Yello Magazine - March Issue

Volume 2, Issue 3 / MAR 2012 Rs. 95

Fro-yo warswhich one is perfect for you?

Al Kababwe take our kababs

very seriously

Aisha Khanon a movie that

will transform Pakistani cinema

KaleidoscopeKamiar Rokni

does lawn

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the t-shirt reportWelcome spring with everybody’s favourite clothing staple in fresh new designs

the quirk listBe Bold, Bright and Shiny with this month’s picks

kaleidoscopeBringing us a kaleidoscope of colours, Kamiar Rokni talks about his first ever lawn collection

honour, glory but not in EnglandOne of Karachi’s most beautiful cemeteries houses soldiers from faraway lands

jalebi dieYou can run but you can’t hide

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the little museum that couldAn artistic treasure cove buried inside the state’s most important bank

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fooda kabab affairWe’re serious about our kababs

asian invasion3 new Asian restaurants are reviewed and the verdict is out

set the stage for springAn amateur theatre festival is all set to show

10 minutes with Aisha KhanAisha Khan wants to stop crying!

entertainment reviewsNadia Jamil returns! Time to turn your TV sets on

fro-yo warsWe breakdown the who’s and what’s of the newest food rage in town

love struckStrawberries are ripe and ready for lovin’

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Months after the PFDC Fashion Week, it doesn’t take long

to conjure up images of Kamiar Rokni’s stellar spring

2012 collection, with its vibrant color blocking and unique

thread work. Fresh off the heels of that success, Rokni

has now entered the world of Lawn. Teaming up with

Bonanza he has produced twenty unique designs inspired

by three concepts, the romantic, the traditionalist and the

modernist.

Rokni jumps effortlessly between his three inspirations

to reveal a collection that will cater to any mood. With

flowers, lace, feathers and impressionist art in mind, Rokni

embarked on his design for the Romantics. His Modernist

line though, stands out in its experimentation. It is bold and

striking with splashes of colour blocking and interesting

geometric designs. Not one to leave out his signature

homage to the traditional crafts of Pakistan, Kamiar Rokni’s

third line is the traditionalist. Here he hones in on the

nation’s rich cultural heritage and gives it a twist. Think

dramatic prints using traditional textile techniques.

Kamiar’s world of colour, print and texture finds

a perfect home in Lawn and gives the buyer a universe

of possibilities. Whether you are craving reminders of

enchantment within nature or prints in exuberant colours

to welcome in the summer, Rokni has got you covered.

is it spring already? Kamiar Rokni gets us ready with his lawn collection for Bonanza

What made you want to venture into lawn?

Lawn is a great way to reach a wider audience. The house of

Kamiar Rokni is about colour and pattern, which is perfect

for textile design.

What makes lawn such a national phenomenon in

Pakistan?

Pakistan is a very hot country and most women wear

shalwar, kameez and dupatta! Lawn is the perfect fabric to

wear and with Lawn, everyone can put together their own

look and feel.

What silhouettes do you recommend for your lawn?

We suggest many different options that suit your mood and

different aspects of your persona. For the traditional line

we have worked on different types of shalwars and shorter

kurta style shirts. For the romantic line we have kept things

soft, long and flowing and for modern styles things are

sharp and snappy. The main thing that we are advocating is

a sense of individuality and an acceptance and celebration

of the diversity within ourselves.

What is your favorite piece from this year’s

collection?

Gosh! At this point they are all our babies, but I think both

Tia and I are partial to our Rilli design as is everyone in our

team.

What is the one piece of advice that you would give

to your lawn collection buyer?

We encourage our clients to try the different styling of

outfits that are displayed in the look book. We want our

ladies to be leaders in fashion, not followers!

What makes the Karachi Lawn Enthusiast different

from those in other parts of the country?

Karachi is nearly eleven months of summer so the consumer

needs a lot more lawn!

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Forty years ago, before celebrity chefs influenced our cooking

skills or inauthentic recipes popped up on websites, or before

Karachi became a hot house for some of the most popular

kabab-paratha places in the country, Nazeer Ahmed opened

up Al-Kabab in Bahadurabad.

These days, this tiny restaurant is being run by the

original owner’s son, Naseer Ahmed, who is making sure he

upholds the quality and taste set by generations before him.

It’s not the most attractive joint in the city - hidden

away in a lane before Imtiaz Supermarket, with a few bulbs

hanging outside, plastic chairs along the side-walk, and a

street filled with people enjoying every bite of their meal

in their cars. First-timers might even feel reluctant when

ordering the food, but only until it arrives. After that every

bite will have you craving for more.

Al-Kabab opened doors in 1970, and since then has only

offered four items on the menu along with puri-parathas.

