Adnan Sarwar: from Club Caramel to the boxing ring
LAHORE: From 1980 to 1988, Syed Hussain Shah was arguably Asia’s best boxer. Some would say if he had been a cricketer, the recognition he deserved would have been more to stature. Like the sprinter...
View ArticleTitli makers excited about Cannes selection
MUMBAI: Indian film-maker Kanu Behl’s Titli coming from the stables of Dibakar Bannerjee Productions has been chosen for screening in Un Certain Regard section of the 67th Cannes International Film...
View ArticleMovie review: Non-Stop - plane pleasure
There have been a number of airplane hijacking movies with an all-too-familiar plot, but Non-Stop, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, takes it to a whole new height, with some bumps of course. With...
View ArticleChetan Bhagat — inspiring Bollywood
MUMBAI: Four of Chetan Bhagat’s five novels have been adapted for the big screen; the latest is the Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer 2 States, which is based on his book 2 States: The Story of My...
View ArticleDid you know?: Friends is over, confirm show’s producers
Sob, sob, sob. Although many of us unswervingly held on to the possibility of a reunion or spin-off of Friends, the sitcom’s producers have dashed down our hopes. Dispelling the rumours for good,...
View ArticleGood morning, Khyber!
PESHAWAR: Shazma Haleem was a small town girl with a big dream. Born and raised in Swabi, the now seasoned Pashto television artiste embarked upon a path less travelled back in 1985, when she took a...
View ArticleMr and Mrs Bachchan Jr celebrate seven years
The couple tied the knot seven years ago at a private ceremony at the Bachchan’s Juhu residence, Prateeksha. Wedding was held as per the north Indian, Bengali and Tulu traditions. Along with other...
View ArticleIn remembrance: Moin Akhtar’s third death anniversary
The third death anniversary of comedian and actor Moin Akhtar, who lives in the hearts of millions, is being observed today. He is remembered as a versatile artist and a very noble human being by all...
View ArticleRevolver Rani to battle it out with Kaanchi, Samrat & Co
NEW DEHLI: After Queen, Kangana Ranaut is back at the box office as ‘Revolver Rani’ and she would battle it out with musical Kaanchi and thriller Samrat & Co for top honours when the three films...
View ArticleFakhri’s experience in Hollywood and Bollywood
MUMBAI: Actor Nargis Fakhri has returned from the US after shooting her first international film titled, Spy, directed by Paul Feig. The film will see Nargis in her first action role. Speaking about...
View Article2 States: overstated
KARACHI: Chetan Bhagat has over time become the JK Rowling of Bollywood. He may not be as creative, influencing an entire new wave of fantasy in the post-modern readers, but he has definitely...
View ArticleFlorida welcomes Bollywood with open arms
TAMPA BAY: The 15th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards, an annual celebration of the multi-million dollar Hindi film industry, will be making a US debut this...
View ArticleHeroes of Pakistan’s winners revealed
KARACHI: America’s leading broadcaster SoundView Broadcasting, in collaboration with consulting firm Green Card Capital, announced the launch of its first annual Heroes of Pakistan Short Film...
View ArticleFrom Sunehray Din to a new beginning
LAHORE: It’s always fascinating to discuss the conditions of cinema with veterans who made their debuts in the early 90s. Saleem Sheikh, like Shaan, Baber Ali, and then Moammar Rana, came during a...
View ArticleWomen of the jungle
Hot on the heels of winning her first Oscar, along with being crowned People Magazine’s most beautiful person of 2014, Lupita Nyong’o is now headed to the jungle. The 12 Years a Slave star, along with...
View ArticleDid you know?: Frozen ousts The Lion King as longest-running animated film...
Hakuna matata? The soundtrack for Disney’s hit film Frozen has ousted Disney’s 1994 The Lion King as the animated film soundtrack with the longest run. Frozen secured 11 non-consecutive weeks at the...
View ArticleFriday night movie madness
From Kangana Ranaut’s Revolver Rani to Paul Walker’s Brick Mansions, we take a look at four movies that released on Friday: Revolver Rani Genre: Action-comedy Director: Sai Kabir Cast: Kangana Ranaut,...
View ArticleDid you know?: Scandal actor Columbus Short leaving hit ABC show
Scandal actor Columbus Short said on Friday that he would not be returning to the hit ABC drama for its next season, a month after the actor was arrested on a felony battery charge. Short, 31, who...
View ArticleDid you know? : Jared Leto’s Oscar is a filthy mess
Jared Leto doesn’t care much for material things. At least, not for his Oscar, as the trophy has been handed out by the actor at multiple parties for people to hold and pose with. According to...
View ArticlePriyanka and Shabana root for women empowerment
Actor Priyanka Chopra feels that the mindset of people in India needs to change and they should no longer think of a girl as a burden. Priyanka, who has always lent support to women empowerment, spoke...
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