#Mumtaz Ali

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Time for another round of pre-partition posters

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WATCHED IN 2023:

جوائے لینڈ Joyland (2022), dir. Saim Sadiq

ALINA KHAN as BIBA ALI JUNEJO as HAIDER RASTI FAROOQ as MUMTAZ SARWAT GILANI as NUCCHI

"you really think if you do

what you want to,

it'll lead to your funeral?"

"most definitely."

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Mumtaz (actress)

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Benjamin Netanyahu

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Paramhansa Yogananda

Tom Hanks

Kamal Amrohi

Hans Holbein

Shammi Kapoor

Gerardus Mercator

Edith Piaf

Bhagwan Shirdi Sai Baba (Official God)

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TIFF 2022: Day 6

Films: 3.5 Best Film Of The Day: Holy Spider

Joyland: A Pakistani film from Saim Sadiq that suggests the path to self-knowledge and acceptance can be paved with chunks of broken glass and razor wire. Hader (Ali Junejo) is an unassuming man, living at home with his wife, Mumtaz (Rasti Farooq) who works at a makeup salon, and the rest of his extended family, including his overbearing father, and domineering older brother, his wife, and their many children. Given an opportunity for a job working as a back-up dancer for the Trans performer Biba (Alina Khan), who performs routinely at a nearby nightclub, Hader jumps at the chance before he quite knows what he’s doing (or can even dance, particularly). To his astonishment, however, he finds not only that he enjoys performing, he also falls pretty hard for Biba, of whom he feels far more passion than for his wife of nearly a decade. When Mumtaz unexpectedly gets pregnant, it throws Hader’s new lifeplan into a Cuisinart, as well as making the already criminally unfulfilled Mumtaz feel even more trapped in a world she wants no part of. As Biba and Hader’s relationship grows into something more dangerous, the entire family is forced to reevaluate their place together. Sadiq has created a compelling narrative that speaks eloquently to the idea of repression, be it political, sexual, or familial, and the ways we are held back from actually achieving self-fulfillment (by the end, the best example of such freedom is exemplified by Biba, a woman loathed and mocked nearly everywhere she goes, save for the nightclubs she performs in), as dangerous a notion in such a rigid society as a hand gernade. 

Empire of Light: To be fair, I had to leave Sam Mendes’ would-be opus about twenty minutes before it came in to a landing (the late-starting screening time forced me to choose between finishing this one or seeing the new Koreeda  —  and it was pretty clear to me which was the better bet), but to speak briefly as to the sections I watched, it felt a good deal like the sort of heavy-handed, Big Picture drama designed to get attention come awards time. Set in 1980, at a grand cinema on the coast of southern England, it offers us Hilary (Olivia Colman), a sweet-minded woman with a schizophrenia diagnosis, who diligently works at said cinema, running the concessions for a stuffed-shirt manager (Colin Firth), who nevertheless invites her regularly into his office for closed-session nookie. She befriends the newest employee, a handsome Black usher named Stephen (Michael Ward), a relationship that eventually turns romantic. Amidst the political uproar at the time (the rise of Thatcherism, and with it, the accompanying xenophobic rage that fueled many a race riot), Hilary ‘s condition begins to worsen after dropping her Lithium prescription, which leads to  —  one supposes  —  a rising dramatic climax as all of her relationships come under the purview of her disease. Just how those things all reseove themselves, I cannot say, but it was pretty clear what Mendes is going for here (including a special paeon to cinephiles with his romanticizing of the old Big Movie Houses, with marquees touting the arrival of films from Stir Crazy to Raging Bull). It wouldn't be the first such film to gun so unapologetically for an Academy Award, but it doesn’t make it any more worthy. 

Broker: It’s sort of curious that Hirokazu Koreeda, a director known for his penchant for ramshackle, thrown-together families in his films (see Shoplifters), takes as his lovable protagonists for this one a pair of child traffickers and the mother who abandoned her months-old son to them. To be sure, we are meant to sympathize with them  —  from their perspective, Sang-hyeon (Song Kang-ho), the ‘mastermind’ and his assistant, Dong-soo (Dong-won Gang), are doing a helpful, righteous thing, taking sad childless parents and the offloaded offspring of overwhelmed young mothers, and combining them into a loving match (nevermind the nature of the transaction, where they stand to make large sums of money on the black market)  —  and see that deep down they aren’t bad people, but Koreeda’s ability to make humorous and charming out of scallywags feels a bit more dicey on this occasion. As affable and likable as he seems, Sang-hyeon has a young daughter of his own he more or less abandoned to her mother, seemingly in favor of the reject bunch he’s spending time with now. Koreeda is able to make a better case for the baby’s mother, So-young (Ji-eun Lee), a young woman forced into prostitution by an uncaring older woman manager, whose baby son is the progeny of a high-ranking Korean mafia don. She begins as some sort of monster  —  a woman who leaves her helpless baby outside a drop box in the middle of the night  —  but gradually becomes more sympathetic as we gather more details about her story. Like Raising Arizona, the baby is treated like some kind of Maltese Falcon, the singular plot element that powers the rest of the film’s universe. In addition to the traffickers, the mother, and a young kid (Seung-soo Im) they inadvertently pick up from the orphanage, the group is also enjoined by a pair of cops (Bae Donna and Lee Joo-young), who are trying to snare them in a sting operation. It’s all well-done, with a kind of rollicking energy (never quite dipping into farce, but presenting a world in which most people seem basically decent and generous in nature), but it doesn’t hit the more transcendent notes of some of his best work. 

Holy Spider: There is a lot of darkness in Ali Abbasi’s Iranian serial killer picture, the kind of ink-black shadows that permeate the frame and fill you with dread. For good reason, it turns out. Based on real events that took place in the city of Mashhad at the turn of the 21st century, the film follows the investigation of a serial killer known as the Spider, a construction worker named Saeed (played here by Mehdi Bajestani), who wages a one-person jihad against the women who walk a desolate section of the city at night as sex workers. He strangles them with their own neck scarves and dumps their bodies where they can be easily found (to this end, he also calls the crime editor of the local paper after each murder to let him know where the body has been deposited). He wants the murders well-documented because he’s after the attention and reverence given to martyrs for his unholy fatwa. After ten bodies are found over a period of nearly half a year with no progress made by the (likely corrupt, certainly unmoved) police department, Rahimi (Zar Amir Ebrahimi, in a role that earned her Best Actress at Cannes), a female journalist from Tehran arrives to help cover the case. Living under the tight regime of the “morality police”  — she is first unable to get her hotel room as a single female until she reveals her profession  —  she must contend with far more than the investigation, including the shameful behavior of the police chief, a smarmy man who seems to have little interest in the case itself, beyond giving him the opportunity to menacingly hit on her. With no progress otherwise, Rahimi decides the best course of action is to put garish levels of makeup on her face and use herself as bait (with her editor meant to watch after her carefully from nearby) in order to lure the Spider into making a move. Harrowingly enough, that turns out to be an effective strategy, such that the last act of the film is the criminal trial for the captured killer, resulting in his final sentence. Curiously, Abbasi chooses to focus a large portion of screentime to the killer, and his loving family, humanizing him in a way that makes his desperate bid for martyrdom that much more horrific. We come to know a fair amount more about him than the steely Rahimi, who has come to this situation after an altercation with her former editor, who tried to blackmail her into sleeping with him. There is much made of the Spider’s eventual notoriety  —  naturally, many of the conservative factions in the city find in him a hero, ridding the world of the “filth” of women walking the streets, as opposed to the men who engage their services  —  such that it’s difficult to watch it and not think about similar American figures (e.g. Kyle Rittenhouse, exonerated and celebrated for murdering two liberal dissenters in more or less cold blood). The vision of the city is unrelentingly grim  —  for every killer brought to justice, one supposes there are many more who go about their business unfettered by the disinterested judicial system  —  and the prospect of justice under such a repressive regime nearly impossible. One killer might have been captured but there are many more, including Saeed’s own teen son, who comes to admire his father’s “work,” ready to take his place at a moment’s notice. 

Wherein the author contemplates this year’s offerings and the past decade of covering this fabulous film festival, as he’s poised to embark on a new career path that will more than likely involve him standing up in front of a group of sullen teens, espousing the glories of the Russian masters, rather than taking in a beatific week of international cinema in the early days of September. 

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Four soldiers martyred in separate attacks in KP, Balochistan

Four soldiers martyred in separate attacks in KP, Balochistan

At least four soldiers of the Pakistan Army were martyred in two separate terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, confirmed Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to the military’s media wing, two soldiers were martyred in a blast in Dir area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, The martyred soldiers were identified as Sajid Ali and Adnan Mumtaz, both of whom belonged to Azad…

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MADHUBALA JHAVERI 

MADHURA SHANTARAM 

LALITA DEULKAR 

JUTHIKA ROY

VANMALA

MASUD PARVEZ

NITIN MUKESH 

WAHIDAN BAI

SHYAMA HEMADY 

PUSHPA PAGDHARE 

MOHD FAROOQUI 

JIKKI 

YASHWANT BHATT

PANKAJ MULLICK

SUHASINI KOLHAPURE

RENUKA DEVI 

AMAR 

ASHOK KUMAR

MASTER MOHAMMAD

CHITALKAR 

BALWANT SINGH

SUSHEELA RANI 

RANU MUKHERJEE

DWIJEN MUKHERJEE

BELA MUKHERJEE

H. FARUQUI

K.C. DEY 

RAMYA IYER

MASTER VASANT

MISTER SHEIKH 

FIDA HUSSAIN

KALYANI DAS 

SUMATI

SUHAS 

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SNEHPRABHA PRADHAN

MISS KALYANI

PUTUL CHATTERJEE 

NAZIRA

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MUMTAZ

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SUNILA DAS GUPTA

SUPRAVA SARKAR 

P.B.SRINIVAS 

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RAJ KAPOOR

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MOHANA 

RATNA MALKANI

SRINATH TRIPATHI

LEELA MEHTA 

SURINDER KAUR 

DEEDAR PARDESI 

QADIR FAREEDI

MISS GULAB

INDIRA MANCHANDA

BRIJMALA 

VASANTI M.

M. SHARIF QAWWAL 

CHANCHAL KUMARI

SNEHAL BHATKAR

SANTRAM

SHYAM SUNDAR 

SHYAM KUMAR

KANTI LAL 

CHANDRASHEKHAR GADGIL 

ANIKA RIZVI 

RAJNI

KARAN DEWAN 

BHARTI

SHAMIM 

ABU BAKAR

AFZAL HUSSAIN 

GAUHAR SULTANA 

BALAKRAM 

SHYAMA SHARMA

CHAUBEY MAHARAJ

SHRADDHA PANDIT 

KAMLA SISTA 

SARDAR AKHTAR

MASTER GOPAL

DILRAJ KAUR 

SARDAR MANSUR 

TARABAI LUCKNAWI

S.L.PURI 

DHUMI KHAN 

BECHU DUTT 

ANIMA DASGUPTA

BIMLA KUMARI 

AMROZIYA BEGUM

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SHANTI SHARMA

PADMA DEVI 

PANDIT WAMANRAO 

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SUPRAVA GHOSH 

MISS IQBAL

HASHMAT 

MEERA

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GOHAR MAMAJWALA

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GIRISH

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PANDIT KRISHNARAO CHONKAR

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BEENA KUMARI

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MASTER SONIK

SRINIVAS 

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KUSUM MANTRI

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MUMTAZ ALI 

SHANTA THAKUR 

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MOLINA DEVI 

SHAMO 

SHARDA 

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PRITAM 

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RAMOLA 

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USTAD AMIR KHAN

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MASTER AVINASH

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REHMAT BANO 

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SATISH 

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RAJA GUL

NOOR MOHD CHARLIE

KRISHNA KALLE 

JATIN PANDIT 

ASHIMA BANERJEE 

INDUBALA DEVI

APARESH LAHIRI

SUSHIL SAHU

SHAKTI T 

AZIZ NAZAN

RAJAN-SAJAN

SAPAN CHAKRABORTY

PANDYA

JANI BABU

PREMPAL 

GHULAM MOHAMMED 

BULO C. RANI

BHUSHAN MEHTA

LAXMI SHANKAR

KUSUM MANTRI

PANKAJ UDHAS

K.P.SEN 

MUKHERJEE

SURAIYA

JAMUNA RANI 

JAYWANT KULKARNI

MEENAKSHI SHIRODKAR 

RAVINDRA JAIN

ANIL BISWAS

KUSUM MANTRI

AMIT KUMAR

USHA KHANNA

SHAILENDRA SINGH

ANAND KUMAR

C. PAPON

M.G. SHREEKUMAR

VISHNILAL

SURESH (chal chal re naujawan)

MUMTAZ BEGUM 

SARLA DEVI 

VIDYANATH SETH

G.M.DURRANI 

PUSHPA HANS

LALITA RAO

RAMOLA

FAKIR MOHAMMED 

NALINI JAYWANT

YUSUF EFENDI 

PARVATI KHAN 

S.D. BATISH

S. BALBIR 

MEENA KAPOOR 

B.N.BALI 

SALMA 

KANTA KUMARI

ARUN BAKSHI

SAPNA MUKHERJEE 

P.BHANUMATI 

SHANKAR DASGUPTA

DILSHAD BEGUM

UMRAO ZIA 

S.N.TRIPATHI 

MINU PURUSHOTTAM

PINAKIN SHAH

ISHU 

ASHA POSLEY

GULSHAN SOOFI

SHANTI KUMAR DESAI

JAHANARA KAJJAN 

SONA CHATTERJEE

BHIMSEN JOSHI

ISMAIL AZAD QAWWAL

IQBAL SIDDIQUI 

HARISH BHARDWAJ

NIRMALA DEVI 

MARUTI RAO

DILSHAD BEGUM

CHITRAGUPT

RAM MARATHE

PARESH BANERJEE 

USHA BALSAWAR

SHAUKAT 

MANAS MUKHERJEE

SUNDARA BAI 

AFZAL LAHORI 

VITTHAL

MANSOOR 

SAVITA 

PEENAZ MASANI

LAISH RAM MEMA

BHARAT VYAS

SHEELA SHIRODKAR

SHEELA 

GOHAR MAMAJIWALA

MOHANTARA

LEELA SAWANT 

MANJU

RAM PYARI

SAGARIKA MUKHERJEE

KRISHNA GANGULY

SHARDA GANGULY

SHANKAR - SHAMBHU 

RAZIA BEGUM

SIDDHESHWAR MUKHERJEE

DEV KUMAR 

IKHLAQ AHMED

KESARI

SHEELA MITRA

AMRITLAL 

YAKUB 

KUMAR (jeevan naiyya, 1946)

USTAD AMANAT ALI 

FIROZE DASTUR 

PARVEZ KAPADIA

SUDHIR PHADKE 

SHANTA KUNWAR

MUNAWWAR SULTANA

UTPALA SEN

MITHU MIYAN

SHABNAM 

VASANTRAO DESHPANDE

SHOBHA JOSHI

ASHIMA BANERJEE

GHULAM HAIDER

IRA NIGAM

MENKA

SUNDAR

ROHINI ROY

SHYAMA BAI 

PEARU MASTER 

MASTER DEEN 

AHINDRA CHOUDHARY

SUMATI TRILOKEKAR

K. DEEP

SHAMINDER 

VANMALA 

SHEETAL GHOSH

LALITA PARULKAR

UMAKANT 

MRINAL GHOSH

SADHANA BOSE

NEENA B.S.

B.S.NANAJI 

SHANTA APTE

LEELA WARSI

AKHTARIBAI FAIZABADI

MANIK VERMA

S. MOHINDER 

MANMOHAN SINGH

ZAHOOR RAJA 

SURESH RAJVANSHI

POORNA SETH

BABY TARA

MUBARAK BEGUM

T.A.MOTI 

ZAWAR HUSSAIN

ANIMA GHOSH

AMBAR KUMAR

ERUCH TARAPORE

NARESH BHATTACHARYA

SUDHA KARMASE

NARAIN DUTT

RATTANBAI 

SURINDER KOHLI 

MIR ALI 

BANDE HASAN QAWWAL

VINOD

MINAAL WAGH

SHARMA 

NIAMAT ALI

RANGNATH JADHAV QAWWAL

SAROJ WELINGKAR

G.M.SAJAN 

GOVIND KURWALIKAR 

MALA BEGUM

MINATI SARKAR

MOTI 

MALTI PANDEY

SHEIKH ADAM

CHAUDHARY 

SADAT KHAN

SUNIL KUMAR

SHRIDHAR PARSEKAR

KRISHNA RAO

HEERA SAWANT

VIMAL VAKADE

ASHITA BOSE

HARIMATI 

AZIZ HINDI

MEENA KUMARI

AGHA

FAIZBAI

PROTIMA DASGUPTA

RAMESH GUPTA

JAYASHREE

VASANT DESAI

MOTILAL

SURESH BABU MANE

SARDAR MANSOOR

MAZHAR KHAN

MULIA

PATGAONKAR

POPATLAL

DURGESH KUMARI

SABITA DEVI

N. M. ADHIKARI

BABY SUMAN

HARISH

LEELA DESAI

JYOTI

SHANTA HUBLIKAR

SHAHU MODAK

DURGA KHOTE

NASEEM BANU

SARITA DEVI

WAHEEDAN BAI

MADHURI

ASHRAF KHAN

VIMLA

SHARDA PANDIT (eg baghban 1938)

E.G.PADGAONKAR

SADIQ ALI

AHMED DILAWAR

ALAUDDIN NAVEED

RENU

MEENAKSHI

REKHA MALLICK

BINOTA BOSE

MAJI

SARITA KHARWAL

RANJANA

BABY SHAKUNTALA

SHAUKAT ALI

BABY ANU

KAVI PRADEEP

SUNITA DEVI

SARASWATI DEVI

CHANDRAPRABHA

MASTER NISSAR

ZILLOO

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P.F.PITHAWALA

RANJIT RAI

SUSHILA

PREM ADIB

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এই যে দুনিয়া ~ বাগধারা

Lyrics & Tune : Baul Rashid Uddin, Mumtaz Ali Khan Singer: Abdul Alim Re-Composed : Bagdhara Lyrics: ছায়াবাজি পুতুল রূপে বানাইয়া মানুষ যেমনি নাচাও তেমনি নাচি পুতুলের কি দোষ? তুমি ছায়াবাজি পুতুল রূপে বানাইয়া মানুষ যেমনি নাচাও তেমনি নাচি পুতুলের কি দোষ? যেমনি নাচাও তেমনি নাচি যেমনি নাচাও তেমনি নাচি তুমি খাওয়াইলে আমি খাই আল্লাহ তুমি খাওয়াইলে আমি খাই তুমি হাকিম হইয়া হুকুম কর পুলিশ হইয়া ধর সর্প হইয়া…

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Khuwahish PTV Drama Last Episode 13

Khuwahish PTV Drama Last Episode 13 One of Abid Ali’s best drama and PTV best drama as well. A piece of pure acting Directed by Rashid DarCast:Abid Ali as Khushi MuhammadSemi Raheel as BasantoSohail Asghar as RuliyaRani as Nafeesa BegumAzmul Haq as Dil MuhammadNisar Qadri as SukhiyaHinda Shaheen as Ms RoziKhalid Usman as KhanFirdous Jamal as AnwarNida Mumtaz as BadrayJaved Kodu as KoduIram…

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Special Interest Tours in India

India, a land of myriad cultures, landscapes, and traditions, has always captivated the hearts of travelers seeking experiences beyond the ordinary. For those with special interests, be it history, spirituality, wildlife, or cuisine, Eastern Sojourns offers curated tours that delve deep into the essence of India. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, here's a glimpse into what awaits you on a special interest tour with Eastern Sojourns.

Historical Marvels: Unearthing India's Past

Delhi: The Capital's Timeless Treasures

Immerse yourself in the heart of India's history with a tour of Delhi's iconic sites.

Red Fort: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this formidable red sandstone fortress is a testament to Mughal grandeur.

Humayun's Tomb: Often called the precursor to the Taj Mahal, this garden tomb is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.

Qutub Minar: Standing tall at 73 meters, this ancient minaret is a symbol of Delhi's rich history.

Agra: The Epitome of Love

Witness the eternal love story etched in white marble.

