It’s time for Pakistani cinema to shape up
KARACHI: Like many, we are a nation that takes pride in its history. But unlike other nations, we tend to live in our glorious past. Whether it’s being fascinated by the Ottoman Empire, in comparison...
View ArticleRanveer shunned TV, cell phone for Lootera
MUMBAI: Actor Ranveer Singh, who has been most appreciated for his roles in his films like Band Baaja Baraat and Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, is being rather experimental these days. The heartthrob is all...
View ArticleGulaab Gang team celebrates the triumphs of women
NEW DELHI: The team of forthcoming movie Gulaab Gang, which is based on the real life stories of women’s grit and determination, has launched BELIEVE, a campaign that celebrates the triumphs of...
View ArticleDeepika and Ranbir’s on-screen chemistry strikes again!
MUMBAI: They were a couple who parted ways but mended their relationship, and later, reunited as friends. No one really knows what happened between them, but actor Deepika Padukone candidly admits...
View ArticleFilm-makers have to find shortcuts for casting: Farhan Akhtar
MUMBAI: Actor-film and maker Farhan Akhtar, who has helmed successful films such as Dil Chahta Hai and Don — The Chase Begins, admits that all directors and producers in the film industry have to go...
View ArticleMain Hoon Shahid Afridi, a movie that will inspire
LAHORE: If you are a true patriot, cricket has to be in your blood. Actor and producer Humayun Saeed is well-aware of that as he is set to release his new film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi on Eidul Fitr...
View ArticleKarachi from a wanderer’s gaze
KARACHI: Karachi doesn’t seem to scare film-maker Hira Nabi. While most of its residents bad-mouth the city, Nabi sees the beauty of Karachi through her lens. On Friday, she screened two of her films...
View ArticleReading Gatsby in Pakistan
“Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do/I’m half crazy, all for the love of you/It won’t be a stylish marriage/For I can’t afford a carriage…”: the familiar words of this children’s rhyme neatly...
View ArticleHelen Mirren turns ferocious in Monsters Inc.
LONDON: British actor Helen Mirren had no trouble transforming herself from monarch to menacing creature for the new Monsters, Inc. animated movie, but said she isn’t that frightening in real life....
View ArticleMarriage does not affect my career: Balan
MUMBAI: Bollywood star Vidya Balan, who recently tied the knot with the Managing Director of Disney UTV studios Siddharth Roy Kapoor in a rather private ceremony, expresses that she is enjoying her...
View ArticleDid you know?: Man of Steel actor took tips from Chris Hemsworth
Actor Henry Cavill, who will be seen playing the iconic crime-fighter Superman in the upcoming movie Man of Steel, says that he approached Thor star Chris Hemsworth for some tips on becoming a...
View ArticleAll films don't need to convey specific messages, says Deshmukh
NEW DELHI: Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who is famous for hit films like Masti, Housefull and Housefull 2, is trying his hand at production. His first production venture, a Marathi film titled Balak...
View ArticleCher set to appear on the season finale of The Voice
NEW YORK: Living legend Cher has a career that spans over five decades. The diva is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in various areas of entertainment, as well...
View ArticleFilm review: Amour - love in a time of suffering
It is easy to understand why Amour won some of the most coveted awards of the year. Not only did it bag Best Foreign Language film at the Academy Awards, it was also nominated in four other...
View ArticleHave you seen: Aamir Khan’s son to follow his dad’s footsteps?
LAHORE: Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Khan, has suggested his 18-year-old son Junaid Khan not to take up acting yet, but instead start by learning about Indian cinema. Khan junior, who wants to...
View ArticleBig Bang Theory, Breaking Bad lead Critics Choice TV winners
LOS ANGELES: Like movies, television shows are given equal importance and are honoured every year at various award shows. The Critics Choice television awards, which were held this past week, paid...
View ArticleDid you know?: Transformers 4 set on fire!
The Transformers series is known by fans to be action-packed and thrilling. However, this Wednesday saw some real life action on the sets of the upcoming movie, Transformers 4. The set of the Michael...
View ArticleJohn Krasinski on life after The Office
NEW YORK: John Krasinski is best known for playing the handsome, affable salesman Jim Halpert on the hit TV series The Office, but that could change as the versatile actor tackles new projects,...
View ArticleFilm with Shahid has come out beautifully: Ileana
MUMBAI: The audience fell in love with actor Ileana D’Cruz when she starred alongside heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor in last year’s superhit film, Barfi!. With her good looks and charm, she won the hearts...
View ArticleGirls find Shetty more attractive than me: SRK
MUMBAI: Actor Shahrukh Khan’s romantic roles may have made him quite popular amongst his female fans, but it seems Rohit Shetty, director of his film Chennai Express, is giving him tough competition....
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