Editorial

The Holy month of Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar which is usually 29 or 30 days long. This month has great significance with the sighting of moon. When the new moon is sighted, Ramadan begins from the sunset, but from the next dawn fasting starts as well. The Significance of Ramadan and Fasting: Allah says in the Quran: 'O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain God-consciousness. (2:183) Accordingly, the month of Ramadan is called the Holy month or the month of the Quran; therefore, Muslims have tradition of reciting Quran frequently in this month. "In the month of Ramadan, the Quran, a book of guidance with proofs of guidance distinguishing right from wrong, was revealed. Therefore, whoever of you is present in that month let him fast. But who is ill or on a journey shall fast a similar number of days later on. Allah desires your well-being, not your discomfort. He desires you to fast the whole month...

Shan-e-Ramzan 2015

Shan-e-Ramzan 2015 Ramzan is a sacred month for every Muslim across all continents as it infuses spiritual beliefs with the spirit of sharing, sacrifice, and unity to strengthen faith. This year once again ARY Digital brings Shan-e-Ramzan to entertain and educate our esteemed viewers with special programs throughout Ramzan in Shan-e-Sehr and Shan-e-Iftar transmission. The show will be hosted by the distinguished and the most loved Waseem Badami. Sehr Transmission A culturally oriented and religiously enlightening set of programs in Shan-e-Seher transmission that will provide a special start to your fast. The Sehr transmission will start daily from 2:00 am till 4:30 am only on ARY Digital. Iftar Transmission Just like Sehr Transmission, Shan-e-Iftar is filled with spiritually rich programs of diversified feel and notion, that will uplift the essence of Ramzan. The Iftar transmission will start daily from 2:30 pm only on ARY Digital. Religious Scholars Featuring renowned Religious Schola...

Chup Raho - A must watch drama!

Dramas on small screens are an intricate part of daily life for layperson, specifically in South Asian nations where small screens are dominated by dramas. The focal point of The ARY Digital drama 'Chup Raho' was to openly bring to discussion the issue of "Sexual Abuse" and the consequences of maintaining silence against such a social evil. Stories like this easily reach out to rural people and enlighten youth. Story line very well depicted the message of karma, "What goes around, comes around. What goes up, must come down." You really love to hate Numair, his psychopath and perv personality and feel surging anger against blind wife like Manal. Rameen shows a strong moral character of woman and her faith in ALLAH. Aazar, however being shown as a dedicated lover in beginning surfaces as an obtuse man of weak vein. The most rational character found in this story is Shiraz, a man crushed by his wife's death who maintains a purity of character towards Rameen and womankind in general. Dadi...

Top 10 Reasons To Turn To Pakistani Cinema in 2015

With the earlier months of the year deeming to be quite slow in the release of notable films in Pakistan, it seems between May and September we have a great line up of films made by Pakistan and releasing in Pakistan in 2015. If you've seen the trailers of the films awaiting release in 2015 you may have realized a huge amount of potential and talent awaiting appearance on our big screen but if you cant find a reason to got to the cinema, below are a list of the our top 10 reasons to turn to Pakistani cinema in 2015! 10. Sikander Rizvi – Other than being the grandson of the Malika E Taranum of Pakistan Madam Noor Jehan and the owner of Xander’s restaurant in Karachi, Sikander is the male lead debuting in his first ever film, opposite Humaima Malik in the upcoming romcom 'Dekh Magar Pyar Se', the film is being slated for an August 2015 release. The grandson of Madam Noor Jehan is a delight to the eyes, teamed up with a great story, Humaima Malik and set in the cultural heart of Pakistan,...

McDonald’s Partnership with '3 Bahadur'

McDonald's recently held a press conference where it talked about their partnership with '3 Bahadur', the first animated 3D movie of Pakistan Cinema . The movie is being directed by Oscar-winner, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, who spoke excitedly about her latest venture. '3 Bahadur' is the story of three children, gifted with extreme courage and unique super powers who fight against evil forces to restore peace in their neighborhood. Mr. Hilal, Marketing Manager McDonald's also spoke in detail about McDonald's partnership with 3 Bahadur. "As a result of our joint promotion, McDonald's will be launching the Bahadur Meal, which comes with a Bahadur branded bag and a sticker sheet. Also a lucky draw will be held, through which customers can win free '3 Bahadur' movie tickets every day." Mr. Hilal also spoke about McDonald's strategic integration in the movie. McDonald's has always associated itself with projects that help build a better image of Pakistan. It has always remained in the forefront,...

