Category: Showbiz

ISLAMABAD, June 1 (APP):Theatre Walay Studio would organize ‘Mehfil-e-Samma’ Qawwali Night at the Farm in Islamabad on Saturday. Famous artists Shabih Sen, Wajih Nizami and Hamnawa would perform in the Qawwali Night. Qawwali is form of Sufi devotional music popular in South Asia and across the globe. It is part of a musical tradition that… Continue reading Qawwali Night at Theatre Walay Studio on Saturday

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP):The 25th death anniversary of film actress Nasira Sarfraz known as ‘Rani’ observed on Sunday. She was born on December 8, 1946 in Lahore and she was given the name of Nasira Begum. She gained success in the late 1960s when she made a hit pair with famous actor and producer Waheed… Continue reading Renowned actress ‘Rani’ remembered today

ISLAMABAD, May 11 (APP):Famous film and television actor Mustafa Qureshi turned 80 on Friday. He was born in Hyderabad on May 11, 1938 before the independence of Pakistan in 1947. He gained popularity from Punjabi movies. His iconic role as the villain Noori Nat in the movie Maula Jatt (1979) became his trademark and he… Continue reading Film, television actor Mustafa Qureshi turns 80

ISLAMABAD, May 8 (APP):The Embassy of People’s Republic of China, China Cultural Centre in collaboration with NICE, a network of international culture entities would organize a concert of China Classical music “Moonlight Over the Spring River” on May 11. China Opera and Dance-Drama Theatre artists would present classical music of China in the concert. “Spring… Continue reading Classical music concert ‘Moonlight over the Spring River’ on May 11

LAHORE, May 03 (APP):Film star Sana said that only Pakistani films produced on international standards can hit the box office and compete with Indian movies. Talking to APP here on Thursday, she said that if a substandard film is flopped, the public could not be blamed for it. She said that people wanted to watch… Continue reading Sana urges production of high standard films

ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP):The film industry on Thursday hailed the allocation of funds for the establishment of National Film Academy (NFA) in Federal Budget 2018-19. Renowned artists including Qavi Khan, Mustafa Qureshi and others expressed pleasure over the allocation of funds for NFA. They also hailed the reduction in taxes on import of film equipments.… Continue reading Film Industry hails funds allocation for NFA

LAHORE, Apr 30 (APP):Veteran film actor and director Nadeem Baig has urged the film producers and directors to find new writers for attractive stories to make films successful. Talking to APP here on Monday, he said that when a lot of film writers were serving in film industry over one hundred films were being produced… Continue reading Nadeem for attractive stories to make films successful

LAHORE, Apr 29 (APP):Chairman, Pakistan Film Producers Association, Syed Noor on Sunday appreciated the federal government for giving a package to film industry in the federal budget. Talking to APP, he said that reduction in custom duty and sales tax on film industry related equipment and 50 percent concession of income tax in film production… Continue reading Syed Noor hails package for film industry

LAHORE, Apr 26 (APP):An Indian film, Hindi Medium, starred by Pakistani actress, Saba Qammar, did a good business amounting to Rs240 million in China in 10 days of its release. Saba Qammar told APP here on Thursday that Irfan Khan performed the main role with her in the film. She said that Indian producers offered… Continue reading Indian film of Pak actress earns Rs240m in China

LAHORE, Apr 22 (APP):The 7th death anniversary of famous comedy artiste Moeen Akhtar was observed in Lahore and Karachi on Sunday. Moeen Akhtar was a great film and drama artiste and he performed all roles near to reality. He also performed as a host in a large number of TV programmes. Moeen Akhtar was born… Continue reading 7th death anniversary of Moeen Akhtar observed

LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP):Film ‘Shor Sharaba’ of producer Sohail Khan and director Husnain Hyderabad Wala will be released on April 27 in Pakistan and Dubai at the same time. Producer Sohail Khan told APP here on Saturday that the film team did a lot of hard work pre or post-production period to make it a… Continue reading ‘Shor Sharaba’ to be released on April 27

LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP):Senior TV artist Bushra Ansari said that Pakistani TV dramas are maintaining their popularity all over the world and will continue getting viewers’ attention in future as well. Talking to APP here on Saturday, she said that strong scripts and better direction had been the main reason of popularity of Pakistani TV… Continue reading New Pakistani films better than India’s: Bushra

LAHORE, Apr 21 (APP):The eighth death anniversary of famous singer Iqbal Bano was observed on Saturday. Iqbal Bano earned world fame as a singer due to her ghazal and classical singing. She learnt music and singing from Ustad Chaand Khan. She was born in Dehli in 1935 and later shifted to Pakistan after the partition.… Continue reading Singer Iqbal Bano remembered

LAHORE, Apr 18 (APP):The 8th death anniversary of famous singer Iqbal Bano will be observed on April 21. Iqbal Bano earned the world fame as a singer due to her Ghazals, classical songs and Thumri. She earned music and singing from Ustad Chaand Khan. She was born in Dehli in 1935 and later shifted to… Continue reading 8th death anniversary of Iqbal Bano on 21st

LAHORE, Apr 16 (APP):Film star Sana on Monday stressed the need for casting senior film stars in new films to produce more better films. Talking to APP, she said that although new artists and directors from TV channels were doing their best in new Pakistani films, but even than the share of senior film stars… Continue reading Sana for casting senior artists in new films

LAHORE, Apr 11 (APP):Film star Sana said new artists and directors from TV channels were doing their best in new Pakistani films but share of senior film stars was necessary to produce more better films. Talking to APP here on Wednesday, Sana said those were senior artists who played pivotal role to make hundreds of… Continue reading Share of senior film stars necessary to produce better films: Sana

ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Miftah Ismail here on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review proposals for revival of film industry in the country. According to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry, the Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb briefed the meeting about… Continue reading Miftah chairs meeting for revival of film industry

ISLAMABAD, Apr 10 (APP):The Actors Collective Trust (ACT) Tuesday urged the authorities concerned to monitor foreign content being aired on domestic television channels and banned it during prime time. Addressing a press conference here at National Press Club (NPC), ACT Chairman Naeem Tahir said a lot of Indian content was being telecast by domestic TV… Continue reading ACT demands monitoring of foreign content on TV channels

LAHORE, Apr 10 (APP):Scores of TV and Radio drama artists on Tuesday staged a demonstration in front of local press club and demanded the Punjab government to ensure the payment of their monthly financial assistance under the Khidmat card. They told the media that artists were not paid monthly financial assistance since March 10. They… Continue reading Radio, TV artists stage demo