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Ahmed Sarym

  • February 19, 2020

    Solis 2020: What to make of the situation

    A first-hand account of the vandalism that occurred at the doomed Solis Music & Arts Festival in Islamabad this weekend. What does it point at and...

  • November 29, 2019

    TimeForRealHonour launched at the President’s Secretariat

    Commissioned short-films from Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy that were relevant to the issues on the table were also screened

  • November 17, 2019

    Stepping into 2020 with Ayesha Omar

    Ayesha’s latest outing, Kaaf Kangana, a cross-border romance produced in collaboration with the ISPR, penned and helmed by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar,...

  • August 15, 2019

    The crazy of Kevin Kwan

    In an exclusive conversation with Instep, Kevin Kwan spoke about how the film had managed to acquire a cult status.

  • July 31, 2019

    On tour with Naach Na Jaanay

    Iqra Aziz joins Yasir Hussain to witness him step into the shoes of the late and legendary Salim Nasir; we catch them backstage on opening night.

  • March 29, 2019

    In conversation with Sonya Hussyn

    The talented young actress talks about her work – past, present and future – giving some valuable insight on sexual harassment in the film...

  • February 22, 2019

    In conversation with Shamoon Abbasi

    The veteran actor explains his decision to take on 5 films in 2019 and making his directorial debut with Durj.

  • February 13, 2019

    Play that funky music

    Islamabad comes out for music and art festival, Solis, which featured an exciting lineup comprising DJs from all over the world.

  • January 29, 2019

    In conversation with Wajahat Rauf

    The director/producer talks about his next film, with Mehwish Hayat and Zara Noor Abbas and no, it’s not Karachi Se Lahore 3.

  • January 14, 2019

    In conversation with Ali Zafar

    Musician, actor and filmmaker, Ali Zafar, marked his entrance into the local film scene in 2018 - after having worked in several Bollywood films.

  • December 26, 2018

    Catching up with Farhan Saeed

    The singer and actor talks about corporatization of music, living on the road and his first home production that will mark his big screen debut.

  • December 17, 2018

    Decoding the upcoming ‘Senti Aur Mental’

    Yasra Rizvi, who multi tasks with writing, directing and acting in the film, talks about the challenges in the process and up ahead.

  • December 11, 2018

    “I don’t want to play safe,” says Asim Azhar

    The young singing sensation talks about experimentation in music and on TV.

  • December 07, 2018

    "I’ve had utter respect for women, all my life"

    Humayun Saeed talks to Instep about his upcoming film, TV projects and how he handles his position as an influential figure in these sensitive times.

  • October 31, 2018

    Catching up with Aamina Sheikh

    The actor speaks to Instep about embracing social responsibilities, signing Sohail Javed’s 2019 feature film, Sorry, opposite Faysal Quraishi and...

  • October 26, 2018

    “Parey Hut Love was meant to be,” says Maya Ali

    The upcoming film star talks about her next feature film and working with Sheheryar Munawar.

  • October 13, 2018

    The many sides of Ahmed Ali Butt

    The versatile comedian talks about signing up for Parey Hut Love, his sense of humour and the joys of playing a woman on the big screen.

  • September 18, 2018

    ‘I’ve done a film before; I’m not a debutante,’ says Mawra Hocane

    The actor spoke to Instep and defended her role in JPNA 2, noting how the boys shouldered the entire burden while also stating that her character in...

  • September 15, 2018

    It takes two to EDM - II

    In this concluding part of their interview, Krewella spoke to Instep from Los Angeles about their musical influences, rising above creative...

  • September 10, 2018

    It takes two to EDM

    Krewella, an EDM duo - who made their Coke Studio debut this season - spoke to Instep from Los Angeles about their experience of being on the music...

  • September 03, 2018

    Three formidable Birds

    Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy hopes to introduce strong female characters with 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors in which Mehwish Hayat and Nimra Bucha join...

  • August 18, 2018

    Ahad Raza Mir comes clean

    From starring in television serials to making his silver screen debut and his singing stint on Coke Studio 11, Ahad Raza Mir says it all.

  • August 01, 2018

    New kid on the block: Alamdar Hussain

    The upcoming actor talks about his TV debut and why, despite living in the UK, he chose to work in Pakistan.

  • July 28, 2018

    Pakistan hasn’t seen a star after me.”- Zara Sheikh

    In an explosive interview with Instep, the actor talks about her comeback vehicle Jackpot post-release, why Shaan Shahid should be cast in films by...

