CinderJutt (currently showing at Arts Council till the end of January can best be described as a hot curry of cold stereotypes, garnished with a few Bollywood item songs. The cast includes a Pathan, a gandasa-waving Jutt, a homosexual fashion designer and a Lakhnavi man who greets everyone with an “adaab”; there … Read more
With luxurious sets, beautiful actors and protagonists whose chemistry is sizzling hot, Turkish TV show “Ishq-e-Mamnoo” on Urdu 1 has become Pakistan’s new addiction. To broadcast this Turkish soap in Pakistan, a dedicated team of local actors spent a considerable amount of time recording the voice-overs, under the guidance of … Read more
Probably the most famous PTV play for kids was Ainak Wala Jin during 1993-1996 through its first part. As a kid I have memories how we use to enjoy it. Magic, wizard, witches, Aliens were all part of this hugely popular play. Who could forget characters of Nastoor Jin, Zakoota, … Read more
Her rise to fame was a matter of chance — an appearance in a modelling show for a friend’s event and the next thing Shagufta Ejaz knew was that she had practically launched her career on PTV. Spotted by acclaimed director Mohammad Baksh Samejo at the event, Ejaz had little … Read more
Madiha Iftikhar gives off the impression of a naive, girl next door but a conversation with her verifies that she has a wise head on her young shoulders. Perhaps this wisdom comes from growing up in a family linked to entertainment; she is the youngest daughter of the PTV’s famous … Read more
With the scorching heat of the Karachi sun over my head, I relentlessly searched for Zeba Bakhtiar’s residence in one of the confusing lanes of Defence Housing Authority (DHA). After much ado, I finally stepped inside the star’s house and waited for her to appear. While waiting, I tried to … Read more
My mother tells me they had to reprint her cousin’s wedding cards to include the message that television screens would be put up at the marriage hall. The last episode of the epic drama “Waris” was due to be aired that night and who in their right minds would want … Read more
Intelligently Written by Farhat Ishtiaq and Directed very well by Sarmad Khoosat, Hum TV’s Drama serial Humsafar is winning rave reviews from audiences. The main reason behind is the on screen chemistry between the protagonist pair played by Fawad Khan and Mahira as Ashar and Khirad. It has been called … Read more
With tickets selling like hot cakes, “Karachi: The Musical” is still going strong. Made For Stage Productions’ first original venture was showcased to the media on October 24 where the audience witnessed something ‘real’; something they could relate to the city where they reside. No matter how superficial the image … Read more
