Mahira Khan starer ‘Raees’ is banned in Pakistan by the censor board

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February 6, 2017

The speculations surrounding the release of Mahira Khan and Shah Rukh Khan starer Bollywood film Raees come to an end, as the film has been banned by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to release in Pakistan.

The central board took the decision, as reported by Express Tribune and Dawn, on the pretext of objectionable content in the film which depicts Muslims, especially of a particular sect of Islam, in bad light.

“Owing to subtle portrayal of Muslims as criminals, violent and terrorists, the recommendations forwarded by the CBFC panel deemed the film unsuitable for public screening,” Express Tribune reported citing a source privy to the development.

Raees was speculated to release for a week after Ministry of Information issued the notification allowing release of Indian movies in Pakistan. The notification formally ended the four month long suspension of Bollywood films and opened the ways for Kaabil and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil to release last weekend in Pakistani cinemas.

This may disappoint the fans of Mahira Khan who wanted to see their homegirl creating magic on big screen opposite King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan.

Music Review: Balu Mahi’s soundtrack has everything for everyone!

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Warda Farakh

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February 6, 2017

Ever heard of a movie with deadly songs combo? Balu Mahi’s soundtrack has everything. You name it.

Directed by Haissam Hassan and produced by Sadia Jabbar, the highly anticipated film Balu Mahi, with a star cast including Osman Khalid Butt, Ainy Jaffri and Sadaf Kanwal, is slated to release on February 10.

There were mixed reviews after the trailer went viral, however, the album consisting of 4 songs got the fans super excited. One after another the songs kept coming giving us chills as they are a deadly combination of everything an audience wants from the music album.

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Danish Taimoor talks to us about his upcoming film ‘Wajood’

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Momin Ali Munshi

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February 6, 2017

Danish Taimoor is on a roll.

You may have missed seeing this hottie on the silver screen, for his last film ‘Wrong Number’ came out in 2015. But worry not, as he is all set to come back with a bang and feature in three films this year. You already know about Sangeeta Jee’s ‘Tum Hi To Ho’ and Yasir Nawaz’s ‘ Mehrunnisa V Lub You’ and joining these two biggies is Javed Sheikh’s directorial venture ‘Wajood’. Yes, this is the same ambitious film which Javed Sheikh first announced back in 2015 as his comeback to direction.

There was a press event yesterday in Karachi where the cast of the film was announced which includes Danish Taimoor, Saeeda Imtiaz, Aditi Singh (Telugu film star) in leading roles. The ensemble cast also features Ali Saleem, Frieha Altaf, Faiza Khan, Asad Mehmood, Shaheen Khan and of course the trio of Nadeem Baig, Shahid and Javed Sheikh. Seeing the three veterans together on stage was definitely one of the highlights of the event, more so since Shahid hasn’t been seen in a film for a long time and is making a comeback of sorts.

To know more about the film we contacted Danish and he told us that it’s a romantic thriller which revolves around the trio of Danish, Saeeda, and Aditi and that he is playing a pilot in the film. While we know of Saeeda we were curious to get more information about Aditi and Danish told us she has worked in Telugu films and it’s her first Pakistani film. Given the India-Pakistan tension how they would manage to shoot with an Indian star was the obvious question on our mind. To this Danish replied that her portions will be shot outside Pakistan and that it would not be a hassle.

Danish also told us how he was super excited to be working in a Javed Sheikh directorial and that this film will be definitely one to watch out for. On a final note, Danish revealed that the shooting is starting this February and that they are targeting an Eid-ul-Azha release for the film.

Given how Javed Sheikh has always changed the game when he has taken to the director’s chair, we are definitely super excited for this film. Here’s wishing him, Danish Taimoor and team Wajood all the best!

Photo’s taken by Rana Asif

Teaser of upcoming film ‘Azaadi’ commemorating the struggle for Kashmir is out and it looks GREAT!

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Galaxy Lollywood

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February 5, 2017

The teaser of Imran Malik’s directorial comeback ‘Azaadi’, starring Moammar Rana, Sonya Hussyn and Nadeem Baig, is out and it gives a reminder of the struggles for Kashmir.

‘Azaadi’ is based on the story of a man (Nadeem Baig) who devoted his life for Kashmir cause and is now imparting his vision to the youth to keep the cause alive. The teaser rightly arrives on Kashmir Solidarity Day, commemorating the sacrifices made by Kashmiris for the independence of Kashmir.

The teaser also gives a sneak peek of intense love story between the leads Moammar Rana and Sonya Hussyn. They both seem to share a good chemistry in the movie.

Moammar Rana and Sonya Hussyn in 'Azaadi'. — Moammar Rana and Sonya Hussyn in ‘Azaadi’.

