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Samina Pirzada
Samina Peerzada (, Punjabi, ) is a Pakistani film and television actress, producer and director. She was a popular model in 1970s. She is one of the most popular actress of her time and was one of the most successful actress of 1980s and 1990s. Early life Samina was born into an educated Kashmiri family in Lahore, but after separation of her parents she was raised in Karachi, Sindh Pakistan. After graduating in commerce, she chose to pursue a career in acting. After many successful years of acting in television dramas and minor roles in television advertisements, Samina was cast in starring roles in several films. Career Samina started her career as a model in 1974 and then she acted in several films including ''Nazdikiyan'', '' Mukhra'', '' Bazar-e-Husn'', ''Shaadi Mere Shohar Ki'' and '' Bulandi''. She has traveled widely and has also performed in Oslo at ''The International Ibsen Festival''. Her notable stage performances include productions such as ''Raaz-o-Niaz'' and Ib ... [...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] |
Kashmiris
Kashmiris () also known as Koshurs are an Indo-Aryan peoples, Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group speaking the Kashmiri language and originating from the Kashmir Valley, which is today located in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), Jammu and Kashmir. History The earliest known Neolithic sites in the Kashmir valley are from around 3000 BCE. The most important sites are at Burzahom. During the later Vedic period, the Uttarakuru, Uttara–Kurus settled in Kashmir. During the reign of Ashoka (304–232 BCE), Kashmir became part of the Maurya Empire and the city of Srinagari (Srinagar) was built. Kanishka (127–151 CE), an emperor of the Kushan dynasty, conquered Kashmir. In the eighth century, during the Karkota Empire, Kashmir grew as an imperial power. Lalitaditya Muktapida defeated Yashovarman of Kanyakubja and conquered the eastern kingdoms of Magadha, Kamarupa, Gauḍa (region), Gauda, and Kalinga (historical kingdom), Kalinga. He defeated the Arabs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 San Bruno, California, it is the second-most-visited website in the world, after Google Search. In January 2024, YouTube had more than 2.7billion monthly active users, who collectively watched more than one billion hours of videos every day. , videos were being uploaded to the platform at a rate of more than 500 hours of content per minute, and , there were approximately 14.8billion videos in total. On November 13, 2006, YouTube was purchased by Google for $1.65 billion (equivalent to $ billion in ). Google expanded YouTube's business model of generating revenue from advertisements alone, to offering paid content such as movies and exclusive content produced by and for YouTube. It also offers YouTube Premium, a paid subs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shararat (2003 Film)
Samina Peerzada (, Punjabi, ) is a Pakistani film and television actress, producer and director. She was a popular model in 1970s. She is one of the most popular actress of her time and was one of the most successful actress of 1980s and 1990s. Early life Samina was born into an educated Kashmiri family in Lahore, but after separation of her parents she was raised in Karachi, Sindh Pakistan. After graduating in commerce, she chose to pursue a career in acting. After many successful years of acting in television dramas and minor roles in television advertisements, Samina was cast in starring roles in several films. Career Samina started her career as a model in 1974 and then she acted in several films including ''Nazdikiyan'', '' Mukhra'', '' Bazar-e-Husn'', ''Shaadi Mere Shohar Ki'' and '' Bulandi''. She has traveled widely and has also performed in Oslo at ''The International Ibsen Festival''. Her notable stage performances include productions such as ''Raaz-o-Niaz'' and Ib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inteha (1999 Film)
''Inteha'' () is a Pakistani Urdu film which was released in 1999 across theaters in Pakistan. The movie was Samina Peerzada's debut directorial attempt and established the careers of its two leading men Humayun Saeed and Zeeshan Sikander. These actors, incidentally, made their debuts with ''Inteha''. Synopsis ''Inteha'' is the story of Sara ( Meera), a young woman from a well-off background, studying at a liberal arts college. Being the introverted sort and romantically inclined, she's a dreamer. With a dad who dotes on his daughter, and a pacifist boyfriend (Zeeshan Sikanadar), life just couldn't get any better for her. This all is shattered when circumstances force her to marry her feudal cousin (Humayun Saeed as Zafar). She finds her new home troublesome. Cast * Meera as Sara * Humayun Saeed as Zafar * Zeeshan Sikander as Farrukh * Resham as Sheena * Arbaaz Ali Khan *Naddam Film's reception The film's plot dealt with the issue of marital rape Marital rape or s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alyy Khan
Alyy Khan (born 6 December 1968) is a British-Pakistani actor and host who has worked in Hollywood, Bollywood, and Lollywood films and television series. He is known for his roles in the films '' A Mighty Heart'' (2007), ''Traitor'' (2008), ''Don 2'' (2011), '' 3 Bahadur'' (2015), '' Actor in Law'' (2016), and '' Mogul Mowgli'' (2020), and also played a parallel lead in the telefilm '' Anjuman'' (2013). Khan has also appeared in several television series, including ''The Bill'' (2006), '' Strike Back'' (2011), '' Saat Pardon Mein'' (2012), '' Indian Summers'' (2015), '' Pakeezah'' (2016), '' Mere Humsafar'' (2022) and ''Mohabbat Satrangi'' (2024). In 2012, Khan hosted the television reality show '' Foodistan'' for NDTV and Geo TV. His recent work credits include ''The Serpent'' (2020) on Netflix, ''Shantaram'' (2022) on Paramount/Apple + TV, and '' The Archies'' (2023) on Netflix. Early life and education Khan was born in Karachi, Pakistan. After his parents divorced, K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Valley (2017 Film)
