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Shaan to re-make Mahesh Bhatt’s Arth in Pakistan
It wasn’t too long ago that we heard Shaan saying he is hesitant over working in Bollywood or associating himself with an Indian project because, as a Pakistani, he has a patriotic duty to promote and...
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Despite SRK-Deepika shadow, Pakistani regional films see hope
LAHORE: Three years ago, the Pakistani film industry saw a boom at the box office when Chaudhry Kamran of the Pakistan Film Producers Association released his film Bhai Log, which earned Rs9.7...
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Disney's animated adventure Planes enters tailwind of Cars
LOS ANGELES: For a film once slated to go straight to DVD, Disney’s animated adventure Planes has some lofty ambitions: it not only wants to be a worthy spin-off of the Cars franchise, it also aspires...
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Did you know? Mariah Carey faced racism while growing up
Singer Mariah Carey, who will be seen in Lee Daniel’s upcoming historical drama The Butler, shared that her character in the film is very close to what she went through when growing up. The pop icon...
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Farhan will continue to rock with a sequel
Actor-director Farhan Akhtar did not just get lucky by chance rather it was his impeccable talent and sheer dedication towards his work that got him a great deal of appreciation for his role in Bhaag...
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Eyeing an Oscar? Not so fast, Pakistan
KARACHI: Much like the reactions to her Oscar-winning documentary Saving Face, the response to Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s initiative to form Pakistan’s first Academy award committee also oscillates...
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No better choice than Sonali Bendre: Prachi Desai
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Prachi Desai, who played gangster Shoaib’s love interest Mumtaz in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, was surprised to know that actor Sonali Bendre will reprise her role in the...
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From Indiana Jones to Han Solo, Harrison Ford continues his journey
After five decades of playing iconic characters — swinging a whip as Indiana Jones, saving Luke Skywalker as Han Solo, escaping from prison as a fugitive — Harrison Ford shows no signs of slowing...
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Did you know? Zinda Bhaag to release on September 6
The much-awaited Pakistani feature film Zinda Bhaag, which features veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and model Amna Ilyas, is set to release on Defence Day (September 6), this year. The first teaser...
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Wanted, dead or alive: Sultana Daku’s daaka in Karachi
LAHORE: Sultana Daku is our desi Robin Hood who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. While many serious films have been made on the anti-hero’s escapades, it’s now time for a few laughs. Usama...
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Matt Damon thriller Elysium flies above Planes at box office
LOS ANGELES: Matt Damon’s futuristic thriller Elysium, the story of an elite space outpost locked in battle with poor invaders from a ruined Earth, won a crowded box office race among four new films...
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Ishq Khuda: So close, no matter how far from typical Lollywood
LAHORE: The recently released Punjabi film Ishq Khuda offers an interesting case-study of the irony of film-making in Lollywood and public demand. While the film fails to provide the production...
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Angry Afridi demands 'obscene' parts cut from movie that uses his name
KARACHI: Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi demanded on Wednesday that the producers of a film about a boy emulating his rise to stardom cut an “obscene” scene which he fears could damage his image....
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Hottie of the week: Hamza
Status: Single Born: Multan, Pakistan Birthday: 23rd June Who is he? This hunk-a-licious actor barely needs an introduction! If you missed his many theatre appearances over the last decade, you will...
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I am not a marketing guru, says SRK
Being the superstar that he is, Shahrukh Khan is known to promote his movies extensively. From reality shows to worldwide press events and even live chats with fans, SRK pulls off every gimmick that...
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I respect Shahid Afridi’s sentiments: Humayun Saeed
KARACHI: The film Main Hoon Shahid Afridi has already played a typical Afridi innings, in that it is unpredictable yet keeping you on the edge of your seats. After being delayed by two weeks due to...
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Did you know? Local band Raeth sings for Zanjeer re-make
With a string of actors, singers and musicians crossing over to Bollywood, it doesn’t really come off as a surprise that a band like Raeth considers itself lucky to have bagged a gig in an Indian...
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Spoiler Alert: What is colourful and dull at the same time? Answer – Chennai...
KARACHI: It may be categorised in the ‘most inconsequential forms of cinema ever’ box, but Chennai Express has done wonders at the box office in Pakistan and India. The Shahrukh Khan and Deepika...
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Box office report: Small victories for local cinema
PESHAWAR / LAHORE: The Eid weekend remained exciting for cinema-goers despite the uncertainty surrounding the release of some films and banning of others. Eventually, the hyped Main Hoon Shahid...
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Censored: K-P interior ministry imposes ban on five Pashto movies
PESHAWAR: The Home and tribal affairs department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has banned five Pashto films from being screened in cinemas of the provincial capital. “Home department has said that the...
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