The film’s music sounds good in the teaser and the cinematography also looks top-notch. The teaser has successfully made us excited for the film.

‘Azaadi’ is directed by veteran film producer/director Pervez Malik’s son Imran Malik and produced by his brother Irfan Malik. The story is written by Imran Malik and the dialogues of are penned by Wajid Zuberi.

The music is done by Sahir Ali Bagga and Australian cinematographer Ben Jasper (who also worked in Bollywood film Bang Bang) has worked on the cinematography of the film.

Azaadi is set to release soon by ARY Films.

6 off-screen dances that just made us go WOW!

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Momin Ali Munshi

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February 3, 2017

An item number or dance number from a film, almost always gets the most hype and generates a crazy buzz for the film. But when the dance or item is something that takes place off-screen, well the virality factor for that video just gets multiplied and people go cray! So here we list 6 off screen videos which made us all go WOW!

Neelam Muneer’s infamous car dance:
https://www.facebook.com/galaxylollywood810/videos/1424413310937417/
We had to start with this one! The video which has the entire nation talking is definitely the first one on our list.
Shaan and Nargis’s dhamaal act :
https://www.facebook.com/galaxylollywood810/videos/1282085168503566/
For all the old-school Lollywood fans here’s a video of superstar Shaan Shahid dancing with Nargis at a wedding. Don’t we just love the crackling chemistry 😉
Osman Khalid Butt’s ‘Dilli Wali Girlfriend’:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BN37d5JA13X/
Well well well, who knew Osman Khalid Butt was such a great dancer.
Mawra and Urwa’s sister act:
https://www.facebook.com/galaxylollywood810/videos/1382349868477095/
Urwa and Mawra dancing to song ‘Love Letter’ at the former’s wedding has to be on our list!
Meera dancing with Saif Ali Khan:
https://www.facebook.com/galaxylollywood810/videos/1353930444652371/
Yes guys, this happened! Way before Ali Zafar’s and Fawad Khan’s it was Lollywood diva Meera who crossed the border and danced with the Bollywood nawab.
Mahira’s first dance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKsn0LwuXes
Although the title does seem a bit mis-leading but this was in fact her first dance performance at an award ceremony and Mahira being Mahira excels in this like everything else.

Hareem Farooq and Imran Kazmi join hands for the all-out comedy ‘Parchi’

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Warda Farakh

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February 2, 2017

With celebrating success of Janaan still underway, Hareem Farooq and Imran Kazmi, the co-producers of Janaan, seem to have spared no time in jumping on to their next venture: an all-out comedy film titled Parchi.

Parchi is a situational comedy and is currently in the pre-production phase. The film, produced under the banners of IRK Films, will be directed by Azfar Jafri, who also directed Janaan.

Speaking to Dawn Images Imran Kazmi, film’s one of the producers, gave us a few deets about the upcoming venture. Imran explained that the focus is on making the film lighthearted. “Since it’s a comedy film, we have tried to touch the topic of the film without any serious undertones, so that people can understand it more and have fun with it.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BP2YeKdBezn/

Parchi features Hareem Farooq as the female lead in a story of “four men who get into a certain situation and seek help from a woman who has the solution since she has the authority and the power,” as revealed by her in an interview to The News on Sunday (TNS).

Having a political element (referring to the title of the film), Hareem promises that “nothing will be in-your-face, it won’t target any particular person.”

So far Hareem Farooq and Janaan co-stars Ali Rehman and Usman Mukhtar have been confirmed as the leads. However, the film is in need of two more lead actors who have yet to be finalized.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BP5pA78hR2t/

Enlightening us a little more about the film, Hareem Farooq, who is co-producing the film and also acting in it, said in the interview to TNS, “The kind of character that Parchi offers me has never been done before. Nobody has had the guts to do a role like that. I play a very strong woman who I personally related to a lot. We’ve given equal mileage to the men and the woman. It’s more about what suits the story.”

Parchi will be shot in Pakistan with background score done by Ahmed Ali and the remaining songs will feature a mix of artists and though it’s a comedy feature, “the content will have a serious and deeper meaning,” according to Imran.

Brace yourself guys! It’s time to mark your calendars for Parchi, which is promised to be released later this year.

Govt of Pakistan issues notification allowing Bollywood films to release

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Galaxy Lollywood

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February 1, 2017

The four month long suspension of Bollywood films, and endless speculations and trepidation, is finally coming to an end as the Government of Pakistan formally allows the release of Bollywood movies in the country.

