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Bol premieres in Karachi
On June 19, the deserted Zaibunnisa street came to life when celebrities and media personnel arrived in hordes and struggled to find parking spots near Atrium Cinemas. Subsequently, they made their way to the cinema for the much-awaited premiere of Bol — the biggest venture in Pakistani entertainment this year. Those who randomly tried to wander [...]
Continue reading...Theatre in Pakistan – From English to Urdu
20. June 2011
LAHORE: In the past year, many producers known predominantly for their work in commercial English theatre are now transitioning into commercial Urdu theatre. The trend is part of an effort to cater to a larger market, while also developing an economic model that can help sustain the industry. For many people sitting through a classical [...]
Continue reading...The other side of Moin Akhtar
20. June 2011
KARACHI: Much acknowledged for his onscreen wit and humour, there is very little one knows about the other side of Moin Akhtar – an avid reader who had maintained a home library, a serious man who had a philosophy of making a difference, an actor who never found time to watch TV and a writer [...]
Continue reading...Singer Abrar ul Haq shows support for recovering addicts
1. May 2011
Singer and Sahara for Life Trust chairman Abrarul Haq along Ali Zafar visited the Aas treatment facility for drug addicts on Friday. The treatment hospital in Daska is being successfully run by the local NGO Young Blood Foundation in Daska. The Young Blood Foundation chairman Bashir Ahmed Naz, president Tanveer Ahmed Mughal, general secretary Haji Zahid [...]
Continue reading...Moin Akhtar: Great loss to laughter
23. April 2011
Everything I did is a part of history now. To live with history is difficult but there will be people, who will say one day, there was a man who did it and did it so differently. Those were the last words of the legendary Moin Akhtar, before he left the world’s stage – to a [...]
Continue reading...Moin Akhtar passes away
22. April 2011
Renowned film, stage and television actor Moin Akhtar passed away in Karachi on Friday. Akhtar died as a result of heart complications. He had undergone heart surgery. Actress, Bushra Ansari said she always felt tremendous pride being compared to Akhtar, and the actor’s death has come as a great shock. “All he did was work, [...]
Continue reading...Blue and Buff: 3D Avatar finally hits Lahore
18. April 2011
While those in the city by the sea have enjoyed the wonders of 3D animation and film for a good while now, people in Lahore had to sit back, sigh and grit their teeth in envy. It may be a real hike all the way to Township, but CineStar has made the trek worthwhile by [...]
Continue reading...Meera’s husband released on bail
1. October 2009
Additional District and Sessions Judge Shafiqur Rehman has granted pre arrest bail until October 5 to Lollywood actress Meera’s alleged husband, Attiqur Rehman, on charges of criminal intimidation. Defence-A Police had registered the case on an application submitted by Meera against Rehman. According to police, Meera accused Rehman of trespassing on her property and threatening [...]
Continue reading...Pakistani Filmstar MEERA’s Scandle
25. September 2009
Islamabad, Lollywood film star Meera may reach an agreement with her alleged husband Attiqur Rehman in a couple of days, say reports. A private TV channel has revealed that the two of them met at the residence of film director Sangeeta on Wednesday night to settle there much talked about marriage dispute. Sangeeta told reporters [...]
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20. June 2011
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