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‘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 for its storytelling, but for a mid-credit disclaimer added at the end of the film. The line, which states that Pakistanis are not to be trusted, went viral on social

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What Pakistan Can Learn from the Global Takeover of KPop Demon Hunters
Netflix’s newest record-breaker isn’t a Marvel spinoff or another Ryan Reynolds quip-fest. It’s KPop Demon Hunters, a neon-drenched animated spectacle where K-pop idols moonlight as demon slayers and, oh yes, also dominate the Billboard Hot 100. With 236 million views, it’s Netflix’s most-watched movie...
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Saare Jahan Se Accha: Truth Behind The Thriller
Cold War paranoia permeates. India–Pakistan tensions keep the subcontinent on edge. Netflix’s Saare Jahan Se Accha milks both, but stumbles without political backbone. Set in the shadow of East Pakistan’s fall and what the show bluntly calls a “humiliating defeat,” the six-episode series plants...
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Rung Breaks Ground for Pakistani American Voices
Houston, We Have a Story Houston isn’t the first place you’d expect a film festival dedicated to Pakistani American stories—but that’s exactly why Rung works. Held on April 19–20, 2025, at the MATCH theater, the Rung Film Festival broke new ground as North America’s first festival focused entirely on...
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Ramadan Watches That Don’t Fail the Riz Test
Mum’s dishing out samosas, Dad’s already snoring on the sofa after Iftar, and you? You are just trying to find something decent to watch that isn’t some tragic, stereotype-riddled nonsense. Why is every Muslim on TV either blowing something up, being oppressed, or delivering some deep, poetic monologue?...
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Can Palestinian Stories Break Through To Hollywood?
Palestinian filmmakers can no longer wait for permission to tell their stories. Despite the ongoing destruction in Gaza and the West Bank, Palestinian cinema has found its way onto the 2025 Oscars shortlist. In what has been called a human and cinematic miracle three Palestinian films were shortlisted...
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Farha is a difficult but worthwhile watch
Set against the harrowing backdrop of the 1948 Nakba—the Palestinian exodus—Farha tells the poignant story of a 14-year-old girl who becomes an unwitting witness to one of the countless acts of brutal violence and ethnic cleansing that marked the creation of the Israeli state. Written and directed by...
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Mindy Kaling and the Complexities of Brown Representation
In 2025, the landscape of South Asian representation in mainstream media is more visible than ever. One of the leaders of this change has been Mindy Kaling, a pioneering force behind shows like Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls, continues to dominate the cultural conversation. Her...
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Faran Tahir’s Raza Returns to Marvel Universe
Hold onto your popcorn, folks! Pakistani-American actor Faran Tahir is about to make Marvel a lot more spicy. The Iron Man alum is stepping back into his villain shoes as Raza, the leader of the Ten Rings gang, in upcoming Disney+ series Vision Quest (which is a WandaVision). Let’s be real:—it’s a full-on...
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Fatima Bhutto Confronts Gaza Genocide Head First on Al-Jazeera
In the face of global silence and misinformation, writer and activist Fatima Bhutto has taken a bold stand, confronting one of the most urgent issues of our time: the genocide in Gaza. Her fearless advocacy and nuanced storytelling come to the forefront in Reframe, a powerful four-part series on Al Jazeera...
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A beginners guide to Chinese dramas
Deep into Covid, when the bleak, boring landscape of Western media added to the desolation of our quarantined existence, many of us required some source of comfort- people turned to bread-making, embroidery, gardening…or if you were like me, K-Dramas. Korean shows gave us style-impaired yet lovable...
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