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Time Business News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
upcoming telefilms on Eid ul Adha 2025
As the sacred occasion of Eid ul Adha 2025 approaches, Pakistani television networks are gearing up to roll out a spectacular lineup of telefilms that promise to make your festive holidays unforgettable. Blending emotions, traditions, humor, and heartwarming storytelling, the upcoming telefilms on Eid ul Adha 2025: star-studded stories and comedic delights reflect not just entertainment, but a deep connection to cultural roots and values. Eid ul Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is not only a time of religious reflection but also a season of family reunions, laughter, and shared experiences. And nothing captures that spirit more than watching a delightful telefilm together after Eid prayers and traditional feasting. Whether you're a fan of romantic dramas, slice-of-life narratives, or laugh-out-loud comedy, this Eid has something for everyone. Eid telefilms have become a significant part of holiday traditions in Pakistan. They offer a compact but compelling storytelling format, usually 45 to 90 minutes long, packed with emotion, humor, and cultural relevance. Unlike long TV dramas, telefilms deliver instant satisfaction—perfect for viewers juggling Eid preparations, visits, and family time. Networks like ARY Digital, Hum TV, Geo Entertainment, and TV One are known for investing in top-tier productions during Eid holidays. These specials often bring together A-list actors, experienced directors, and trending writers, creating high expectations among viewers each year. Here's a look at some of the most anticipated upcoming telefilms on Eid ul Adha 2025: star-studded stories and comedic delights that are set to air this year: Genre: Comedy Cast: Ahmed Ali Akbar, Yumna Zaidi, Mehmood Aslam Synopsis: A city-dwelling family tries to buy the perfect Eid sacrifice but ends up with an unusual goat that turns their lives upside down. A mix of slapstick humor and touching family dynamics makes this one a must-watch. Genre: Romantic Drama Cast: Ahad Raza Mir, Maya Ali Synopsis: Set in a picturesque rural village, two young souls battle familial expectations and class differences during Eid. It's a romantic tale about love, sacrifice, and societal pressures. Genre: Family Comedy Cast: Ali Rehman Khan, Amar Khan, Nadia Afghan Synopsis: When grown-up siblings gather at their parents' house for Eid, old rivalries and childhood grudges return—only to be resolved through chaotic fun and heartfelt apologies. Genre: Social Drama Cast: Sanam Saeed, Bilal Abbas Khan Synopsis: A narrative about a lower-middle-class family struggling to uphold Eid traditions amidst economic challenges. This one promises a powerful commentary on sacrifice, resilience, and compassion. Genre: Romantic Comedy Cast: Imran Ashraf, Ushna Shah Synopsis: A mistaken marriage proposal on Eid day leads to a hilarious and heartwarming journey through unexpected love, meddling relatives, and festive confusion. The upcoming telefilms on Eid ul Adha 2025: star-studded stories and comedic delights are expected to offer a blend of traditional themes and modern twists. Here's what stands out this year: Top actors like Sajal Aly, Wahaj Ali, Mahira Khan, and Feroze Khan are rumored to feature in surprise roles. These names not only drive ratings but also ensure quality performances. From rural Eid scenes with colorful decorations to urban rooftops bustling with family dinners and laughter, these telefilms will reflect the cultural essence of Eid ul Adha beautifully. While humor is central to most productions, several telefilms tackle deeper themes—such as social inequality, familial responsibility, and spiritual introspection—without becoming preachy. Major channels will premiere these telefilms over the three-day Eid break: Hum TV: 7 PM, 9 PM daily 7 PM, 9 PM daily ARY Digital: 8 PM, 10 PM slots 8 PM, 10 PM slots Geo Entertainment: Post-Eid prayer morning slots and late-night repeats Post-Eid prayer morning slots and late-night repeats TV One & Express Entertainment: Afternoon and post-lunch specials Additionally, digital platforms and YouTube will upload these telefilms for those preferring on-demand viewing. Watching telefilms with family has become an emotional and communal ritual. These stories bring generations together—elders relate to traditional values, while younger viewers enjoy witty dialogue and creative plots. From the nostalgia of old Eid mornings to the joy of shared meals, these telefilms capture the rhythm of Pakistani life in ways that feel personal and celebratory. With every joke cracked and every tear shed, viewers find themselves reflected in the characters on-screen. Feature Telefilms Full-Length Dramas Duration 45–90 minutes 25–40 episodes Story Arc Single episode with full arc Extended plot over weeks/months Ideal For Festive events like Eid Long-term weekly viewing Engagement Quick emotional payoff Deep character development Best Use Case Short, impactful storytelling In-depth social or romantic sagas Telefilms are ideal for viewers who want a compact yet emotionally satisfying experience without the long-term commitment. Social media is already buzzing with behind-the-scenes photos, leaked titles, and fan predictions. Hashtags like #EidTelefilms2025 and #BakraDrama are trending across Twitter and Instagram. Viewers are particularly excited about the chemistry between new celebrity pairings and are eagerly waiting for the surprise cameos hinted by producers. Entertainment media platforms such as talkandtrend are covering every development—from cast announcements to telefilm teasers—helping fans stay updated and hyped about Eid content. For viewers seeking curated content, some platforms are offering telefilm bundles and Eid packages that group the most popular releases into easy-to-watch playlists. These services include telefilm recaps, trailers, interviews, and full-length HD uploads with subtitles. They make it simple to enjoy the upcoming telefilms on Eid ul Adha 2025: star-studded stories and comedic delights without missing a beat. If you're interested in such a service that aggregates Eid specials from major channels into a single digital platform, it's now easier than ever to access all the festive content in one place, especially for audiences outside Pakistan. Entertainment