ARY Digital – a packed primetime schedule full of entertainment
Television channels, much like any other corporation that is selling a certain product in the market, have their own individual identity. A channel’s success relies on how well it can create a unique...
View Article8 reasons why Pakistani dramas are popular across the horizon
It is no secret that Pakistani dramas have a widespread viewership, not just in their home country but all over the world where they tune in and follow our stories. When it comes to quality television...
View ArticleThe first episode of ‘Phaans’ laid the foundation of a harrowing journey
Gone are the days when Pakistani dramas only focused on the entertainment factor of a drama. These days, our drama makers are breaking the mold by creating content revolving around taboo topics....
View ArticleInnovative Biscuits launches a new short-film platform “Digestive Showtime”
Feature films have been hovering over our local film industry ever since the dawn of Lollywood, but with time, we can see audiences appreciating other forms of storytelling like web-series and short...
View ArticleKhalil Ur Rehman walks out of a live show on national television
Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is notorious for some of his “problematic” statements and his falling out with Pakistani feminists, be it about women’s rights or the dialogues he writes for his dramas. Just a...
View ArticlePSL 6 has a trilogy of anthems and we’re here for them all!
There is no denying that the Pakistan Super League has become one of the most important events in our calendar and has morphed into a sort of cultural phenomenon for Pakistan in a short span of six...
View Article“Yasir has major memory issues”, says Nausheen Shah
Yasir Hussain is one of those celebrities who always manages to stay in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. It seems like it is impossible for him to spend even a week without getting himself...
View ArticlePak-Turk friendship hits a new mark with ‘Turki Lala’ to curb Islamophobia
Countering the narrative of Islamophobia and highlighting the teachings of Islam and the good-ness the religion propagates will be a key focus of the new alliance between Pakistan-based ‘Ansari Films’...
View ArticlePEMRA issued a notice to TV One for ‘Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi’
Last year, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) was on a roll, issuing notices to various dramas and advertisements left and right. From banning Jalan, the reruns of Pyaar Kay Sadqay...
View ArticleBilal Abbas and Sajal Aly to reunite for Nabeel Qureshi’s ‘Khel Khel Mein’
The O Rangreza pair, Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas, is back after winning over the heart of the audience with outstanding performances in the hit play. Since then, they’ve both made it to the news for...
View Article7 memorable scenes from Pakistani dramas
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that “scenes” are the building blocks of Pakistani dramas. If they aren’t directed, written, or acted as well as intended, the audience fails to connect with the drama....
View ArticleSaram Jaffery’s short film ‘One Last Shot’ bags multiple international awards
With feature films still having a larger fan-base and audience in Pakistan, it’s refreshing to learn that the trend of short films is finally picking up in the Pakistani Film Industry. Short films are...
View ArticleDigestive Showtime’s first short film ‘Yorker’ is out and we are here for it!
2021 seems like a positive year for our film industry when it comes to new and diverse content. Not only are our actors coming back to the big screen after a dry year, 2020, due to the pandemic, we...
View ArticleWhy is the concept of royalties lost in the Pakistani entertainment industry?
For many international celebrities, starring in blockbuster TV shows is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to receiving handsome paychecks. Every time one of their TV shows is redistributed or...
View Article5 actresses who are best known for these roles
It is no secret that sometimes our drama scripts get repetitive. The same stories about familial struggles, abuse, and unrequited love are shown time and time again. Similarly, some actors have carved...
View Article5 celebrities who woo us with their sartorial style
Lately, celebrities in Pakistan have managed to grab attention with their stunning fashion choices. Be it owning a red carpet, or dazzling the ramp in a showstopper outfit, or just hanging out at a...
View ArticleThese celebrities are owning their skin and the internet is going crazy!
Social media has been criticised for advocating fake, unattainable, and unrealistic beauty standards, especially by influencers, models, celebrities, and lifestyle bloggers. Being “skinny” is termed...
View Article‘Raqeeb Se’– A refreshing break from the ordinary
Appealing performances by Noman Ejaz, Sania Saeed, and Hadiqa Kiani are making the perplexed audience hooked to a confusing plot — here’s why I believe it’s a must-watch. ‘Raqeeb Se’ feels like an...
View ArticleWomen’s Day Special: The iron ladies of Pakistani dramas
Pakistani dramas have given us some truly iconic female characters over the past few years. From timid and helpless girls to them finding strength and break out of their cocoon, the evolution of these...
View Article“Cyberbullying should be considered a crime”– Sheheryar Munawar
“Your freedom ends where my nose begins” – a phrase we all need to understand and apply in our lives. Often people mistake social media trolling as being synonymous with freedom of expression. That is...
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