sister Kanwal Khoosat is also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taha Malik
Taha Malik was born on 31 March 1987, in United States. He is a Pakistani-American record producer, musician, rapper, and Film score composer. On completing his formal education he began his career as a record producer. Early life During high school, Malik began exploring music-making on a desktop computer at home. In high school, he was DJing. He got a RadioShack MIDI keyboard and a Roland MC-909. This was the turning point to a career in music production. Still, Malik does not define his music as "electronic music." He says: "I like experimenting...I like to bend genres." Career Advertising Malik has worked with Ogilvy and Mather as music director, strategist and consultant, and with multinational brands. Malik has produced content television, radio, and digital campaigns. He has worked with longtime collaborator Adnan Malik, and filmmakers Ahsan Rahim, Kamal Khan, Asim Raza, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Cinema In 2019, Malik created songs in the films '' Laal Kaboo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faiza Gillani
Faiza Gillani is a Pakistani television, theatre and film actress known for her character roles. Made her on-screen debut in 1996, and her notable supporting roles were in ''Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi'', '' Sannata'', '' Deewangi'' and '' Prem Gali''. She made her cinematic debut with 2019 crime thriller '' Laal Kabootar''. Career Gillani mader her acting debut in 1996 with Pakistan Television Corporation Pakistan Television Corporation (; reporting name: PTV); also known as ''Pakistan Television'', is the Pakistani state-owned broadcaster founded by the Government of Pakistan, operating under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. I ...'s ''Ranjish''. In 2023, she portrayed a Salon owner, Babra, in ''Serial Killer''. A reviewer from '' DAWN Images'' hailed her performance as "simply exceptional", and further opined that her "extraordinary range in bringing Babra to life is truly impressive." Filmography Television series Film Web series Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tara Mahmood
Tara Mahmood is a Pakistani actress and singer. She rose to prominence by playing supporting roles in high-rated films, ''Seedlings (film), Seedlings'' (2012) and ''Good Morning Karachi'' (2013). Her performance in drama serials ''Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai'' (2014) and ''Diyar-e-Dil'' (2015) earned her a wide spread acclaim. Tara joined the band Rushk in 2014 after five years long hiatus, as its lead vocalist replacing Nazia Zuberi. She has played a role of Masooma in Hum TV's acclaim Ramzan series ''Suno Chanda'' and its sequel ''Suno Chanda 2''. She, alongside her sister Beenish Mehmood are the daughters of veteran politician, Shafqat Mehmood, the former Federal Minister of Education and National Heritage. Filmography Film Television Web series Discography Singles * ''"Mera Naam"'' * ''"Tujhay Patta To Chalay"'' * ''"Bori"'' * ''"Aye Na"'' References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mahmood, Tara Living people Pakistani female models Pakistani women sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frieha Altaf
Frieha Altaf is a Pakistani actress, former model, host, film director, producer and human rights activist. She is the CEO of her own Catwalk Event Management and Sahil which she founded in 1989. She also worked in classic dramas ''Rozi (TV series), Rozi'' and ''Kohar (TV series), Kohar''. Altaf also had guest appearances in films ''Lahore Se Aagey'', ''Wajood (2018 film), Wajood'', ''Baaji (2019 film), Baaji'' and ''Parey Hut Love''. Early life She completed her education in US and returned to Pakistan in 1986. In Karachi, she worked as a painter and sculptor. During an exhibition, she was asked by a modeling agent to model for advertising and she agreed. Frieha's mother Yasmeen was a model in the 1960s. Frieha also went to Canada where she studied fashion design while also teaching there at Barbizon Institute and got a diploma in fashion design. Career Frieha started modeling at age 18 before going to the USA and she also did theater and stage plays. Frieha was paired wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadia Afgan
Nadia Afgan is a Pakistani actress who appears in Urdu films, television and films. She is known for her work in theatre and television. Her numerous works on television include a series of plays in both Urdu and Punjabi. She rose to prominence when she appeared in the hit TV serial '' Family Front'' in 1997. Further success came in 2000 with PTV Home's mostmemorable sitcom, ''Shashlik'', which was later re-aired on Geo TV in 2011. Afghan garnered wider appreciation for her comic role in Hum TV's blockbuster comedy drama '' Suno Chanda'' (2018), and for its sequel, '' Suno Chanda 2'', as Shahana Batool the following year. Early life Nadia Afghan was born in Karachi and is the first-born among four siblings. Her parents are Naila Afghan and Tanvir Afghan, a retired Group Captain from the Pakistan Air Force. Due to her father's military postings, Nadia lived in various cities throughout her childhood. Inspired by her father's career, she aspired to become a fighter pilot hers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farah Nadir
Farah Nadir is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in the dramas ''Raqs-e-Bismil'', ''Hina Ki Khushboo'', ''Malaal-e-Yaar'', ''Bharosa Pyar Tera'', ''Daldal'', ''Ghisi Piti Mohabbat'' ,and ''Naqab Zan''. Career She made her debut as an actress in the 1990s on PTV Channel. She first did modeling for commercials and advertisements. She soon got multiple offers from directors; she did three dramas on PTV, which got popular. Personal life Farah is married and has three children and actress Sana Nadir is her daughter. Filmography Television series Web series Telefilm Film References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nadir, Farah 1965 births Living people 20th-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani television actresses 21st-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani film actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
