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Did you know?: IMDb inaccessible in Pakistan
The Internet Movie Database (IMDb), a widely used online entertainment news portal, has allegedly been banned in Pakistan. A senior PTA official has confirmed the ban on IMDB – says PTA is only...
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Leading international prize on South Asian literature announces shortlist
The six finest literary works of South Asian fiction for this year have been decided, based on the shortlist announced for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2014. The ceremony, held at The Shaw...
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The wait for Godot is a futile one
KARACHI: “Nothing happens — nobody comes and nobody goes … it is awful,” says Estragon in the first act of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. This one-liner perhaps best summarises why a play like...
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Did you know?: Dimple’s saris for promotions go missing
Veteran Bollywood actor Dimple Kapadia was fully geared to promote her movie, dressed just as her character in the movie in saris, but the star and the costume department were in a fix when her...
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Wolverine is as human as the rest of us
Hollywood heart-throb Hugh Jackman, 45, most famous for his role as Wolverine in sci-fi superhero franchise X-Men, is not as invincible as the character he plays on screen. The actor posted a photo of...
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Get the look: Fusion chic
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor looked ravishing in an East-meets-West outfit, during the promotion of her upcoming film Gori Tere Pyaar Mein in New Delhi. Here is a breakdown of her look: Hair Braids...
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Saif Ali Khan always wanted to play a gangster
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s resident nawab Saif Ali Khan, who plays a gangster named Raja Mishra in the forthcoming film Bullett Raja, says he always wanted to play such a character. “After many years, I got...
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Doctor Who celebrates 50 years
Doctor Who is turning 50. So what do you get a time-travelling, galaxy-hopping humanoid alien who has everything? Plenty of space on the airwaves. Whovians across the globe are gearing up for ‘The Day...
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Push The Tempo
KARACHI: In the midst of debate about the influx of Indian content on national television and cinemas and more significantly, the country’s political impasse, the indie-electro industry seems to be...
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Access restored: PTA reverses block on IMDb after public outcry
KARACHI: The government has reversed a ban on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), a widely used online entertainment news portal and movie database. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)...
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Mohabbat Ek Ittifaq: Make way for the first Urdu-dubbed Turkish feature film
KARACHI: Regardless of how agitated people might be by the arrival of new channels playing Turkish soaps on Pakistani television, or the running of Indian films in Pakistani theatres, the fact...
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Don’t miss this: What’s hot this week
Movies to watch Sunday night always calls for a good movie and a large box of salted and caramel popcorns. For all you movie lovers, this weekend is going to be a much-needed treat. Cinemas all across...
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Vitalee: The holistic approach
LAHORE: Founded in Lahore by A J Khan, with headquarters in Orange County CA, Vitalee Inc uses a holistic approach towards addressing the health concerns of young and old alike, to ensure results are...
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Gul Ahmed hits the ramp at Pakistan Fashion Week London
Birds, butterflies, flowers and trees — all these elements of nature were abundantly present in Gul Ahmed’s showcase at Pakistan Fashion Week London earlier this month. The collection was a wearable...
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Style Icon: Actor Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence made seven photo calls and red carpet appearances for her new movie ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ last week, looking ah-may-zing (and totally different!) at each one. She may...
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Beckham charity items sold on eBay for 3 times the price after Red Cross sale
David and Victoria Beckham gave away hundreds of items of clothing to charity, but shoppers put their finds on eBay for higher prices just hours later. People who sifted through the clothes rails were...
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Gori Tere Pyar Mein — Lacklustre at best
KARACHI: One thing is certain — the combination of Imran Khan and director Punit Malhotra is like a lead balloon. Their attempts at rom-coms are enough to make anyone ‘hate luv stories’. A Bollywood...
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Its official, Waar is the highest grossing Pakistani film of all time
KARACHI: Blockbuster movie ‘Waar’ has now officially become the highest grossing film in Pakistan of all time after it surpassed ‘Choorian’s’ Rs200 million mark at the box office on just its 36th day...
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Shahid Kapoor desperate for some luck
Actor Shahid Kapoor made his Bollywood debut back in 2003. After a decade-long career, he only has a handful of successful movies in his pocket — Kaminey and Jab We Met being the main ones. However,...
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Designing is my new baby: Lara Dutta
NEW DELHI: After spending a decade in front of the camera, Lara Dutta has taken a break from acting and is putting her designing skills to test by launching a sari collection. The former Miss...
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