content like Eid telefilms plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the cultural essence of Eid ul Adha. These stories go beyond humor and drama—they highlight the spirit of sharing, sacrifice, forgiveness, and joy that define the festival. Media companies like talkandtrend help elevate this content by amplifying its reach through reviews, features, trailers, and cast interviews. Their contributions ensure that local content remains relevant, fresh, and globally accessible to the Pakistani diaspora. The upcoming telefilms on Eid ul Adha 2025: star-studded stories and comedic delights offer more than just seasonal entertainment. They are a celebration of family, love, resilience, and cultural identity—woven into tight, well-crafted narratives designed to make you laugh, reflect, and celebrate. Whether you're looking for deep stories that touch the soul or lighthearted sketches that spark belly laughs, this year's Eid ul Adha telefilms deliver it all. Tune in with your family, bring out the seviyan and sheer khurma, and enjoy the stories that reflect your traditions and joys. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
News18
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Are We Allowed To Make Indian Actresses Our...': Pakistani Journo's Crass Remarks Spark Backlash
Last Updated: A video of Lucman's remark has gone viral, receiving widespread criticism from both Indian and Pakistani citizens A senior Pakistan journalist made a derogatory remark about Indian actresses during a podcast where he was discussing the tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Mubasher Lucman, who is the founder of the Pakistani television network ARY Digital, appeared on a podcast with journalist Naseem Hanif where he made the remark, inviting intense backlash on social media. A video of Lucman's remark has gone viral, receiving widespread criticism from both Indian and Pakistani citizens. The video has been gaining traction online amid tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. During the podcast, Hanif asked: 'Sir, you have decided to take up arms. What is your wish in case there is a war? 'Through your podcast, I want to know from Ulema-e-din if 'Indian actresses hamari laudiyan banke aati hai toh hame ijajat hai," Lucman said. When Hanif asked about his choices, Lucman said, 'There are too many. But leave that. I have to go home as well." Muneeb Qadir, a Pakistani national, also condemned Lucman's remark. 'As a Pakistani, I feel deeply ashamed of Mubasher Lucman's s*x-slaves statement about Bollywood actresses. It creepily reeks of the British grooming gangs type mentality," he wrote on X. As a Pakistani, I feel deeply ashamed of Mubasher Lucman's s*x-slaves statement about Bollywood actresses. It creepily reeks of the British grooming gangs type mentality — Muneeb Qadir (@muneebqadirmmq) May 4, 2025 Commenting on the video, a user wrote: 'The real face of Pakistan media has come out ….. think bollywood people 🤔 who's always support Pakistan." Another user said: 'Sick mentality people will remain that way only." Sick mentality people will remain that way only— Logically Correct ! (@RajivKalra18) May 4, 2025 The ties between Pakistan and India which was already sour hit a new low after 26 people were killed in the terrorist attack in the scenic town of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. First Published: May 05, 2025, 11:37 IST
Gulf News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Why Pakistani family drama Parvarish on episode 9 is striking home with its take on parenting, angst and emotional showdown
Dubai: When the superheroes of our childhood—our parents—begin to stumble, who picks up the cape? That's the quietly devastating question Parwarish, the new ARY Digital drama, asks with every tear, hug, and dinner-table showdown. Airing Mondays and Tuesdays evenings, this star-studded family drama isn't your typical sob-fest; it's a sharply crafted portrait of modern-day parenthood wrapped in love, sacrifice, and some serious intergenerational angst. Created by Fahad Mustafa, directed by Meesam Naqvi, and written by Kiran Siddiqui, Parwarish reunites Mayi Ri sweethearts Aina Asif and Samar Abbas Jafri in a narrative that's a delicious mix of old-school values and Gen-Z rebellion. The plot orbits around Wali Jahangir (played with heart by Jafri), a musically gifted young man who returns to Pakistan after studying in the U.S., only to clash head-on with his conservative father Jahangir (played by the ever-regal Naumaan Ijaz). And Maya (played by Asif) is no damsel-in-distress either—she's a fierce medical aspirant from a traditional household, determined to chart her own course. When these two collide, it's less fireworks, more emotional implosion—with plenty of commentary on parental expectations and social pressure. But let's not pretend it's just the youngsters holding our attention. Savera Nadeem's turn as Mahnoor, the mother trying to keep the peace while simmering with her own frustrations, is a study in restraint. Add to that the dignified presence of Shamim Hilali and Arshad Mehmood as the family elders, and you have a cast that not only carries the weight of this emotionally charged show but elevates it. Critics have so far been cautiously optimistic. According to ARY, the show aims to explore the 'silent struggles of parenthood,' and it does—particularly through themes of emotional labor, aging, and the unspoken grief of watching one's children grow distant. Meanwhile, early viewer reviews on Reddit and YouTube are filled with delight over the pacing and the chemistry between the leads. One Redditor aptly noted, 'The story unfolded quickly for the first episode. I was very surprised.' Another chimed in about Samar's comic timing, adding a much-needed splash of humor in an otherwise heavy plot. That said, not all feedback is glowing. A few viewers have mentioned that the storyline flirts with melodrama and familiar tropes. But let's be honest—who tunes in to a desi drama expecting stoicism? What Parwarish does right is give those clichés emotional teeth, inviting the audience to see the fractures forming in even the most ideal households. So yes, the series tugs at your heartstrings, but it doesn't manipulate. It's not about villains and heroes—it's about nuance, regret, and that bittersweet moment when a child sees their parent not as a god, but as a human.
