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Sanam Baloch’s exclusive interview for Ek Thi Marium

What was your motivation to play this role?

Ever since I heard about Marium and her plane crash, i was into her story. I have always been critical of how women are perceived in our society. They are thought to be weak and emotionally unstable and what not. Then I came across Marium Mukhtiyar, an Air Force pilot, being trained for hard core fighter jet flying. Where most of the men dare not tread, there is this ‘weak and emotionally unstable’ woman saying ‘Look at me. I am a woman and I can do this’. Isn’t this incredible? She proved my point right that women are as capable as anyone at anything. So i was hooked to her story even before i was offered this telefilm.

What are the lessons you learnt from Marium’s life?

Resolve. Courage. The courage to stand up, look into the eyes of fear and say, “Don’t come back to me, I am over you”. And this is all we need to do wonders in life.

What do you love about her character?

Her focus. When i met her family and friends, I realized she was an extremely focused individual. She set a goal for herself and she got there. She was a perfectionist.

What should viewers expect from this film?

A moving story of a remarkable girl. A self-driven individual who saw life and death differently. She lived wonderfully and she died a martyr. Who wouldn’t want to watch such a story?

How did you prepare for the role (ie physical training etc.)?

I still haven’t been able to decipher my method to acting. It just happens there and then. May be I want to be in the moment while it is being done. So for this character, my approach was the same, to get into her head. I asked myself a lot of questions about Marium. What motivated her, what did she feel bad about, how would she cry and smile and love and all. And it helped me a lot while doing the scenes. I made up a sketch of the basic character and then allowed myself to react to situations the character experienced. Since people have seen her talk. They know her. And I never played a real life character before. So I had to be extra careful of everything. For example I saw her wearing a specific wrist watch. I knew people wouldn’t notice such a detail but I made sure I wear such a watch too. It had to be less of myself and more of her. And it was challenging. I loved doing all the physical trainings. I loved sports while I was young and that made things easier for me. And you know what the instructors were impressed and they even asked me to join Air Force hahaha.

While filming this movie do you feel like you were impacted personally from the story?

Please describe. First thing that struck me, apart from the story, was the tough training that our forces go through. One has to be extremely tough both mentally and physically to survive. We shot a lot of scenes at the Risalpur Academy and I got to see their routine up close and I must say I was impressed. Hats off to all the cadets. I jumped off a 36 feet tall structure, I flew a trainer plane, Mashaaq, marched while holding a really heavy gun, ran and did awkward exercises and all this has made me stronger. Marium Mukhtiyar ne maut ka dar khatam kar diya hai. Thank you Marium,my friend. Do you have any message for the audience about this movie? All the mothers and fathers and men and women and girls and boys, basically all the Pakistanis,do watch this telefilm. And allow your daughters and sisters and wives to pursue their dreams. They will make you proud. Ye Marium ki nahin, Pakistan ki beti ki kahani hai. See you on 6th September.

Maya Ali presented her terms to Bollywood

Maya Ali is one of the most talented, charming and renowned Pakistani actress. She started her career as VJ on different TV channels like Samma TV, Waqt News and Duniya News.

Since 2012, she has appeared in many super hit drama serials. She first appeared as an actress in the drama serial “Durr-e-Shahwar” on HUM TV. And then she got the role in the drama serial “Aik Nayee Cinderella.” Since then the doors of success opened for her. She has not only been appeared in hit drama serials but also she has done many commercials, fashion shoots for the leading brands, and done ramp walk as well. Now it’s time to spread the magic across the border.

Since she is so talented and the gorgeous, so she could be another one to appear in Bollywood movies. As her drama characters have already created the waves across the border.

Few weeks ago, a production company invited Maya Ali to India. While speaking to a news and entertainment portal, she stated,

“They called my manager around three months ago and asked for my availability. Before anything, I mentioned my restrictions and when they were okay with it, my visa process began.”

She proved her enthusiasm when she told the production house that she wasn’t desperate to debut on the silver screen and would work on her own terms.

“I met the producer, male lead, and the director. I told them directly that I am not dying to come to Bollywood or anything because I have a lot of work in my own country.”

The meetings have gone smooth, but reportedly Maya Ali has a few reservations regarding her character’s wardrobe.

“I have some issues regarding wardrobe. Until those issues are sorted out, I won’t say yes to them.”

It is really impressive that Maya Ali respect her moral values, and will only deal if the things will go in her way. Maya Ali had also confirmed that she’ll never compromise on quality, especially on the other side of border.

She further stated,

“I recently met Mahira Khan, and she told me that when she is on the sets of Raees, she has Pakistan’s flag carved on her shoulder. Similarly, I believe I can’t wear revealing clothes or be part of make-out scenes. There’s a lot of respect that I’ve earned here, and I have a responsibility as a public figure. I’d rather do an A-Grade Pakistani film than do a C-Grade film there”

Surely, Maya Ali is an avatar of amazing and strong willed woman.

