Humayun Saeed and Shees Sajjad to play father and son in ‘Mere Pas Tum Ho’on August 15, 2019'Mere Pas Tum Ho' is an upcoming Pakistani drama serial which will go on air from August 17, 2019.Written by Khalilur Rehman Qamar and directed by Nadeem Baig under the banner of Six Sigma Production, the serial will mark actor and producer Humayun Saeed's comeback on the small screen after almost three years, for we did not see him on television after 'Dil Lagi' which was also an ARY … [Read more...] about Humayun Saeed and Shees Sajjad to play father and son in ‘Mere Pas Tum Ho’
Fahim Burney represents Pakistan at August 14 Peace Committee Conference in Norwayon August 14, 2019Recently, one of our most prolific directors, Fahim Burney was invited to Norway along with actors Mehwish Hayat and Azfar Rehman on a peace conference in order to represent Pakistan from the field of show business.Daily Times caught up with the director to ask him more about his experience of representing Pakistan in a foreign country.Tell us about your recent trip to Norway. For what … [Read more...] about Fahim Burney represents Pakistan at August 14 Peace Committee Conference in Norway
The importance and vitality of Urdu according to scriptwriters, lyricists and film writerson August 8, 2019Urdu language television serials have not only declined in terms of their content, but lately, a negligent attitude towards language has also been prevailing. Grammatical mistakes in the usage of language and wrong pronunciation of words is something which great writers from the past keep lamenting, but to no avail. We have only a few writers from the modern times who along with an effort to … [Read more...] about The importance and vitality of Urdu according to scriptwriters, lyricists and film writers
I have complete faith in Sakina Samo as the director of my film: Bee Gulon August 5, 2019Bee Gul, the afsaana nigaar of Pakistani drama industry as I like to call her, has managed to keep her intellect and aestheticism intact even after having spent nine years in an industry driven by commercialism and is now presenting her second art film after "Lal o Lal.com".This film is to be directed by the veteran actress and director, Sakina Samo who also played a character penned by Bee … [Read more...] about I have complete faith in Sakina Samo as the director of my film: Bee Gul
Some of my characters stay with me for a few months after the shoot is done: Kaif Ghaznavion August 3, 2019Kaif Ghaznavi is one of the finest actresses of Pakistan, who may not appear in every other serial, but definitely leaves a mark through the selective work she does, an example being Hum TV's 'Sang-e-Marmar'.The actress did her BDA from the National College of Arts and MFA from California College of Arts, hence fully educating herself in the fields of arts before stepping into a creative … [Read more...] about Some of my characters stay with me for a few months after the shoot is done: Kaif Ghaznavi
Haseena Moin has infused magic into my work once again: Zulfikar Sheikhon July 31, 2019Zulfikar Sheikh has been an era in himself in the history of Pakistani television, who along with his wife, Tasmina Sheikh, gave a whole new dimension to dramatic works.'Ansoo', 'Des Pardes', 'Maa', 'The Castle - Ek Umeed' and 'Thori Khushi Thora Gham' are memorable productions of the couple, the stories, actors, locations and songs of which still have a place in Pakistani viewers' minds and … [Read more...] about Haseena Moin has infused magic into my work once again: Zulfikar Sheikh
In conversation with drama and film writer Fasih Bari Khanon July 25, 2019Faseeh Bari Khan is a Pakistani drama and film writer who might have been criticised for his bold portrayal of social issues, but whose command over a refined usage of Urdu is appreciated by everyone.Faseeh Bari Khan is known for having worked in a lot of genres, be it telefilms, serials, short films or full-length feature films, directed by various directors but his collaboration with Mazhar … [Read more...] about In conversation with drama and film writer Fasih Bari Khan
I would request PEMRA to exclude death scenes from drama serials: Huma Nawabon July 23, 2019A woman with a nostalgia for the creative days of Pakistani drama industry, an admirer of indigenous culture and a lover of classical films and music, actress Huma Nawab is someone we remember for having a unique, husky voice, well-suited to the strong characters she would play in dramatic works like 'Nijaat', 'Chand Grahan', 'Aahat', 'Hawayen' and 'Farar'.This fine actress of Pakistan … [Read more...] about I would request PEMRA to exclude death scenes from drama serials: Huma Nawab
Nadia Jamil to appear in upcoming drama serial ‘Damsa’on July 7, 2019When actress Nadia Jamil's conversation with Daily Times commenced, the times were recalled when the actress would act in mild and artistic television projects such as 'Putli Ghar', 'Kahaniyan' and 'Dhoop May Sawan', most of which would be written by Mohammed Ahmed and Azra Babar and directed by Mehreen Jabbar.Nadia Jamil considers those days as a hugely transformative period in her life, both … [Read more...] about Nadia Jamil to appear in upcoming drama serial ‘Damsa’
Mira Hashmi’s book dedicated to Gulzar launched at Faiz Gharon June 30, 2019Mira Hashmi's book titled Gulzar's Ijazat - Insights into the Film was launched on Friday at Faiz Ghar, in an hour-long ceremony starting at 5:30pm and ending at 6:30pm.The guests, after crossing a green lawn, were made to enter a neat and clean, tiled room through a classy wooden door. Chairs as well as floor cushions were arranged, catering to varying levels of comfort.When … [Read more...] about Mira Hashmi’s book dedicated to Gulzar launched at Faiz Ghar
