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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The most anticipated dramas hitting our screens this year
Pakistani television dramas are now cultural pride. Audiences both domestically and internationally eagerly anticipating the next big hit. Each year, a multitude of new dramas makes its debut, and with the competition growing fiercer, every team behind these projects dreams of having their own Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum or Tere Bin moment. As we head into 2025, a new wave of fresh pairings and exciting storylines is set to dominate the screens, with a mixture of familiar faces and newcomers ready to light up your television. Here's a look at some of the most buzzed-about dramas of the upcoming year. Biryani - Ramsha Khan and Khushhal Khan Biryani brings back the on-screen chemistry of Khushhal and his DuniyaPur co-star Ramsha. After their tragic love story in their previous drama, fans are hoping for a much happier ending this time around. Produced by Fahad Mustafa and written by Zafar Mairaj, this drama reunites the duo under the direction of Badar Mehmood, promising a fresh new dynamic. Dr. Bahu – Kubra Khan and Shuja Asad The upcoming Dr. Bahu will see Kubra Khan and Shuja Asad star together for the first time. Directed by the talented Mehreen Jabbar and written by Sanam Mehdi, this marks Kubra's return to television after her marriage to Gohar Rasheed. With a talented cast including Saba Hamid and Hajra Yamin, fans are excited to see the chemistry between Shuja and Kubra unfold on screen. Pamaal – Saba Qamar and Usman Mukhtar After a two-year hiatus, Saba Qamar returns to television with Pamaal. This highly anticipated drama explores themes of emotional trauma and resilience, with Saba portraying Malika, a woman shaped by struggle. The first look of the show has already generated buzz, offering a raw and emotionally intense glimpse into Saba's character. Zanjeerain – Sajal Aly and Ameer Gilani Sajal Aly and Ameer Gilani are set to share the screen for the first time in Zanjeerain, written by the critically acclaimed Farhat Ishtiaq. Filming has already begun in Islamabad and the pair have been spotted on set, fans are excited to see Sajal return to television. Despite some early skepticism about Ameer Gilani's ability to win over the audience, anticipation remains high for this new pairing. Jinki Shaadi Unki Shaadi – Wahaj Ali and Sehar Khan Great news for Wahaj Ali fans as he returns to our screens in Jinki Shaadi Unki Shaadi, starring opposite Sehar Khan from Tan Man Neelo Neel. Directed by Saif e Hassan and written by Syed Nabeel, the drama is produced by the renowned Momina Duraid Productions. The star-studded cast, including Nadia Afghan, Syed Jibran, and Arsalan Naseer, ensures this will be a drama to watch. Meri Zindagi Hai Tu – Hania Aamir and Bilal Abbas Khan In one of the most eagerly awaited dramas of 2025, Meri Zindagi Hai Tu brings together Hania Aamir and Bilal Abbas Khan for the first time. Both actors made their debut in 2016 and it is about time we had the pleasure of watching them share space on screen! Directed by Musaddiq Malek and produced by Six Sigma Plus, this fresh pairing is creating a buzz among fans who are excited to see the chemistry between these two stars. Masoom – Imran Ashraf, Sonya Hussain, and Mikaal Zulfiqar With multiple promos already making rounds on social media, Masoom has already sparked tremendous excitement among fans. Directed by Barkat Siddiqui and produced by Momina Duraid Productions, the drama stars Imran Ashraf, Sonya Hussain, and Mikaal Zulfiqar in key roles. With a strong ensemble cast and gripping storyline, this one is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Get ready for an exciting 2025 in the world of Pakistani television!
NDTV
22-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
How Ignored India Star Sarfaraz Khan Lost 17 Kg In Just Over 2 Months: "Green Coffee, Broccoli, No Rice, No..."
