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Pinky Memsaab
''Pinky Memsaab'' () is a 2018 Urdu-language Pakistani drama film. The film stars Hajra Yamin, Kiran Malik, Adnan Jaffar, Sunny Hinduja, Khalid Ahmed and Shamim Hilaly. It was distributed by Eveready Pictures on 7 December 2018. Plot summary A gullible, young Punjabi woman (Pinky) from a small village in Pakistan, is brought to work as a maid for the glamorous Dubai socialite ( Mehr) and her affluent investment banker husband ( Hassan). Burdened by her pre conceived notions and lack of exposure, Pinky initially struggles but as time passes, she begins to enjoy her new life, makes unusual friends and becomes increasingly fascinated with the privileged yet unhappy Mehr. The story takes a turn when Mehr, who is secretly an aspiring writer decides to play puppet master to her adoring disciple and takes Pinky under her wings to bring about an astonishing transformation...Things go a bit too far and one fateful evening, the lives of both women along with others around them is thrown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahad Shaikh
Fahad Sheikh is a Pakistani television actor, best known for his lead role as Ahmer in the ARY Digital television series ''Jalan''. He was also seen in drama serial drama serial '' Azmaish'' and '' Dunk''. Before ''Jalan'' he appeared in dramas such as '' Badbakht'', '' Khudparast'', and ''Bandish''. He was also seen in a short film "Nam Kya Rakha?" starring Hajra Yamin and Faizan Shaikh. Career Fahad faced challenges early on his career due to criticisms about his height, Urdu pronunciation and demeanor. His break came with his role in the drama ''Jalan'', which led to subsequent acting offers in Pakistani television. Before starting his career as an actor, Fahad hosted ''Gyara Number'', a television show in Lahore and was managing his clothing business. Fahad attributes much of his success to the guidance and support of Fahad Mustafa Fahad Salahuddin ( Sindhi: فھد مصطفي; born 26 June 1983), known professionally as Fahad Mustafa, is a Pakistani actor, producer, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The National (Abu Dhabi)
''The National'' is a UAE state-owned English-language daily newspaper published in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. According to the ''Financial Times'', the newspaper "is seen as a mouthpiece for Abu Dhabi's worldview." The newspaper toes the government line and self-censors on issues considered objectionable by the government. The newspaper is owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, which is ruled by his brother, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. History and profile ''The National'' was first published on 17 April 2008 by Abu Dhabi Media. The government-owned media company ran the newspaper along with other publications, including ''Al-Ittihad (Emirati newspaper), Al-Ittihad'', ''Majid (comics), Majid'', ''Zahrat Al Khaleej'' and ''National Geographic Al Arabiya'' (in partnership with ''National Geographic''). In 2016, ''The National'' was acquired by International Media Investments, a subsidiary of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistani Drama Films
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2018 Films
2018 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, critics' lists of the best films of 2018, festivals, a list of films released, and notable deaths. Evaluation of the year Richard Brody of '' The New Yorker'' said, "2018 has been a banner year for movies, but you'd never know it from a trip to a local multiplex—or from a glimpse at the Oscarizables. The gap between what's good and what's widely available in theatres—between the cinema of resistance and the cinema of consensus—is wider than ever." He also stated, "In some cases, streaming has filled the gap. Several of the year's best movies, such '' Shirkers'' and '' The Ballad of Buster Scruggs'', are being released by Netflix at the same time as (or just after) a limited theatrical run. Others, which barely qualified as having theatrical releases (one theatre for a week), are now available to stream online, on demand, and are more widely accessible to viewers (albeit at h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010s Urdu-language Films
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18th Lux Style Awards
The 18th Lux Style Awards presented by Lux to honour the best in fashion, music, films and 2018 in Pakistani television, took place on 7 July 2019 at Expo Center, Karachi, Sindh and broadcast by Geo Entertainment ''Geo Entertainment'' or Har Pal Geo is a Pakistani entertainment television channel owned by Geo Television Network was established in May 2002. Its test transmission started on 14 August 2002 on the PAS 10 digital satellite whereas on 1 Octob .... * 17th Lux Style Awards Film Nominees for 18th Lux Style Awards were announced on 4 March 2019. Television Criticism Criticism came from audience that Yumna Zaidi was snubbed for not being nominated despite giving a powerful performance in Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila.Many have argued that Suno Chanda (Best Television Play winner) did not age well compared to the other nominated dramas like Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila and Dil Mom Ka Diya, both of which were the most acclaimed dramas of that year. There is also a discour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hajra Khan (actress)
