Govt striving for revival of film industry

PESHAWAR, Nov 13 (APP):Present government was implementing 10-point agenda for the revival of entertainment industry of ‘Naya Pakista that also remained neglected durring the previous regimes.

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PNCA to hold musical evening on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has scheduled a musical evening with Classical Singer Ustad Roshan Abbas Khan here on November 10 (Saturday) to entertain the fun lovers of federal capital.

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‘Lambi Judai’ legend singer Reshma remembered on her 5th death Anniversary

  ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):The fifth death anniversary of ‘Lambi Judai’ legend Pakistani folk singer, Reshma was observed on Saturday as her fans remembered the Nightingale of Desert’. “Legends like Reshma, are born in centuries as she was a natural artiste and those who have a natural style can never die, they are made for… Continue reading ‘Lambi Judai’ legend singer Reshma remembered on her 5th death Anniversary

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Death anniversary of Masood Rana observed

LAHORE, Oct 04 (APP):The 23rd death anniversary of famous singer Masood Rana was observed here on Thursday. Masood Rana died on October 4, 1995, in Lahore. He sang over 5,000 film songs during his career. His song, ‘Tangey Wala Kher Mangda’, gained high popularity and was regarded as ‘Pakistan’s Muhammad Rafi.

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Animated movie ‘The Donkey King’ to be released on Oct 19

  ISLAMABAD, Sep 23 (APP):Animated movie “The Donkey King” will be released on the October 19 and the film follows the adventures of Mangu Mangu Jan Mangu, a daydreaming donkey who has aspirations to be more successful in life, reported Radio Pakistan. Aziz Jindani is the director of the Donkey King. Earlier, Talisman Studios has… Continue reading Animated movie ‘The Donkey King’ to be released on Oct 19

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Artist Iftikhar Qaisar’s first death anniversary observed

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):The Presidential Pride of Performance Award winner, talented actor of stage, TV and radio, a writer and poet Iftikhar Qaiser’s first death anniversary was observed on Monday. According to a report aired by a private news channel, Iftikhar Qaisar died on 17 September 2017 in Peshawar after protracted illness. He was suffering… Continue reading Artist Iftikhar Qaisar’s first death anniversary observed

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Only audience can help improve theatre environment: Iftikhar Thakur

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By Jehangir Khan Tareen MULTAN, Sept 11 (APP)::None other than audience itself can be an agent of change for creating congenial environment to bring the estranged families back to theatres for watching decent dramas. Acclaimed comedian, Iftikhar Thakur, stated this in an interview with APP, here on Tuesday. He lamented that theatre goers did not… Continue reading Only audience can help improve theatre environment: Iftikhar Thakur

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Lok Virsa to screen Chinese film “Postmen in the Mountains” on Sept 8

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6 (APP):Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club will organize screening of Chinese film “Postmen in the Mountains” on September 8 to celebrate cultural ties of two friendly countries. “Postmen in the Mountains” is a 1999 Chinese film directed by Huo Jianqi. It is based on the short story of the same name by author… Continue reading Lok Virsa to screen Chinese film “Postmen in the Mountains” on Sept 8

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Legend musician Fateh Ali Khan 21st death anniversary observed

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):Legend musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan 21st death anniversary was observed on Thursday across the country. “Shahenshah E Qawwali” Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan performed with artists from different cultures. His collaborations with various rock and electronic musicians worldwide, proved both the agility of his voice and it’s hold over it’s audiences. Before… Continue reading Legend musician Fateh Ali Khan 21st death anniversary observed

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Famous Ghazal singer Munni Begum mesmerizes audience at RAC

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  RAWALPINDI, Aug 14 (APP):Famous Ghazal singer Munni Begum mesmerized the audience here at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) late Monday night and received a standing ovation from them. The musical night was arranged by the RAC in connection with Independence Day celebrations. The acclaimed singer kept the audience spellbound by singing her popular Ghazals like… Continue reading Famous Ghazal singer Munni Begum mesmerizes audience at RAC

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Pop queen’ Nazia Hassan remembered on her 18th death anniversary

  ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP):Pakistani ‘pop queen’ Nazia Hassan was remembered by fans in Pakistan and abroad on her 18th death anniversary on Monday, she passed away on this day almost two decades ago. The music industry’s sweetheart had died on August 13, 2000, at the age of 35, in London, following a prolonged battle… Continue reading Pop queen’ Nazia Hassan remembered on her 18th death anniversary

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Lok Virsa to screen super hit film from 1958 “Mukhra” tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Lok Virsa Mandwa Film Club would organize screening of Super hit film from 1958 “Mukhra” here at its media center on Saturday. Film stars Sabiha Khannum and Santosh starred in several films together but “Mukhra” from 1958 remains their most successful film. The film received monumental success primarily due to pre-release… Continue reading Lok Virsa to screen super hit film from 1958 “Mukhra” tomorrow

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Raja’s character in ‘Load Wedding’ one of my favourites: Fahad Mustafa

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Pakistani actor Fahad Mustafa said Thursday the character of Raja from the movie Load Wedding is one of his favorites. Talking to a private news channel, the actor said, “Raja is a simple Punjabi boy who is humble and would do anything to please anyone.” He added, the film viewers will fall… Continue reading Raja’s character in ‘Load Wedding’ one of my favourites: Fahad Mustafa

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Saira Peter, Abrar-ul-Haq to jointly perform in Jashn-e-Azadi show

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Pakistan first Opera Singer Saira Peter and Abrar-ul-Haq a pop, ‘Bhangra’, and folk musician would jointly perform in ‘Jashn-e-Azadi’ musical show in London on August 13. According to a statement issued here on Thursday, Saira Peter specially prepared a new National song for the Jashn-e-Azadi show. Both the famous singers will first… Continue reading Saira Peter, Abrar-ul-Haq to jointly perform in Jashn-e-Azadi show

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legendary actress Shamim Ara remembered today

  ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP):Renowned Pakistani film actress, film producer and film director Shamim Ara was remembered on her second death anniversary today (August 5). The actress passed away while sleeping in Coma after prolonged illness in London. She was sick for a long time and was under treatment in a hospital in London since… Continue reading legendary actress Shamim Ara remembered today

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