Dastaan

In perhaps the last ten years of Pakistani Drama history, a Drama Serial as impressive as Dastaan has not been created. Dedicated drama viewers rave about the dramas of yester years such as Tanhaiyaan and Dhoop Kinaray. Classics such as those dramas had ceased to exist until Dastaan was created. Based on Razia Butt's Novel "Bano" the drama revisits the time of independence.

The story of Dastaan begins in the late 1930's in the era of pre-independence. Two families are about to be joined through matrimony and where happiness is about to happen, sadness, war and destruction is about to set in as news of the formation of a separate state for muslims begins to spread.

After seeing countless dramas with actors playing people from everyday life, Dastaan presented something new by giving actors a chance to step into another world and take on characters from a time quite forgotten. The director Haissam Hussain and writer Samira Fazal searched Pakistan for artifacts dating back to the time period to create sets that would take the viewers back in time. A whole wardrobe was created for all actors to reflect the period clothing and with careful detail Pakistan was transformed into pre-independence Lukhnao, Punjab, Lithuania, and early fifties Lahore, Pindi and Karachi.

The drama could not have been such a hit without its amazing cast. Fairly newcomer Sanam Baloch took on the central character of "Bano", a young girl who invisions a Pakistan for the "Pak Log" who will leave a mark on the world. Bano is strong woman who works for the Muslim League by painting banners and leading women to Political rallies. Had Razia Butt invisioned a "Bano" it probably would have been just as Sanam Baloch portrayed her. A thoroughly impressive actress, Sanam Baloch did not leave a single dry eye through out Pakistan with her amazingly strong portrayal of "Bano".

Fawad Khan, after his plausible work in his debut film Khuda Ke Liye, does a far more impressive job in Dastaan in his role of Hassan, Bano's love interest. The Love between Bano and Hassan is legendary, one that is not seen in films but rather heared in myths and tales told by our grandparents. A dedicated Muslim League member Hassan is a man who has dreamed of a free nation for Muslims just as Bano has but fortunately escapes all the destruction, murder and insanity that took place during the partition of India and Pakistan. Hassan looses his dreams and becomes more of a realist in what Pakistan is and what it should be.

A small but incredibly strong character is played by Samina Peerzada as Bibbi, Bano's mother. Samina Peerzada is a Legend in Pakistan and her legendary status is rightfully earned when you see her role in Dastaan. A woman capable of displaying a thousand expressions at one time, Samina Peerzada has once again wowed all of Pakistan with her brilliant performance.

Dastaan was created with perfect timing. With the nation's recent condition, Dastaan and more importantly Bano's character, shows us what we did wrong and why our nation is in such a condition today. Dastaan is like the poetry of Iqbal asking all Pakistanis to wake up once again and realize what we have done with the blessing that was bestowed upon us! Dastaan calls to the Muslim youth and Old alike to stand up and take responsibility not just for our mistakes but also for our silence which has allowed every wrong thing to exist and persist in Pakistan.

Dasataan is a drama that EVERY Pakistani should watch and weep!

Famous quotes from the Drama:
"Yeh Pakistan hai, pak logon ki zameen, yahan koi Basanta nahin rehta." (Bano)
"Mien apni Qaum ki Hatheli ka woh chala hoon jissay woh sambhal ke rakhay gay." (Bano)






















WATCH EPISODES OF DASTAAN HERE:

http://www.desidramas.com/dramas/hum-tv/dastaan-humtv/dastaan-by-hum-tv-episode-1/

QYT

QYT, is a huge name in event planning in Pakistan. Very seldom do event organizers reach celebrity status in any nation. QYT, has planned designed many important Pakistani and international events and sets from Fashion shows to Television Show sets such as Meena Bazar and has even designed a set for Shoaib Mansoor new film Bol. The recent edition of Me and My Wedding featured QYT along with their closest friends from the Shobiz Industry.

Lollywood to make Progress

Pakistan, a nation of playwrights, poets and artists. How come with all the talent in the nation we still cant make good films.

It is precisely these reason because of which we cant make "Good" films! What is considered "Good" in Pakistan is the cheap commercialism that we see in industries such as India's Bollywood. Plots stolen from a hundred different movies, songs stolen from Pakistan or America, and actors in way too much makeup to seem desi? Is that really what we want? Pakistan is a nation of serious dramatists and writers who can write commercial but still with a touch of art. Our dramas are an example of what Pakistan produces and can produce however what we need to learn is how to transfer that over onto the Big screen so viewers dont feel like they are sitting at home watching a Drama series.



Shoaib Mansoor, after the success of "Khuda Ke Liye" is coming out with another film "Bol". The cast of Bol includes the star of Mansoor's last block Buster, Iman Ali and continuing the trend Mansoor picked another singer and this time its Pop icon Atif Aslam making his debut. Also, VJ Mahira will be making her debut as well, giving the whole film a certain freshness. The film is going through some last minute details and is all set to release next year.



Not only that but British Director Steve Moore is brewing up a Project in Pakistan by the name of Tamanna. The film has a small cast and is mostly filmed in Lahore to save costs and spend money on quality! Like Shoaib Mansoor, Steve Moore doesnt believe in the Labels "Hero" and "Heroin" but rather takes actors as actors and gives them characters. The Main character of Moore's film is Faryal Gohar who is far from any young "Heroin" but rather a character in a film as films should be.

Mahnoor Baloch: Still a Goddess!

It seems Mahnoor keeps a secret elixir that will keep her young forever! Youth and looks may be fleeting but such does not seem the case for the Gorgeous Ex model turned Actress Mahnoor Baloch.

Shahzad Raza Picks top 3

The Fashion world in Pakistan is on Fire. One of the most successful industries in the Media and showbiz, the Pakistani Fashion industry is growing by leaps and bounds.

Shazad Raza of the Ather Shahzad duo picks his top three favorite models from the new lot that we see strutting on the catwalk.

"Who is your current favourite model?"

"Nadia Ali is a supermodel; she is the queen of the catwalk. Cybil (Chowdhry) is another good model. She is out of this world. Mehreen Syed is a thoroughly professional person and dedicated to her work. All of these girls are a ‘complete package’ and they are all-rounders."

The Lollywood Way

Asim Raza who has directed many great works of art in Pakistan brings forth two new great art works. Asim Raza is a director who works with the Vision factory, a Advertisement company which caters to many big companies. The reason we call Asim's work artwork is because it is done with great detail and can literally be an explosion of beauty and aesthetics. Commercials directed by Asim are not simply just commercials but more like short films that tell a story and appeal to the audiences. In his two latest new Commercials for Tarang Milk, Asim has revived the stories of Heer Ranjha and Sohni Mahiwal but with a Happy Ending as opposed to the actual endings which resulted in the deaths of these legendary lovers. As usual, the two commericals star big names such as Meera, Saima, Ahsan Khan and Sami khan all looking amazing. The commercials dont just revive the dead lovers but also the dead film industry and show us a promise that if directors like Asim can make such beautiful commercials then films should follow soon.

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WATCH THE HEER RANJHA COMMERCIAL



WATCH THE SOHNI MAHIWAL COMMERCIAL




Which ad do you like better?

Iman Ali rocks it again

After being absent from the scene for some time Iman Ali rocks it again for StoneAge jeans in the summer 2010 shoot. See all the pictures from the shoot as well as behind the scenes in FULL ORIGINAL SIZE!

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