Meri Guriya
''Meri Guriya'' () is a Pakistani Urdu-language crime drama television series that premiered on 27 June 2018, on ARY Digital. The series is co-produced by Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi for Big Bang Entertainment. It stars Sania Saeed, Sonya Hussain and Mohsin Abbas Haider. The series revolves around the social and economic issues of citizens in Pakistani society. Meri Guriya highlights deeply rooted problems in Pakistan, particularly child abuse. Plot The show opens with 8-year-old Arifa being sexually abused and murdered, pushing her town into chaos. The story shifts to revolve around Shehnaz, a mother of three daughters, all of whom have been deemed "bad luck" by their paternal grandmother. Due to their financial issues, the youngest daughter, Abida, is not able to attend school and instead goes to a madrasa. This results in Shehnaz and her husband deciding to arrange a rickshaw to ferry the children to school. At the same time, Dabeer, an innocent and sensitive boy, is resi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Drama
Drama is the specific Mode (literature), mode of fiction Mimesis, represented in performance: a Play (theatre), play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on Radio drama, radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been contrasted with the Epic poetry, epic and the Lyric poetry, lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's ''Poetics (Aristotle), Poetics'' ()—the earliest work of dramatic theory. The term "drama" comes from a Ancient Greek, Greek word meaning "deed" or "Action (philosophy), act" (Classical Greek: , ''drâma''), which is derived from "I do" (Classical Greek: , ''dráō''). The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional Genre, generic division between Comedy (drama), comedy and tragedy. In English (as was the analogous case in many other European languages), the word ''Play (theatre), play'' or ''game'' (translating the Old English, Anglo-Saxon ''pleġan'' or Latin ''ludus'') wa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played using racket (sports equipment), racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net (device), net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the game are "singles" (with one player per side) and "doubles" (with two players per side). Badminton is often played as a casual outdoor activity in a Yard (land), yard or on a beach; professional games are played on a rectangular indoor court. Points are scored by striking the shuttlecock with the racquet and landing it within the other team's half of the court, within the set boundaries. Each side may only strike the shuttlecock once before it passes over the net. Play ends once the shuttlecock has struck the floor or ground, or if a fault has been called by the umpire, service judge, or (in their absence) the opposing side. The shuttlecock is a feathered or (in informal matches) plastic projectile that flies differently from the balls used in many other sports. In particular, t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pakistani 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]   |
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2018 Pakistani Television Series Debuts
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ARY Digital Network
ARY Digital Network () is a subsidiary of the ARY Group. The ARY group of companies is a Dubai-based holding company founded by a Pakistani businessman, Haji Abdul Razzak Yaqoob (ARY). The network has a video on demand streaming service called ARY ZAP. History ARY Digital, formerly known as the Pakistani Channel, was launched in the United Kingdom in December 2000 to cater to the growing demands of South Asian entertainment in the region. It uses Samacom, a monopolising uplink provider based in the UAE, as the uplink teleport station. Affiliate programming Recently ARY Digital has affiliated with several other television networks to promote their content in Pakistan. Amongst these are Fashion TV for which a regional channel FTV Pakistan has been airing since December 2005 on the ARY Digital network. Plans are under way for Al Jazeera Urdu in affiliation with Al Jazeera targeting 110 million Urdu-speaking households worldwide and HBO Pakistan in association with HBO's sout ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Faris Shafi
Faris Shafi (Urdu/ Punjabi: فارس شفیع; born 2 November 1987) is a Pakistani rapper, songwriter and an actor. Performing in Urdu Urdu (; , , ) is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in South Asia. It is the Languages of Pakistan, national language and ''lingua franca'' of Pakistan. In India, it is an Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of Indi ..., English and Punjabi, Faris is known for his lyrics that can be personal as well as political, and is considered one of the pioneers of Urdu rap in Pakistan. Early life and education He is son of actress Saba Hameed and Syed Pervaiz Shafi, and brother of musician Meesha Shafi. Faris did his former education from Lahore Grammar School. Filmography Television series Webseries Film Discography Singles *"Jawaab De" *"Cricket Khidaiye" *"Hum" *" Sab Sitaray Humaray" (# HBLPSL8) '' Coke Studio Pakistan'' * "Muaziz Saarif" (season 14) * "Yeh Dunya" (season 14) * "Blockbuster ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shaista Jabeen
