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Iran’s wonder girl This is the golden age of Iranian cinema. Representing her country at the Montreal World Film Festival is 23 year-old Samira Makhmalbaf. She walks up to the stage to introduce her...		Reviving a culture Musical evenings for the entertainment-starved citizens of Karachi are taking place with an increased frequency, but seldom does one get to enjoy genuine folk performances. Recently, a non-governmental organization took the...
Viva Zapata! The sea of outsized sombreros, cartridge-filled bandoliers and scruffy peasants scurrying round the set of Zapata gives a thoroughly conventional first impression of Mexico’s most expensive film yet. But it isn’t...		STARBUZZ: Much ado about nothing So, is it truly quits this time for Junaid Jamshed? His fans have heard it so many times that they’re not sure what to believe anymore. But going by his thick...
Going the techno way Software technology in the 21st century is evolving by leaps and bounds, so much so that today’s inventions will be a thing of the past come tomorrow. So said Usman Maqbool,...		REVIEWSPREVIEWS: George of the Jungle 2 That ‘all round good guy’ is back. George, from the 1997 hit movie George of the Jungle returns with all his animal and human buddies to the silver screen for the...
In memory of Munshi Raziuddin: Qawwali The late Munshi Raziuddin Qawwal was touted as a walking encyclopaedia by those who claim to have a sound knowledge of both music and the Munshi’s history. Indeed, when one hears...		‘I should have gotten the Pride of Performance 10 years ago’ Assuming classical music has not been given its due and has been neglected in this country, then folk music doesn’t even come into the picture. Whereas classical has an elitist, almost...
Anarkali comes to life It is not clear whether the enchanting story of Anarkali is a myth or reality, but the fact is that this tale has captured the imaginations of nearly all the subcontinent’s...		MUSICBOX: Turning traditional Music lovers who enjoy quality Pakistani tunes will have a blast with Laaj’s soundtrack. On the other hand, those folks who like their music to be a mixture of eastern and...