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Playing with Patriotism
By: Omair Alavi If you are as proud of Pakistan Army as the patriotic Pakistani, then Yalghaar is the must-watch film for you this Eid. If your sentiments don’t match the jingoistic Pakistani, don’t dare enter the cinema
‘Project Ghazi’ takes film-making to another level
By: Omair Alavi Pakistan’s once-ailing film industry is now standing tall on its feet, especially after the release of Project Ghazi’s Trailer. The film starring Humayun Saeed and Sheheryar Munawwar is going to the first
Aamir Zaki exits in his ‘signature’ style
Amir Zaki was not just a guitarist par excellence or a soloist who preferred English over Urdu but an icon, a legend especially to those who have taken up music as their bread and butter. He was considered perhaps the be
‘THE SAINT’ IS NO ‘MOORE’
By: Omair Alavi His name was Moore, Sir Roger Moore and before he became the third actor to play James Bond, he had become a household name through TV. The British actor who passed away on 23rd May at the age of 89 might
REMEMBERING SYED KAMAL ON HIS BIRTH DAY
By Omair Alavi He may have looked like Indian film actor Raj Kapoor but Pakistan’s Syed Kamal had his own aura when it came to films and later TV. The late actor remains one of the few actors who managed the transition t
The Happy Side of Ahmed Rushdi
By: Omair Alavi The name’s Rushdi, Ahmed Rushdi. The late playback singer was not only the first Pakistani vocalist to go pop but also inspired generations with his amazing delivery, timely expressions and filmi renditio
Remembering Ahmed Rushdi on his death anniversary
By: Omair Alavi The fans of Ahmed Rushdi celebrate the 34th Death Anniversary of the legendary playback singer today. Ahmed Rushdi is regarded as one of the most versatile playback singers of Pakistan, his ability to sin
Happy Birthday Nazia!
By: Omair Alavi Pop singing has never been the same in Pakistan, since Nazia Hassan bid farewell to it in the 90s. She may have died but her songs keeps her alive in both India and Pakistan where she is considered an ico
Remembering Nisar Bazmi
By: Omair Alavi He may have passed away in 2007 but the songs by Nisar Bazmi keep him alive in our hearts. The legendary composer delivered hits after hits during his film career and on his 10th death anniversary; we rev
Remembering Mohammad Ali
By: Omair Alavi Mohammad Ali was considered as one of the best dramatic actors of his time, yet he was behind the many successful songs of his era as well. Here we take a trip down the memory lane where we get to hear 15