In the Spotlight

There is no dearth of beautiful and talented actresses in Pakistan’s thriving television industry making a mark when you are a newbie can be a tough deal. Yet Hareem Farooq, who debuted only last year, has fast emerged as one of...

There’s nothing starry or diva-like about this startlingly youthful megastar — her career spanning over three decades — who could be rightly credited with bringing about renaissance in theatre and television industry of Pakistan. Sania Saeed is an actor of...

It’s safe to say that Jawani Phir Nahi Aani has become the Pakistani film industry’s most popular offering well before its release, and may we say, for all the wrong reasons. On one end there is Hamza Ali Abbasi, one...

The News on Sunday: As somebody who is trained in film-making and who has acted in local films and those across the border, what is your assessment of this ‘new’ Pakistani cinema that we have been witnessing especially during the...

Projected as an Eid-ul-Azha release in a star-studded press conference earlier this year, Ho Mann Jahan will now make it to cinemas by the end of November, at the earliest. Producer/Director Asim Raza explains his reasons… Why has the release...

With hits like Ishq Gumshuda, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu and Dil E Muztar to her credit, Sarwat Gillani is credibly one of the most widely acclaimed actresses on TV these days. Pretty and petite as well as talented,...

"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" fought off competitors to claim the top spot on the North American box office chart for a second straight week, industry data showed Monday. The fifth installment of the blockbuster franchise, which stars Hollywood heavyweight...

Forbes’ list for the World’s Highest-Paid actors 2015, released recently, brought in quite a few surprises. For starters, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who has long been at the top 10 of the list was ranked 18th this year, whereas...

Amidst cheering fans, curious bystanders and various media persons, the music of the upcoming Pakistani film, Moor was launched earlier this week. The Atrium Mall in Karachi was buzzing with electric energy as Ayaz Samoo, one of the film’s cast...

Los Angeles: New release "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation" cruised to the head of the box office, beating out fellow debut "Vacation" for top honors, according to industry estimates Sunday. The fifth installment of the Blockbuster franchise stars Hollywood heavyweight Tom...

Los Angeles (AFP) Dinosaur blockbuster "Jurassic World" has stomped its way up the box office rankings to become the third biggest global hit of all time, analysts said Thursday. The fourth film in the popular "Jurassic Park" series has earned...

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