Tv Drama Actor Aijaz Aslam

Aijaz Aslam

The above mentioned maxim holds true to fashion designer-cum-artist, Aijaz Aslam. He spells his first name with double “z”, which is also his trade- mark.

Born to a middle class family 37 years ago on October 3, he proved to be a bright student in his school days.

His father made occasional appearances in Pakistani television plays, when Pakistan television was in its infancy.

What distinguished Aijaz from other kids was his aptitude for showbiz and modeling.

Subsequently, he successfully completed a fashion- designing course in London.

In 1989, he stepped into the world of modeling and achieved name and fame beyond his wildest expectations.

In 1993, Aijaz debuted from Karachi television station’s super hit drama serial, “Kashkol”, which changed his life forever.

Renowned writer, Hameed Kashmiri, top of the line director, Nusrat Shaheen, artist of the highest repute, Talat Husain and the likes of him, made “Kashkol” one of the greatest drama serials in the annals of Pakistan television.

Most of all, it was Aijaz (super smartly dubbed as “Rosho”) who did the trick.

The sad gaze in his eyes, the indescribable pathos in his voice and the loneliness and despair, which he carried through out the series, made him one of the most astonishing performers ever to grace Pakistan television.

In reality, he looked like the reincarnation of fugitive-famed, David Janssen.

“Roshoo”, an embodiment of innocence, relives a nightmare as another dream disintegrates.

His intense, charismatic performance in his most memorable role in “Kashkol”, vaulted him to super stardom.

“Roshoo” became his identity as well.

Aijaz helped usher I what has been called the second golden age of TV drama.

All exhilarating, all wonderful, “Kashkol”, a reality written script, is a must-see!

But Aijaz is more than an actor. He is the topmost fashion designer and an innovator.

A decade ago, Aijaz embarked upon the fashion design business in a very humble manner and with meager resources. He started his business with one machine.

Today, numerous workers earn a respectable livelihood in his stitching units.

An unobtrusively brilliant man, Aijaz designs everything from A to Z.

His mastery in fashion design created waves in Pakistan and across its borders.

What he does best is design real fashion for real people and let the spotlight shine on them.

“I have always delighted most in my work as a fashion designer”. Aijaz said with confidence.

His specialty is men’s wear. Additionally, he is in charge of two manufacturing units.

Aijaz’s true genius is to design and create items, which are widely used by artists, who work in Pakistan television drama serials and in other related entertainment industry.

No fashion show or advertisement is considered complete without Aijaz’a presence.

He became the defining voice for quality fashion products.

His manufactured items, like boxer shorts, are very popular. He achieved excellence in sherwani’s, too.

His products exemplifies in boutiques at different locations, including his signature boutique in Clifton.

Passion for innovation, Aijaz says, fueled his ambitious new plan-to create his own brand of shoe.

A perfectionist, Aijaz’s high expectations influenced more than just those who worked under his umbrella. He profoundly affected the nation.

Despite his extremely hectic business schedule, he never side- tracked his television career.

His industriousness led to one success after another.

Cast in a succession of interesting roles, he increasingly found opportunities to show his dramatic abilities:

“Jawad” of Pakistan television drama “Jisay piya chahay” and “Atif” of “Aik gana aik afsana” (haan isi moar per) made Aijaz household word and a media darling.

His roles in the above two television plays are a breath taking art of acting.

So far, Aijaz has visited and performed in quite a few Pakistani cities. He also made public appearances in England, Canada, Dubai, Maldives and Turkey.

Aijaz appeared in a television drama, “Daira”, which was adapted from the English novel, “Moth smoke”. Cast includes, Usman Peerzada- Fakhir- Bunny.

Aijaz played the character of “Naveed” in the Pakistan television drama, “Patjhar ki chaaon”, cast includes Mahnoor Baluch- Javed Sheikh- Jahan Ara Hai- Badar Khalil, written by Mohammad Ahmed.

Lyrics of the above two plays are good enough to be devoured, mesmerized and insinuated in daily conversation.

He acts with his unique style, which he appropriately named “Aijaz style”.

Aijaz worked in the drama serial “Doosri Aurat”, directed by Haider Imam Rizvi, written by Naheed Sultana Akhtar. Cast, Shakeel- Laila Zuberi- Ayesha Khan.

One of Pakistan television’s most hand some man, his prestige grew with every new role. He feels privileged to be born and bred in Pakistan.

Also, he considers himself a lucky person to be born with the God-gifted talents for acting and entrepreneur ship.

He derives immense pleasure to bring happiness in the lives of millions of his fellow human beings.

Aijaz was dubbed as a drug dealer in a television drama. He played the role of notorious “Haider” or “Raider”, who trades narcotics for money. (The very opposite of “Roshoo,” who waged war against drug dealers.)

“Raider” is another successful chapter in his remarkable career.

From “Roshoo’s” peerless dramatization to numerous inventive screen- plays-his performance is simply unparalleled.

The popularity of Aijaz soared sky high in quick response to public perception. He just would not permit failure.

His enormous output in his business and in showbiz, has embedded itself in the Pakistani psyche.

What a difference ten years makes.

Today, he strides like a colossus in the world of fashion and modeling.

He certainly is prolific.

Are these astonishing performers born or made?

“No question, Aijaz Aslam is a phenomenon.

As with most prodigies, his technique is stunningly secure, but unlike many of them, he refuses to settle for the merely immaculate”.

That, perhaps, is the secret of being a true prodigy.

Aijaz Aslam with former president Pervez Musharraf

Some of Aijaz Aslam’s popular television drama serials and plays are listed below:

Kahan Se Kahan Tak on Ptv
Khahish e Benaam on Geo Tv
Kashkol on Ptv
Dharkan on Ptv
Mehndi on Ptv
Sherdil on Ary
Hum Se Juda Na Hona on Ptv
Mujhe Apna Bana Lo on Hum Tv
Tum Kahan Hum Kahan on Geo Tv
Main aur Tum on Ary
Kabhi Na Kabhi on Ary Tv
Thora Thora Piyar on Geo
Phir Youn Love Hua on Ptv
Doosri Aurat on Ptv
Tere Ishq Mein on Geo Tv
Socha Na Tha on Ary Tv
Na Tum Jano Na Hum Janain
Kismet
Halaat
Botal Gali
Rani ka Raja
Waqt
Piyasi
Ab Ghar Janay Do

Tv Drama Actor Ahsan Khan

Ahsan Khan 

Ahsan Khan is a multi-talented actor and model who shot to fame with his good looks and impressive acting. He acted in a number of Tv plays and has some movies to his credit as well.

Your most valuable assets:

My faith, my family and my power of intuition.

Craziest thing you ever did:

It?s too crazy to even mention here!

One person you idealize:

In my field; Sir Anthony Hopkins.

One Talent, you would love to have most:

To be able to sing really well and play a few musical instruments.

On what occasions do you lie:

When I?m afraid someone?s feelings might get hurt by the truth.

Philosophy of life:

Be honest in your undertakings and have faith that God will reward you for your sincerity.

On a blind date you?d go out with:

If it?s a blind date, technically speaking, I wouldn?t know who I?m going out with. But, would certainly love for it to be Monica Bellucci!

Secret ambition:

It wouldn?t be a secret, if I told you, would it be?

You?d like to be reborn as:

A saint.

Recurring dream:

None really.

One project you?d give your eye and teeth for:

If it?s that important, it?ll come to me instead of me dying for it!!

A historical figure you are in love with:

None other than the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

A project you wish you could have done:

No regrets, let bygones be bygones.

One activity that keeps you occupied in your free time:

Playing with my 2 year old daughter.

Name one thing you would never or rarely get bored of doing:

My work, I love it.

What fictional character do you wish existed in real life? …

Superman?I?m a fan!

If there were one thing you could change about yourself, what would it be:

I?m thankful that God has made me the way I am, I wouldn?t change a thing!

Your mostly likely turns offs:

Rudeness and unkempt appearance.

Turns ons:

Brains; an essential component to beauty.

Tv Drama Actor Adnan Siddiqui

Adnan Siddiqui

Adnan Siddiqui has become televisionâ s leading man without conveying the impression that he takes this mantle seriously. But whether he likes to admit it or not, he has had a huge impact on local television.

With a Hollywood movie under his belt, Adnan is one of the most bankable actors of the television industry, today.

His journey started with his first play {Aroosaâ} opposite Mishi Khan, which became hugely popular, resulting in him getting many offers, including roles in movies. Among them was a Sajjad Gul banner, â Siyasat, Rishwat aur Mehangaiâ, a very ambitious project, with the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahib giving music for a film for the first time in his career, and Madam Noor Jehan and Mohammed Ali Sahib making a comeback into films. It was to be directed by Nazar-ul-Islam and the screenplay was to be written by Asghar Nadeem Syed, who was riding high on the popularity of â Chand Grehanâ.

As an actor just starting out, it was an excellent opportunity to launch himself in a big way, but Adnan had reservations about the project from the very beginning.

At the time, Adnan was working at Lintas Advertising and was confused as to what he wanted to do with his life: whether acting was his true calling or the world of advertising. He also had issues with changing his name, as he was asked to go by the name of Shehryar, the name of the character he played in â{Aroosaâ}. After giving the opening shot, Adnan ran away from the set, earning the nickname {Bhagoraâ} in Lollywood. Even now whenever he visits the Lahore film industry, everyone says, “Yeh bhagora aa gya.â The film was then canned and later produced under another name and with another director and writer.

Courtesy: Humsay magazine Aug 2009





Some of Adnan’s popular television drama serials and plays are listed below:
Drama – Baba Budhay ki machine on Ary Tv
Teledrama – Khalid ki Khalida on Tv One
Teledrama – Piyar Hai Yeh Kaisa on ARY T
Drama Serial Hotel
Mujhey Sochta Koi Aur Hai
Drama Jab Hatheli Per Chand Likhna on Indus Vision
Drama Serial Phir Youn Love Hua on Ptv
Drama Serial Madham Madham on Ary Tv
Drama series Aurat aur Chardeewari on Ary Tv
Drama Serial Mannat on Hum Tv
Drama Serial Aania on Tv One
Drama Serial Zaib-un-Nisa on Ptv
Drama Serial Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Be Nishan on Geo tv
Drama Serial Colony 52 on Tv One
Drama Serial Ishq Junoon Deewangi on Hum Tv
Drama Serial Phir Youn Love Hua on Ptv
Drama Serial Mehndi on Ptv
Drama Serial Uroosa on Ptv
Drama Serial Wujood e Laraib on Indus
Drama Serial Wilco on Ptv
Drama Serial Socha Na Tha on Ary Tv
Drama Soap Meri Adhoori Mohabbat on Geo Tv
Drama Serial Doraha on Geo Tv
Drama Serial Mulaqat on Hum Tv
Drama Serial Kaisa yeh junoon on Ary Tv
Drama Serial Ehsaas on Indus Tv

Tv Drama Actress Roohi Bano

Roohi Bano

Roohi Bano is known for possessing the rare quality of conveying feelings and expressions through her eyes. As an actress, she exercised full command over her emotions and knew how best to translate them into action and convert them into pieces of unforgettable drama. She says she desperately misses her co-stars of yesteryear such as Shafi Mohammad, Talat Hussain, Uzma Gillani and the late Tahira Naqvi.

Roohi first television appearance was in a quiz show while she was still a student. Then, Farooq Zameer offered her a chance to act in plays which she accepted while continuing her studies for a Master degree in psychology from Government College, Lahore. She married twice and also acted in a few films but television was where she belonged, and it remained her first love.

Given the condition she was in before treatment, her recovery has been likened to her character in one of her famous long plays, Darwaza. In the play produced by Muhammad Nisar Hussian in the 1980s, she plays a TB patient who recovers miraculously.

Television had found a great actress in Roohi Bano and her repeatedly outstanding performances in Qila Kahani, Zard Gulab, Hairatkada, Darwaza, Kiran Kahani, along with several other serials and long plays, set her head and shoulders above her contemporaries. The sensitivity with which she played her roles made her popular across the country to the effect that many of Roohi’s fans still remember her as a charming actress par excellence, who ruled the small screen for nearly two decades.

She is the daughter of famous Indian tabla nawaz Ustd Allah Rakha Khan. She was married twice & had a son, Ali, who was murdered in Lahore in 2005.

Having won three graduate awards, the Nigar Award, President Award and two PTV awards, she has now made a comeback after a long, painful and sad period of absence. Roohi Bano a veteran actress reminisces about her glowing past with the Eyecandy team.

Some Popular Tv Plays & Drama Serials
Qila Kahani
Zard Gulab
Hairatkada
Darwaza
Saraab
Kiran Kahani
Zer Zabar Pesh

Fimography

GOONJ UTTHI SHEHNAI 1976 S. M. YUSUF
KAINAT 1983 ASAD BOKHARI
INSAN AUR FARISHTA 1976 SHABAB KIRANVI
AAJ KA INSAN 1984 GULZAR AHMAD
PAALKI 1975 QAMAR ZAIDI
KIRAN AUR KALLI 1981 ZAHID SHAH
UMANG 1975 KHALID KHURSHID
RASTE KA PATHAR 1976 M. A. RASHEED
TIPU SULTAN
BADA AADMI SHAMS CHAUDHRY

Tv Drama Actress Mehreen Raheel

Mehreen Raheel

Mehreen Raheal is one of Pakistan’s leading models, with dozens of product commercials, cover pages of magazines like Libaas, and many, many photoshoots of clothes and jewelry to her credit. She is as familiar a face to Head & Shoulders and Pantene users, as she is to Lipton tea drinkers, and even Telenor phone users.

Mehreen was born to an artistic mother, Simi Raheal, a talented, renowned TV artiste and a social activisit who works for a leading NGO and is a gender trainer.

Since she was a child, Mehreen has had an eye for fashion and her heart set on a media career. She is a leading face on TV commercials and magazine pages now, but her vision’s already set on the next rung of the career ladder, which may take her behind the camera as a director or producer.

This talented young girl is delightful to meet for her candid views, friendly nature, and many interesting experiences.

Read on to get to know Mehreen Raheal better!

Let’s start with a bit about where you grew up and your family…

Well, my family is basically from Lahore, but my father was in the Army, so we’ve traveled a lot. After my father left the Army, we settled back here in Lahore. There’s four of us in the family, my parents, my brother, and I. My father was a weekend parent for many years because he was setting up a sugar mill in Rahimyar Khan, and we were brought up mainly by my mother. My brother is also an actor, he has studied film making and has done theater.

(Mehreen’s mother Simi Raheal is a renowned actor, and has starred in many TV serials and also appeared in Ali Azmat’s recent video for the song “Na Re Na�).

What about schooling and education?

I’ve changed many schools starting from the Lahore School of Arts & Sciences, Lahore Grammar, and I’ve also done a diploma in dancing, drama, and script writing from London. When I came back from London, I considered doing my BA but the subjects were not interesting at all given where I was headed. I always wanted to be in the media business and a traditional BA just didn’t appeal to me at the time. So I started working.

How did you get into modeling?

I knew from when I was a child that I was going to be somebody in the media business; a fashion model, an actor, or a designer – something to that effect! So I knew where I was going in general and had my focus on the industry. I did a lot of different stuff. My first commercial project was when I was around 8. I think I got a little toy or Barbie for doing that commercial. I did a couple of more commercials when I was around 13 or 14. I also did a play called Ajnabee Rastay; not a particularly strong character or anything, but then it was only my first project. After doing different projects, my aim became clearer and I knew I wanted to be a model. I seriously started doing commercials when I was 18-19. I joined Nabeela’s advertising, Munaf was my agent. I got my first project in ICI, and my second commercial was with Ali Zafar. Since then I have gotten into it aggressively.

Now, a typical question for models in our culture – how did the family react to your career choice?

My mother is an actor; so media was already in the family. Most families have a problem with their daughters entering the media but in my family it wasn’t considered bad at all. In fact, my parents were very supportive. When I started off, there weren’t many educated people in this line of work, and the media wasn’t considered a good profession. Slowly, but surely, so many channels have come up and so many educated people have stepped into this line, that people are generally a lot more accepting of this choice.
In the past it was like “hamari bahoo ya beti nahi a saktee.’ But things are changing now. Just to give you a personal example, I had a friend (not going to mention who), but her mother told her that she couldn’t be friends with me because I am on television. But a couple of years later, my friend herself being an NCA graduate, became a strong part of the media, and now whenever her mother sees me, she always says “it’s so wonderful to see you,” and praises me and all that stuff. So, times have changed with more people entering the media business and it’s broadening the cultural mindset.
It seems like you prefer commercials to ramps (runway modeling) – is that true?

I’ve done ramps, but I’m not very fond of them. Not because of my height (laughs), but generally I’m not very enthusiastic about that particular type of modeling. I’ve done only two ramp fashion shows. But mostly, I’ve done ads and still photography for clothes and jewelry. I like doing shoots; I love the camera and I’m very comfortable around it. I’ve recently done some shoots that will be in the next issue of Libaas. I’ve done most of the major product commercials, from hair products to skin products to household products, detergents and everything, thanks to my agent.

What products have you modeled for and which commercials have been the most interesting for you?

I’ve done a lot of commercials – can’t count them! Name a major product and I’ve done a commercial for it. I’ve done Head and Shoulders thrice, and I’ve done Pantene four times. Lipton, Telenor, and PTCL too! It’s a great thing, it’s a blessing.

I find the whole hair commercial process quite fascinating. We travel to Thailand for all hair commercials because they have a whole team over there – from Mongolian women who donate their long silky hair for making extensions to the doubles for the pure “hair shots�. It’s easier for them to fly out the directors and talent to Thailand for a day or two rather than bringing the hair to wherever the ad is being shot. You are basically there for the beauty shots, the face part. The hair part is done by doubles and to make it look consistent, you need to get extensions either clipped on or woven into your own hair. That’s quite an ordeal. I had to have my hair dyed blue-black and by the time I got back I was “ganja� (bald). You are left with like four hair with all the straightening and chemical treatments (laughs)

What’s been the most interesting moment or time?

When I was a child, I used to dream of traveling by myself without a chaperone; staying in the most beautiful hotels, all expenses taken care of, with a plasma TV, a big bed…like in Home Alone when he’s sitting on his big bed, jumping around and eating ice cream! So I remember when I went to Karachi for the first time, on my own, at a very young age, it was the most beautiful moment. Because I realized that I’m an independent soul, my parents trust me, I’m here and I’m doing so much!

Another time would be when I went to Thailand the first time for a commercial and got the red carpet treatment. They gave me the best suite in the Emporium and all that. The experience of working abroad with huge budgets compared to our limited production resources was also tremendous. But the way they treat you, like a princess! (Smiles). Finally, when I signed my first autograph, obviously I had butterflies in my stomach…didn’t know what to say!!

What about the flip side – any particularly bad memories or times?

