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Omair Rana
Omair Tahir Rana (born 31 January 1978) is a Pakistani actor and theatre director. He also directs plays in educational institutes, notably ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (film), One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'' (2014) and ''Life of Galileo'' (2013) at Lahore Grammar School Johar Town campus. He runs his theatre company by the name of ''Real Entertainment Productions'' (REP) that was founded in 2000 and has done over 50 plays ever since. Omair Rana was appointed as a CLF Goodwill Ambassador by the Children's Literature Festival on 30 July 2019. Early life He had his early education in Al Ain, UAE, Al Ain English-speaking school, which was instrumental in inculcating his love for theatre. In the course of his career development, he also undertook a number of internships including one with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Career Theatre He is a theater actor in the region who has made a significant contribution in the field of teaching dramatics Art at a nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Ain
Al Ain () is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is Oman–United Arab Emirates border, bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi. Al Ain is the largest inland city in the Emirates, the List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, fourth-largest city (after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah), and the second-largest in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Controlled-access highway, freeways connecting Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai form a geographic triangle in the country, each city being roughly from the others. Climate and geography Al Ain is known as the "Garden City" () of Abu Dhabi, the UAE or the Persian Gulf, Gulf, due to its greenery, particularly with regard to the city's oases, parks, tree-lined avenues and decorative roundabouts, with strict height controls on new buildings, to no more than seven floors. According to one author, the oases around Al Ain and Al-Ahsa Oasis, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishq Di Chashni
Shahid Shafaat () is a Pakistani director, writer, producer and actor who works in television, film and theatre. Mostly known for his work as a director, Shafaat started his on-screen career in the early 2000s and directed more than 10 television plays. He received Lux Style Award nomination as a Best TV Director for '' Dil Mom Ka Diya''. Career Shafaat started his career in theatre. He directed several plays, most notably ''Main Adakara Banu Gi''. He directed the series '' Kaafir'' in 2012, which received critical praise, but was a commercial failure. In 2016, he directed Next Level Entertainment's production, '' Khuda Mera Bhi Hai''. The series received critical acclaim. In 2018, he directed '' Khasara,'' which was a commercial success. His next play was another Next level Entertainment production, '' Dil Mom Ka Diya'' which became the highest-rated play in Pakistani television history. He then ventured in social causes television series, including '' Surkh Chandni'' and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do Saal Ki Aurat
''Do Saal Ki Aurat'' (; lit.Woman of 2 Years), is a Pakistani television drama series that was first aired on 1 October 2014. It ended on 11 December 2014. It is directed by Chaudhary Ali Hassan and written by Amir Raza. Cast * Samiya Mumtaz as Hajra * Umair Rana * Noor ul Hassan * Nayyer Ejaz * Ali Tahir * Farah Shah * Munazzah Arif as Faria * Nirvaan Nadeem as Raheel * Hanzala Shahid * Muhammad Sadoon * Bonita Malik References {{Reflist External links Official Website 2014 Pakistani television series debuts 2014 Pakistani television series endings Pakistani drama television series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARY Digital
''ARY Digital HD'' () is a Pakistani television network available in Pakistan. ARY Digital was founded by a Dubai-based holding company Pakistani businessman, Abdul Razzak Yaqoob and Salman Iqbal (ARY). The network is focused towards on Pakistani entertainment dramas, sitcoms, talk shows, web series and culture. The channel broadcasts on cable and satellite networks, linear television as well as streaming platforms including YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in ... Channel and ARY ZAP. History ARY Digital, formerly known as The Pakistani Channel, was launched in the United Kingdom on 16th September 2000 to cater to the Pakistani community living in the region. It uses Samacom, an uplink provider based in the UAE, as the uplink teleport station. The channe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi
''Ullu Baraaye Farokht Nahi'' () is a Pakistani drama television series based on the afsana of the same name by Amna Mufti, which was first published in 2009 in a monthly Urdu journal ''Shuaa''. Directed by Kashif Nisar, the series stars an ensemble cast of Nauman Ijaz, Sohail Ahmed, Saba Qamar, Uzma Hassan, Irsa Ghazal, Yumna Zaidi, and Noman Masood in prominent roles. Dealing with the subjects of feudalism and Watta satta, the series is a dark tale of revenge, violence and tragedy that destroys two families. ''Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi'' received praise from critics for its direction, script and performances of the actors and was nominated in all categories at the 13th Lux Style Awards. Plot In a village, two estranged brothers, Mian Yakoob Malkana and Mian Ishaq Malkana, reunite their families through a Watta satta marriage. However, their reconciliation is short-lived as Ishaq seeks revenge for his son's murder by killing Nazeer Fatima, Mian Yakoob's daughter, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Driven (2016 Film)
