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Kalmoohi (2010 TV Series)
''Kalmoohi'' is a Pakistani television series directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat and based on Rabindranath Tagore's '' Chokher Bali''. It stars Sania Saeed as a widow and the series depicts her relationship with three individuals, two friends played by Shamil Khan and Sohail Sameer and a friend of her own played by Seemab Muzaffar. The series premiered on 13 February 2010 on PTV Home. Plot Noor Bano is a young widow and a deep human being, lives in a hostel of Murree. Her tragic past disturbs her mentally. She has an emotional relation with Nun Josephine and they have great affection for each other. In Sheikhupura, the matriarchs of a haveli Sultana and Saeeda (called as Bey ji by her children) decides to marry the former's step son Adil. They take his proposal for Sultana's orphan niece Aliya who lives in Lahore with her uncle Faheem. However, Bey ji's spoilt and the only son Shani gets attracted to her beauty and wants to marry her. Bey ji doesn't want to break Adil's heart b ... [...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] |
Haveli
A ''haveli'' is a traditional townhouse, mansion, or manor house, in the Indian subcontinent, usually one with historical and architectural significance, and located in a town or city. The word ''haveli'' is derived from Arabic ''hawali'', meaning "partition" or "private space", popularised under the Mughal Empire, and was devoid of any architectural affiliations. Later, the word ''haveli'' came to be used as a generic term for various styles of regional mansions, manor houses, and townhouses found in the Indian subcontinent. History Origin The term ''haveli'' originates from Arabic word ''hawali'', meaning "partition" or "private space", term which was popularized under Mughal Empire. Early havelis served Muslim rulers of the Indian Subcontinent and became an important architectural component of urban environments under the Mughals. Although havelis originate from Indo-Islamic architecture, the existence multistory homes and courtyards in the region is claimed as ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Pakistani Television Series Debuts
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sports, where it commonly denotes the first, leading, or top thing in a group. 1 is the unit of counting or measurement, a determiner for singular nouns, and a gender-neutral pronoun. Historically, the representation of 1 evolved from ancient Sumerian and Babylonian symbols to the modern Arabic numeral. In mathematics, 1 is the multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number. In digital technology, 1 represents the "on" state in binary code, the foundation of computing. Philosophically, 1 symbolizes the ultimate reality or source of existence in various traditions. In mathematics The number 1 is the first natural number after 0. Each natural number, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistani Television Dramas Based On Novels
Pakistanis (, ) are the Pakistani nationality law, citizens and nationals of the Pakistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan 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#Countries, 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-Iranian languages, Indo-Iranic family (Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan and Iranian languages, Iranic subfamilies). Located in South Asia, the country is also the source of a Pakistani diaspora, significantly large diaspora, most of whom reside in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, 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 Europ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistani Romantic Drama Television Series
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] |
The Ghost (TV Series)
''The Ghost'' is a 2008 Pakistani television series directed by Babar Javed and written by Umera Ahmad, based on eponymous novel by Danielle Steel. It stars Faysal Quraishi, Sania Saeed, Savera Nadeem, Samina Peerzada, Savera Nadeem and Nadia Jamil. ''The Ghost'' revolves around an architect who after his divorce goes to Scotland and enters in an old castle where he comes to know the meaning of love. At 9th Lux Style Awards, Saeed won Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress - Satellite for her performance. Premise It is the story of a wealthy businessman who lives a happy live with his wife. The smoothness retains in his life until his wife remains with him. After ten years of her marriage, she falls for her office colleague and decides to separate from him and they both part their ways. After divorce, the heartbroken husband goes to Scotland to lessen his pain of the broken marriage. There, she gets intrigued by an old castle owned by an elder lady. He meets there with another ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinza Malik
