Notable Art Works of Year 2016... Special Edition of Shobywood

Notable Art Works of Year 2016... Special Edition of Shobywood

Here is the very special edition of Shobywood where I have gathered all the best art & motion works that have appeared in the year 2016. This list contains best of Urdu digest novels, English seasons, Urdu couplets, Bollywood movies and songs. Enjoy reading and don't forget to mention your favourites in the comment box below:

BEST URDU NOVELS...

Namal (Urdu Digest Novel)- For the last three odd years, Ms. Nemrah Ahmed has glued us (and glued us in real literal terms) to the screens (read digest pages) and we the critics along with hundreds and thousands of her fans have been waiting anxiously for the new episode of her mega blockbuster Urdu Novel #Namal. The fights of Kardars vs Yousafs was superbly dealt by Nemrah Ahmed in this brilliantly written novel. Not only the novel is a super hit, my reviews on the same got magnificent recognition among the masses and people really waited for my reviews too.

Borshay (Urdu Digest Novel)- Believe me guys, this one will be remembered for ages to come. Ms. Sumaira Hameed has written yet another superb story on yet another unorthodox plot that has never been attempted before at least in the Urdu digest industry. This fairy tale sort of fantasy romance is something to cherished and if I have to pick an award for Best Innovation in Urdu Digest Writing, I'll not have even a minor second thought and shall present it straight to Ms. Sumera for her excellent work titled as Borshay. Needless to mention, Ms. Sumera gave me the title of "Johri of The Stories" much before the publishing of Borshay and my Borshay review was again an instantaneous hit.

Piyal Saaz (Urdu Digest Novel)- A beautiful little series that had everything in right volumes. Ms. Aymal Raza has chosen a simple tale that encompassed two generations in the story that was really heart moulding. It is pertinent to mention here that dialogues for Piyal Saaz were superbly written and can easily be termed as one of the best of the year in digest writing.

BEST TV SERIES/ SHOWS...

Travelers "Season 1" (English Language Series)- This year saw the new breed of world savers but this time they have come up all the way from (probable) future. This Netflix- Showcase original series is a great thing to watch especially for the twits & turns embedded in the story. Those who like watching good English language series must taste it for once to see how Grant MacLaren & his team (Marcy, Carly, Trevor and Philip) tries their heart out to save the world from a big might disaster.

Penny DreadFul "Season 3" (English Language Series)- One of my most favourite TV series Penny Dreadful from the banner Showtime returned this year with more secrets to be unveiled & more horror elements to entertain us. I watched it just for the sake of Ethan Chandler, Vanessa Ives and Ferdinand Lyle.

BEST COUPLETS OF 2016:

Woh kehta hai ke dil phir se lagao,

Khasarey per khasara, kis liye jee?

(Poetess: Fakhira Batool)

Jaa'n Hatheli Pe Le Ke Phirna Kiran

Tu meri jaan hai to yun'hi sahi

(Poetess: Kiran Rubab Naqvi)

Teri tajseem tak yun yeh rahey ge

Hamara chaak per bhi imteha'n hai

Gahey ulfat, gahey shamsheer hain hum

Yeh dil, asp e jahaan e kamra'n hai

(Poet: Col. Syed Maqbool Hussain)

Jaisey tumhain apna to koi gham hi nahi hai

Kiyo hum se udaasi ki wajah pooch rahey ho

Hum kaun hain hum kiya hain humain khud nahi maloom

Tum kon ho or kis ka pata pooch rahey ho

(Poet: Zain Shakeel)

Woh mujh ko dekhney mere qareeb aya hai

Yeh dhund sarey maheenon mein kiyo nahi hoti

(Poet: Haris Bilal)

Dua mein manga tha tum ko, miley bhi, kho bhi gaey

Tumharey baaad kisey ab dua ki khuahish hai

(Poet: Dr. Asim Tanha)

BEST BOLLYWOOD SONGS:

Ji Huzoori (Ki & Ka), Pashmina (Fitoor), Raaz Aankhein Teri (Raaz: Reboot), Buleya (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), Sanam Re (Sanam Re), Aey Dil Hai Mushkil (Aey Dil Hai Mushkil), Lo Maan Liya (Raaz Reboot), Tu Hai (Mohenjo Daro), Hua Hain Aaj Pehli Baar (Sanam Re), Rehnuma (Rockey Handsome), Soch Na Sake (Airlift) and Bolna (Kapoor & Sons).

BEST BOLLYWOOD MOVIES:

Honestly speaking no one particular movie in the year 2016 attracted me much. However I sort of liked Airlift, Traffic, Force 2, Kahaani 2 and Rocky Handsome.

MY DEBUT POETRY BOOK (MBMST)...

Main Bekhayali Mein Sang Tere (Urdu Poetry Book)- My debut poetry book. I have to say only one thing about Main Bekhayali Mein Sang Tere that it was my dream that came true. :-)