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
India blocks access to Pakistani entertainment channels on YouTube
Listen to article India has blocked several popular Pakistani entertainment channels on YouTube, including ARY Digital, Har Pal Geo, and Hum TV, following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam. The action, reportedly based on a recommendation by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, has drawn concern from fans and content creators alike. The affected channels, which had built a substantial viewership in India over the years, are now displaying the message: 'This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order.' The move impacts millions of Indian viewers who had embraced Pakistani serials for their emotional storytelling, relatable themes, and concise episodic structure. Earlier, Instagram had restricted access to the accounts of several Pakistani celebrities and influencers for users in India, following a legal request tied to content regulation. Those affected included actress Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, and singer-actor Ali Zafar. Indian users trying to view their profiles were shown the message: 'Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content.' The move mirrored earlier actions by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which had blocked several Pakistani YouTube channels. These included major media outlets like Express News, Dawn News, Geo News, Samaa TV, ARY News, and creators such as former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar.
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar's Instagram handles blocked in India; Pak entertainment handles blocked on YouTube
Weeks after Pakistani artistes got banned from working in India, their social media handles are starting to get blocked in the country. Apart from this, YouTube handles of Pakistani channels including HUM TV and ARY Digital, have been blocked in India, but the individual episodes of shows are still available. On Thursday morning, netizens noticed that Instagram handles of Pakistani actors Hania Aamir, Sanam Saeed, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, Sajal Aly, Saba Qamar and Imran Abbas have been blocked in India. Upon trying to access their handles in India, Instagram shows the message, 'Account not available in India.' It seems like there was a legal request for this as the detailed message read, 'This is because we compiled with a legal request to restrict this content.' But, Instagram handles of other Pakistani artistes like Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have not been blocked. While trying to access ARY Digital, a YouTube page comes up with the message, 'This content is currently unavailable in this country because of an order from the government related to national security or public order. For more details about government removal requests, please visit the Google Transparency Report ( Hania Aamir's account has been blocked in India. Mahira Khan's account has been blocked in India. On April 22, Fawad Khan's upcoming Hindi film Abir Gulaal was reportedly banned in India by the Information & Broadcasting Ministry. The film also stars Vaani Kapoor and was seen as Fawad's return to Hindi cinema after nine years. His last release, 2016's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which was directed by Karan Johar, also faced major cuts as there were many protests in the country regarding his presence in a Hindi film. This was shortly after terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, and soon after, all Pakistani artistes were banned in India. Veteran screenwriter and lyric writer Javed Akhtar recently spoke to PTI and said that in the past, India has been extremely welcoming to Pakistani artistes like Ghulam Ali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan but the Pakistani governement hasn't shown the same kind of affection for Indian artistes. He even pointed out that they never invited Lata Mangeshkar even though many Pakistani poets wrote poems in her honour. 'It has been a one way traffic, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Noor Jahan came to India, we gave them a great reception. Faiz Ahmad Faiz, who is a poet of subcontinent, he was living in Pakistan, when he came to India during the AB Vajpayee regime, he was treated like a state head, the kind of respect given by the government,' he said. Javed added, 'I am afraid, this has never been reciprocated, I mean, I have no complain with the people of Pakistan. Big poets of Pakistan have written poems for Lata Mangeshkar. She was hands down most popular artist in India and Pakistan in the 60's and 70's, but why there was not a single performance of Lata Mangeshkar in Pakistan? We have received artistes with open arms but it was reciprocated by the establishment. I won't complain to people of Pakistan because they loved her, that's why she was so popular. They admired her but there was some blockage, the blockage was system, which I don't understand. This is one-way traffic.'