  • July 17, 2018

    Catching up with Farhad Humayun

    The Overload leader talks to Instep about the upcoming season of Levi’s Live, his role as producer/director and why the performances are not open...

  • July 05, 2018

    Fahad Mustafa’s expanding empire

    The actor and producer spoke to Instep about owning a boxing team and his love for the sport.

  • June 20, 2018

    In conversation with Habib Paracha

    The entrepreneur talks to Instep about becoming executive producer to Hollywood films, his reasons for abstaining from local productions and working...

  • June 13, 2018

    The Pak-China relationship extends to cinema

    Syra Shahroz takes her debut film, Chalay Thay Saath to the SCO Film Festival in China.

  • April 14, 2018

    The second coming of Sheheryar Munawar

    The actor and producer talks to Instep about why he enjoys the process of production and what lies ahead.

  • March 20, 2018

    In conversation with Ghulam Mohiuddin

    The veteran actor on embracing the digital shift, the need to include veterans in contemporary cinema and his upcoming animated feature, Tick Tock.

  • March 16, 2018

    The second coming of Sadaf Kanwal

    The model-turned-actress talks to Instep about her future in fashion and why she sees acting as her true calling.

  • March 08, 2018

    Rewinding with Samina Peerzada

    Samina Peerzada’s metamorphosis as an artist, over the years, has been graceful. From once being amongst the most alluring faces on television,...

  • February 24, 2018

    In conversation with Sarish Khan

    One of the four major fashion weeks in the world, the prestigious New York Fashion Week opens to the buyers, press and the public in February and...

  • February 15, 2018

    From the runway to the realism of television

    There are many caps Eman Suleman has been wearing. She’s primarily a student at BNU during the day and a fashion model by night, when she...

  • February 06, 2018

    “I think nepotism is an issue that Pakistan needs to get rid of now”

    Upcoming artist Abdullah Qureshi opens up about his passion for music, how the industry functions and what he has in store next.

  • January 13, 2018

    Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s next film is a story of incomplete love

    There were barely any Pakistani films last year that brought joy. In fact, it was conveniently the weakest year in cinema post-revival. What was...

  • December 16, 2017

    Touching base with Fahad Mustafa

    Fahad Mustafa is on a roll. Since surfacing on the silver screen with Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza’s Na Maloom Afraad in 2014, the actor...

  • December 07, 2017

    “Pakistan’s attempt to achieve gender equality is truly getting better.”

    Imran Abbas on the evolution of the industry, changing mind-sets by addressing taboo subjects and playing different characters at the same time.

  • October 26, 2017

    Catching up with Sajal Aly

    It’s a beautiful autumn afternoon in Lahore as I head out to meet Sajal Aly on the set of an upcoming TV serial. Having just shot for a scene, Aly...

  • September 26, 2017

    Catching up with Shiraz Uppal

    Shiraz Uppal seems to have done it all. From writing chart topping hits and melodic pop records to crossing the border and working

  • August 18, 2017

    “I am very dark in person”

    Mohsin Abbas Haider completes over a decade in the industry this year. While it wasn’t until Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza’s Na Maloom...

  • July 28, 2017

    The one year milestone of The Khawatoons

    It has been a little over a year since Pakistan’s first all-female comedy improv troupe made its presence felt with a hilarious show. Founded by...

  • July 26, 2017

    Producer’s cut

    Several leading actors in Hollywood walk the fine line between being on camera and being behind it. From Woody Allen to Angelina Jolie, George...

  • July 18, 2017

    In conversation with Nauman Ijaz

    Nauman Ijaz, a veteran actor with three decades of experience behind him, has no real rival or counterpart in the acting business. He’s had a...

  • June 20, 2017

    Taking Pakistani cinema forward

    Actor and director Javed Sheikh’s contribution to the film industry is vast but, beyond the performances, it’s his relentless support for the...

  • June 16, 2017

    The evolution of Mahira Khan

    Mahira Khan’s next few film projects have the potential to give the post-revival cinema industry, currently seeing a stagnancy due to below...

  • June 13, 2017

    “Meeting Shoaib Mansoor was a surreal experience.”

    Television actor Zarrar Khan, who featured in a string of successful Pakistani plays before settling down in Dubai, will be making a comeback as...

  • June 08, 2017

    Charting the rise of Aima Baig

    Aima Baig is one of the most promising singers to emerge from the music scene in recent months. She is inspired by powerful vocalists like Lady...

  • June 06, 2017

    Love from the sets of Parchi

    It’s a peculiar sight when an entourage of people is gathered outside a factory in the outskirts of Islamabad near midnight. The place initially...