Did you know that Amitabh Bachchan is hardly late on a film set, even now in his 70s? Or that before becoming Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan delivered a series of flops in the 90s? Or that Shah Rukh Khan was hesitant to do films...
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Race 3 – When Salman Khan decides to play Sikandar
There are two kinds of Salman Khan – one that plays a character in a movie and the other that is a character in one. For the worst part of his career, Sallu played characters and his films flopped but once he… SAMAA | Omair...
DOWN CRICKET LANE
Omair Alavi|Published June 24, 2018 Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is an inspiring individual. He was one of those rare Indian captains who instilled faith in his national team that it could win anywhere and against any...
Ocean’s 8 – inspiring spin-off of a memorable reboot
No, George Clooney’s Ocean’s XI was not an original film as many believe it to be; in fact, it was the reboot of a late 1960 rat pack flick having the same title and featuring an ensemble cast led by Frank Sinatra. However...
Coming soon to a cinema near you …
Omair Alavi|Published June 23, 2018 The entertainment value of a year is defined by its movie releases, and 2018 is high on entertainment. Find out the flicks that are slated to bowl you over big time! The year 2018 is moving at...
Wajood – A trip back in time for Jawed Sheikh
Jawed Sheikh is one of those directors who like to experiment and he has been doing that ever since he decided to go behind the camera in Mushkil way back in the mid-90s. His trademark – amazing songs, brilliant locations and...
Na band na baraati – it can’t get worse than this
With great power comes great responsibility and that’s the reason the person who uses the power well, succeeds. Be it Spiderman or Pakistani film producers, if you try to be responsible, be with it power or money (or both)...
Directors who can’t make good films resort to item numbers, says Nadeem Baig
PUBLISHED 18 JUN, 2018 11:58AM The actor gets candid about his upcoming movies,working in over 200 films and modern day music “The increased ticket prices are hurting cinema the most as the common cine-goer can’t afford it,” says...
Saat Din, Mohabbat In – the perfect Eid vehicle
By Omair Alavi They say that a trailer tells you exactly how good or a bad the film is going to be; the makers of 7 Din Mohabbat In would like to disagree because they came up with a wonderful film… SAMAA | Omair...
FOOTBALL: HEROES AND VILLAINS
Omair Alavi|Published June 15, 2018 Maradona and the ‘Hand of God’ in 1986 Every four years, fans of the FIFA World Cup welcome the competition with open arms. Cheering for their teams they want to see their favourite...