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Remembering Mohammad Ali

By: Omair Alavi Mohammad Ali was considered as one of the best dramatic actors of his time, yet he was behind the many successful songs of his era as well. Here we take a trip down the memory lane where we get to hear 15 of his...

Films

Let’s celebrate Women’s Day, Filmi style!

By: Omair Alavi Gone are the days when films used to have a man as the leading characters; there have been many flicks in the last decade that have had a woman at the help – as a protagonist – and on this Women’s Day, we bring to...

Films

Let’s celebrate Women’s Day, Filmi style!

By Omair Alavi Gone are the days when films used to have a man as the leading characters; there have been many flicks in the last decade that have had a woman at the help – as a protagonist – and on this Women’s Day, we bring to...

Showbiz

Remembering Mala Begum

By: Omair Alavi In the 60s and the 70s, the film industry in Pakistan had a rich pool of female singers to playback in movies; Mala Begum was of the top female voices in the country and along with Noor Jehan and Runa Laila, she...

Sports

Better Safe Than Sorry

By: Omair Alavi Pakistan Super League is doing well in United Arab Emirates and spectators are loving both the high and low scoring matches of the second edition. For them, watching Kevin Pietersen in the flesh is a treat;...

Showbiz

Nikaal Awards 2017

By: Omair Alavi Once upon a time there used to be a flourishing Pakistani film industry where quality was preferred over quantity; filmmakers knew the difference between film and TV and film actors rarely performed on TV. Film...

Films

It’s a Bo Kata decision on Raees!

By:Omair Alavi Pakistan’s Censor Board is all about making fool of themselves. Sorry to say but in the last 1 year or so, they have proved that they aren’t capable of deciding which film to clear and which to ban. They banned...

Sports

LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP!

By: Omair Alavi Pakistan Cricket Board is of the habit of taking decisions without worrying about their consequences, rather than making an informed decision on any matter. From team selection to management of domestic matches...

Sports

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBACLE DOWN UNDER?

By: Omair Alavi Let me admit to one thing – I wasn’t expecting Pakistan to win even once against Australia, no matter how bad the World Champions performed against the South Africans. First of all, the Aussies are a professional...

Films

No country for stupid films

Written By: Omair Alavi The Shaan Daar star of Lollywood is back with his extraordinary claims … on the same day when Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif formed a committee to review the release of Indian films in the...