By Aftab Ahmed | January 5, 2026

Qissa Khwani Theatrics presented an Urdu production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), Islamabad, staged from 1 to 4 January 2026. Directed by Hammad Zulfiqar and produced by Ahmad Umar Ayaz, the production offered a restrained, disciplined interpretation that treated Beckett’s iconic play as a living,…

By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025

Fifteen years after becoming a cultural phenomenon, 3 Idiots is reportedly returning again with a sequel featuring its beloved on-screen principal cast. Reports say Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi will reunite under Rajkumar Hirani’s direction and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s production. A new report suggests the sequel will act as a…

By Salman Khan | December 8, 2025

GoTürkiye, Türkiye’s official tourism platform, has launched its third mini-series, Hidden Lover, featuring Eda Ece and Caner Cindoruk. Released on the GoTürkiye YouTube channel, the romantic comedy uses Antalya’s striking landscapes as the backdrop for a lighthearted story designed to elevate global awareness of the Mediterranean city. Directed by Murat Öztürk, the 10-episode series follows…

By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025

Ahsan Khan received an honour at the British Parliament in London for his artistic talent and positive contributions. The award was presented at the House of Commons for his “exceptional talent, commitment to art and positive services in the arts.” The ceremony took place in a parliamentary committee room and was attended by senior British…

By Salman Khan | November 28, 2025

Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have revealed the name of their newborn daughter. The announcement was made on Friday through an Instagram post featuring a photo of the baby’s feet wrapped in woollen socks. The caption read, “From our prayers, to our arms🙏🏻 our divine blessing, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra सरायाह मल्होत्रा.” The…

By Salman Khan | November 27, 2025

Netflix faced an hour-long outage for several US users on Wednesday evening, coinciding with the release of “Stranger Things” season five. Downdetector, which tracks outages using multiple sources, recorded fewer than 800 reports by 8:45pm ET, falling sharply from a peak of 14,290 incidents earlier in the day. In a response emailed to Reuters, Netflix…

By Salman Khan | November 26, 2025

Actor Nadia Khan has criticised the behaviour of several senior actresses in the industry, saying their attitude creates an unhealthy working environment on set. Nadia Khan, known for her outspoken style and viral talk shows, gained widespread recognition through the Nadia Khan Show. She has also appeared in dramas including Bandhan, Kaisi Aurat Hoon Main,…

By Salman Khan | November 25, 2025

The crime-thriller film Jujji, which won first place at the Punjab Police Film Festival, has achieved major international attention. The production is now available for streaming in both the United States and the United Kingdom through Amazon Prime. A Punjab Police spokesperson said Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar congratulated director Habib Shahzad on the growing…

By Salman Khan | November 24, 2025

Pakistani pop icons Ali Haider and Ali Zafar have teamed up for a fresh take on Haider’s 1994 hit Zalim Nazron Se, marking Zafar’s first studio album in 15 years. The collaboration, released on Friday, blends nostalgia with contemporary production, aiming to introduce classic Pakistani music to a new generation. The original song was performed…

By Salman Khan | November 24, 2025

The 10th Adab Festival concluded in Karachi on Sunday after two days of literary discussions, cultural activities and musical performances. Among the closing-day sessions, the most attended was a panel where Junaid Khan assessed audience trends and creative choices in drama. Speaking during the discussion titled Mirror to Society: The Journey of Pakistani Film and…