The official notification, issued by the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage on Tuesday night, announces the continuation of ‘the existing open policy to display all international movies (including Indian films) in Pakistani cinemas’. This decision is taken by the government to support the ‘revival of cinema in Pakistan’, as the official notification states.

The notification further chalks out the procedure of obtaining the permission of exhibiting the imported film from Information and Broadcasting Division of Ministry of Information which will forward the request to Ministry of Commerce for the issuance of an import license. The film will be allowed to be exhibited only after the final approval by the relevant Censor Boards.

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Teaser of Moammar Rana and Sonya Hussyn starer ‘Azaadi’ is all set to release on 5th Feb

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Galaxy Lollywood

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January 31, 2017

The first teaser of upcoming intense love story Azaadi, starring Moammar Rana and Sonya Hussyn (Moor), is all set to release on 5th February.

The movie has been produced by Irfan Malik, and directed by veteran film producer/director Pervez Malik’s son Imran Malik who has also written the story. The dialogues of the film are written by Wajid Zuberi.

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Surprise Surprise: Maya Ali is the female lead for Ali Zafar’s ‘Teefa in Trouble’

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Momin Ali Munshi

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January 27, 2017

So what we exclusively revealed last week on our website and took down later because people involved with the film wanted us to take it down and since we are not a vicious click bait site we removed it, is now public news!

Yes, its official. Maya Ali is the leading lady for Ali Zafar’s ‘Teefa in Trouble’.

Maya announced this news via an Instagram post which says “Believe the hype fans because it’s official! I’ve signed my first film. And opposite my fav @ali_zafar, directed by the awesome Ahsan Rahim! Wow!! Teefa, you are in trouble!”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPxSKSehmbC/?taken-by=mayaaliofficial&hl=en

The film titled ‘Teefa in Trouble’ will be directed by Ahsan Rahim and would star Ali Zafar and Maya Ali and would be the film debut for the three of them ( This is Ali’s first Pakistani film).

As we earlier mentioned, Maya will be seen in a completely different avatar in this film and its nothing like she has ever done before. And now that the first look is out it seems someone is ready to shed away the miss goody two shoes image it seems. We approve Maya, you look hot!

Stay tuned to Galaxy Lollywood for all updates.

3rd Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2017 (Nominations)

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Galaxy Lollywood

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January 26, 2017

Galaxy Lollywood Awards are back for the third edition!

Comedy, romance, drama and animation, the year 2016 added so much more to the budding film industry of the country.

Time to recognize that contribution, time to honor the ones who dared, and time for a little token of appreciation for the films that braved you, the audience, at the box office and became hits. Not to forget the ones who weren’t as fortunate at the box office as others, but still managed to impress you one way or the other.

With twenty categories in this edition of Galaxy Lollywood Awards (GALA); and tons of exciting nominations, you would be selecting your opinion-best option (one in each category), and letting us know of which film you think stood out in the respective heads, and finally, the best film in your opinion to have come out of the film year 2016.

So get your judging hats on and vote away, making sure you have contributed your opinion in this edition of Pakistan’s biggest online ‘People’s Choice Awards’

Update: The voting has been closed and the winners will be announced on Sunday, March 5th, 2017 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Here are the nominations for 3rd Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2017.

Best Film

Actor in Law – Fizza Ali Meerza
Bachaana – Rizwan Saeed
Dobara Phir Se – Salman Iqbal, Mohammad Jerjees Seja and Mehreen Jabbar
Ho Mann Jahaan – Sheheryar Munawar and Asim Raza
Janaan – Hareem Farooq ,Reham Khan, Munir Hussain and Imran Raza Kazmi
Lahore se Aagey – Wajahat Rauf and Salman Iqbal

Best Actor in a Leading Role Male

Adeel Hussain – Dobara Phir Se
Fahad Mustafa – Actor in Law
Feroze Khan – Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay
Hameed Sheikh – Abdullah
Mohib Mirza – Bachaana
Yasir Hussain – Lahore Se Aagey

Best Actor in a Leading Role Female

Hareem Farooq – Dobara Phir Se
Mahira Khan – Ho Mann Jahaan
Mehwish Hayat – Actor in Law
Noor Bukhari – Ishq Positive
Saba Qamar – Lahore Se Aagey
Sajal Ali – Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay

Best Director

Anjum Shehzad – Mah e Mir
Azfar Jaffri – Janaan
Mehreen Jabbar – Dobara Phir Se
Nabeel Qureshi – Actor in Law
Nasir Khan – Bachaana
Wajahat Rauf – Lahore Se Aagey

Best Story

Ashir Azeem – Maalik
Bilal Sami & Mehreen Jabbar – Dobara Phir Se
Fizza Ali Meerza & Nabeel Qureshi – Actor in Law
Kamran Khan – 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam
Sarmad Sehbai – Mah e Mir
Shahzad Rafique – Salute

