Indian comedian Kapil Sharma paid tribute to late Pakistani comedy legend Amanullah Khan during a recent episode of his Netflix show, highlighting the veteran performer’s lasting influence on comedy across South Asia. Read More: Amanullah Khan was a legend: Kapil Sharma The tribute took place on The Great Indian Kapil Show during a special segment featuring fellow […]
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Tina Fey reflects on past Saturday Night Live jokes and changing perspectives
Tina Fey has acknowledged that some of her past jokes during her time on Saturday Night Live “missed the mark,” reflecting on how her perspective on comedy has evolved over the years. Read More: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler to host 2021 Golden Globes Speaking at the History Talks event in Philadelphia, Fey candidly admitted that […]
Bushra Ansari differentiates between vulgarity and comedy
Bushra Ansari has criticised the declining standards of comedy, saying vulgarity and insolent behaviour are now being mistaken for humour. The veteran actor, singer and playwright made the remarks while speaking at Sindh Madressatul Islam University’s Popular Lecture Series. Bushra reflected on her life, career and creative journey, but was direct when addressing the state […]
Eddie Murphy to receive AFI life achievement award
LOS ANGELES – Legendary actor and comedian Eddie Murphy will be honored with the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award, the AFI board of trustees announced Friday. The award will be presented at a gala tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 18. “Eddie Murphy is an American icon,” said AFI board […]
Ego Nwodim shares life update after exit from Saturday Night Live
Former Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Ego Nwodim has opened up about life after her departure from the long-running sketch comedy show — and says it’s been “really great.” Speaking to People Magazine at the Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) Honors Gala in New York City, Nwodim reflected on her post-SNL journey. “I’ve been getting to […]
More than just a church: How Notre Dame has featured in film and fiction
The historic Parisian landmark of Notre Dame is not just a place of worship – it has also inspired the stories of best-selling authors and Hollywood filmmakers. With its stunning Gothic architecture and imposing beauty, it is unsurprising writers have been drawn to the cathedral as the focal point for tales of love and romance. […]
IAC’s theatre society kicks off with a comedy, ‘Rail-Away Station’:
Institute for Art and Culture (IAC), on Wednesday, launched its theatre society with an impressive performance of the humorous play “Rail-Away Station” at IAC auditorium. Written and directed by theatre activist, Asst Prof Mobeen Ejaz, the play was a situational comedy and revealed the encounters faced by a girl passenger at a railway station. The […]
Anwar Maqsood’s offensive satire on Sindhis sparks social media backlash
Veteran artist, humourist, and writer Anwar Maqsood released the latest episode of his online series to his Youtube channel, titled Anwarnama, on Sunday, which intended to be a satire on Sindhis, a way for him to look at Sindhis in a critical manner and show the Sindhi population the mirror of their grievances and flaws in the […]