Kinza Malik is a Pakistani actress. She is known for her roles in dramas '' Qayamat'', '' Sammi'', '' Alif Allah Aur Insaan'', ''Ishqiya'', '' Phaans'' and '' Neeli Zinda Hai''. Early life She was born on 8 March 1972 in Lahore, Pakistan. Career She made her debut as an actress on PTV in 1990 and appeared in dramas on PTV. She was noted for her roles in dramas ''Adhi Dhoop'', ''Chingaarian'', ''Kalmoohi'' and ''Bhool''. She also appeared in dramas '' Gustakh Ishq'', '' Aik Thi Rania'', ''Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila'', '' Ishq Tamasha'', '' Sammi'' and '' Alif Allah Aur Insaan''. Since then she appeared in dramas '' Sanwari'', '' Baandi'', '' Saraab'', '' Lashkara'', '' Qayamat'', ''Ishqiya ''Ishqiya'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language slapstick black comedy film directed by debutante Abhishek Chaubey starring Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, and Salman Shahid, with cinematography by Mohana Krishna, and was produ ...'' and '' Neeli Zinda Hai'', '' Phaans''. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiran Minar
Hiran Minar (; or ''"The Deer Tower"'') is an early 17th-century Mughal era complex in Sheikhupura, in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It was built at the site of a game reserve in honor of Mughal Emperor Jahangir's beloved antelope, Mansraj. The emperor is remembered for his fondness of nature, and his complex embodies the Mughal relationship between humans, pets and hunting.Hiran Minar and Tank, Sheikhupura - description on UNESCO website Published 14 December 1993, Retrieved 1 May 2020 Emperor Jahangir's unique tribute to his beloved companion began the tradition of the burial of animals for several centuries on. The architectural prototype of the Hiran Minar has been connected to another monument also named the Hiran Minar of Fatzhpur Aikri measures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farooqabad
Farooqabad (), which was known as Chuhar Kana until 1983, is a city in Sheikhupura District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated along the twin canals (Qadirabad Balloki Link Canal and Upper Gogera Branch Canal) about 55 km west of Lahore on Sargodha Road along Lahore-Islamabad M-2 Motorway and on Lahore-Faisalabad-Karachi Main Railway Line. The city was founded by Sardar Chuhar Singh. History Originally known as Chuhar Kana, Farooqabad's founding is linked with Shamke, Banduke, and Jhamke, all the result of Sikh Sardar, Chuhar Singh's endeavours. He played a significant role in the city's establishment. After the decline of the Mughal Empire, the Sikh Empire under Maharajah Ranjit Singh created a secular kingdom in the Punjab. The first police station, in Farooqabad, was set up during the British rule in 1924 and is called ''Sadar Thana Farooqabad''. Steady growth followed as students came in from all parts of the Punjab and North West India. The predominantly Muslim pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 27th List of largest cities, largest in the world, with a population of over 14 million. Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial, educational and economic hubs. It has been the historic capital and cultural center of the wider Punjab region, and is one of Pakistan's most Social liberalism, socially liberal, Progressivism, progressive, and Cosmopolitanism, cosmopolitan cities. Origins of Lahore, Lahore's origin dates back to antiquity. The city has been inhabited for around two millennia, although it rose to prominence in the late 10th century with the establishment of the Walled City of Lahore, Walled City, its fortified interior. Lahore served as the capital of several empires during the medieval era, including the Hindu Shahis, Gha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheikhupura
Sheikhupura (Punjabi language, Punjabi / ; ) also known as Qila Sheikhupura, is a city and district in the Pakistani province of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab. Founded by the Mughal Empire, Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1607, Sheikhupura is the List of most populous cities in Pakistan, 15th largest city of Pakistan by population and is the headquarters of Sheikhupura District. The city is an industrial centre and satellite town, and is located about 38 km northwest of Lahore. It also borders Sialkot District, Sialkot, Gujranwala District, Gujranwala, Nankana Sahib District, Nankana Sahib and Kasur District, Kasur List of districts in Punjab, Pakistan, districts of Punjab, Pakistan. Etymology The region around Sheikhupura was previously known as Village Sheikhupura, or "Pind Sheikhupura", in reference of the Kachari, Nabi-pura and Behari colony & Jahangir-pura is Qila and old city that inhabited the area. In Singh Kingdom Raja Ranjeet Singh, Sheikhupura city is part of Gujranwala D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chokher Bali (novel)
''Chokher Bali'' (চোখের বালি) is a 1903 Bengali language, Bengali novel by Rabindranath Tagore that revolves around the central character Binodini and her relationships with three individuals. It explores the extramarital affair between Binodini, a young widow, and Mahendra, an old suitor of hers, the complicated friendship with Asha, Mahendra's wife, and her mutually conflicting feelings with Behari, Mahendra's childhood best friend. The novel also highlights issues of female literacy, child marriage, patriarchy within the family, and the fate of widows during that era. Title The title of the book can be translated as "a grain of sand", a "constant irritant to the eye", or an "eyesore". "Eyesore" was used as the title for its first English translation by Surendranath Tagore published in 1914. Tagore used ''Binodini'' as a working title before its publication. Writing and publication history Tagore prepared himself for writing the novel by writing a spree of sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
