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Expressions through art: Artists tackle Sufism, childhood innocence on a canvas
KARACHI: Symbolism has become an integral part of artwork. Some artists’ work is designed only to give visual pleasure to the audience while others choose to leave room for symbolic interpretation....
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Go Goa Gone will decode the world of zombies
MUMBAI: Actor Kunal Kemmu, who will soon be seen in zombie thriller Go Goa Gone, says the film answers all the relevant questions related to zombies. “We know there are a lot of people in our country...
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It’s fun to play wicked characters: Deepika Padukone
KARACHI / MUMBAI: Actor Deepika Padukone says she had fun playing a “wicked” character in Cocktail. Now gearing up for distinct films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Ram Leela, the actor says she is...
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My achievement will be my film’s remake: SRK
MUMBAI: Actor Shahrukh Khan, who was part of two Bollywood remakes — Devdas and Don — said the proud moment for him would be when somebody would remake one of his original films. “I did two iconic...
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The French Revolution comes back to life at NAPA festival
KARACHI: When a revolution starts, it is expected to pave way for a future filled with freedom and political upheaval, but seldom do people realise that a revolution also leads to major bloodshed....
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Fashion Pakistan Week 5: The moments you’ve all been waiting for
KARACHI: The finale of Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) 5 on Wednesday evening outstripped Day 1 on every level; not only did Day 2 have a more promising line-up, with Shamaeel, SanaSafinaz, Deepak...
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Psy releases single to follow Gangnam hit
SEOUL: South Korean rapper Psy released his much-anticipated new single on Thursday, hoping to repeat the success of Gangnam Style that made him the biggest star to emerge from the growing K-pop...
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Changing perceptions: Fatima Sultan shares how artists can bridge gaps
KARACHI: The feelings of mistrust and apathy towards the South-Asian community living in the US post 9/11 were worrisome for both sides and many initiatives have been taken up to resolve the issues...
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Big B turns quizmaster, asks fans to find fault
MUMBAI: A mistake in a scene in 2005 film Black is still weighing on actor Amitabh Bachchan’s mind, which no one noticed. Now, he wants the audience to identify that mistake and inform him. “At the...
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'One pound fish' now in a PML-N wrapping
LAHORE: Shahid Nazir, who gained fame for singing the ‘One Pound Fish’ song at his fish stall in London, has joined the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), reported Express News on Friday. Nazir...
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Red carpet round-up: Meet the fashionistas
At the red carpet for Day 1 and Day 2 of Fashion Pakistan Week, we spotted guests dressed in their fashionable best. While there were some disasters that we are reserving for the Fashion Police...
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Spotted at fashion week: Dr Fauzia Siddiqui of the Aafia Movement!
KARACHI: Guess who we spotted sitting silently in the front row on Day 2 at FPW? Dr Fauzia Siddiqui and Pasban President Altaf Shakoor! But rather than enjoy the show, the two looked awkward and...
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Trend watch: Hot off the runway
Two grueling days of Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) entailing nearly 30 shows are now over. We loved (almost) every minute of the ramp action, save the collections that could have been kept out by the...
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Style Icon: Ayesha Omar
Ayesha Omar, known for playing the character of Khoobsurat in sitcom Bulbulay, has a successful career to boast. From acting to modeling to singing and hosting TV shows, this fair-skinned diva has...
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Celebrity brand ambassadors become new marketing norm for lawn
FAISALABAD: As Bollywood tightens its grip globally, Pakistani lawn brands continue with their street-smart strategy of hiring Indian movie stars as brand ambassadors to advertise their products in...
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Khalid Ahmed presents double bill at NAPA
KARACHI: It seems like the under fire National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) is finally spreading its wings. After the success of a 20-day performing arts festival, Napa held a press conference to...
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Anupam Kher takes a trip down memory lane
MUMBAI: Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher felt like a child while shooting at the National Space Centre in London for his upcoming film Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (YPD2). He feels the place is both...
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Did you know?: Chashme Baddoor actors worked without a script initially
Actor Divyendu Sharma, one of the three male leads in Chashme Baddoor, said that there was no sign of a script till a couple of days before the film’s shooting began. Directed by David Dhawan, Chashme...
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Dil Haari: Jal’s desperate attempt to stay relevant
KARACHI: No other band in Pakistan has seen the highs and lows that Jal has seen in its career graph as a pop rock band. The band gained massive success with Aadat, a number that changed the...
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Multiple expressions: Painting a grotesquery
LAHORE: Tassaduq Sohail might not have received formal training, yet he expertly captures the eeriness and awkwardness of human expression on canvas. An exhibition of his latest works opened here at...
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