Taj Mahal: The crown jewel of Mughal architecture, this mausoleum is a testament to Shah Jahan's love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Agra Fort: Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, this grand fort offers panoramic views of the Taj Mahal.

Jaipur: The Pink City

Step into a world of royal opulence and vibrant culture.

Amber Fort: This majestic fort, perched on a hill, offers stunning views of Jaipur and a glimpse into the royal lifestyle.

City Palace: A blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture, this palace complex is a treasure trove of art and history.

Spiritual Sojourns: Divine Encounters

Varanasi: The Spiritual Epicenter

Embark on a journey along the sacred Ganges River.

Ghats of Varanasi: Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti and experience the spiritual fervor at the ghats.

Sarnath: The place where Buddha delivered his first sermon, Sarnath is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

Rishikesh: Yoga and Tranquility

Find inner peace in the Yoga capital of the world.

Triveni Ghat: Attend the evening Ganga Aarti and witness the divine spectacle by the river.

The Beatles Ashram: Visit the ashram where the legendary band meditated and composed music.

Wild Encounters: Nature's Bounty

Ranthambore: The Kingdom of Tigers

Embark on a wildlife safari in pursuit of the majestic Bengal Tiger.

Ranthambore National Park: Experience the thrill of spotting tigers in their natural habitat.

Periyar: The Spice-Infused Sanctuary

Explore the lush greenery of Kerala's wildlife haven.

Periyar National Park: Cruise along the serene Periyar Lake and spot diverse wildlife.

Culinary Journeys: A Gastronomic Adventure

Delhi: A Foodie's Paradise

Indulge in the diverse flavors of North Indian cuisine.

Chandni Chowk: Explore the bustling markets and savor street food delicacies like paranthas, chaat, and kebabs.

Mumbai: Street Food Extravaganza

Discover the culinary gems of the bustling city.

Gateway of India: Try local favorites like vada pav and pav bhaji with a view of the Arabian Sea.

Mohammed Ali Road: Experience the vibrancy of Mumbai's street food scene.

Luxurious Retreats: Where Comfort Meets Culture

Udaipur: The Venice of the East

Indulge in regal hospitality amidst the serene lakes.

Taj Lake Palace: A floating marvel on Lake Pichola, this palace-turned-hotel offers unparalleled luxury.

Jaipur: The Heritage Haven

Experience the grandeur of Rajasthan in opulent palaces.

Rambagh Palace: Once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, this palace exudes regal charm.

With Eastern Sojourns, your special interest tour in India is bound to be a journey of a lifetime. From the architectural marvels of Delhi to the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, each tour is meticulously crafted to offer an authentic and enriching experience. So, embark on a sojourn with us and let India's diverse tapestry weave its magic around you.

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Sri M.

Sri M (born Mumtaz Ali Khan) is a living yogi and a disciple of Sri Maheshwarnath Babaji who in turn was the disciple of Mahavatar Babaji. Sri M is also known as Sri Madhukarnath ji. Sri M lives at Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India. In 2020, he was conferred with Padma Bhushan award, the third-highest civilian honour of India.

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By • Olalekan Fagbade Tension as escaped Lion strolling streets triggers panic A lion ran loose in a major Pakistani city for the second time this year, officials said on Wednesday, shedding light on the craze for exotic pets. For hours on Tuesday, the 20-month-old male lion strolled the streets in a congested neighbourhood of Karachi, police official Sheraz Nazir said. Children screamed and adults fled in fear, said Mukhtiar Soomro, a wildlife officer who was part of the team that captured the animal. “It took our team at least two hours to confine the lion to a parking lot and then capture it in a cage,” Soomro told dpa from Karachi. “It was a first-of-its-kind incident in Karachi. “Planning and executing an operation to capture such a huge and dangerous animal was a frightening experience,” the official added. No one was mauled. A video shared on the social media showed a man shouting to others to run as the animal slowly walked along the pavement. The lion was handed over to the city’s zoo and a criminal charge was being filed against the owner for keeping a wild animal in a residential area. This was according to another wildlife official Mumtaz Ali. “The owner can face a fine of up to 300,000 Pakistani rupees (around 1,000 dollars) and imprisonment up to three years,” he added. Pakistan’s wildlife laws allowed private citizens to establish mini zoos, but keeping a lion or tiger as a pet in a residential area is a crime. But these laws are often ignored. In February, a leopard ran loose from a neighbourhood near Islamabad and it took wildlife rangers several hours to capture it. (dpa/NAN) (www.nannews.ng) #Lionstrollingonthestreet

