Is Bollywood really changing the way it views women? on May 11, 2018We grew up on Bollywood. We grew up dancing on their songs, admiring Madhuri Dixit, singing ‘ek do teen’ on our picnics, exchanging goofy cards with Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan’s pictures on them on Eid day, five rupees each. I remember vividly asking my cousin to give me the nice and shiny Salman […]
Once I have some Bollywood film, people will accept me: Hira Mani on April 15, 2018Hira Mani was recently seen in Yaqeen Ka Safar, Preet Na Kariyo Koi and she has been nominated as the best supporting actress in Hum Awards soon to be held in the near future. Hira has had a versatile history of singing and hosting but she is a full time actress, a full time mother […]
‘The world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows’ on April 10, 2018American Muslim Actor/Director Zuher Khan spoke to Daily Times about his recent successes and struggles. Tell us something about your early life? My early life started from Jamaica Queens going to elementary school, my mother making breakfast for me then sending me to school every morning along with my brother it was great fun after […]
‘We need to mature as audiences’ on April 4, 2018Saji Gul wrote the hit drama ‘O Rangreza’, but has been writing for a lot longer than we have known him. His writing style is very peculiar, yet gripping. He is one of the truly progressive writers who empower women with a voice that is unapologetic and undeterring. Daily Times caught up with this talented […]
‘Your right is your right and you shouldn’t leave it’ on March 30, 2018Critically acclaimed Urdu-language film ‘My Pure Land’ is about the story of Nazo Dharejo, a woman in Sindh who fought off 200 bandits to save her home. The man who plays Nazo’s father, Tanweer Shah, is a tall, soft-spoken actor who is an integral part of the film. One of the most heartwarming layers of […]
‘5 Rupya’ not only a children’s film, it’s a film for everybody, says director Piyush Panjuani on March 29, 2018The film, ‘5 Rupya’, directed by veteran ad filmmaker Piyush Panjuani was screened at the Dubai International Film Festival 2017. Closing to thunderous applause and lengthy Q&A sessions and meet and greets, the festival was attended by Piyush Panjuani himself, actress Shabana Azmi, the young actor Youhan Panjuani and Pakistani playwright Umera Ahmed, who had […]
Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi on March 25, 2018Asad Siddiqi made his acting debut in 2009 on Geo but hasn’t stopped working since then. He was recently seen in ‘Gumrah’ and was previously noted for his performance as an arrogant, spoilt brat in Sanam. Daily Times caught up with this versatile actor to talk about his life, influences and future work. Tell us […]
Plans are worthless, planning is everything: Hamza Firdos on March 19, 2018Hamza Firdos is the son of veteran actor Firdos Jamal but thankfully that is not Hamza’s only claim to fame. Hamza has proven his own talent in recent dramas like ‘O Rangreza’ and now ‘Ghughi’ where he plays the role of Tek Chand. Here are a few things about Hamza in his own words. Tell […]
Questioning Manzoor Pashteen on March 16, 2018I recently came across a television show clip where Pashtun Long March resistance leader, Manzoor Pashteen, was taken on call along with Jibran Nasir, the activist. Hosting the show were Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf’s representative Fawad Chaudhary and PMLN’s Musadik Malik. What was laudable was that there was representation from all thoughts and narratives in […]
Believe in and work on your dreams: Amar Khan on March 15, 2018Pakistani actress Amar Khan is currently to be seen in the drama Belapur Ki Dayan on Hum TV and Ghughi on TV One. Here are a few things you might want to know about her. Early Life: I was very studious during my O/A levels and equally film fanatic. So basically ilm and film were the prime reasons of […]