Meeting the cast of The Reluctant Fundamentalist
I’ve always been a big fan of Mira Nair. She brings our culture and issues to life expertly and with ease. Mira’s vision is truly gifted and she knows how to translate it for the big screen in the...
View ArticleIndian film industry not making films for international audience: Irrfan
MUMBAI: Irrfan Khan is no stranger to Hollywood. The Indian actor, who uses only his first name, has played roles in acclaimed films such as Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire and A Mighty Heart. His new...
View ArticleStory is the key for Imran Khan
MUMBAI: Imran Khan who has proven his versatility as an actor in films like Delhi Belly, I Hate Luv Storys and Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola says that he only concentrates on the story and does not...
View ArticleBlockbusters have large budgets and lots of perks, says Zoe Saldana
LONDON: Zoe Saldana is no small actor — she has been a part of several blockbusters such as Avatar and Star Trek. But now, Saldana is up to something else. She will be seen in a rather small budget...
View ArticleYJHD not our life’s documentary: Ranbir, Deepika
Once upon a time, actors Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were the most enviable Bolly couple. Their last film together was Bachna Ae Haseeno in 2008 and now, they are sharing screen space in Ayan...
View ArticleKarachista: Why you should watch Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
KARACHI: At first glance, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD) seems formulaic and a mish-mash of other Karan Johar films — a bespectacled goody-two-shoes girl, a fun loving guy who’s a bit of player and a...
View ArticleAnimated young lot arrive at the red carpet for an ‘epic’ time
KARACHI: The stuff that fairy tales and happy endings are made of attract no other more than the young believers of fiction, such as Neyhan Najeeb. As cameras flashed and microphones switched on, the...
View ArticleMovie review: One pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small
If Side Effects played in Pakistani cinemas it would only have the effect of reinforcing our popular dread of anti-depressants. Emily Taylor’s (Rooney Mara) husband (Channing Tatum) is about to be...
View ArticleBombs, boredom threaten "Pashto" song-and-dance cinema
PESHAWAR: A projectionist lies asleep in the sweltering heat, his face covered by a cloth. A colleague rewinds a reel manually while on screen, through the hashish smoke, a woman bounces on a bed...
View ArticleThe Reluctant Fundamentalist
Be honest. What was your first innermost reaction when you saw images of the Twin Towers falling in a cloud of concrete dust on 9/11? For some people it was instant awe — not wondrous — but...
View ArticleDid you know?: Internet sensation Grumpy Cat to star in a film
We are all familiar with funny pictures and memes that go viral on the internet everyday especially on social networking websites like Facebook and Myspace. One of the most popular memes of last year...
View ArticleRanbir Kapoor turns detective in Jagga Jasoos
MUMBAI: After impressing the audience with his performance as a mute boy in Anurag Basu’s film Barfi!, the actor is all set to play a detective in the director’s next project called Jagga Jasoos....
View ArticleThe Great Gatsby’s story is similar to Indian stories, says Big B
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, who was recently seen in a cameo role in Hollywood film The Great Gatsby, says that the story of the film is similar to the stories we get to see in India. In...
View ArticleNewly launched: Times promises its viewers entertainment
LAHORE: Times, which started its transmission on June 1, Saturday, comes with the promise of complete entertainment for all its viewers. Part of the Express Media Group, Times vows to strike a balance...
View ArticleRaj Kapoor deserved much more fame: Imtiaz Ali
MUMBAI: Director Imtiaz Ali, who shot to fame with his blockbuster Jab We Met in 2007, seems to be on a roll. Though his 2004 film Socha Na Tha didn’t so well at the box office, his...
View ArticleArt = (Love)²: A film on love, life and loss
KARACHI: When a couple is madly in love, and one of them dies, leaving a void space in one’s heart, it takes longer than anticipated to accept that the person is no more and it takes even longer to...
View ArticleYJHD surpassed our expected figures: Deepika Padukone
MUMBAI: Director Ayan Mukerji’s love story Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD) is well-scripted, well-executed and one of the most anticipated movies of the year. It has minted INR620 million in its...
View ArticleFirst Look: Tamanna’s trailer opens up a summer full of movies
LAHORE: Upcoming Lollywood production Tamanna has released its teaser trailer in cinemas across Pakistan, marking the beginning of a summer lined up with a variety of exciting movies from both...
View ArticleShortcut Romeo one step ahead of Johnny Gaddaar: Neil
MUMBAI: Things seem to be going pretty well for actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who made his debut in Bollywood with Johnny Gaddaar. It did well at the box office and was well received by critics, too. Neil...
View ArticleDeols set to create masti this weekend
NEW DELHI: It seems that Punjabi tarka will rule the box office this weekend with heavy-duty entertainment Yamla Pagla Deewana 2. The movie will hit theatres on Friday. The comedy drama is the sequel...
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