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Ishq Khuda
''Ishq Khuda'' ( "love of god") is a 2013 Pakistani Punjabi-language romantic film directed by Shahzad Rafique and produced by Shafquat Chaudhry. It stars Shaan Shahid, Meera, Saima, Ahsan Khan, Humaima Malick, Wiam Dahmani and Shafqat Cheema. The film was released on 9 August 2013 and was declared a commercial success. Plot Rulia (Shaan Shahid), a local hood, finds '' ishq-e-khuda'' (love of god) after he is "privileged" by the prayer of a Sufi dervish. In a parallel but unconnected arc Ahsan (Ahsan Khan), an engineer from Karachi, falls for Iqra (Meera) in a love triangle with Kulsoom ( Wiam Dahmani), Iqra's childhood best friend, in love with for him. Production The production of the film started in Mianwali and Khoora, a village in the beautiful Soon Valley. Music The soundtrack album was composed by popular music director Wajahat Attray with lyrics written by Riaz ur Rehman Sagar. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shazia Manzoor and Sanam Marvi sang all the songs for the film. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shehzad Rafique
Shahzad Rafiq (also spelled Shehzad Rafique) is a Pakistani film director. Films he has produced and directed include ''Nikah'', '' Ghunghat'', ''Rukhsati'', ''Salakhain'' and '' Mohabbataan Sachiyaan''. His films have been presented at several film festivals in Asia. He introduced many new faces in Lollywood, notably Ahsan Khan in ''Nikkah'' (1998), Ahmed Butt and Sajid Hasan in ''Salakhain'' (2004), Adnan Khan and Maria Khan in ''Mohabbatan Sachiyan'' (2007) and Wiam Dahmani in ''Ishq Khuda'' (2012). Filmography Director Producer the best film in his two decade career is nikah that's consider as classic in cinema of 90s of lollywood Films in festivals * 1997 - ''Ghunghat'' in Tashkent international film festival * 1998 - ''Ghunghat'' in Dubai Film Festival * 1999 - ''Nikah'' in SAARC film festival, Sri Lanka * 2004 - ''Ghunghat'', ''Nikah'' and ''Rukhsati'' in Beijing film festival, China * 2005 - ''Salakhain'' in Kara Film Festival The Karachi International Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sufi
Sufism ( or ) is a mysticism, mystic body of religious practice found within Islam which is characterized by a focus on Islamic Tazkiyah, purification, spirituality, ritualism, and Asceticism#Islam, asceticism. Practitioners of Sufism are referred to as "Sufis" (from , ), and historically typically belonged to "orders" known as (pl. ) — congregations formed around a grand (saint) who would be the last in a Silsilah, chain of successive teachers linking back to Muhammad, with the goal of undergoing (self purification) and the hope of reaching the Maqam (Sufism), spiritual station of . The ultimate aim of Sufis is to seek the pleasure of God by endeavoring to return to their original state of purity and natural disposition, known as . Sufism emerged early on in Islamic history, partly as a reaction against the expansion of the early Umayyad Caliphate (661–750) and mainly under the tutelage of Hasan al-Basri. Although Sufis were opposed to dry legalism, they strictly obs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bollywood
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Cinema of the United States, Hollywood". The industry, producing films in the Hindi language, is a part of the larger Indian cinema industry, which also includes Cinema of South India, South Indian cinema and other smaller Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries. The term 'Bollywood', often mistakenly used to refer to Indian cinema as a whole, only refers to Hindi-language films, with Indian cinema being an umbrella term that includes all the Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries in the country, each offering films in diverse languages and styles. In 2017, Indian cinema produced 1,986 feature films, of which the largest number, 364, have been in Hindi. In 2022, Hindi cinema represented 33% of box office revenue, followed by Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai Express
''Chennai Express'' is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Rohit Shetty and produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Red Chillies Entertainment. It stars Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan and with Nikitin Dheer and Sathyaraj in supporting roles. The film revolves around Rahul Mithaiwala, a businessman who accidentally boards the eponymous train and journeys from Mumbai to Rameswaram with the daughter of an influential crimeboss. The first planned collaboration between Khan and Shetty was a remake of '' Angoor'' (1982). The script of ''Chennai Express'', which was initially written as a backup project for Khan, was chosen instead. Conceived as a "commercial romance", the film was originally titled ''Ready Steady Po''. Filming began in Mehboob Studio in October 2012 and was completed by May 2013. A large part of the film was set in Ooty, for which sets were constructed in Wai and also in Ramoji Film City. The soundtrack for ''Chennai Express'' was comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan (; born 2 November 1965), also known by the initialism SRK, is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi cinema. Referred to in the media as the "Padishah, Baadshah of Bollywood" and "King Khan", he has Shah Rukh Khan filmography, appeared in more than 100 films, and earned List of awards and nominations received by Shah Rukh Khan, numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards. He has been awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, as well as the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Order of Arts and Letters and Legion of Honour by the Government of France. Khan has a significant following in Asia and the Non-resident Indian and Overseas Citizen of India, Indian diaspora worldwide. In terms of audience size and income, several media outlets have described him as one of the most successful film stars in the world. Many of his films thematise Indian national identity and connections with diaspora communities, or gender, racial, social and religiou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abida Parveen
