From the mohallas of Lahore: Zinda Bhaag to release end of 2013
Express TribuneUpcoming Punjabi/Urdu film Zinda Bhaag is now in its final stages of editing and is scheduled for international release at the end of...
After fighting Iron Man, Faran Tahir arrives in Karachi
When he started his career, Hollywood wasn’t making roles for South Asians. “I have seen my share of tough times. I have even lived off my car. But I guess once you make a decision, you find ways to survive.”
Mona Lizza goes the Veena Malik way.
We shared with you the details of Mona Lizza changing her name to Sara Loren and featuring in a Bollywood film Murder 3. The...
Capri brought back to business
Capri wasn't the only one to be charred down, in fact, five other cinemas--most of them neighbouring Capri--were also violently attacked and damaged that day. Other than Capri, the damaged cinemas in Karachi included, Nishat, Prince, Bambino, Gulistan and Crown cinema in Maripur area of the city. Bambino was the first one announced to be re-opened by the time of Eid-ul-Adha this year, while the others are still finding it hard to be on the feet once again.
Goonda raj
What is forgotten by most Punjabi film critics is that the goonda did not suddenly enter Punjabi film in the 80s. It was in fact in the 60s that the first real-life ‘goonda’ entered the film industry as a producer, and this is also when the real social context for these characters and stories was established: the enforcement of the Goonda Act in 1968.
Remembering Waheed Murad; Pakistan’s very own ‘Chocolate Hero’
It was way back in 1962 when cine-goers were introduced to a new face in S.M Yousuf directed Urdu film Aulaad. Though he wasn't...
Film actress Laila and controversies: Here’s a new one!
“Film actress Laila to marry Jahangir Badar’s son….” This was obviously unexpected news to many of us and has been the highlight of the ‘entertainment...
Humaima Malick: From Bol to Bollywood
Now widely known in the film circles of Pakistan and India; thanks to her award-winning performance in Shoaib Mansoor's last feature film, Humaima Malick was constantly taking trips to India for last couple of months, we even saw the pictures of her visit to Ajmer Sharif and then of course a smart interview with Taran Adarsh, this was all in a bid
Wait, wait, wait and wait a little more!
These movies are on constant delays because of some having incomplete shoots or post production, some facing technical and financial problems to give final touch to the movie, and some are taking the cover of unstable law and order situation in the country. But whatsoever the reasons are, this tiresome and never-ending wait is now getting the viewers disappointed.
Humaima wins South Asia Rising Star Film Award
Humaima who was competing with Bollywood actresses Tannishtha Chatterjee, Parineeti Chopra, Rasika Dugal and Preeti Desai in the Best Lead Actress category was over whelmed with the achievement. She said, “I had no idea this role would earn so much recognition.