ARY Digital proudly conducted its first “ARY People’s Choice Awards”.

ARY Digital proudly conducted its first “ARY People’s Choice Awards”, commemorating the achievement of  individuals from entertainment, fashion & lifestyle. An opportunity to celebrate noteworthy projects and artisans who have exceled in their field.

In these testing times of the COVID-19 pandemic, ARY Digital feels privileged to recognize and celebrate those individuals, who have worked tirelessly in order to spread hope and positivity through their professions. In these testing times, ARY Digital has made every effort to ensure the health and safety of all those involved, maintaining by a strict adherence to Covid-19 SOPs. The awards ceremony hosted by Ahmed Butt and Vasay Chaudhry was recorded on a closed set with zero public attendance.

Comprised of 29 categories, the audience at home were encouraged to cast their votes via online polls, supporting their favorites. Conducted throughout the month of February 2021, the event received an over whelming response from fans and patron. With multiple options available in each category, ranging from an actor’s skill in a particular role to clothing design, ARY People’s Choice Awards had something in store for everyone. Special awards were also given to some of the most prominent programs in their particular categories. 

ARY Peoples Choice Awards is sponsored by Brite, Presented by Tresemme, Powered by TUC, Canolive, Nestle Cerelac & Digitally Connected by Jazz Super 4G.

The following is the list of winners after a month long voting process by the fans, which is a testament to the quality of the productions and the talent of the artists as shown by the public:

1. Favorite Drama Serial 2020  (Long Format) – Bharaas (Humayun Saeed, Producer)
2. Favorite Drama Serial 2020 (Regular Format) – Ishqiya (Ali Kazmi, Producer)
3. Favorite Actor in a Role of Husband – Ahmed Ali Butt (Jhooti)
4. Favorite Couple – Farhan Saeed / Sohai Ali Abro (Prem Gali)
5. Favorite Actress in a Role of Mother – Saba Faisal (Ghisi Piti Mohabbat)
6. Favorite Actor in a Role of Father – Mohammad Ahmed (Ruswai)
7. Favorite Actress in a Role of Daughter-in-Law – Hira Mani (Ghalti)
8. Favorite Actress in a Role of Sister – Hania Amir (Ishqiya)
9. Favorite Actor – Feroze Khan (Ishqiya)
10. Favorite Actress – Ramsha Khan (Ghisi Piti Mohabbat)
11. Favorite Actress in a Role of Sister-in-Law – Minal Khan (Nand)
12. Favorite Actor in a Role of Brother – Affan Waheed (Ghalati)
13. Favorite Actor in a Role of Brother-in-Law – Gohar Rasheed (Ishqiya)
14. Favorite Director – Badar Mehmood (Ishqiya)
15. Favorite Actors in a Role of Friend – Faysal Qureshi (Log Kya Kahenge)
16. Favorite Actress in a Role of Sister-in-Law – Sana Javed (Ruswai)
17. Favorite Actress in a Role of Mother-in-Law – Seemi Pasha (Ishqiya)
18. Favorite Actor in a Role of Father-in-Law – Khalid Anum (Ishqiya)
19. Favorite Actress in a Role of Wife – Areeba Habib (Jalan)
20. New Emerging Talent (Male) – Osama Tahir (Ruswai)
21. New Emerging Talent (Female) – Dur e Fishan Saleem (Bharas)
22. Favorite OST –  Ishqiya
23. Favorite Sitcom – Bulbulay
24. Favorite Writer – Fasi Bari (Ghisi Piti Mohabbat)
25. Makeup – Depilex
26. Female Model – Mushk Kaleem
27. Model Male – Emad Irfani
28. Designer Couture – H.S.Y
29. Designer (Pret) – Khaadi

Special Awards:

1. Merey Paas Tum Ho – Biggest Drama Ever in the History of Pakistan. (Humayun Saeed & Nadeem Baig)
2. Jeeto Pakistan – Fahad Mustafa (The biggest Game Show of Pakistan)
3. Shaan E Ramzan – Waseem Badami (The biggest Ramzan Transmission of Pakistan)
4. Good Morning Pakistan – Nida Yasir (The most watched Morning Show of Pakistan)

Right on target – Parwaaz Hai Junoon

Momina and Duraid Films and HUM Films launched the trailer of the much-anticipated film of the year, “Parwaaz Hai Junoon” (PHJ) at Nueplex Cinema here in Karachi. The trailer launch event was a star-studded affair and in attendance were the crème de la crème of Pakistan’s entertainment industry, including the star cast of the film, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hania Amir, Ahad Raza Mir, Shafaat Ali Khan, Marina Khan, Hina Bayat, Asif Raza Mir, Azaan Sami Khan, Adnan Jaffer and many other stars. With the shining stars also present on this occasion were the producer of the film PHJ Momina Duraid, director Haseeb Hasan, writer Farhat Ishtiaq, Director Media Affairs PAF Air Commodore Ali, president HUM Network Limited Sultana Siddiqui, CEO HUM Network Limited Duraid Qureshi and many others from the corporate sector.

