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Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Singles seek love at capital meetup
Whether it is the best of times, or the worst of times – or as some would say both – the marriage matchmaking market in Pakistan stays in business. Curated meetups for singles in the city appear to be the latest creative take on finding rishtey. Muzz, the matchmaking app for Muslims, recently hosted a Baat Pakki event for single candidates looking for a marriage partner in Islamabad. Around 70 eligible men and women attended along with their mothers, who were also invited to the event. The meetup was more than just a gathering; it was styled like a reality TV game show where attendees were given name tags that specified only their name and age, before they were divided across zones based on age groups. To start off, candidates who were closer in age were seated at the same table with nudges from the staff and icebreaking prompts to encourage discussion. Prompts included intriguing questions such as "Which of your five senses would you give up?" which had candidates agreeing with each other and more divisive ones like "What are your thoughts on dressing modestly?" Every 20 minutes or so, candidates were asked to switch tables, ensuring that they got a chance to meet the different people at the event. At the same time, the mothers, who were differentiated by Team Boy and Team Girl stickers, socialised with each other in a separate zone. The staff remained hands-on throughout the event, facilitating matches by providing interested candidates with a space to chat one-on-one and informing candidates of any potential matches their mothers had identified. "This is actually much better than the arranged marriage rishta process," said the mother of a male candidate. "I personally do not like going to people's houses and giving them an evaluation on whether we liked their daughter. It's better that youngsters meet and decide for themselves." Maheen, 27, who was able to find a match at the event and has continued talking to him since then, said, "My mother kind of forced me to come here. I don't even use the app. I just downloaded it to purchase the tickets, so, I didn't have high hopes, but it was actually a nice experience." Several candidates remarked that the in-person meetup was a more effective alternative to finding matches through the app. Requiring participants to bring their mothers and purchase tickets priced at Rs7,500 made it more likely that serious candidates attended the event. It was also apparent that the Muzz team had vetted the profiles of the participants beforehand. "We have introduced a number of changes to our app to ensure the candidates' legitimacy. We now verify their identity, age and salary, and we have added a lot more filters, so that people can find genuine connections based on their own preferences," Muzz CEO Shahzad Younas, who was in Pakistan for the Baat Pakki event, told the Express Tribune. Muzz, the Muslim-owned app for matchmaking, is active in over 190 countries and has 12 million users. "We have had a lot of new users join the app lately, and thousands have reached out to us in 2024 to share that they got married through the app," said Muzz PK Marketing Lead, Nayab Nazir, pointing towards her sister-in-law who had found her husband through the Muzz app. "What's most amazing is the cross-regional matches we have seen as people from different cultures and backgrounds, like those from the Middle East and the UK, are able to connect despite their differences," she added.
Express Tribune
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sheheryar and Maheen share dreamy honeymoon moments
On Friday, Sheheryar Munawar gave fans a peek into his picture-perfect honeymoon with wife Maheen Siddiqui - and the internet can't stop swooning. The actor posted a sun-drenched reel on Instagram, filled with candid glimpses of the couple's tropical escape, captioned "From the far east with (heart emoji)", and it's basically a Pinterest board come to life. From quad biking across scenic mud trails to sipping fresh coconut water by the beach, the reel is the ultimate vacation mood board. Maheen, glowing and effortlessly chic, rocks breezy beachwear and a flower tucked into her hair, looking every bit the honeymoon muse. One clip shows her laughing as the couple ziplines through a lush green forest, while another captures their long walks by the shore, waves lapping at their feet. The duo's itinerary seems straight out of a rom-com - there's a rickshaw ride through bustling food streets, fire shows lighting up the night sky, and serene bike rides with the wind in their hair. They're seen enjoying local street food and vibing to live music scenes, all with Sheheryar looking as dashing as ever. Fans are especially loving the kickboxing match the couple attended, with many commenting on how cool and unexpected that stop was. As always, the comment section lit up with love. Actor Zara Noor Abbas couldn't help but gush, commenting, "She so pretty," under the reel, while celebrity make-up artist Adnan Ansari chimed in with a heartfelt "MashAllah." Fans flooded the post with heart emojis, fire reactions, and endless love for the couple's chemistry and carefree energy. Beyond his honeymoon, Sheheryar has been actively engaged in various creative endeavours. He starred in the romantic thriller drama Aye Ishqe Junoon, which aired from November 2024 to March 2025. Additionally, he appeared in Yeh Ishq, under the direction of Qasim Ali Mureed. Sheheryar also showcased his directorial talents with the telefilm Budhi Ghori Lal Lagam in 2023, a heartfelt narrative about an elderly couple embracing life anew, which received widespread acclaim . From romantic beachside sunsets to playful flower-catching moments and everything in between, Sheheryar and Maheen's honeymoon reel is the kind of content that makes you want to pack a bag and fall in love. Here's to new beginnings, sandy toes, and sunkissed memories.
Express Tribune
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Shehreyar Munawar dishes on how he knew Maheen Siddiqui was 'the one' for him
Shehreyar Munawar Siddiqui, a prominent actor, producer, and director, has captivated audiences with his talent and charm. He's one of the top stars in the Pakistani entertainment industry, and recently, he tied the knot with actress Maheen Siddiqui in a beautiful and low-key ceremony. During an appearance on Ahmed Ali Butt's podcast, Excuse Me with Ahmed Ali Butt, Shehreyar opened up about the heartwarming story of how he met Maheen and realized she was "the one." The couple first met a few years ago at a social gathering at the home of renowned film director Asim Raza. However, it wasn't until about a year and a half ago that their connection truly began. As Shehreyar recounted, they started to talk and became friends. What began as a friendship eventually turned into something much deeper, but it wasn't until one fateful Sunday that he knew for sure that Maheen was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. In his own words, Shehreyar shared that they had initially planned to meet for a quick coffee one Sunday morning. But when the two sat down together, they couldn't stop talking. Their coffee date quickly turned into a marathon seven-to-eight-hour conversation. It was the kind of moment you only read about in romantic movies, where you feel an instant, deep connection with someone. The kind of conversation that leaves you thinking, 'Wait, what just happened?' And for Shehreyar, that was the moment he knew Maheen was the one. A few weeks later, Shehreyar did something that he joked might have 'scared her off a bit' — he introduced Maheen to his parents, just a month into their relationship. But for him, it felt right, and clearly, it worked out in the end! The couple got married a year and a half after that life-changing conversation, and they are now happily married. Shehreyar's love story with Maheen is a beautiful reminder of how sometimes, the best relationships come when we least expect them, and how one conversation can change everything. After all, true love often doesn't follow a set plan — sometimes it just happens, just like the movies. For Shehreyar, it seems like this was his "happily ever after," and it's clear that the couple is excited to write the next chapters of their life together.
