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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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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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We wish you a very desi Christmas
There’s something special about curling up with a good festive movie, especially when it offers a fresh twist on familiar tropes. South Asian characters in Christmas stories have brought a new flavor to holiday media, blending predictability with subversive expectations. What could be more desi films...
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Filmfare OTT Awards: South Asia’s Watchlist
Indian OTT platforms have been making waves with storytelling, resonating across linguistic and cultural boundaries. For Pakistanis, who often follow Indian content in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, the recent Filmfare OTT Awards provide the perfect watchlist of standout shows and films. These awards celebrate...
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The Edgiest Films of 2024 according to John Waters
John Waters, the renowned filmmaker celebrated for transgressive cult classics like Pink Flamingos and Hairspray, has unveiled his top ten films of 2024 in Vulture. Known for his taste in “feel-bad, risk-taking, ratings-defying art flicks,” Waters’s shines a spotlight on indie films that...
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