Haute Style: Team Joyland represents Pakistan at the Cannes Film Festival

Filmmaker Saim Sadiq returns to the world of theater, that he explored in his 2019 Venice and SXSW winner Darling, with his feature debut, Joyland. The film premiered at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard strand. The title, the first Pakistani film to be selected in Cannes, vied for the Caméra d’Or. Pictures of the Saim and his…

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How Pyar Deewangi Hai is perpetuating the dark-skin stereotype

It isn’t the first time we’ve seen a fair-skinned actor ‘darkened’ for a drama serial. Just a few months ago, we admired and applauded super hit drama serial Parizad, easily forgiving and forgetting the fact that Ahmed Ali Akbar, the lead actor, had been darkened to appear ‘unattractive and unwanted’. The story tackled the issue…

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Indian filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava to direct film on Qandeel Baloch

Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava is all set to direct a film about slain Pakistani model and social media star Qandeel Baloch who was murdered in an honour killing in 2016. Producers Vikas Sharma and Sunny Khanna, along with Alankrita have acquired the rights to the book The Sensational Life and Death of Qandeel Baloch by…

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Humayun Saeed confirms London Nahi Jaunga will come on Eid ul Azha this year

Putting all the rumours and doubts around the release of London Nahi Jaunga to rest, actor-producer Humayun Saeed has announced that "the biggest family entertainer of this year" London Nahi Jaunga will release on Eid ul Azha this year. As one of the most bankable film stars as well as a reputable producer in Pakistani cinema…

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Levi’s revives the World’s First Jeans Line: 501® with a campaign ft. Hailey Bieber, A$AP Nast, Marcus Rashford & more stars

Levi’s will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the iconic 501® jeans next year, and ahead of the milestone, the globally renowned brand has enlisted a roster of stars and style influencers for its spring campaign. Levi's newest take on the classic 501 ’90s jeans takes the unparalleled style to new heights. While a button fly, straight…

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There’s no business like shoe business!

How well do you know your shoes, especially if you’re a gentleman with a penchant for the classic? You may not know the difference between an Oxford and a Derby, or a wingtip and cap-toe, but you do know that you need at least one classic leather shoe to walk you through every significant, formal…

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VFX artist Laraib Atta’s latest blockbuster is ‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

Though Pakistani film directors and producers have their fair share of reservations on Dr. Strange's release in Pakistan, particularly its timings, there is no denying the fact that even the Marvel giant has a Pakistani connection. Daughter of legendary singer, Atta Ullah Khan Esakhelvi, Laraib Atta is part of the visual effects team behind Dr…

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Fraud’s first episode sets the stage for promising series

It's been a good weekend for Saba Qamar's fans as ARY Digital released the first episode of Fraud. The drama has been written by Zanjabeel Asim, is being directed by Saqib Khan, and features a star studded cast. Saba plays the female protagonist Maya, and is joined by Ahsan Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar as the…

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Ambiance Boutique Art Hotel launches in Karachi with ‘Living Art: Episode Two’ – an immersive theatrical performance

Get ready to explore an art boutique in K-town! Ambiance Boutique Art Hotels recently launched its second property in Pakistan in the city of lights, Karachi. The grand opening included a launch party with crème de la crème of the industry in attendance. Not only the stunningly designed property of the Boutique Hotel and its distinctively-curated…

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Banned Pakistani film ‘Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer’ wins big at the UK Asian Film Festival

Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story Of A Serial Killer, a film which was banned in Pakistan two days before its scheduled release in theaters, has won two accolades at the UK Asian Film Festival 2022. Yasir Hussain, who has played the lead and titular role in the film, has won the Best Actor award while its…

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