''Driven'' is an unreleased Pakistani action crime-thriller film directed and written by Michael Hudson. The film stars Kamran Faiq, Amna Ilyas, Javed Sheikh, Adnan Shah, Rehan Sheikh, Omair Rana, and Najia Baig. Cast * Javed Sheikh as Danial Khan * Adnan Shah Tipu as Ifran Khan * Rehan Sheikh as Inspector Murtaza Shah * Amna Ilyas as Sobia Kazim * Omair Rana as Assistant-Sub Inspector Bukhari *Kamran Faiq as Ahsan Malik * Sahar Hashmi as Hareem Butt Production The film was mostly written in English language for the "educated audience", as quoted by the director while Urdu had also been used at some parts. Michael developed the script based on the real-life events of actor Kamran Faiq, who would also appear and produce the film. The script was very difficult to write because Hudson had never been to Pakistan before, so he got Faiq's help in writing the script. The other cast included Javed Sheikh, Amna Ilyas, Adnan Shah Tipu, Rehan Sheikh, and Omair Rana. The film wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunjal
''Gunjal'' is a 2023 Pakistani action crime thriller film inspired by the true story of a Pakistani child labour activist Iqbal Masih, who led a movement against child labour in 1990s before his tragic murder. The film is directed by Shoaib Sultan, produced by Nighat Akbar Shah and written by Nirmal Bano and Ali Kazmi. Zonaib Zahid and Xarb are the music directors, while the background score is performed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Qamar Parvi, Mobeen Zahid and Zonaib Zahid. It features Ahmed Ali Akbar, Resham, Amna Ilyas and Ahmad Ali Butt in leading roles. The film release on 15 December 2023. Plot The film revolves around the traverse the journalistic odyssey of Shahbaz Bhatti, a relentless seeker of truth, as he immerses himself in the intricate investigation surrounding the lamentable demise of Iqbal Masih. Iqbal, a courageous child activist, had ardently and fearlessly battled against the pervasive practice of child labor in the tumultuous landscape of 1990s Paki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarmad 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 (channel), 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 film), Manto'' (2015). Family He is the son of veteran TV and film actor, producer and comedian Irfan Khoosat, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamli (2022 Film)
''Kamli'' (; lit: ''Mad'') is a 2022 Pakistani drama film directed by Sarmad Khoosat, who co-produced it with Kanwal Khoosat under the banner Khoosat Films. Based on a short film by Mehar Bano, the additional story and dialogues were by Khoosat himself. It stars Saba Qamar, Sania Saeed, Nimra Bucha and debutante Hamza Khawaja in lead roles. ''Kamli'' revolves around the intertwining stories of three women and their restrained desires. The film released theatrically on 3 June 2022 and opened to positive reviews from critics. Plot Hina lives alone with her visually impaired sister-in-law Sakina as her husband Saqlain had gone to Bahrain eight years ago for better prospects. She waits for his return for years but he did not come back. Along with some of other girls of the neighborhood, she goes to Zeenat's house who is a painter, and the girls work as a muse for her. Zeenat has somewhat disturbance and restlessness in her life as she has no child with her husband Malik Nadir. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dukhtar
''Dukhtar'' (; ) is a 2014 Pakistani drama-thriller film directed by Afia Nathaniel. The film stars Samiya Mumtaz, Mohib Mirza, Saleha Aref, Asif Khan, Ajab Gul and Samina Ahmad. The film is Afia Nathaniel's feature directorial debut; she also wrote and produced the film. It is the story of a mother and her ten-year-old daughter, who leave their home to save the girl from an arranged marriage to a tribal leader. The film was premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September. Geo Films released the film in Pakistan on 18 September 2014. It was selected as Pakistan's Official entry in the category Best Foreign Language Film for the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. It becomes Pakistan's second consecutive submission to Oscars and accepted as per the first one was '' Zinda Bhaag'' in same category. Plot At the age of fifteen, Allah Rakhi ( Samiya Mumtaz) was given in marriage to the much older tribal chieftain Daulat Khan (Asif Khan), who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismail Jilani
Ismail Jilani () is a Pakistani director, documentary film maker, media activist and former officer of the Pakistani Army. He came to prominence for his 2005 reality show ''George Ka Pakistan'' which is considered to be one of South Asia's first original reality TV shows. He then directed ''Zara Sochiye'', a show based on his political campaign which garnered great attention by public. In 2013 he directed the critically and financially successful Pakistani political thriller film '' Chambaili''. Personal life Ismail Jilani born to Muslim parents in Karachi. His father Syed Iqbal Shah was also a filmmaker who made the first Pakistani animated film in 1960. Jilani attenuated Junior Cadets Academy Mangla and then joined Pakistan Military Academy where he received double bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics. He then received a diploma in film and video making from the Academy of Photogenic Arts in Sydney, Australia. Work and career Ismail Jilani has directed and edited a n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
