Arab Film Festival in Berlin spotlights Palestinian voices
"Speaking about Palestine in Germany should not be an act of courage," organisers of the ALFILM – Arab Film Festival Berlin stated at the event's opening ceremony in 2023. A year later, amid the...
View ArticleAI-Putin to ‘star’ in new biopic by Polish director
With ChatGPT and deepfake technology having been unleashed into the world, get ready for the next instalment in technological witchcraft: AI actors. As reported by The Guardian, the “world premiere” of...
View ArticleReview: Why Jake Gyllenhaal, Conor McGregor's 'Road House' comes off as a...
I'm not the biggest fan of action films, which is why when I begrudgingly agreed to watch Road House, I was intrigued by how immersed I was. Don't get me wrong, the engagement with the narrative wasn't...
View ArticleHow Kashmir impacted Abrarul Haq's decision to refuse film with Katrina Kaif
Abrarul Haq is a man who was quite coveted across the border. In his own words, the famed singer turned down a major offer from India. The musician was a guest on the Hafiz Ahmed Podcast, where he was...
View ArticleBeautiful when you see humility: Mahira Khan reacts to Arijit Singh's...
A video capturing a heartwarming moment between Bollywood playback sensation Arijit Singh and Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan has been making rounds on social media, leaving fans delighted. The clip...
View ArticleRanbir Kapoor's Ram look from 'Ramayana' leaked and fans are not impressed
Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor may have been enduring punishing workouts for his upcoming appearance in the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana, but in the eyes of Bollywood Indian fans, the film is...
View ArticleSanjay Leela Bhansali considered Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan for 'Heeramandi'
After naysayers relentlessly trolled actor Imran Abbas for saying that he was offered major Bollywood roles, the stars have aligned to prove him right. At the Los Angeles premiere of Heeramandi: The...
View Article20 years of 'Main Hoon Na:' When India wasn't afraid of 'milaap' with Pakistan
The lens of nostalgia is often one that is accompanied by its fair share of heartbreak. The rose-coloured glasses one puts on to glance back in time overlook all complaints one may have had, reminding...
View ArticleAtif Aslam lends voice to Malayalam film industry for debut
Beloved global singer Atif Aslam already prides himself in conquering hearts in India and Pakistan. The star's music has often been seen as a thread of commonality between the two nations, with his...
View ArticleShoaib Sultan awarded best debut director for ‘Gunjal’ at Indian film fest
Pakistani director Shoaib Sultan was crowned with the debut director award for his film Gunjal at the 14th edition of the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2024 held in New Delhi on April 30....
View ArticleCan 'Mufasa' break Disney's mediocre streak?
As the trailer for Mufasa, the inevitable prequel to The Lion King, continues to be shoved down our throats, I cannot help but think back to July 2019, when I informed my husband that the new Lion King...
View ArticleRyan Gosling, Emily Blunt soar in 'The Fall Guy' debut weekend
Universal's new action film The Fall Guy opened atop the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $28.5 million at a time moviegoing has hit a slump, industry watcher Exhibitor...
View ArticleLoved Fawad Khan in ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’? Here are his other 8 projects...
Easily one of the biggest household names in Pakistan, Fawad Khan has stolen hearts and exceeded expectations through his wide range of roles. From romance to action, the star has proven that he can do...
View ArticleHollywood is interested in making a film on Pakistan’s culture
Earlier this week, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, stated that a Hollywood production team was visiting Pakistan to shoot an international film on its vibrant...
View ArticleTwo upcoming ‘Lord of the Rings’ films set to return fans to Middle-earth
In a thrilling announcement for fantasy lovers worldwide, Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav revealed plans for a fresh installment in the beloved Lord of the Rings series, Variety reported. Set to...
View ArticleAagha Ali says several industry peers still haven't 'accepted' him
Aagha Ali, even with a background in showbiz, had to work a lot harder than most to survive in the cutthroat industry. While he's starred in some of the highest-rated dramas, his journey has not been...
View ArticleFans upset as Karan Johar fails to mention Fawad Khan in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'...
On Friday, Karan Johar took a trip down memory lane and treated fans to a series of pictures on Instagram of the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil cast. The pictures showcased behind-the-scenes moments from the set...
View ArticleHamza Ali Abbasi champions women's empowerment in the workplace
Hamza Ali Abbasi recently discussed his thoughts on the working environment for women in Pakistan in a recent interview. He also expressed his opinion on how men should treat women in the workplace....
View ArticleWoes, wits and veils: ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is a light-humoured parable of...
Flowers and villages are aplenty and so are married couples. On a fateful night in 2001, two veiled brides mistakenly swap places on a train in director Kiran Rao’s latest offering, Laapataa Ladies....
View ArticlePakistan to make history at 77th Cannes Film Festival
Helmed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Pakistani Academy Selection Committee chairman Mohammed Ali Naqvi, The Pakistan Crescent Collective will represent the country’s official presence at the Cannes...
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