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Farhan Saeed – Pi Jaon (KM Single Review)

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 01:05 AM PDT

By Ahman Uzair

The solo journey continues for Farhan Saeed as he comes out with yet another hit single named "Pee Jaun". This is his second video as a solo artist and a much anticipated one as well. This song has already been a huge hit with its concert video released earlier on. As the name says, this track is all about forgetting the past and moving on. It is written and composed by Saad Sultan and Momina Mustehsan (female part). Saad Sultan seems to be the vital support for Farhan in his solo career penning down and composing some soulful melodies for him. He is also seen playing a grand piano in the beginning of video which adds a new dimension to the song and later plays guitars through out the video with Farhan singing along.

The highlight of this video is that it's been made in India under the banner of Genesis Films and directed by Prahlad Kakkar who is a very renowned name in Indian advertising industry. Although this video of "Pee Jaun" turns out to be the first directorial venture into video making for Parhlad Kakar, yet he proves himself to be really impressive specially when comparing him with the other Indian video makers who totally lack in any idea or concept while making the video.

The video starts with Farhan singing the intro lines and then diving into the water in search of the lost one. He is seen singing under water and on stage with some beautiful smoky shots while having the vivid memories of past. Farhan also showcases his improved vocal range and alaaps which really blend well with the song as it progresses on.

And here comes the surprise element of the video. With the diving of female model (Isha Sharvani), comes the voice of Momina Mustehsan. This new-comer sings her heart out with some beautiful melody and lyrics written by herself. Momina has done some covers earlier on and in this song she turns out to be a real treat to listen. Her raw and unique vocals really add up to the flavor of the song and surely enhance its appeal. She definitely is a next big thing if she really pursues her career in this field.

Meanwhile the model, Isha Sharvani, who originally happens to be a dancer turned actress, exhibits some wonderful underwater skills. And finally meets Farhan undersea with the lyrics going on "paas aaaa mere sanam // bhool ja saare ghum".

All in all, Farhan Saeed once again proves his mettle by doing some really nice job with vocals and taking on board some brilliantly talented people like Saad Sultan and Momina Mustehsan to belt out an other huge hit single. He really testifies his departure from JAL which some people were very doubtful of.

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Pakistan emerged on top at the London Asian Film Festival 2012

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 12:27 AM PDT

A night for Pakistan in London.

Pakistani films were big winners at the London Asian Film Festival 2012 held at BAFTA.

Shoaib Mansoor‘s Bol won three awards in the category of the Best Film, Best Female Actor award for Humaima Malick and best New Talent for Amr Kashmiri.

Pakistan music icon Rahat Fateh Ali Khan won the Best Music Talent in Film award for his song ‘Koi Dil Mai’ from Tamanna, the Pakistani film set for release in September. Director Steven Moore, and producer, Sarah Tareen received the award.

Sarah Tareen, Tamanna’s producer from Lahore, described it as great recognition of Pakistani artistic talent. She told The News: "We are delighted that our film has won this recognition. Rahat has won many awards, but it’s the first time that he has won an award for a Pakistani film, which is an important milestone"

Rahat Fateh has already collaborated with Eddie Vedder of the American rock band Pearl Jam and also contributed to the soundtrack of the Hollywood film Dead Man Walking, The Four Feathers and Mel Gibson's Apocalytpto and is the recipient of the Filmfare Best playback singer 2011 award. He recently completed his UK tour this week performing live on stage in London at the Wembley arena to a huge crowd of more than 12,500 British people, receiving 3 standing ovations at the end of a 4 hour show.

After receiving the award, Humaima Malik, who was accompanied by Amr Kashmiri, told The News, that winning the best actor award was a "fabulous moment" for her, and the fact that the film was nominated in 7 categories. Bol’s line producer Fatima Khan, while accepting the Best Film award, dedicated the award to the youth of Pakistan. She said 'Pakistani youth were working hard to promote the positive image of Pakistan'.

Festival director Dr Pushpinder Chowdhry in her opening address, said, the organisers wanted to focus on Pakistan film talent this year as it is too often overlooked. She said; "We’re proud to have provided a platform for the amazing talent that comes out of Pakistan and were delighted that Pakistani talent is making its mark in a big way. Other than Bol and Tamanna, our Short Film Competition winner was Sami Khan, a British Pakistani. So we’re very happy to have a good representation of Pakistani talent in this year’s London Asian Film Festival.”

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