First Look Of Upcoming Romantic Comedy Film “Lahore Se Aagey”

“Lahore Se Aagey” is an upcoming Pakistani romantic comedy film, which is directed by Wajahat Rauf and written by Yasir Hussain and it will release under joint production of ARY Films and Showcase Films.

The film is a sequel of 2015 comedy film “Karachi Se Lahore.”

Yasir Hussain (who is well known for Moti from the film “Karachi Se Lahore”) and Saba Qamar will play the leading role in the film.

While Behroz Sabzwari, Rubina Ashraf, Abdullah Farhatullah, and Omer Sultan will play the supporting role in the film.

While talking about the film, director Wajahat Rauf said,

“The film will start from where it ended the last time. It is a journey based in Punjab as well as the Northern areas of Pakistan. The genre is similar to the first part as this one is also a comedy but it is going to be bigger and better; it will be high on energy.”

Behind featuring Yasir Hussain as a leading character, director Wajatat Rauf revealed,

“Following the release of Karachi Se Lahore, Moti became a tremendous hit amongst the audiences, so Yasir and I decided to make a separate film starring just him.”

While talking about Saba Qamar’s role, director Wajatat Rauf revealed,

“She will be essaying the role of an urban girl in the movie and, just like Ayesha Omar’s character in the original film, her character will also go through a transformation,”

While talking about the film, actor/writer Yasir Hussain revealed,

“This will be more of a romantic-comedy and will follow the adventures of a young couple set right after the events of Karachi Se Lahore.”

While talking about the film, actress Saba Qamar revealed,

“This film will be fare better than Karachi Se Lahore. Any issues that existed in that movie will not be present here.”

The shoot of the film is expected to start from March and the film is scheduled to release by the end of this year.

Sadaf Kanwal – Dream Came True

Sadaf Kanwal is one of the most talented, gorgeous, and renowned model in Pakistan Fashion industry. Her long height, charm attractive look and eye catching personality has made her one of the most wanted model of Pakistan Fashion Industry

After making a great name in the field of modeling, she dreamed to work in a movie.

And yes that dream came true!

“I dream of working with a good script and most importantly, a great character,” said Sadaf in an interview.

Sadaf Kanwal is ready to make her big screen debut in Haissam Hussain’s upcoming film “Balu Mahi” alongside Ainy Jaffri and Osman Khalid Butt.

While talking about her character in the movie, Sadaf shared,

“I took this role because the character I’m playing is very similar to the real me. I don’t personally like those ronay dhonay walay dramas. It’s a comedy film with jokes and dancing and that’s what I’m all about.”

While Ainy Jaffri will play the leading role in the film, and she will play her best friend and a happy go lucky girl.

She revealed that film will start with her dance number.

On asking whether it will be item song?

She said,

“It’s an elaborate shaadi dance number that establishes the mood for the film.”

The shoot of the film will take place in Lahore, and she will join the cast and crew next month.

While asking about her modeling career, Sadaf said that she became model by chance,

“My ultimate goal was always acting but I didn’t know how to act so I became a model,”

She continued,

“When I became a model, people insisted I give acting a shot and that’s how I ended up here.”

She further said,

“I love modeling but it has an expiry date. Acting goes on all your life so I think I should delve into that.”

She continued,

“I’ve shown people I can walk the ramp and pose but now I want to show them there’s more to me. I can also talk.”

Many super models like Iman Ali and Aman Ilyas that later on became best actors, which shows that modeling can be way that leads to acting.

Sadaf has always been inspired by her paternal grandmother Salma Mumtaz, and Aunt Nida Mumtaz, she said,

“It was in the family so I always wanted to get into acting. Now, with Balu Mahi I think I could have a future, and if people like my acting I’ll definitely continue with a few projects every year.”

While asking to Sadaf that with whom you would like to work in future, she excitedly replied! Nauman Ijaz; she said,

“I’m a big fan of his work,”

She continued,

“A chance to work with Shoaib Mansoor would be great too.”

Sadaf Kanwal will also be start attending the actor Nadia Jamil’s voice modulation classes to enhance her acting skills before going to act in Balu Mahi.

Ali Zafar will be seen with Alia Bhatt in Gauri Shinde’s upcoming Bollywood movie

Pakistani rockstar Ali Zafar is ready to play the leading role with the Bollywood cutie Alia Bhatt in Gauri Shinde’s upcoming movie. Along with Ali and Alia, Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan and “Rang De Basanti” Actor Kunal Kapoor will also be seen in the movie.

Ali Zafar and Kunal Kapoor will play the important role in the film and are reported to be Alia’s suitors at different points in the film. The director did say that her film will not feature “a typical romance.”

The name of the movie hasn’t been decided yet!

This film is going to be the 7^th film of Pakistani rockstar Ali Zafar in Bollywood, before that he has been appeared in 6 Bollywood movies, names “Tere Bin Laden,” “Luv Ka The End,” “Mere Brother Ki Dulhan,” “London Paris New York,” “Chashme Baddoor,” “Total Siyapaa,” and “Kill Dil.”