Do Pakistani Cinemas need films like ‘Cake’?
I'm sure 'Cake' is a great film.If the trailer was anything to go by, then this beautifully shot film with strong performances is definitely one of...
In Focus: Pakistani cinema’s first global box office star Humayun Saeed
The revival of the Pakistani Film Industry which began a few years back finally seems to be picking up the momentum. Yes, the situation is far...
‘Sorry’: Another ‘Cake’ in the making or just another glorified telefilm?
Before Cake came out earlier this year, we were a bit skeptical about its audience reception. We argued that Pakistani cinema is at a...
Why do we use the term ‘Kanjar’ for celebrities?
Throughout our lives, we have all come across instances where things as trivial as nose rings are frowned upon, due to the negative cultural...
Dark skinned male actors talk about discrimination in the Pakistani industry
Desis' obsession with gora rang is no new news. We have all grown up in a society where a girl's worth is judged based...
7 Pakistani celebrities who need to make their silver screen debuts ASAP
Pakistani cinema is on its way to getting bigger and better (hey, it doesn't pay to be pessimistic so let's just keep our fingers...
Nepotism in Lollywood: Myth or reality?
Bollywood, in general, has recently been under a lot of fire. Accusations of nepotism are currently being hurled at big directors like Karan Johar...
This is the story of tangible and non-tangible growth of Pakistani cinema in 2018
Film and other forms of art have a direct relationship with the socioeconomic configuration of a society. In Pakistan's case, for instance, the era...
Lollywood’s obsession with Javed Sheikh and what should be done about it?
It was Eid-ul-Fitr 2018 and I decided to go out and watch a movie with my friend. As we entered the multiplex, I saw...
3 Pakistani vloggers who may soon be making films
Pakistan has had a love-hate relationship with YouTube. In 2012, it was banned for three and a half years before it eventually got unblocked...