The event was abuzz with stars and media personalities and the much-anticipated trailer was screened amidst thunderous applause by the attendees. The trailer of PHJ contains all the elements of a super-hit film. From the strikingly handsome star-cast to brilliant acting, soothing music, immaculate direction and a perfect blend of action, thrill, romance, patriotism, mind-boggling visuals and fighter jets, the trailer of PHJ definitely ticks all the boxes and leaves one wanting more. “Parwaaz Hai Junoon” is a tribute to the brave sons of the soil who guard our skies and long for “Shahadat” with pride in the line of duty.

The trailer also served as a teaser to the soothing music of the film. “Nachay Ray” sung by Jabir and Zeb Bangash made the audiences wanting to dance to its tune, while the melodious Atif Aslam made everyone “thaam lo” their hearts. Music of the film is exceptional and is composed by the very talented Azaan Sami Khan who will be making his debut as a music composer for “Parwaaz Hai Junoon”. Azaan’s knack for music and his brilliant composition will make you look forward to the movie even more.

Speaking about the film, Farhat Ishtiaq said, “I have written this story with great passion and have high expectations from the film. The whole crew has worked very hard to bring the story to life and I am sure the audiences will enjoy every bit of it.”

“I am very excited for the trailer launch of my debut film as a director. PHJ is not an ordinary film, it is a tribute to the brave sons of the soil who lay down their lives with pride to protect our country. It is a perfect blend of patriotism, thrill and passion and will surely meet the expectations of modern-day cine-goers.” Said Haseeb Hasan, director of PHJ.

Speaking about the film, producer Momina Duraid said, “Parwaaz Hai Junoon is finally ready for parwaaz and we hope that we have done justice to the subject of the film, while keeping the family entertainment value high. Insha-Allah our audiences will be proud of this film.”

Speaking on the occasion, president HUM Network Sultana Siddiqui said, “Upholding the image of women and the country has always played an important role in M&D Productions and PHJ focusses on these points. It is a story-based film with good content, patriotism, thrill and romance and everyone associated with the film has played their part to make it an outstanding film.”

Produced under the banner of Momina and Duraid Films, PHJ is written by the legendary Farhat Ishtiaq and will mark the directorial debut of Haseeb Hasan. The film boasts a stellar cast including Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hania Amir, Ahad Raza Mir, Shaz Khan, Kubra Khan, Shafaat Ali Khan, Marina khan, Hina Bayat Khwaja, Asif Raza Mir, Adnan Jaffer, Saad Kazi and others.

 

 

Parwaaz Hai Junoon is all set to release worldwide under the banner of HUM Films on Eid-ul-Azha 2018.

‘Jannan’ – Fails to impress.

Before going to see this movie I called almost all of my friends and colleagues who are basically from Swat and one of my colleague who is an excellent cook came to my place with excellent home-made beef biryani

Once settled I asked him what jannan meant?, he immediately said “mashooq”, and he then countered a question “do you have any Janaan?. My answer was an immediate and a big No.

DIRECTION & STORY: I have been to Swat many times and have stayed there, made friends, although didn’t make any Janaan. We were told that Janaan will be a movie aimed at bringing life to a culture that is overshadowed the most and highlights the essence of Pakhtoons. I did see some glimpses of pakhtoon culture in the movie but calling this a movie based on pakthoon culture wouldn’t right.

Never heard of any pakhtoon family sending their girl all by herself overseas for education, even some-one as famous as Malala didn’t go all by herself.

Meena had been away from family for six years only and on return not recognizing Asfandyar didn’t fit well, this kind of stuff is very common in bollywood movies. There are many other scenes that can only be seen in bollywood movie not in any part of Pakistan or Swat to be precise.

Ikramullah (Nayer Ijaz) is shown as a very influential person and the way he was arrested (way too easily) is not digestible, in our part of the world even a small crook is not that easy to arrest.

ACTING: Starting with Armeena, she disappointed once again with her acting skills, although she looked cute all through-out the movie and that was the only positive aspect that she could bring into the movie.

Bilal Ashraf the other lead looked very much inspired by Siddarth Malhotra and his acting in Kapoor & Sons, for me Bilal Ashraf was the biggest disappointment of the movie, expressionless acting. He should be better at ramp-walk.

Mishi Khan and Nayer Ijaz didn’t impress at all, and guy who was playing the role of Groom will try to forget this movie pretty soon, as he just couldn’t deliver. That Canadian girl didn’t know how to cry, she reminded me of bollywood movies of early 90’s.

Ajab Gul was perfect most of the time and surprise was Hania Amir excellent on her debut, I was told by friends that this is her first acting assignment; before this movie she had not acted in any drama / movie / commercial or anything similar, she handled here character very well. Grand-Mother acted well enough.

And lastly Ali Rehman Khan future super-star, can’t wait to see you soon again on-screen, you are the kind of stuff that our industry needs the most, you know how to act on big screen and you carried your character very well through-out. Thoroughly impressed.