After being much delayed and generating numerous controversies, Pakistani superstar Meera’s latest Bollywood feature 5 Ghantey Mien 5 Crore finally hit the Indian cinemas yesterday (10th August), receiving a good response overall.
Where art thou, Lollywood?
If one enters a regular DVD store in Pakistan with the intention of buying some Lollywood flicks, there will be disappointment. Try it out, and you will realise that there is a relatively small collection to choose from.
The combination of piracy issues, lack of intellectual property rights and the attitudes of film-makers in the industry has left the public
Rawalpindi’s Cinepax coming to Karachi!
For many of us it came as a surprise when back in 2008; Pakistan’s first ever multiplex company, Cinepax Ltd, chose the city of Rawalpindi to initiate its operations instead of Karachi, Lahore or even Faisalabad. Years passed by, and in the meanwhile, we saw many
Coke Coke Korina (Guest Article)
I have been wondering since my childhood the inspiration behind the most famous song in the history of Pakistan Film Industry “Mery Khiyalo Pe Chahi hei ik sorat matwali si…KOKO KOREENA KOKO KOREENA” from the film ARMAAN (1966).
Childhood turned into youthfulness and I got the opportunity to join an Art n Design School that made my professional path in the
Video Post: Mahnoor Khan from Bol and “Sawaal”!
Mahnoor Khan from Bol and “Sawaal”!
What GL says: Well the film “Bol” did wonders at the box office. Not only did it prove to be a hit, it also did shape up the careers of the cast. One such member was Mahnoor Khan. Although she only had a supporting role in the film but she has been going places after the release. Here we can see her in the promo of a new television show “Sawaal”.
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Eid Special: The hanging sword on ‘Lollywood’ Eid releases this year
Religious festivals or national holidays all over the world hold a great significance when it comes to giving a good opening to a film. In Pakistan however, these festivals mean something more. Not releasing their films in rest of the whole year, filmmakers, during these days expect government to give them a competition free environment by banning foreign films; (specially the ones from across the
Video Post: When Shaan Shahid faces ‘Awaam’
What GL Says:
Shaan has been advocating his case for Pakistan film Industry’s revival for quite a time now, this time he had a bigger platform and fought well against all the questions people raised against his choice of films and the deteriorating state of Pakistan film industry. You seriously
Fawad Khan to set up own clothing brand
Apparently, this clothing business has taken our celebrities by storm, and one after the other, everyone is now trying his/her luck with their own brand & clothing line in market and so far enjoying their on-screen or on field earned stardom turning their other ventures into super success as well.
Cross-border film: ‘Screening films has opened a window into Pakistan’
“Screening Pakistani films has opened a window for us [in India] across the border,” Salma Siddiqui told The Express Tribune.
Brought up in Dehli, Siddiqui is currently pursuing a PhD in Media Art and Design at the
Iman Ali denies any personal link-up with Indian director
Just a few posts before we informed you about the latest rumors surfacing about Indian director Imtiaz Ali having a sort of secret affair going on with Pakistani actress Iman Ali. Not only that, it was also widely reported by Indian and Pakistani print media that Imtiaz has already divorced his wife Preety and is planning to tie the knot with his new-found love soon.