Clik here to view.
Covering the legendary Tufail Niazi
LAHORE: Tufail Niazi was always known to be soft-spoken, despite his powerhouse vocals. When he sang, it was always with a sense of empathy. He was not eclectic with his performances, because he was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
APMA shares a mesmerising katha
LAHORE: To commemorate the ninth death anniversary of its founding member Hayat Ahmad Khan, the All Pakistan Music Conference (APMC) struck the right note by hosting a musical night. The conference,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Noor Bukhari is positively set for a comeback
LAHORE: It’s been several years since we last saw Noor Bukhari on the set of a film. This week, however, has been abuzz with a rush of excitement as we heard the news of her making a comeback to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FiLums 14 rises to the occasion
LAHORE: The 8th installment of the LUMS International Film Festival (FiLums), which began on Friday, showcased the creative knack and talent that students in Pakistan are brimming with. Despite the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The reinvention of the Mekaal Hasan Band
LAHORE: Mekaal Hasan has always maintained a low profile and never sought the spotlight. In fact, he stopped giving television interviews around four years ago. However, last week in Mumbai, his band...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Accepting the dubbed film culture
LAHORE: The premiere of Mohabbat Eik Ittefaq, on February 13, marked the release of the first Turkish film in Pakistan. Initially, people were apprehensive, however, the film proved to be an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A legend of the left
My friendship with Naseer Humayun did much to enrich my leftist leanings. He would never sit still; in fact, taking a rest was out of the question. Unfortunately, not many today are aware of this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pakistan muscle-men: Dead weight
Every year around February, Al-Hamra Arts Complex in Lahore, normally known for hosting plays, concerts and arts exhibitions is transformed for a throng of aspiring Pakistan muscle-men, who vie to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lahore International Film Festival celebrates young film-makers
LAHORE: The growing trend of film festivals in Pakistan and their promotion of film novices have frequently been discussed and duly appreciated. An ongoing festival, which has been showcasing the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The serious side of comedy
LAHORE: In the unlikely spot of his small car-service center in Lahore, The Express Tribune met actor Irfan Khoosat to discuss the state of comedy in Pakistan. His off-screen personality is grounded,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lo Phir Basant Ayee
LAHORE: There have been many attempts to understand the impact of banning basant in Lahore. Especially during a period of rising fanaticism, there is a strong argument that by suppressing expressions...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Total Siyapaa is a comedy with a cause: Ali Zafar
LAHORE: Ali Zafar is the man of the hour. Having been the helmsman of a glorious career in acting and singing on both sides of the border, he continues to live up to his image of a down-home...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘I predict a riot’
LAHORE: The itch or drive to consolidate whatever is left of the music scene has been a concern for Overload frontman Farhad Humayun since the banning of Youtube, which was the main outlet for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Om Puri returns to stage with Teri Amrita
LAHORE: Most theatre enthusiasts are well acquainted with the line, “From Amrita, with love” from AG Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play entitled Love Letters. The Indian adaptation of the play...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Raza Murad on building bridges and the importance of formal acting training
LAHORE: Raza Murad is not one to talk about his heritage. Hailing from an illustrious film family, Raza is the son of famed actor Murad. Combined, they have appeared in over a 100 films in a variety...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mohammad Asif: from cricket to film
LAHORE: Mohammad Asif is back once again to bowl over his fans. But this time, he is tapping his potential as an actor. As someone who had earned his spurs in cricket till his unsettling fallout, it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
East Side Story strikes the right chord
LAHORE: Unlike East Side Story’s debut single Daru Di Botal, which is about intoxication, the band has now struck the right chord with its latest single Qatil Ankh, which is about the looks and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Annie Khalid is letting go and moving on
LAHORE: “There were ups and downs in my personal life, so I decided to go home, rebuild and restructure,” says Annie Khalid. The singer’s career had been on hold for the past year and half or so, as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New film distribution company hopes to help local film makers
LAHORE: The face of Pakistani cinema is changing for the better. Whether it is the construction of new cinemas (estimates say around 100 cinemas will surface in the next year or two), or an increase...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Plight of the puppeteers: a waning craft
This year there are no foreign puppeteers at the 11th National Folk Puppet Festival. The festival, which has been largely known for its scale, this year has returned to its roots, trying to bring...
View Article