Abida Parveen (; ; born 20 February 1954) is a Pakistani singer, composer, musician of Sufi music, painter and an entrepreneur. Parveen is one of the highest-paid singers in Pakistan. Her singing and music have earned her many accolades, and she has been dubbed the Queen of Sufi music. Born and raised in Larkana into a Sindhi Sufi family, she was trained by her father, Ustad Ghulam Haider, who was a famous singer and music teacher. She plays the Pump organ, Keyboard, and Sitar. Parveen started performing in the early 1970s and came into global prominence in the 1990s. Since 1993, Parveen has toured globally, performing her first international concert at Buena Park, California. She has also performed in Churches, several times. Parveen features in Pakistan's popular musical show Coke Studio and was a judge on the pan-South Asia contest show Sur Kshetra alongside Runa Laila and Asha Bhosle, hosted by Ayesha Takia. She had appeared in various Indian and Pakistani music realit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanam Marvi
Sanam Marvi () (born : 17 April 1986) is a Pakistani folk and sufi singer. She sings in Sindhi, Punjabi, and Balochi languages.'First person: Sanam's Sufi calling', Dawn (newspaper) Published 21 July 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2018 Early life and career Sanam Marvi's childhood was full of hardships and poverty. Marvi started music training at the age of 7. She is from a Sindhi Family. Her father, Faqeer Khan Muhammad, was also a Sindhi folk musician/harmonium player who gave Marvi classical music training for 2 years. Later she learnt classical singing and raags from from |
Shazia Manzoor
Shazia Manzoor ( Punjabi, ) is a Pakistani playback and folk singer. She is known for her song, "''Chann Meray Makhna''". Early life and career Shazia Manzoor was born in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. She first started singing by performing at college shows at Rawalpindi. Shazia Manzoor was trained in music by Ustad Feroz of Gwalior gharana. She is a popular singer in Pakistan and India; and among the Punjabi diaspora. Shazia Manzoor sings mostly Punjabi music. She sang various Punjabi folk songs and Punjabi Sufi poems. She also sometimes sings Urdu songs. She is popular for her following songs: * ''Aaja Sohniya,'' * ''Mahi Aavega'' *''Maye Ni Kinnu Akhan'' *''Chann Mere Makkhna'' * ''Dhol Mahia'' * ''Akh Da Nasha'' She has also performed at some charity concerts after the 2010 Pakistan floods to raise funds for the flood victims. Shazia was introduced in 1992 by the popular comedian, Umer Shareef, as she stated in her interview during a tribute to Noor Jehan with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (, ; born 9 December 1974) is a Pakistani Punjabi singer, primarily Qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music. Khan is one of the most popular and highest paid singers in Pakistan. He is the nephew of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan and grandson of Qawwali singer Fateh Ali Khan In addition to Qawwali, he also performs ghazals and other light music. He is also well-known as a playback singer in Hindi cinema and the Pakistan film industry. Early life Rahat was born into a Punjabi family of Qawwals and classical singers in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. He is the son of Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, grandson of Fateh Ali Khan and the nephew of Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Rahat displayed an adoration for music from a very young age and was often found to be singing with his uncle and father, as young as three. From an age of seven, he was already being trained by his uncle Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the art of singing Qawwali. Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soon Valley
Soon Valley (Punjabi language, Punjabi, ) also known as Soon Sakesar Valley is in the north west of Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan. Its largest settlement is the town of Naushera, Punjab, Naushera. The valley Have Multiple famous personalities like Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi from uchali and Malik Shakir Bashir awan from Padrar and Major Azhar Malik From Khura Soon Valley Known for his political activities. The Valley extends from the village of Padhrar to Sakesar, the highest peak in the Salt Range. The valley is long and has an average width of . It covers a area. Soon Valley has a number of lakes, waterfalls, jungle, natural pools and ponds. The valley has been settled since ancient times, most recently by the Awan (tribe), Awan tribe, which still resides in the valley. The peak of Mount Sakesar is at above sea level. It was once the summer headquarters of the Deputy Commissioner (Pakistan), Deputy Commissioners of three districts – Campbellpur (now Attock Dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khoora
Khoora (), is a village and one of the 51 Union Councils (administrative subdivisions) of Khushab District in the Punjab Province of 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# .... References Union councils of Khushab District Populated places in Khushab District {{Khushab-geo-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mianwali
Mianwali (Saraiki language, Saraiki, ) city in Mianwali Tehsil is the capital city of Mianwali District in Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab, Pakistan. The Largest cities of Pakistan, 81st most populous city of Pakistan, it is known for its diverse population of Saraiki people, Saraiki, Pashtuns, Pashtun ethnicities. History Mianwali District was an agricultural region with forests during the Indus Valley civilisation, Indus Valley Civilization. Then later Vedic Civilization took place. In 997 CE, Mahmud of Ghazni, Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi took over the Ghaznavids, Ghaznavid dynasty empire established by his father, Sabuktigin, Sultan Sebuktegin. In 1005 he conquered the Hindu Shahi, Shahis in Kabul, followed by the conquest of Punjab region. The Delhi Sultanate and later Mughal Empire ruled the region. The population of the Punjab region became majority Muslim, following the conquests by various Muslim dynasties from Central Asia. Before the British rule, the area formed an integral p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