Hajra Khan is a Pakistani television and film actress, writer and filmmaker. She made her debut in film with the 2018 movie ''Pinky Memsaab''. Her debut TV series was ''Buri Aurat'' on Geo TV. She has written a memoir, ''Where the Opium Grows''. She is the producer of the film ''Floating Birds''. Personal life Khan was born in Quetta to a Pashtuns, Pashtun family. She studied Business Management at the Dublin Business School, Dublin Business College, Ireland. Filmography Film Television References External links * Pakistani film actresses Pakistani television actresses Living people People from Quetta Date of birth missing (living people) 21st-century Pakistani actresses Year of birth missing (living people) {{Pakistan-tv-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulf News
''Gulf News'' is a daily English language newspaper published from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. First launched in 1978, it is distributed throughout the UAE and also in other Persian Gulf countries. Its online edition was launched in 1996. Through its owner Al Nisr Publishing, it is a subsidiary of the Al Tayer Group, which is chaired by UAE Finance Minister Obaid Al Tayer. History and profile ''Gulf News'' was first launched in tabloid format on 30 September 1978, but struggled in its early years. In November 1984, three UAE businessmen purchased the company and formed Al Nisr Publishing. The new owners of the paper were Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Abdullah Al Rostamani and Juma Al Majid. With the death of Abdullah Al Rostamani in 2006, his position on the board is held by a family nominee while the other directors remain. Under new ownership, ''Gulf News'' was relaunched on 10 December 1985 and was free to the public. From February 1986, the public was charged one dirham (US ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The News International
''The News International'', published in broadsheet size, is one of the largest English language newspapers in Pakistan. It is published daily from Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi/ Islamabad. An overseas edition is published from London that caters to the Pakistani community in the United Kingdom.Profile of Pakistani newspaper The News International on mondotimes.com website Retrieved 22 September 2017. Publication ''The News International'' was launched in 1991. ''The News International'' and its Sunday version ''The News on Sunday'' is published by the Jang Group of Newspapers, publisher of the ''[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eveready Pictures
Eveready Pictures is a Pakistani film and television Television (TV) is a telecommunication medium for transmitting moving images and sound. Additionally, the term can refer to a physical television set rather than the medium of transmission. Television is a mass medium for advertising, ... production and distribution company. Since its inception in the 1940s, the company has grown to be one of the largest film studios in Pakistan. Published 25 May 2014, Retrieved 20 February 2018 The company has produced nearly 100 movies and distributed over 700 movies. Films produced Films distributed In addition to the films produced by Eveready Pictures since 1947, the following films from other banners were distributed, in domestic and/or overseas markets, by the company. Television References {{reflist External links Official website Television production companies of Pakistan Mass media companies of Pakistan Film distributors of Pakistan Film production compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hajra Yamin
Hajra Yamin () is a Pakistani actress who has appeared in Pakistani dramas, Urdu television serials. She made her film debut with a supporting role in ''Maan Jao Na'' (2018). She later appeared as a leading lady in ''Pinky Memsaab'' (2018), which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at Lux Style Awards. Her other notable roles are in the drama ''Ehd-e-Wafa'' (2019) and ''Noor Jahan'' (2024). Filmography Film Television Web series References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yamin, Hajra 21st-century Pakistani actresses Pakistani television actresses Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Actresses from Karachi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalid Ahmed
Khalid Ahmed () is a Pakistani TV director, producer and actor. He currently teaches theatre at National Academy of Performing Arts.(Rafay MahmoodKhalid Ahmed presents double bill at NAPA (National Academy of Performing Arts)The Express Tribune newspaper, Published 13 April 2013, Retrieved 26 June 2022 Early life and education Born in Patna, Bihar, India, he moved to Pakistan in his teens, during the 1970s, and despite being inclined towards the arts from an early age (he learned to play the banjo and the Hawaiian guitar), he initially graduated as an engineer from the University of California, also teaching the subject for some time at the NED University, Karachi, before studying theater at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Career He has been active in theatre, in television and in cinema as an actor, director and screenwriter, preferring classical plays and stories. Personal life Through his sister, his nephew is Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali. Sele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