Shaista Jabeen (born 29 June 1964) is a Pakistani television actress. She appeared in PTV's classic serials in 1990s. She started acting in television around 1993–94 and has acted in more than 50 serials. Her notable TV dramas are '' Dasht'', ''Aaghosh'', ''Duniya Dari'', ''Beti'' and many others. Early life Jabeen was born on 29 June 1964, in Quetta, Baluchistan. Acting career Jabeen started her acting career in stage dramas during the 1980s. Then she was cast in Pakistan television Pakistan Television Corporation (; reporting name: PTV); also known as ''Pakistan Television'', is the Pakistani state-owned broadcasting, broadcaster founded by the Government of Pakistan, operating under the Ministry of Information & Broadc ... dramas. Initially she performed in small supportive roles. She got her first breakthrough as a TV actress in drama " Dasht" (1993). Drama " Aaghosh" from PTV (1991) made her a notable TV actress. Personal life Jabeen chose to be a never-married ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ismat Zaidi
Ismat Zaidi is a Pakistani actress who has appeared in a variety of television dramas. She mostly plays motherly roles on television. Career Her character of an elderly lady worried about the marital lives of her younger sister and niece in Farooq Rind Farooq Rind is a Pakistani television director, he is best known for his drama serials ''Sanjha'', ''Hum TV, Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se'', ''Mere Meherbaan'' and telefilm ''Nao Main Darya'' which earned him several awards and nominations. He won ...'s '' Jugnoo'' earned her Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. From 2020 to 2021, she portrayed the role of a responsible grandmother in '' Deewangi'' who keeps an eye on her children. She further appeared in '' Mehar Posh'' in the same year, and '' Fitoor'' the following year. Filmography Television Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Zaidi, Ismat 20th-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani television actresses Pakista ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ayesha Khan (Pakistani Actress)
Ayesha Khan is a veteran Pakistani actress. She is known for her drama roles in PTV's Afshan, '' Aroosa'', ''Family 93.'' In recent years, she has worked in a number of dramas and films which include '' Mehndi'', '' Naqab Zan'', '' Bharosa Pyar Tera'' and '' Bisaat e Dil''. Career She has appeared in PTV dramas. She has been popular in essaying satirical comic roles as well as serious , complexed and grey shaded roles. She has worked with many prominent actors Talat Hussain, Mansoor Qureshi apart from which paired mostly as couple with Qazi Wajid since PTV era. There screen space and camaradery is still loved by audiences. Filmography Television series Telefilm Film References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Khan, Ayesha 1948 births 20th-century Pakistani actresses Actresses from Karachi Living people Pakistani television actresses 21st-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani film actresses ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sajid Hassan
Syed Sajid Hasan (born 1958) is a Pakistani actor, screenwriter, film director, TV hosts, and film producer. He has demonstrated political ambitions, but has not achieved significant success. As an actor he is best-known for his comic role of Dr. Irfan in the PTV classic '' Dhoop Kinare'' (1987). Early life and education Hasan was born in Karachi into a Shi'a family and has one sister and three brothers. Media career Actor Hasan began in theatre as a stage actor, collaborating with Rahat Kazmi, with whom he'd open the theatre company ''Theatre Walley'', before making his television debut with the PTV drama ''Khaleej'' (1986) and getting his breakthrough with the role of Dr. Irfan, the comic relief in '' Dhoop Kinare'' (1987). He participated in Indian television serials, including '' Tanha'' in 1999, becoming the first actor from Pakistan to feature in an Indian drama. Hasan made his film debut in 2004 with the movie '' Salakhain'', in which he played the antagon ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Madrasa
Madrasa (, also , ; Arabic: مدرسة , ), sometimes Romanization of Arabic, romanized as madrasah or madrassa, is the Arabic word for any Educational institution, type of educational institution, secular or religious (of any religion), whether for elementary education or higher learning. In countries outside the Arab world, the word usually refers to a specific type of religious school or college for the study of the religion of Islam (loosely equivalent to a Seminary, Christian seminary), though this may not be the only subject studied. In an Islamic architecture, architectural and historical context, the term generally refers to a particular kind of institution in the historic Muslim world which primarily taught Sharia, Islamic law and Fiqh, jurisprudence (''fiqh''), as well as other subjects on occasion. The origin of this type of institution is widely credited to Nizam al-Mulk, a vizier under the Seljuk Empire, Seljuks in the 11th century, who was responsible for buildi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |