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Karan Johar misses love and compassion in Bollywood
MUMBAI: Ace director Karan Johar, who has been part of the Hindi film industry for a long time, says that although the industry has become disciplined and structured, the love and compassion that...
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Karachista: The cliché of the Pakistani terrorist
KARACHI: I bet you never knew there was a Beatles song that goes, Don’t dig no Pakistanis taking all the people’s jobs. Actually I would be surprised if you had ever heard it. The peace-loving band...
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PFDC Day 1: Feast your eyes on print-mania!
LAHORE: Print, print and more print is what Day 1 at the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) Sunsilk Fashion Week entailed. In a nutshell, this season seems to be headed towards extravagance via...
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Innovative media: Exploring haunted terrain
LAHORE: For artist Aleem Dad Khan, inspiration for his work comes from his expeditions in Pakistan. Gorge Slide, one of eight paintings by the artist to go on display at 39K Gallery on Friday...
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Travel: Hong Kong in 5 Days
1. Getting there There is no direct flight from Karachi to Hong Kong, so you will either have to route your journey via Bangkok or Dubai. If your flight arrives mid-afternoon to evening time, check...
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Beo Raana Zafar: Moind jor lengwej
Beo Raana Zafar loves the squealers. God help you if you’re sitting with a dour face in her audience when she’s doing her stand-up. “I call them the faalij brigade,” she says, referring to the people...
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E-cigarette: Put this in your pipe and smoke it
The people who use the electronic cigarette don’t seem to mind looking foppish while sucking on what basically looks like a colourful pen whose tip lights up. For what else is this new-fangled...
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Django Unchained gets May release in China after “issues” resolved
LOS ANGELES: Quentin Tarantino’s violent slavery revenge fantasy Django Unchained will be released in China in May, its US distributors said on Friday, and a Hollywood source said additional cuts had...
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Vidya Balan confirmed as jury member at Cannes
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan has been chosen as the member of the jury panel at the 66th Cannes Film Festival scheduled to take place on May 15. The talented and critically-acclaimed actor, who is...
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QSQT was magic which just happened: Juhi Chawla
KOLKATA: Excited at the prospect of a reunion with fellow cast and crew members of the iconic Bollywood film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (QSQT), that completes 25 years this April, the film’s leading lady...
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I’ve evolved as an actor: Ayushmann Khurrana
MUMBAI: Nautanki Saala opened to a mixed response, but actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who made a roaring debut with Vicky Donor, is unperturbed as he believes he has “evolved as an actor”. “I think I’ve...
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PFDC Day 2: Slight lull in print fever [and fashion]
LAHORE: Day 2 at the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) Sunsilk Fashion Week had more misses than hits, and was largely unexciting after a vibrant first day. Here’s the breakdown: Feeha Jamshed...
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Hard for Daniel Radcliffe to get rid of Potter tag
LONDON: Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who rose to fame as Harry Potter, hopes one day he would be known just as an actor, with no “Potter” tag trailing him. The 23-year-old started with “Harry Potter”...
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Eating breakfast reduces evening snacking
ISLAMABAD: Eating protein-rich food such as eggs and meat for breakfast can act as a healthy appetite suppressant and hence reduces unhealthy snacking in the evening, a new study has found. The...
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Kathak dance: In the mystical world of Nahid Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD: In a one of its kind performance, renowned kathak dancer Nahid Siddiqui enthralled audience at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Saturday evening. Subtle yet powerful, her...
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Truck art, silhouettes and the Gatsby girls
LAHORE: The excitement and energy at Expo Centre mounts up as Day 3 of Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) Sunsilk Fashion Week kicks in. With HSY pumping the beats and team Lotus ushering...
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Khubsoorat remake ready to roll in August
MUMBAI: The camera will start rolling for Khubsoorat during monsoon and its lead actor Sonam Kapoor says the story has been completely altered while retaining the spirit of the characters. “I will...
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Life as a working mother is a struggle for Victoria Beckham
LONDON: British fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham said life as a working mother is a struggle but she relishes the challenge and plans to expand her empire with a retail store in...
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Rolling Stones to play ‘surprise’ LA gig ahead of US tour
LOS ANGELES: The Rolling Stones will play a “surprise” gig for fans in Los Angeles on Saturday, a week ahead of kicking off a US tour to mark 50 years in the music business. Hundreds of fans, alerted...
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SanaSafinaz buffs make it to the launch, despite hurdles
KARACHI: Whether there’s a strike, a storm or the city is in shutdown mode, no one can keep the ladies away from SanaSafinaz. At the opening of their very first store — at the Dolmen City Mall on...
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