Imtiaz has a TV show. Is It Good?

Green TV is airing a local version of Superstore sponsored by Imtiaz – is it any good? “Fasaana Mart Ka” is well-intentioned, occasionally touching but still fundamentally dull. The Ramazan comedy starts off bumpy and then steadily goes downhill. A strong cast of likeable characters does its best to keep

‘Pakistan Untrustworthy’ Disclaimer Divides Ikkis Viewers

Bollywood war biopic Ikkis opened to positive reviews in January but quickly found itself at the centre of controversy, not...

Bad Breath and Bigger Anxieties: A Short Film on Conformity

Elaichi, Loung aur Saunf is a short film on Meem Kahani about bad breath, conformity and the marriage market. Nuzhat (Sana...

Purity, Class, and the Politics of Aik Aur Pakeezah

Fear, isolation, and terror are not emotions we usually seek out in a primetime viewing slot. Aik Aur Pakeezah is the exception....

An extract from The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai

When Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated, yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake.....

Ghulam Bashah Sundri Is Feudal Melodrama at Full Volume

Green TV’s unabashed masala action drama opens to a world where power is inherited and consequences are optional. At the center of all the madness, is the bromance between Bashah.....

What Case No. 9 Gets Right About Courts, Power, and Women’s Pain

Justice for women is rarely loud, swift, or uncomplicated and Case No. 9 refuses to pretend otherwise. After 32 episodes on Geo Entertainment, the drama, produced by 7th Sky Entertainment.....

The Mother: A devastating family drama about being unseen

There are no villains in Usama Khan’s “The Mother”, only a slow suffocating absence. Absence of attention, of purpose, of being seen. An ordinary seeming day in an ordinary family.....

Kaifi Khalil’s Kahani Suno Gets Korean Makeover

Artist and Singer, Asia Chord is known for his famous covers of Asian songs from pop to movies. Recently, he sang a....

Watch List: Faraz’s Drama Picks for January

In this episode, Faraz highlights three gripping dramas you won’t want to miss. Tan Man Neel o Neel on Hum tackles powerful....

Kaise Keh Dein: An Indian Song Filmed in Pakistan

How often do we get to see something so pure, so magical, that it cuts right through the noise of politics? Kaise....

Hadiqa Kiani’s Tribute To Legends: Paisa Bolta Hai

Hadiqa Kiani, one of Pakistan’s most celebrated singers, has once again left a lasting impact with her latest release, Paisa Bolta Hai delivering a bold and thought-provoking message about the role of money in shaping modern society. Kiani pays tribute to legendary artists Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Sabri Brothers