When asked why the menu is so limited, the owner answered,

“Jitna phailaogay, utna uljhao gai.” He also said he’s thankful

to God for having so much already. The recipes have been

passed down for generations, and their kababs have a distinct

taste, unlike any other available in the city.

The seekh kababs are malaii-soft and juicy, and it was

a wonder they were still intact. The beef boti was decent

too, but the Bihari kababs stole the show. Their flavour was

just perfect, without being too spicy, bitter or burnt, and

a combination of secret spices that were unlike any other

Bihari kabab in town. Their fresh green raita, with crisp, pink

onions was complimentary with every dish, and their trade-

marked golden fried puri parathas topped the charts for a

complete kababi dinner. The prices are also very reasonable,

Rs.115 per plate for any types of kababs, which makes this

place a super-hit for students and families.

Al-KababNear the Main Bahadurabad Chorangi, Off Alamgir Road, across Feefo www.yello.pk/44278

we’re serious about our kababs.by Mahrukh Abbasi

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aisha10 minutes with

10.00What kind of roles do you enjoy doing the most?

When it comes to roles, I’ve done pretty much everything

under the sun. I never wanted to be just another pretty face

in the industry, I wanted to prove my versatility and my

strength as an actor. Nowadays though I’m sick of playing

the ‘mazloom woman’. I would like to stop crying for a

change! Initially I was the home breaker but now I’m tired

of hearing this ‘aap roti bohat acha hain’.

08.28How did Waar happen?

I knew Waar would be huge since Bilal Lashari was

directing it, so it was an easy choice for me to make. And

now when I watch it, it makes me proud to be a Pakistani.

The script is also really powerful. When I was initially

offered the role, I was a little confused because it was a very

small part, and I didn’t want to disappoint my TV fans. But

they changed it to give me a larger role so that felt great.

06.53What was it like on set?

It was insanely fun! I had the most amazing people around

me. Waqas Rana, who is the writer for Waar, was great;

I would call him ‘big daddy’ and he treated me like his

daughter. Also Shaan is the most amazing senior I could

have asked for. He’s very concerned and very supportive.

Sometimes our shoots would start at night and go on till

morning, so we would all have a great time all night.

05.14Tell us more about Shaan.

He’s awesome! He’s an institution. He’s very focused and

hardworking, a jaan to be around and ofcourse GORGEOUS.

Having conquered the small screen, Aisha Khan is now transitioning into the film world. Will Waar mean goodbye to tv? Here she discusses the future of films, Shaan and her role in the revival of cinema.

04.29Tell us a funny rumour about yourself?

That I’m married to Humayun Saeed! That is such a joke!

04.03What can you say is new about this film?

This film is going to put us on the international front. It

enables us to compete with films of international standards

all across the globe. Firstly, it’s in English. We’ve never really

had a film in English before. However, the techniques, the

script, the direction, everything is going to put us on the

map. The revival of cinema has already started with all

the Shoaib Mansoor films that have come out, but I would

think Waar would give it a great, great push.

02.17After Waar are you going to go back to TV?

I’m getting tired of the monotony of television. I might just

reduce the amount of work I do or quit it altogether.

01.36What’s next for Aisha Khan?

Theatre. That’s what I want to do. I’ve never done it before

and I’ve always been interested in it.

01.09What does Karachi mean to you?

Lights, traffic and awesome people.

00.31Whare do you like to eat in the city?

Pompeii, Espresso and Flo.

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durr-e-shehwarby Hareem AhmedDurr-e-Shehwar, at first glance, spells out all the ingredients

that make a drama serial a mega hit: an award-winning

director, Haissam Hussain, an original script by Umera

Ahmed (of Doraha and MeriZaat Zara-e-Benishan fame),

the star cast of Qavi Khan, Samina Peerzada, Nadia Jamil,

Nauman Ejaz, Sanam Baloch and Meekal Zulfiqar, perfectly

balanced by many new faces who will make their debut

in this series. This is the first joint production of Momina

Duraid Productions and Six Sigma.

At the time of writing, no promos have been aired

and no one is giving away the basic plot outline. We do

know that the plot will revolve around Durr-e-Shehwar,

played by Sanam Baloch. The male lead opposite Baloch

is Zulfiqar, which is yet another attraction of this serial.

The duo is playing the negative yet hilarious Kiran and

rather than a serious effort to understand her. The

problem lies partly in the script, which attributes

Thatcher’s right-wing ideology solely to her upbringing as

a grocer’s doctor and never grapples with her governing

philosophy in a serious manner.