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[ad_1] KARACHI: A little over a year ago, filmmaker Danial K Afzal announced his ambitious project about the mother of the nation, Fatima Jinnah. The cast he managed to rope in for the web series included Sajal Aly, Samiya Mumtaz and Sundas Farhan embodying the renowned political leader in the film's publicity material. The makers went on to release a 14-minute prologue as well, with Sajal taking centre stage. However, once on screen, the aur.digital venture impressed some and irked others. Many touted the Kuch Ankahi star to be a 'misfit' in the iconic role in Fatima Jinnah: Sister | Revolutionist | Stateswoman. However, according to the director of the series, there was no doubt about Sajal's acting prowess and how easily she manifested the pain and anguish of the partition onscreen. So imagine the surprise when news regarding Sajal 'withdrawing' from the much-awaited project made rounds. The director confirmed that Sajal has, indeed, been replaced but had reservations about the news of her exiting his show. "I don't think 'withdrew' is the right term," Daniel told The Express Tribune. "It was a matter of disassociation. It first happened from her end and later ours as well." He continued, "The reaction we received from the people of Pakistan after the prologue release was rather huge. The producers and I wanted to adhere to people's sentiments as well. When you are essaying such an iconic character, you have to prepare with method a lot. There's a lot of preparation required." Danial, while singing praises of the Yakeen Ka Safar star, added, "Now, Sajal is one of the biggest stars in the country. Sometimes, however, the method gets lost in the preparation." Sajal's manager, Maria Mahesar, confirmed that she has left the show. "Yes, Sajal has exited the Fatima Jinnah show," she asserted. "We wish Danial and the show the best of luck henceforth." Danial then confirmed that the makers have already found a replacement. "After we did part ways, we just wanted to move on and get on with the show," he continued. "We've already found the actor who will essay Fatima Jinnah instead of Sajal. We will be able to give a statement soon. We just have to sign the contract and we would be good to go!"  The hold up The makers of Fatima Jinnah: Sister | Revolutionist | Stateswoman have now announced that 'something important' is all set to release this Independence Day - and it is a hauntingly beautiful OST, that would reveal the star cast of the show. That's great but when is the actual show being released? "I wouldn't say there's been a delay." The shooting of the show, he said, has almost completed. Fatima Jinnah: Sister | Revolutionist | Stateswoman comprises three seasons. Each season has two volumes and each volume consists of ten episodes. He went on to comment, "The series is one of the most expensive ones made in Pakistan to date. It's a big-budgeted venture. We've shot it so beautifully. The quality of the work is impeccable." Danial then explained how working on period projects is different from working on a regular show. "See, when you're dealing with the shows highlighting important historical narratives, you have to rebuild the entire past. And it takes time," the director remarked. "But that doesn't mean we will take seven, eight years to release the show. We'll release it very soon; I just don't have a definite date yet. We're either thinking to release it on Fatima Jinnah's birthday or the next Independence Day. The release date has to be of significance to Pakistan. We'll have to see." The stellar cast The web series, which has been solely shot in Lahore and Islamabad will not just see Fatima Jinnah but many other historical figures as well. Danial revealed that the viewers will get to see Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal, Liaquat Ali Khan, Ruttie Jinnah and Rana Liaquat Hussain among others. Usman Mukhtar is all set to essay Allama Iqbal while Sarmad Khoosat will play Mahatma Gandhi. The show also stars Amna Ilyas, Kubra Khan and  Ehteshamudin in key roles. Fatima Jinnah: Sister | Revolutionist | Stateswoman will also bring together sweethearts Samina Ahmed and Manzer Sehbai together onscreen for the first time while popular television host Anoushey Ashraf will also make her acting debut. The OST, which will release on Monday, has been composed by the composition team of the Oscar-winning film Dune, which starred Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. Danial concluded by saying that the series is not just based on her political career but also shows Fatima Jinnah's personal life and the struggles she faced. An aspect one should keep an eye out for was her rift with Quaid-e-Azam's wife, Ruttie Jinnah. "We have also shown the human side of Fatima Jinnah," he said. "As much as the show calls attention to her politics, it features her personal battles as well." Have something to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.  [ad_2]

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THE 236 GREATEST PERSONALITIES IN THE ENTIRE KNOWN HISTORY/COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS OF THIS WORLD! (@INDIES)

ie. THE 236 GREATEST PERSONALITIES IN WORLD HISTORY! (@INDIES)

Rajesh Khanna

Lionel Messi

Leonardo Da Vinci

Online Indie

Muhammad Ali

Joan of Arc

William Shakespeare

Vincent Van Gogh

J. K. Rowling

David Lean

Nadia Comaneci

Diego Maradona

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Meena Kumari

Julius Caesar

Harrison Ford

Ludwig Van Beethoven

William W. Cargill

Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche

Samuel Curtis Johnson

Sam Walton

John D. Rockefeller

Andrew Carnegie

Roy Thomson

Tim Berners-Lee

Marie Curie

James J. Hill

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Roman Polanski

Samuel Slater

J. P. Morgan

Cary Grant

Dmitri Mendeleev

John Harvard

Alain Delon

Ramakrishna Paramhansa (Official God)

The Lumiere Brothers, Auguste & Louis

Carl Friedrich Benz

Michelangelo

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Ramana Maharishi

Mark Twain

Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri

Bruce Lee

Bhagwan Krishna (Official God)

Charlemagne

Rene Descartes

John F. Kennedy

Bhagwan Ganesha (Official God)

Walt Disney

Albert Einstein

Nikola Tesla

Alfred Hitchcock

Pythagoras

William Randolph Hearst

Cosimo de’ Medici

Johann Sebastian Bach

Alec Guinness

Nostradamus

Christopher Plummer

Archimedes

Jackie Chan

Guru Dutt

Amma Karunamayi/ Mata Parvati (Official God)

