Tag: pakistani cinema
Why Pakistani Cinema Needs Bollywood to Survive
Cinema has the remarkable power to transcend borders and cultures, connecting people through storytelling and visual artistry. In the context of the revival of...
Filmmakers, Actors Open Up About Cinema, Censorship, And Struggles
Entering the premises of SZABIST, I felt a wave of nostalgia hit me. An alumnus myself, I took in the preparations that greeted me...
It’s time we say no to ‘thapads’ in our dramas
If you’re a TV drama enthusiast like I am, it is almost guaranteed you will watch the exchange of a thapad (slap) every now and then. To me, it is...
Khalil Ur Rehman walks out of a live show on national television
Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is notorious for some of his "problematic" statements and his falling out with Pakistani feminists, be it about women's rights...
Exclusive: Pakistani films to go to China
Ever since the advent of the new wave of Pakistani cinema, content creators in this blooming industry have been looking to establish their footings...
The State Of Pakistani Cinemas In A Post-Lockdown World
The owner of the AMC cinema group, Adam Aron, said earlier in March, “movie theatres need government assistance to weather the financial storm brought...
Coronavirus Crisis: A Blessing In Disguise For Pakistani Film Industry?
The Pakistani film industry is currently going through some trying times, as is the case for motion picture setups the world over. The Coronavirus...
Some Of The Biggest Blockbusters To Storm TV Screens This Eid
All the troubles and travails of the current year aside, 2019 saw quite a few interesting Pakistani films, including some of the biggest blockbusters...
Here’s How Pakistani Cinema And PSL Can Benefit From Strengthening Their Relationship
With the dramatic improvement in Pakistan's security profile over the past couple of years, the country's socio-cultural scene is also witnessing an equally proportional...
2019 In Review: 50 FTW And WTF Moments From The Year!
The year 2020 is over half a month old now. This provides us with an opportunity to look back at all that happened in...