''The Valley'' is a 2017 American drama film written and directed by Saila Kariat. It stars Alyy Khan, Suchitra Pillai, Jake T. Austin, Samina Peerzada, Barry Corbin, Christa B. Allen, Agneeta Thacker, and Salma Khan. The narrative centers on a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur whose world unravels as he searches for answers in the aftermath of his college-aged daughter's suicide. The film was released theatrically in the United States on March 2, 2018. It received a ilmited theatrical release and mixed critical reception, with particular praise for its handling of mental health themes and performances, though some critics cited tonal inconsistencies and narrative pacing as shortcomings. ''The Valley'' was featured at several film festivals, including the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival and the Asian World Film Festival, where it earned accolades for its socially relevant storytelling and direction. Plot Neal Kumar, an Indian-American entrepreneur, lives with his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of The United States
The cinema of the United States, primarily associated with major film studios collectively referred to as Hollywood, has significantly influenced the global film industry since the early 20th century. Classical Hollywood cinema, a filmmaking style developed in the 1910s, continues to shape many American films today. While French filmmakers Auguste and Louis Lumière are often credited with modern cinema's origins, American filmmaking quickly rose to global dominance. As of 2017, more than 600 English-language films were released annually in the U.S., making it the fourth-largest producer of films, trailing only India, Japan, and China. Although the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand also produce English-language films, they are not directly part of the Hollywood system. Due to this global reach, Hollywood is frequently regarded as a transnational cinema with some films released in multiple language versions, such as Spanish and French. Contemporary Hollyw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dastaan (2010 TV Series)
''Dastaan'' (, ) is a Pakistani television series based on the 1971 novel '' Bano'' by Razia Butt. Dramatized by author and screenwriter Samira Fazal, it originally aired on Hum TV in 2010. It is set amidst the partition of India and the establishment of Pakistan, taking place between 1947 and 1956. It depicts the story of Bano, a Muslim girl from a close-knit family living in Ludhiana, Punjab Province; the plot revolves around the trials and tribulations that she faces after she decides to dedicate her life to the All-India Muslim League. Director Haissam Hussain stated in an interview that production for the drama began months in advance and that the filming only took a little over two months. Plot Based on the true events of partition of 1947, the series depicts the events of rioting and chaos in 1947. Based on the novel Bano, ''Dastaan'' begins with the wedding of Suraiya and Salim. Suraiya's nephew Hassan was the son of Rasheeda. When Hassan's father died, he and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durr-e-Shahwar
''Durr-e-Shehwar'' is a Pakistani drama television series directed by Haissam Hussain and written by Umera Ahmad. First broadcast in Pakistan by Hum TV, ''Durr-e-Shehwar'' premiered on 10 March 2012 and was produced by Momina Duraid and Six Sigma Entertainment. The series featured an ensemble cast of Sanam Baloch, Samina Peerzada (both in title roles), Qavi Khan, Meekal Zulfiqar, Nauman Ejaz, and Nadia Jamil in lead roles. It ended its run on 16 June 2012, after airing 15 episodes. The show was written and produced by the makers of '' Man-o-Salwa'', '' Qaid-e-Tanhai'', '' Malaal'', '' Maat'' and '' Zindagi Gulzar Hai''. The story explores the challenges of married life, whether in modern cities or traditional settings, highlighting the universal issues that can affect any relationship, and revolves around a strong-willed protagonist who navigates her marriage with patience and determination. The series received critical acclaim with praise for Hussain's direction an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rehaai
''Rehaai'' () is a 2013 Pakistani television drama serial directed by Mehreen Jabbar and written by Farhat Ishtiaq. It premiered on Hum TV on 18 March 2013. The serial stars Noman Ijaz, Samina Peerzada, Maria Wasti, Adnan Jilani, Rashid Farooqui, Yashal Nadeem, Nausheen Shah, and Danish Taimoor. The series was produced by Kashf Foundation in collaboration with Momina Duraid. It highlights the real-life stories of Kashf clients, focusing on the challenges they face and how they overcome them with the help of Kashf's microfinance services. The drama focuses on child marriage, an endemic issue affecting low-income families in many parts of Pakistan. Its airing sparked widespread debate on child marriage and the Sindh Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2013. Plot ''Rehaai'' tells the story of Shamim, a woman married off as a child. Her son, Waseem, a brutish man, uses his wife Shehnaz as a punching bag whenever he feels frustrated. Early episodes revolve around Waseem's growin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulandi (1990 Film)
''Bulandi'' () is a 1990 Pakistani Urdu feature film, directed by Javed Fazil. Its producer is Aslam Butt, a Lollywood film starring Nadeem, Samina Peerzada, Reema Khan, Shaan. Introducing new actors Reema and Shaan in this film. Plot The film starts off by showing the relationship of Nadeem and Samina Peerzada, They soon end up having a baby boy, Shaan. Shaan is friends with Reema, who belongs to a family much richer than his family. The first encounter was when Shaan (one or two years older than Reema) gave a doll to a crying Reema, when he was only around four years of age. The families then split, leaving the two friends separated. Once older, they meet each other without knowing their past, having a disgusted perception of each other. While Reema's jogging, Shaan accidentally splashes her with mud ... This causes her to do the same on him, but instead of a bit of mud, she drops him in the mud, while he's on his bicycle. After their first unpleasant meeting, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
