The date was 24th February 2018. The shocking news of Sridevi’s sudden and untimely death was coming in and I was in disbelief until I verified...
Pakistan has reached a pinnacle of sorts in the field of entertainment after a decade. By and large, the cinema industry struggled last year due to...
Masala! Most Influential 2019 night recognizes Frieha Altaf, Nabila and Mushk Kaleem, amongst others from Pakistan, in a ceremony in Dubai.
A constant fighter, Meera made her comeback with Saqib Malik’s Baaji and is in no mood to hide anymore.
Held in high esteem as an event that celebrates Hum TV’s acclaimed television dramas and films on international ground, the Hum Awards’ red...
We take a closer look at Madam Noorjehan’s life and singing career, on her birth anniversary today.
In the last one month alone, there has been an unprecedented influx of Pakistani celebrities in the UAE. Last month, Saqib Malik and the cast of...
Asim Raza talks about the making of Mahira Khan’s court dance for Parey Hut Love and what went into creating one of the most massive sets in the...
History suggests that an Oscar-nominated actor in a physically or emotionally disabled role has approximately a 50 per cent shot at a win.
The Urdu festival is coming to Dubai with a line-up of strong performances across the three days.
The jury members for the upcoming awards ceremony were recently announced and it has three Pakistanis on the list including designer Faraz Manan.
Aziz Jindani, the man behind The Donkey King, speaks to Instep about the genre and his fascination for animations.
Fashion model Areeba Habib talks about making her acting debut with upcoming serial Koi Chand Rakh and why it was a natural transition for her.
Here’s why Ranbir Kapoor and Rekha were the real stars of the IIFA 2018 night…
The filmmaker is iconic when it comes to his movies but he’s just as inspirational in his everyday life. Here’s how…
The Dubai-based singer talks to Instep about singing for Sarmad Khoosat’s acclaimed film, Manto, as well as other local and Bollywood productions,...
As Mian Biwi Aur Wagah, a theatre production based on letters from the lives of an Indo-Pak couple comes to the city by the sea, its creators...
Fawad Khan and Mehwish Hayat will join Deepika Padukone, Jackie Shroff and Vidya Balan in a celebratory event in Dubai that will mark the re-launch...
Asim Abbasi’s debut film, starring Sanam Saeed, Aamina Sheikh and Adnan Malik in principal roles, gets roaring applause in the UAE before heading...
This past Saturday, actor par excellence Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan, better known as Sridevi, 54, was found dead in her hotel room at Jumeirah...
Asma Nabeel with the cast of Khaani including Feroze Khan, Mehmood Aslam, Saman Ansari and director Anjum Shahzad.Asma Nabeel, the writer behind...
In 2017, the cinema-going audience in Pakistan was not impressed by most locally-produced films that released in the year. Barring two films –...
During a brief interview with Instep, Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan spoke about her respect for punctuality, following instinct when it comes to...
The term ‘minimalism’ can resurrect various images in the mind; it all comes down to context. For some, it’s about the art movement of the...
Top stars from Pakistan and India descended on Dubai this week for the annual Masala Awards, organized by the popular magazine. Touted as the only...
2017 has been a promising year for the entertainment industry with Pakistani artists making their mark, both at home and abroad. And though tension...
Rang – An evening of performance poetry and music in Urdu was recently held in Dubai to enjoy and preserve the rich and beautiful language.
They say one cannot have a permanent enemy or a permanent friend in the film industry, perhaps this is one of the reasons that friendships outside...
Ask any Bollywood music aficionado about choosing between greats and they will tell you that they are torn between the two doyennes of playback...
The fourth Pakistan–US bilateral dialogue currently taking place in Islamabad might lead some to believe that the two countries are seeking a...
Talent takes you places. This well-known adage holds true in the case of Wajid Khan, who has literally travelled the ‘Universe’ with his magic...
Karisma Kapoor has had great innings in Bollywood. With 4 Filmfare Awards and 1 National Award, she was one of the most sought superstars of her...
Pakistan’s foreign policy and diplomacy is currently in disarray. That two career ambassadors have thrown dirt on each other in writing is not...
Our patriarchy-fueled country is inhabited by so many who can never come to terms with the realization that this space belongs to women just as much...
Nothing can be more terrifying for an actor than walking into an audition room. An audition demands much more than a regular, corporate job...
The extreme narcissism of the film industry is often accused of rusting the soul. Vinod Khanna’s life and career have been coloured by his...
“You know I went shopping in Beirut and picked up these black bell-bottom trousers which were in vogue in those days.
Limelight, travels, red carpets and walking by the side of the most popular man in the country…life of a celebrity spouse has its own perks,...
In this increasingly technological world where following artists in relentless fashion has been made possible by social media, releasing a film has...
Music has a universal language and this fact becomes more palpable each time there is the emergence of a collaboration that cuts across borders and...
Every time you hear the word ‘transgender’ an image of a flamboyantly decked-up cross dresser comes to mind. Transgenders, in our part of the...
There is nothing more heart-warming than to see stars taking time out of their demanding schedule for a noble cause. Over the years we have seen...
Sometimes films and dramas take a giant leap from providing traditional entertainment to communicating hard hitting subjects which serve as a wakeup...
It’s a general perception that superstars lead an insulated life and are busy in their silos pursuing one dream after another. It’s often...
London based Pakistani designer Omar Mansoor showcased his 12th collection at London Fashion Week and the designer, who takes pride in his Asian...
When you think of the image of an avid golfer, Nawazuddin Siddiqui may not even remotely cross your mind. But during the press conference to promote...
The one drawback of being a playback singer is that they are usually heard and not seen. But lack of visibility won’t keep listeners from finding...
Model, actor and TV host Azfar Rehman, having been the face of nearly every menswear campaign this past Eid, is having his moment in the spotlight....
The IIFA Awards took over the capital city of Madrid with an exceptional show this year. The stars look forward to this annual retreat, which takes...