The Iron Lady treats Thatcher’s biggest achievements

— the Falklands War, the miner’s strike, her role in ending

the Cold War – in a disappointingly rote fashion. Montages

sound-tracked by contemporary music and a few throwaway

sentences are enough to dispose of Thatcher’s considerable

political victories. The movie also does not attempt to

grapple with Thatcher’s gender in a serious manner.

Here was a woman who rose to the top of the hidebound

Tory party without ever being entirely accepted or loved,

who was ultimately betrayed by her male colleagues and

banished from the party she had devoted her life to. For the

Iron Lady a few superficial flashbacks are enough to explain

this.

A lack of emotion may be The Iron Lady’s worst crime

but that is to be expected in a film which merely skims

over one of the most storied careers of our lifetime. The

end result is no more illuminating than a 30-minute BBC

documentary on Thatcher’s life leading one to wonder why

Lloyd ever wanted to make this film in the first place.

Shimraiz in Haissam Hussain’s current on-air serial, Kuch

Pyar Ka Pagalpan. Many viewers will be looking forward to

their serious and (hopefully) more mature role in Durr-e-

Shehwar.

According to Durr-e-Shehwar’s official page, the serial

will introduce Maya Ali, Omer Naru, Sumbal Jamil, Osman

Khalid Butt, Fazaray Syed, Saud Umer, HenaZali, and

Ali Qazi. All in all, with a mixture of a new and veteran

cast, and the return of Nadia Jamil on the screen, Durr-e-

Shehwar is THE drama serial to watch out for in March.


A Retrospective of Political

Cartoons and Paintings

Where: T2F 10-C Sunset Lane 5, Phase

2 Extension, DHA

When: 1-18 Mar. ’12 at 5 pm-9.30 pm

Visit: http://yello.pk/44233

NUML Karachi Spring Festival ’12

Where: ST-3, Block K, North

Nazimabad

When: 1 Mar. ’12 at 10am-9.00pm

Call: 021 36721027


mar.2012eventsEvent Listings is a service yello provides in good faith based on the information provided by the organizers.

Yello can not be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. Please contact the event organizers for confirmation.

Maria B collection in stores

Where: B-8 Park Towers, 12-E,

Zamzama Lane No.6 Phase V, DHA

When: 1 Mar. ’12 at 12pm-11.59pm

Call: 0346 4011227


Students Party

Where: Tauheed Commercial Area,

Other Area, DHA

When: 1 Mar. ’12 at 9am-2pm

Call: 0334 2676393


Kamiar Rokni’s Bonanza Lawn

Where: Imperial Gardens, Kheyaban-

e-Iqbal, Clifton

When: 2-4 Mar. ’12 at 12pm-11.59pm

Call: 042 5764323


Shamaeel Ansari Lawn

Where: The Palm Sea view, Block 3,

Clifton

When: 2-4 Mar. ’12 at 12pm-11.59pm



Tthe Golden Collection II

Where: Block4 Saba Avenue, Unicorn

Gallery, Clifton

When: 21-28 Mar. ’12 at 4.30pm-7pm


Royal Rodale All Pakistan Day

Bowling Tournament @ Royal

Rodale Club

Where: TC-V, 34th Street Khayaban-e-

seher, Phase V Ext, DHA

When: 22-24 Mar ’12 at 6pm-11.30pm

Call: 0333 2392448, 0331 2864948


The Royal Basant Carnival @ Royal

Rodale Club

Where: TC-V, 34th Street Khayaban-e-

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seher, Phase V Ext, DHA

When: 23 Mar. ’12 at 4pm-11.30pm

Call: 0333 2392448, 0331 2864948


Misaal Lawn by Ayesha Hussain,

Seveen Munir and Sanya Muneer

Where: D-94, Block 4, Behind

Abdullah Shah Ghazi, Clifton

When: 24-26 Mar. ’12 at 11am-10pm

Call: 021 358609236 0300 8230257


Faiza Sami by Al Karam

Where: C-682 Allama Iqbal Road near

Jheel Park, Tariq Road

When: 24-26 Mar. ’12 at 11am-11.59pm

Call: 021 34525230


Umar Sayeed by Al Karam

Where: other area, other area,

Clifton, Karachi

When: 24-26 Mar. ’12 at 11am-8pm


Nomi Ansari Lawn

Where: Imperial near Teen Talwar,

Kheyaban-e-Iqbal Road

When: 26-28 Mar. ’12 at 11am-11.59pm

Call: 021 35652249, 0321 8254007


Strengths Based Management

Where: Sheraton Hotel & Towers,

Club Road

When: 30 Mar. ’12 at 9am-5pm

Call: 021 35308169


Yello Magazine - March Issue

Documents

house of kamiar rokni

world of lawn

lawn collectionhonour

reportwelcome spring

splashes of colour blocking

unique designs

perfect home

kamiars world of colour