Best Actor in a Supporting Role Male

Ali Rehman – Janaan
Aly Khan – Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay
Ajab Gul – Janaan
Om Puri (late) – Actor in Law
Shamoon Abbasi – Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka
Sheheryar Munawar – Ho Mann Jahaan

Best Actor in a Supporting Role Female

Hania Aamir – Janaan
Maira Khan – Revenge of The Worthless
Samiya Mumtaz – Jeewan Hathi
Sanam Saeed – Dobara Phir Se
Sonya Jehan – Ho Mann Jahaan
Tooba Siddiqui – Dobara Phir Se

Best Performance in a Comic Role

Abdullah Farhatullah – Lahore Se Aagey
Ali Rehman – Janaan
Hina Dilpazeer – Jeewan Hathi
Hina Rizvi – Ishq Positive
Mishi Khan – Janaan
Mohsin Abbas Haider – Teri Meri Love Story

Best Performance in a Negative Role

Aamir Qureshi – Blind Love
Jia Ali – Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal
Hassan Niazi – Maalik
Nayyar Ejaz – Salute
Sanam Saeed – Mah e Mir
Shaz Khan – Dobara Phir Se

Best Male Debut

Adeel Hussain – Ho Mann Jahaan
Ali Mohiuddin – Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka
Ali Rehman – Janaan
Feroze Khan – Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay
Sheheryar Munawar – Ho Mann Jahaan
Wali Hamid Khan – Ishq Positive

Best Female Debut

Hania Aamir – Janaan
Nimra Khan – Blind Love
Qurat ul Ain – Sawal 700 Crore Dollar Ka 700
Sajal Aly – Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay
Sanam Saeed – Bachaana
Ushna Shah – Teri Meri Love Story

Best Playback Singer Male

Asrar – “Shakar Wandan Re” (Ho Mann Jahaan)
Hamid Ali Khan – “Tujh Bin Mora” (Ishq Positive)
Jimmy Khan – “Barish” (Ho Mann Jahaan)
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – “Khudaya” (Actor in Law)
Shafqat Amanat Ali – “Yaari” (Bachaana)
Sukhwinder Singh – “Kitni Baar” (Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay)

Best Playback Singer Female

Aima Baig – “Kalabaz Dil” (Lahore Se Aagey)
Akriti Kakar – “Rab Diyan Rab” (Ishq Positive)
Damiya Farooq – “Janiya” (Blind Love)
Elizabeth Raj – “Qatra Qatra” (Teri Meri Love Story)
Haniya Aslam – “Dobara Phir Se” (Dobara Phir Se)
Zebunnisa Bangash – “Mann Ke Jahan” (Ho Mann Jahaan)

Best Music

Dobara Phir Se – Haniya Aslam & Justin Gray
Actor in Law – Shani Arshad
Lahore Se Aagey – Shiraz Uppal
Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay – Soch Sohail Haider & Farhan Shah
Ishq Positive – Wali Hamid Ali Khan, Kamran Akhtar & Saji Ali
Ho Mann Jahaan – Zebunissa Bangash, Atif Aslam & Faakhir Mehmood

Song of the Year

“Actor in Law” – Actor in Law
“Kalabaz Dil” – Lahore Se Aagey
“Kitni Baar” – Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay
“Largaiyan” – Dobara Phir Se
“Rab Diyan Rab Jaane” – Ishq Positive
“Shakar Wandan” – Ho Mann Jahaan

Best Choreography

Hassan Rizvi – “Challi Re Challi” (Hijrat)
Medeleinne Hanna, Abdul Ghani & Shezi Khan – Dance Kahani
Nigah Hussain – “Actor in Law” (Actor In Law)
Nigah Hussain – “Shakar Wandan” (Ho Mann Jahaan)
Papu Samrat – “Uska Kharam” (Mah-e-Mir)
Wahab Shah – “Kalabaz Dil” (Lahore Se Aagey)

Best Dance Performance

Adeel Hussain, Mahira Khan & Sheheryar Munawar – “Shakar Wandan” (Ho Mann Jahaan)
Fahad Mustafa – “Actor in Law” (Actor in Law)
Feroze Khan & Sajal Aly – “Chulbul” (Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay)
Mohib Mirza, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Omar Shahzad, Salman Shahid, Ushna Shah, Uzma Khan – “Teri Meri Love Story” (Teri Meri Love Story)
Saba Qamar & Yasir Hussain – “Kalabaaz Dil” (Lahore Se Aagey)
Sana Nawaz – “Chali Re Chali” (Hijrat)