The Laughing Legacy – Top 10 Iconic Comedians of Pakistan
“Let’s Put a Smile on that face” Comedy in Pakistan has evolved over the past several years. It is a country producing highly talented comedians that can easily brighten up your bad dull day. Explore the comedy in Pakistan and the top comedians in this article who will make you laugh till your stomach hurts! […]
Rahat Kazmi – A Legacy of Great Acting
Rahat Kazmi is a Pakistani actor, TV news presenter anchorman, TV director, and academician. He is an intelligent and well-spoken individual who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to any project he is involved in. His work ethic is impeccable, and he has a proven track record of success in his field. In addition, […]
Top 10 Urdu Films You Should Watch on Netflix
Netflix is an American company that offers streaming content to its users. It has more than 20 million subscribers worldwide. They produce documentaries, comedies, dramas, animation, and movies.It also offers many television series and movies in different languages such as Arabic, Hindi, and Urdu. In Pakistan, many people watch these movies and shows on Netflix, […]
Joyland Receives Standing Ovation at Cannes Film Festival
It seems that the movie “Joyland” got a lot of attention since it was promoted. In fact the script was invited to screen at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. For the record, “Joyland” brings an unexpected special story about a disjointed family where it is directed by rising director, Saim SADIQ who also won the […]
Pakistan’s First Hand-drawn Film ‘The Glassworker’ Makes it to Annecy Film Festival
Pakistan’s first hand-drawn film, “The Glassworker,” has been selected to be screened at the Annecy Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious animation festivals which is held annually in France. This festival loves animation and is always looking for anything that comes in this world. Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse, Klaus ,and How to Train […]
Pakistani Film Cinema in Revival or in Downturn
Pakistani film cinema, popularly known as Lollywood, has undergone numerous ups and downs throughout its history. Lollywood’s fortune has been closely tied to the socio-political scenario of the country, which has been volatile for the most part. The boom Pakistani movie industry saw during Ayub Khan’s governance saw a sharp downturn during Zia’s autocratic regime. […]
How to Analyze a Film: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners
Are you a cinema aficionado and want to watch analyze films? If yes, give this article a read to watch a movie like a pro. Movies are a great medium for both amusement and art, and studying them thoroughly only adds to their enchantment. If you’re writing a film review for a newspaper or a […]
Mehwish Hayat All Set to Play Benazir in Biopic
Mehwish Hayat biopic of Benazir Bhutto is a treat to watch. The biopic titled ‘The Deal is Signed’ is coming soon. It explores all this and more about the commanding and charismatic Benazir Bhutto. Determined eyes on cheekbones that could cut. Benazir was smart and beautiful. She was born to the magnificent Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto to […]
Khel Khel Mein – A Historical Film Featuring Bilal Abbas and Sajal Aly
Movies are always a good source of entertainment. It gets even better if a movie is able to educate you too. Historical films like Khel Khel Mein help you in seeing an event from a different perspective. They help you relive a moment that you may not have been a part of. Get ready to […]
15 Upcoming Pakistani Films That Audience are Anxiously Waiting for
Pakistani Films have made an impeccable impact on the audience by serving some great projects in its revolutionary stages. Films like Bol, Verna, Mein Hoon Shahid Afridi, and many others have gained massive respect for the industry. Now that the bar is set, the Pakistani audience expects to see exceptional movies every year. Which is […]
How Color Psychology is Used in Film Production and Setting up Audience Mood?
There are hundreds of movies that make it to the box office every year. Every year you get to see a masterpiece by some brilliant director who knows how to deliver great scenes. The success of movies, dramas, and telefilm series is relative and directly links to the audience and its viewers. It’s not the […]
Pakistani Short Film Mulaqat is Nominated for Prestigious Venice Film Festival
Pakistani short film, Mulaqaat has been selected to be screened at the 78th Venice film festival. Mulaqaat is 20 minutes long short film featuring Parizae Fatima and Hamza Mushtaq and directed by Seemab Gul, who was also the lady behind bringing this short film to a prestigious film festival. Related: Pakistan Calling Film Festival […]
Rohail Hyatt: The Maestro Behind the Coke Studio Brand
The concept of Coke Studio is always acclaimed by music lovers across the world. Rohail Hyatt was the mastermind behind its concept. His entire journey is very interesting and full of ups and downs. Coke studio’s popularity is because of its display of Pakistan’s cultural diversity. It stands as the franchise featuring top names of […]
Things You Need To Know About Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Book
It was December 2, 2020 that a single tweet by Hamza Ali Abbasi, the renowned actor, and director, brought a storm. It led to critical discussions and blog posts on social media. The conspicuous star of Pyarey Afzal and Mann Mayal has broken the news that he will stay inactive from acting in the forthcoming. […]
Pakistan All Set to Participate in The Alchemy Festival 2016 in London
Laal and Asian Dub Foundation will Perform a Peace Concert on 27th May at The Alchemy Festival Laal is a popular Pakistani band which symbolizes South Asia’s progressive writers movement and many of their songs are inspired by the poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Habib Jalib. Their music is a unique fusion of dance, […]
Pakistan Calling Film Festival Being Held For the First Time
Attention All Film Makers: Pakistan Calling Film Festival is Here! In the past few years there has been a revival of cinema in Pakistan, so to support that development, the Department of Visual Studies at the University of Karachi, in collaboration with the VM Art Gallery (which was set up in 1987, and has become […]
Pakistan Calling: An Initiative to Change Perspectives
In the past decade, Pakistan has mainly been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. To dispel this negative image it had become imperative to let the world know that Pakistan is a country which is home to brave, compassionate and resilient people who live in the face of adversity, and yet with a […]
Sharmeen Obaid Brings Home Oscar Award- Making Pakistan Proud
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Brings Home the Second Oscar Award The pride of Pakistan, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy brings home the second Oscar award thus becoming the first Pakistani to win two Oscars. Best Short Documentary by Sharmeen Obiad – A Girl in the River The 88th Academy awards proved lucky for Sharmeen Obiad who was honored […]