SPOTLIGHT: WHEN ACTORS TURN PRODUCERS
Increasingly in Pakistan, actors are becoming producers of their own films. But unlike in Hollywood or Bollywood, this
CINEMASCOPE: BOYS WILL BE MEN
There’s more to Good Boys than its R-rated shock humour — underneath its racy exterior is a heartfelt film
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We must appreciate Sheheryar Munawar for saying that he wants to quit smoking because it’s a bad habit. The declaration
SOUNDSCAPE: A NEW DIRECTION FOR FAWAD KHAN?
With a well-appreciated new youth anthem in the season finale of Pepsi Battle of the Bands behind him, the singer-turned
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It’s that time in the story where the antagonist calls all the shots. Jawad (Asad Siddiqui), perpetrator of the acid
IN MEMORIAM: THE MAN WHO SPOKE WITH HIS EYES
From Waaris to Heer Maan Ja, the enigmatic and generous Abid Ali inspired generations of artists. His co-stars and
SPOTLIGHT: ‘MAKING IT’ IN THE MOVIES
Three recent films — Baaji, Parey Hut Love and Superstar — all offer commentaries on what their filmmakers think it
CINEMASCOPE: A FILM THAT SHINES
Director Gurinder Chadha’s Blinded by the Light may resort to some cliches but features compelling characterisation
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It was heartening to see members of Pakistan’s showbiz community expressing their support for their Kashmiri brethren
SOUNDCHECK: THE SOUNDS OF SUPER
At just 29 years of age, Talha Dar and Feroze Faisal of SomeWhatSuper have gotten their music act down to somewhat
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Previously named Kun Fayakun, the Arabic name of the serial and its OST was changed after a few episodes, as it
PRIME TIME: LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG PROBLEMS
Despite the mushroom growth of television channels in Pakistan, indigenous children’s programming has all but
THE ICON INTERVIEW: THE CHARACTER OF A FACE
His unconventional looks have meant he is always cast as a side character or a villain in Pakistan, never as a lead
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Rock band Auj has won the fourth edition of the Pepsi Battle of the Bands. It’s a deserving victory, without a shadow of
CINEMASCOPE: BUTLER DID IT AGAIN
The mediocre CGI isn’t the only problem with the action in Angel Has Fallen. Everything about the sequences is dull —
SOUNDCHECK: BANDS’ LAST STAND
The finale episode of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season Four was packed with some very powerful performances. But some
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After an immaculate court trial depiction, great performances and sensitive direction by Kashif Nisar, Zafar Mairaj
STREAMING: THE WEB WE WEAVE
While there is a lot of talk about producing web-exclusive series, there has yet to be a bona fide platform established
STYLE: THE POLITICS OF COLOUR
A recent controversy around the alleged use of ‘blackface’ by a fashion shoot brings to the limelight questions about
CINEMASCOPE: LATIN ADVENTURES
Dora and the Lost City of Gold stays true to its roots and is the best live-action film of Dora that they could have
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Just when you think that not much exciting is happening with the Pakistani music scene, out comes something that simply