Peter Sellers

Gerard Depardieu

Joseph Safra

Robert Morris

Sean Connery

Petr Kellner

Aristotle Onassis

Usain Bolt

Jack Welch

Alfredo di Stefano

Elizabeth Taylor

Michael Jordan

Paul Muni

Steven Spielberg

Louis Pasteur

Ingrid Bergman

Norma Shearer

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Ayn Rand

Jesus Christ (Official God)

Luciano Pavarotti

Alain Resnais

Frank Sinatra

Allah (Official God)

Richard Nixon

Charlie Chaplin

Thomas Alva Edison

Alexander Graham Bell

Wright Brothers

Arjun (of Bhagwan Krishna’s Gita)

Jim Simons

George Lucas

Swami Sri Lahiri Mahasaya

Carl Lewis

Brett Favre

Helen Keller

Bernard Mannes Baruch

Buddha (Official God)

Hugh Grant

K. L. Saigal

Roger Federer

Rash Behari Bose

Tiger Woods

William Blake

Jesse Owens

Claude Miller

Bernardo Bertolucci

Subhash Chandra Bose

Satyajit Ray

Hippocrates

Chiang Kai-Shek

John Logie Baird

Geeta Dutt

Raphael (painter)

Bhagwan Shiva (Official God)

Radha (Ancient Krishna devotee)

George Orwell

Jorge Paulo Lemann

Catherine Deneuve

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Bill Gates

Bhagwan Ram (Official God)

Michael Phelps

Michael Faraday

Audrey Hepburn

Dalai Lama

Grace Kelly

Mikhail Gorbachev

Vladimir Putin

Galileo Galilei

Gary Cooper

Roger Moore

John Huston

Blaise Pascal

Humphrey Bogart

Rudyard Kipling

Samuel Morse

Wayne Gretzky

Yogi Berra

Barry Levinson

Patrice Chereau (director)

Jerry Lewis

Louis Daguerre

James Watt

Henri Rousseau

Nikita Krushchev

Jack Dorsey

Dev Anand

Elia Kazan

Alexander Fleming

David Selznick

Frank Marshall

Viswanathan Anand

Major Dhyan Chand

Swami Vivekananda

Felix Rohatyn

Sam Spiegel

Anand Bakshi

Victor Hugo

Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba (Official God)

Steve Jobs

Srinivasa Ramanujam

Lord Hanuman

Stanley Kubrick

Giotto

Voltaire

Diego Velazquez

Ernest Hemingway

Francis Ford Coppola

Michael Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Mario Lemieux

Kishore Kumar

James Stewart

Douglas Fairbanks

Confucius

Babe Ruth

Raj Kapoor

Titian aka Tiziano Vecelli

El Greco

Francisco de Goya

Jim Carrey

Mohammad Rafi

Steffi Graf

Pele

Gustave Courbet

Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi

Milos Forman

Steve Wozniak

Georgia O’ Keeffe

Mala Sinha

Aryabhatta

Magic Johnson

Patanjali

Leo Tolstoy

Tansen

Henry Fonda

Albrecht Durer

Benazir Bhutto

Cal Ripken Jr

Samuel Goldwyn

Mumtaz (actress)

Panini

Nicolaus Copernicus

Pablo Picasso

George Clooney

Olivia de Havilland

Prem Chand

Imran Khan

Pete Sampras

Ratan Tata

Meerabai (16th c. Krishna devotee)

Queen Elizabeth II

Pope John Paul II

James Cameron

Jack Ma

Warren Buffett

Romy Schneider

C. V. Raman

Aung San Suu Kyi

Benjamin Netanyahu

Frank Capra

Michael Schumacher

Steve Forbes

Paramhansa Yogananda

Tom Hanks

Kamal Amrohi

Hans Holbein

Shammi Kapoor

Gerardus Mercator

Edith Piaf

Bhagwan Shirdi Sai Baba (Official God) .

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Take Advantage Of Indian Drama Serial - Read These 10 Tips

Indian drama serials often seem to glorify toxic behaviour. For example, many Colors shows Udaariyaan Written Update show women being abused by their men. This is a bad message to send out.

Humsafar enthralled a nation and launched Mahira Khan and Fawad to superstardom. This remarkable serial showcased director Sarmad Khoosat’s unique artistic and allegorical directorial style.

Read the Storyline

The most important thing to look for in a good drama is a good storyline. A great script can elevate even the lowest quality serial. In addition, a good director can make a huge difference to the overall quality of a drama.

Dastaan is a wonderful example of how a good drama can stand out from the crowd. This powerful drama tells the story of Hassan and Bano, torn apart by events beyond their control. The drama is beautifully acted and directed, with superb performances from Osman Khalid Butt and Maya Ali.

The storyline is very realistic and is easy to follow. It is also not cheesy and doesn’t have any unnecessary scenes. This is a huge advantage over some other Indian TV serials, where it seems like the main characters are always fighting or getting angry.

Watch the Episodes

There are some great Indian TV serials but there are also a lot of horrible ones. Some of them have a very melodramatic way of dealing with things and can be very irritating to watch. For example, they tend to show women getting slapped and kicked by males in front of their relatives all the time!