Zinda Dargour

Drama Plot: Do you really think that in this era women are being buried alive as they use to be in past?? Does burying alive literally means exhuming them? Or it has to do with burring them mentally? There comes a lot of situations in your life when after some incidents; the society does not accept women where she is not being buried physically but tortured to the extent which is equal to be BURIED ALIVE. Aliya is the most unfortunate girl on this earth.. Just one night before she was getting married; some burglars entered into her house and robbed everything; her happiness, spirit, dignity and her right to be alive. Even if Aliya's parents would have accepted and supported her; this society wouldn't have!! Mustafa is Aliya’s doctor, he is trying his best to take her out from where she is been buried alive and he will support her till the end. Shayan is Mustafa's younger brother and he loves Aliya a lot, he is very possessive about her he can do anything to make her his own. Aliya’s be...

Mother's Day Special 2015

Rani Pulpy - a new refreshing drink!

Minute Maid Pulpy has been rebranded into Rani Pulpy for the summer of 2015. Coca Cola company acquired half of equity of Aujan Industries’ beverage business in December 2011. Through a mix of sheer marketing genius and creative innovation, this acquisition was announced via a TVC that banked on the ‘Tabdeeli’ slogan. The slogan is a common one in Pakistan these days, owing to the demand for a reformed structural change in the country’s political, administrative system. Cleverly utilized, this slogan is placed on TV screens as breaking news, also to highlight the fact that it is an announcement. The reason ‘Tabdeeli’ or the slogan of change has been picked to announce this launch is due to the fact that it is resonates with the popular sentiments of Pakistani people. Throughout the year, change is what everyone talks about and lends an attentive ear to. Hence, the announcement of Minute Maid Pulpy undergoing a change or revamp in the form of Rani Pulpy has been accompanied with the slo...

Javed Sheikh: The Legend who stood by us

Pakistan’s film industry has been a rocky road from the 1980s on-wards, sadly the slow disintegrating of our industry was unfortunately a reality which Pakistan was facing. During this time legends came and went. Actors, actresses, singers, directors and musicians who had formed a relationship with the film industry had come and left and some even after only a few years. One though who didn't leave who stood by the industry and even attempted to change its destiny by rejecting films and creating and making a difference where he could, Javed Sheikh. In the early 80s Javed Sheikh appeared a young boyish actor starring opposite film greats like Salma Agha in 'Bobby' and Anjuman in 'Mehndi', he mimed to singers like the great Ghulam Ali and danced with Anjuman to songs of Madam Noor Jehan, he married the dazzling Neeli and he ventured into direction making his mark on cinema, when cinema was ready to be buried he gave cinema a life line. As Pakistani cinema took a turning for the worst wit...

Family Band

Drama Plot: 'Family Band' is a slapstick comedy that spins around a family of five; where both mothers Sakina and Rubina are against the love of their kids, Omar and Eman. Their love for each other brings humorous quirks in the family where the grandmother cheers their never ending romance. The twist is how this family deals with the routine conflicts in their own hilarious manner which makes an absolute 'Family Band'. This world is against his fanatical love.. Their never ending love clashes.. Written by: Khurram Farid Directed by: Najaf Bilgrami Cast: Farah ShahShehzeen RahatJunaid YounusSumbul ShahidDurdana Butt Timing: This drama is over but you can watch all the episodes here.

Mujhe Qabul Hai

Drama Plot: Someone’s dilemma is someone else’s loss of Innocence. The plot of 'Mujhe Qabul Hai' revolves around the life of Zara who pays for her innocence throughout the journey. She has been brought up by her uncle after her father’s demise. To safe her uncle’s dignity she is now paying for the life time shelter she has got from him and that is why she ends up saying 'Mujhe Qabul Hai' in every thick and thin decision of life. You can rule on your siblings but ruling your children with same dominancy can spoil their lives.. Zara’s biggest support is her mother and at times your own friend turns out to be different as a life partner... There are some people who continuously look for conflicts and others have to pay for it.. Directed by: Raja Shahid Written by: Amber Hassan Story & Screenplay by: Soofia Khurram Cast: Sajid HasanAsad SiddiquiAyesha CeeriyoIsmat IqbalNida MumtazAhmed ZebZahra AhmedSami SaniBarjees FarooqAbeer QureshiImran RizviWasiya Fathima and others. Timing: This dram...

Meray Dard Ki Tujhai Kya Khabar

Drama Plot: A girl starts dreaming when she finds someone she know she has to spend her life with… Who will make her life as beautiful as heaven. Zara was engaged and never expected such cruel behavior from life… Life was treating her according to her dreams... But a brutal dark night took all her dreams away and handed her regrets for life… Her mistake was spending a night with someone she doesn't even know! Even her own family disowned her at the time of support and never trusted her… So there was another guy who accepted her while showing mercy... And she thought he can heal her pain and take all of her sorrows away... But life ditched her once again... And then one fine day in a random walk of life she found that stranger once again… And the twists in the journey of life continues.. Written by: Rukhsana Nigar Directed by: Ahmed Bhatti Cast Rabab HashimAhsan KhanHassan AhmedFarah ShahRubina AshrafAyesha Khan Jr.Hassan NiaziMizna WaqasShamim HilaliHumaira ZahidAhmed ZebIkram Abbasi a...