I hope the character of Hamza gives a few lessons to learn: Osama Tahir on April 14, 2020Pakistani drama serial “Ruswai” struck the right balance when it didn’t overdo a female character’s misery but also showed an equal concern for a young man living in a patriarchal society. Written by Naila Ansari and directed by Rubina Ashraf, this ARY serial is about to reach its end. Since “Ruswai” travelled from being a […]
Omair Rana talks about his character from ‘Pyar Ke Sadqe’ on April 11, 2020Omair Rana is one of those very few Pakistani actors who make you forget their real, humble nature while enacting a negative character. In his latest evil role as well, Rana seems to have put his heart and soul. That he has succeeded in making the viewers hate him tells that the actor has done […]
Our younger generation has a lot to give to us: Khaled Anam on April 8, 2020When I asked Khaled Anam for a picture which may go along with his interview, he did not put on airs or made me wait for him to arrange a lavish photo-shoot. He got himself simply photographed by his son Komail Khaled. This is how Khaled Anam is; someone who is more concerned for youngsters […]
The OST of ‘Sabaat’ is a breath of fresh air in these hard times on April 4, 2020Pakistani dramas’ title tracks have formed a genre of their own. Carefully handed over to music connoisseurs, the songs are usually semi-classical, softly composed and brilliantly sung by the best of Pakistan’s artists, probably due to the fact that OSTs have a significant part to play in a project’s promotion and in garnering the viewers’ […]
Mishi talks about Amanullah Khan and her theatre work in general on March 14, 2020On the demise of Pakistani comedian Amanullah Khan, Mishi Khan took to social media and updated a status that went like this: “I am deeply saddened by the demise of Amanullah Sahab. My first stage play in Mehfil Theatre, Lahore was with this amazing stalwart. He was a wonderful person and a very humble man. […]
Negative characters demand extra effort along-with a keener observation: Affan Waheed on March 10, 2020Affan Waheed is not only a frequently appearing young actor from Pakistan but a painter and an admirer of good literature as well. In his latest photoshoot done by Haseeb Siddiqui in the dilapidated yet aesthetically appealing walled city, Waheed is holding this year’s booker-prize nominated “Ten Minutes Thirty Eight Seconds in this Strange World”. […]
Raju Jamil recalls ‘Uncle Urfi’ amidst ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ frenzy on January 22, 2020Raju Jamil is a figure associated with the Pakistani drama industry ever-since its inception, and unlike many other veteran actors, is well-informed about the facts and figures of Pakistan’s drama productions. He possesses a good memory and is therefore still an authentic source when it comes to the analysis of television projects. His confidence in […]
Asad Jabal announces the title of his upcoming serial on January 20, 2020Pakistani television director Asad Jabal has disclosed a few details of his upcoming project on social media. He tells that his next drama serial is titled “Fitrat” which will go on air on GEO TV as a production of 7th Sky Entertainment. Recently, Asad Jabal’s blockbuster serial, “Mera Rab Waris” was also telecasted on the […]
World War 3: The beginning of endless conflicts on January 8, 2020The phrase “World War 3” has seen a surge of popularity after the news that the US had killed Iran’s top general QasemSoleimani. Frida Ghitis, who is a regular contributor to CNN Opinion, a Contributing Columnist for the Washington Post Global Opinions, wrote “QasemSoleimani, the Iranian commander killed by a US airstrike, was a purveyor […]
‘Sacch’ — a film about adopted children’s struggle to belong on December 26, 2019A Pakistani-Scottish man scribbles notes in his diary on gloomy evenings by a window that faces the lawn of Wedderburn Castle. These notes hide the truth about his two sons, one of whom is in Ireland while the other is in Glasgow, the former living the life of a Disc Jockey and the latter of […]