Humsafar enthralled a nation and launched Fawad Khan into superstardom. It also showcased Sarmad Khoosat’s unique and artistic directorial style. The story was powerful and touching, revealing how jealousy and love can turn into hate and despair. The cast was outstanding, with brilliant performances from Faysal Qureshi and Samiya Mumtaz. This serial shows that budget shouldn’t limit quality. It also proves that a harrowing subject can still be handled in an intelligent and captivating manner. It’s a must-see for anyone who loves dramas.

Watch the Actors

If you are looking for some good acting, you should watch some of these serials. The actors in these serials have been well trained and can really act. They do not put on a lot of melodrama or wear a lot of makeup, so you can actually see their facial expressions and reactions.

Another reason why these dramas are popular is that they tend to have a more realistic approach to romance. This is something that appeals to viewers across the border.

One such example is the popular television show Buniyad, which deals with the everyday lives of a middle-class family. It stars Alok Nath (Master Haveli Ram), Anita Kanwar (Radha), and Goga Kapoor (Kaderbhai). The show also tackles issues of women in India and the role that the media plays in society. The show also focuses on the importance of family and relationships.

Listen to the Music

The drama serial is a good opportunity to listen to the music that appears in each episode. This music helps to set the mood of each scene, and it also reflects the emotions of the characters in the story. Some of the best music from Indian dramas comes from fusion artists. Others come from traditional musicians.

Some of the best Indian dramas are based on real-life events. One example is Hum Log (Us People). This popular drama told the story of an average family in India. It was the first soap opera on Indian television. Another popular drama is Diya Aur Baati Hum (You are the lamp and I am the wick). This drama tells the story of a determined woman who overcomes adversity to become an IPS officer.

Watch the Trailers

Some of the best Indian TV shows feature a lot of drama. Some of these serials are melodramatic and have loads of Bollywood songs playing in the background. Others focus on serious issues, such as child abuse and domestic violence. Some of these shows also highlight how important it is to take care of children.

There are a few serials that stand out above the rest, such as Dastaan. This epic love story takes place during the tumultuous time of partition and independence. It stars Fawad Khan and Sanam Baloch in powerful performances.

Other popular serials include Naagin and Aunn Zara. Naagin tells the story of a girl who forms a friendship with her landlord’s daughter, but that friendship eventually turns into hatred. It features outstanding performances from Samiya Mumtaz and Faysal Qureshi. Aunn Zara is a powerful reminder of how terrible child rape can be.

Watch the Promos

If you’re interested in learning more about Indian TV serials, it’s a good idea to watch the promos for them. These previews will give you an idea of what to expect from the show, including its plot and cast members. They may also include a sample of the music featured in the episode.

One of the most popular Indian dramas is Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, a soap opera about a rich family and their complicated love lives. The show features a hero and heroine who initially hate each other, but fate brings them together in the end. The show is a prime example of the cliched dialogues that characterize many Indian TV shows.

Get a Copy of the Episodes

If you're looking for a way to experience Indian dramas without having to pay for them, there are plenty of ways to do so. One popular option is to download a serial from an online site. These sites offer a variety of serials, and many of them have a free trial period so you can test the waters before you commit to a full subscription.

Dastaan is a powerful story about the love between two people torn apart by events beyond their control. It is a reminder of how important it is to stay true to yourself, and to never give up on your dreams. The writing in this show was also superb, and the performances were top-notch. This is a must-see serial for any fan of Bollywood dramas! A masterpiece that proves budget shouldn't limit the quality of a drama.

Watch the Trailers

Unlike Indian TV shows, which have to fill the air time with songs and dancing by their stars, Pakistani dramas keep it simple and real. Their actors don’t wear huge bindis, pitch black eye shadow and Kanjivaram sarees and look more believable in the process.

Nukkad is a popular serial about the friendship between poor girl Ichcha and landlord’s daughter Tapasya and how it eventually turned into hatred. It starred Priya Tendulkar and was telecast on DD National.

This sexy and rousing drama starring Wajid Ali is a must-watch. It combines history, sex and love in one gripping story of power, ambition and revenge. It’s available to watch on Hotstar India.

Watch the Promos

There are some TV serials that have so many cliches that it is impossible to watch them without cringing. For example, there is always a cunning mother-in-law that will try to ruin the happiness of the hero and heroine. There are also many shows where the hero and heroine are constantly fighting and argue with each other. There is also the hero and heroine who are married to each other but can’t get along with their in-laws.

This brilliant drama reaffirmed that budget should never be an obstacle for a good story. Its amazing performances by the leads and excellent direction make this show a must-watch. This drama is one of the most influential serials in Pakistan and India, proving that great performances can overcome even the most challenging stories. It was nominated for a number of awards and is considered to be the best Indian TV series ever produced.

Stay Updated

Many Indian dramas use Bollywood songs to fill up air time and keep the viewers glued to their TV screens. This practice can lead to a never-ending storyline that is difficult for audiences to follow. The best way to stay updated on new episodes is to subscribe to the show’s channel or its website.

This Indian original series is based on the short stories of Satyajit Ray. The four episodes range from a psychological thriller to a satire about a kleptomaniac. The Netflix series is sure to captivate viewers with its captivating performances and compelling narrative. It is also a great choice for viewers who want to learn more about the history of India. The show is available for streaming on Amazon Prime. It was a hit in both countries and showed that good scripts and strong performances can make a serial a success.