Sarfaraz Khan on Monday stunned the cricket world by sharing his latest image where the talented batter looked a lot leaner than his earlier self. Several reports claimed that he had lost 17 kg in little over two months, and the 27-year-old himself shared a photo which said he lost the reported weight. Khan, who has played six Tests scoring 371 runs, was not picked for the India squad that is currently playing in England. He, however, featured in the India A Tour of England that preceded the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and scored a ton too. Though Sarfaraz broke into the Indian team last year, making his Test debut against England in February, he hasn't quite managed to cement his place in the team yet. While runs have been coming from Sarfaraz's bat in domestic cricket, the right-handed batter has further proven his resolve by working hard on his fitness too. So, how did Sarfaraz Khan lose 17kgs? In May, when he was named for the India A Tour, his father Naushad gave a detailed account of his weight loss journey. "We have controlled our diet a lot. We have stopped eating roti, rice, etc. We haven't eaten roti or rice at home for 1 to 1.5 months. We eat broccoli, carrot, cucumber, salad, and green vegetable salad. Along with that, we eat grilled fish, grilled chicken, boiled chicken, boiled egg, etc. We are also having green tea and green coffee," Naushad told HT. "We eat avocados also. There are sprouts also. But the main thing is that we have stopped eating roti and rice. We have stopped eating sugar. We have stopped eating maida (flour) and bakery items." Naushad added that Sarfaraz had given up on Biryani too. "He has almost lost 10 kgs within 1.5 months. He is working on reducing his weight even further. I have reduced 12 kgs myself because I had a knee issue. So, I also benefited from it. The doctor told me that I have to do a knee replacement. So, I told him that I had to delay it. He told me that I have to reduce my weight for that," Naushad said. Sarfaraz's snub for the India Tour of England was criticised by many former cricketers.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cultural pride dominates wedding menus this season
This wedding season, Kolkata's catering trends are leaning strongly towards bold, nostalgic flavours—with traditional Bengali fare dominating menus across the city. S Ramani, director of a city-based catering brand, shared, 'Menus are curated to balance flavour with cost featuring three non-veg and two veg mains, two starters, tea, and two sweets. Interestingly, 70% of orders are for Bengali non-veg items, and these alone bring in 95% of our revenue.' Read on to know what's trending. Homely cuisine sees demand uptick Fusion food, once the go-to for upscale weddings, is seeing a decline. 'People are moving away from experimentation and returning to authentic, comforting flavours,' said Ranjan Thakur of a wedding catering service. 'Mutton kosha and Pulao are more popular than chicken now, and desserts like Payesh and Gorom rosogolla are becoming wedding staples.' Other favourites such as Biryani and Kebabs are still part of the mix, driven by a renewed sense of cultural pride and a craving for flavours that feel like home. The sentiment we keep hearing from patrons is: We want guests to leave remembering how good the food was – Debashish Ghosh, GM at a national restuarant and catering chain
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Punjab CM Mann accuses Congress, BJP of dividing people
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday (July 11, 2025) hit out at the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of dividing the people on sectarian, regional, lingual, communal, and other lines, due to which States have been at loggerheads with each other. He again took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi surrounding his foreign visits, a day after the Government of India disassociated itself from the comments made by Mr. Mann, where he mocked Mr. Modi's recently concluded five-nation tour of countries. Speaking during the ongoing special Assembly session over a resolution to oppose deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at dams, Mr. Mann said, 'If Mr. Modi can end the war between Ukraine and Russia, as propagated by their media, then what stops him from ensuring a truce between Punjab and Haryana. Both these States are like brothers and contribute more than 70% to the national food pool, but over the years, both these parties, who had assumed the power in Punjab and Haryana, ensured that cockfight prevails between them so that they can enjoy the fruits of power,' he said. The resolution opposing the deployment of the CISF at dams was passed by the State Assembly. Mr. Mann said Mr. Modi was keen to become a world leader but was least bothered about the affairs of the State, due to which the fundamental issues of the citizens have been ignored. 'A sorry state of affairs persists in the country as a film made before the Pahalgam attack cannot be released in India, but the Prime Minister can go to Pakistan anytime to have Biryani by landing there. While the Prime Minister finds time to tour foreign countries, he fails to address the concerns of 140 crore Indians… PM Modi celebrates foreign honours from countries with populations as small as 10,000 while neglecting the nation's pressing issues,' he said. Later, talking to media persons, Mr. Mann said as a Chief Minister of the State, he had every right to question the foreign policy of the country. He said he would repeatedly ask the question about the foreign visits of Mr. Modi. Meanwhile, five Bills, including the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2025, were passed in the House. Mr. Mann said the rural games had been an integral part of the glorious culture of the State, and the Bill aimed at giving impetus to the rural games, particularly the bullock cart race. In 2014, the bullock cart race was discontinued following a Supreme Court ban. Noisy scenes were also witnessed in the Assembly as Congress members staged a walkout from the House over the law and order situation against the background of the recent killing incident of a businessman in Abohar town. Even as Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan conveyed that members will get enough time to raise their issues, the Congress MLAs walked out. They later came to join the proceedings.
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Punjab CM Mann at it again, targets Modi in state assembly after MEA terms his comments 'irresponsible'
CHANDIGARH: A day after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) disapproved the remarks of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visit terming them ``irresponsible'', Mann on Friday repeated the comments on the floor of the state assembly. Participating in the debate on the floor of Punjab Vidhan Sabha on the resolution to oppose deployment of CISF on Bhakra and Nangal dams, which was unanimously passed by the House, Mann said the Ministry of External Affairs has issued a statement, when he as a citizen, questioned the foreign policy of the BJP-led central government. Mann said that if Modi can end the war between Ukraine and Russia, as propagated by (their media), then what stops him from ensuring a truce between Punjab and Haryana. He said that both these states are like brothers and contribute more than 70 per cent in the national food pool but there are forces always keen to ensure that both the states fight with each other on the issues like water despite the fact that both the states have several things in common. Mann said that PM Modi is keen to become world leader but is least bothered about the affairs of the state due to which the fundamental issues of the citizens have been ignored. He said that sorry state of affairs persists in the country as film made before the Pahalgam attack cannot be released in India but the PM can go to Pakistan anytime to have Biryani by landing there.
