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Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting
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Log off and look up: How Hirani’s Pritam and Pedro hacks into modern parenting

When Rajkumar Hirani steps into the OTT arena, the entertainment world naturally pays attention. Known for his uncanny ability to transform complex, heavy societal issues into cinematic warm hugs, his maiden web series, Pritam and Pedro, boldly attempts to decode the very digital...
Sibte HassanSibte HassanJul 14, 2026
Why Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ is the Emotional Reset We Didn’t Know We Needed
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Why Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ is the Emotional Reset We Didn’t Know We Needed

When you walk into an Imtiaz Ali film, you usually expect a certain aesthetic: soul-searching train journeys, wind-in-the-hair road trips, and a protagonist discovering themselves through the lens of a passionate romance. But with his latest offering, Main Vaapas Aaunga, the aute...
Sibte HassanSibte HassanJun 24, 2026
Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller
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Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller

The wait is over! Zombeid officially hits theaters this Eid-ul-Azha, and we have the exclusive scoop from the leading lady herself.In this sit-down, Mehwish Hayat reveals the physical and mental toll of playing a Zumba instructor caught in the middle of a viral outbreak. Why did ...
News DeskNews DeskMay 28, 2026
Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show
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Dominating Dananeer: How ‘Mera Lyari’ Became a One Woman Show

Before it even hit the silver screen on May 8, Mera Lyari was already suffering from an identity crisis. Originally developed as a project driven by character titled Behnaz, the film underwent a late rebrand to capture the broader and grittier vibe of Karachi’s legendary football...
Sibte HassanSibte HassanMay 12, 2026
Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan
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Jaafar Jackson: The Hollywood star who found inspiration in Pakistan

When Jaafar Jackson touched down in Pakistan in 2020, the world saw him as a talented young man carrying a legendary surname. Today, as he portrays his uncle, the King of Pop, in the blockbuster biopic Michael, that visit is remembered as a significant moment of cultural connecti...
Sibte HassanSibte HassanMay 4, 2026
Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid
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Housefull shows and big laughs: ‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ shines this Eid

It starts with hope, turns into hustle, and ends in havoc, and it doesn’t slow down in between. Guess what it is? It is Pakistan's latest cinematic offering, “Aag Lagay Basti Mein.”The Eid release is a standout example of commercial masala cinema, the kind audiences in Pakistan h...
Razi WaniRazi WaniApr 1, 2026
Indian writer Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row
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Indian writer Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row

Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin International Film Festival after jury president Wim Wenders said cinema should “stay out of politics” when asked about Gaza.Roy said in a statement sent to AFP that she was “shocked and dis...
AFPAFPFeb 14, 2026
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 just got explosive: ‘Aag Lage Basti Main’ leads a cinematic triple threat
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 just got explosive: ‘Aag Lage Basti Main’ leads a cinematic triple threat

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most crowded and diverse cinema seasons in recent years. With the release of the trailer for Aag Lage Basti Main (ALBM), excitement around Eid releases has gained fresh momentum. The film will face direct competition from Bullah and...
Sibte HassanSibte HassanFeb 10, 2026
The growing influence of Bollywood on Pakistani dramas
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The growing influence of Bollywood on Pakistani dramas

Switch on Pakistani television today and a familiar pattern begins to emerge. The characters wear local clothes, speak our language, and reflect our social structures, yet the stories themselves often feel strangely familiar. This sense of déjà vu is not accidental. Over time, Bo...
Sibte HassanSibte HassanJan 29, 2026
Reality TV grows up in Pakistan and rap is leading the way
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Reality TV grows up in Pakistan and rap is leading the way

Once considered a risky genre, reality television in Pakistan has quietly turned into one of the country’s most reliable entertainment bets. What started with cooking shows and talent hunts has now expanded into business pitches, social experiments and, for the first time, rap ba...
Sibte HassanSibte HassanJan 23, 2026