Well, in general, Allah ka shuker hai, people have been wonderful to me, from the key boys to the directors and everybody in between. But I remember once that a director showed up drunk on the shoot, and there was this woman pestering him. So he swore, in front of me and misbehaved with her. That’s when I walked off the shoot. He came back and apologized and said that I wasn’t meant to hear what he said, and that the woman was misbehaving, and he didn’t know what to do, and all that. But I just said that listen, I understand if you have problems, but whatever they are, don’t bring them to work and don’t spoil my work place. Because it is like going to an office. If someone is going to bring their problems and create a bad environment for other people who are working there, it’s not going to fly.

Other than that, I can’t say I’ve had any particularly bad moments. It’s just the delayed paychecks (laughs). Some people have a tendency of getting others to work for them whenever they need a project done, but then they aren’t as prompt about the payments, so there have been some issues of that nature. Now basically what I do is that I ask them to give me the check before I start the project, and if they want me then they have to!

Tell us about the international travel – you mentioned Thailand, what other countries have you been to and how has that experience been for you?

I traveled to India as an Ambassador for the Standard Chartered fundraising marathon for the Tsunami. It was an unbelievable experience. Traveling for such a cause and being able to do something meaningful based on your media presence or image. I hadn’t thought of this aspect of being in the media and what it enables you to do for others until I got this opportunity and it was really great. I’ve also worked in London, did a play and a few other projects there.

How do you compare the modeling scene in Pakistan with other countries?

In Pakistan, you have an edge because there are fewer models, plus the model’s life is longer. In the west, your modeling life is very short. The younger you, the better it is; and there are so many people in the field. Here in Pakistan, we have a handful of good models and it’s easier to become an icon. Once you are there, you can get into many other things like direction, production, or other projects. I know that I will not be this young or vivacious all my life, but I can be a character or I can use my name because I made my name through something that is media related. I’m strictly talking about myself, of course. I’d rather retire gracefully from modeling and do something different than have people get sick of me!

What is the future of modeling in Pakistan?

It’s really going to rock the town and the world, because so many designers are coming up and we are being recognized for our work. Plus, we have a lot of new modeling talent coming up, some good some bad. I’m not going to say that it’s perfect because it’s not. There are a lot of bad seeds also, which sort of make us take a step back, because we are here to promote our culture and clothes, and not to sell our bodies. And selling bodies has become really intense. I guess it depends on how and where you take it but I hope that the industry will go in a really positive direction and we’ll establish a very good name and image for Pakistan through it. You know, it really means a lot when images of a progressive culture are transmitted all over the world via satellite; and I believe that our international recognition will benefit our international image as well.

What do you do when you’re not modeling?

Procrastinate! Doing nothing, bumming around (laughs)! I enjoy good food, so I cook. I like reading a lot, I write poetry, and I write columns. I spend a lot of time with my parents. I travel. I have this hunger for traveling and going to different places, seeing what the culture is about; going to art galleries, exhibitions and stuff; and generally finding out about the world. The little time that I have left, I do yoga.

Who is your favorite author?

Well I’m reading this book called Short Stories by Nabakov; he’s the Russian author who wrote Lolita. I really like his work. I like Marquez a lot. It depends on my mood, depends on whatever the book is about, and it doesn’t have to be about anything in particular!

How do you stay fit?

I watch what I eat. I don’t eat meethas (dessert). I’ve always been into fitness but I don’t want to be skinny, because in real life I’d like to look like myself rather than a coat hanger roaming around with something draped on it

Any advice for future models?

As a wise man said once, “with great power comes great responsibility.� There will be good days and there will be bad days; whatever you do, you will either be condemned for it or complimented. It’s a tough life. Working hours are very difficult. You need to be a strong individual to be in this field because there’s a lot of bitchiness and backstabbing, because it’s a beauty based thing. I would advise you to get a degree in something of interest, either related to your modeling career or something which builds upon it that can come in handy later on in your career. You will not be a pretty face all your life! But people will know you and you will always have your identity, so think of ways in which you can use that identity, like they do abroad to do something good, rather than not using it at all.