Omair Alavi 
TV dramas often become memorable for their heroes, but sometimes it is the villains who leave the deepest impression. From Mehboob Alam’s Chaudhry Hashmat in Waris to Badar Khalil’s Sheena in Dhoop Kinarey, our playwrights and directors have created their fair share of unforgettable antagonists over the years—characters so manipulative, selfish, and cruel that audiences … Read more
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached the quarterfinal stage, as the final eight teams prepare to do battle. These teams may not be the best eight among the 48 qualifiers, but they are good enough to make you wait for these matches and to pray for their success. On one hand, there is the … Read more
The Pakistani entertainment industry is really good at reinventing itself. Every year we see new faces, but it is always nice to see familiar Pakistani stars return after a long time. When they make a comeback, it reminds us why we liked them in the first place and shows that their talent is still there. … Read more
Pakistani cinema delivered two vastly different cinematic experiences with Luv Di Saun and Psycho, but neither fully rises above its flaws. One succeeds by keeping things simple, while the other collapses under the weight of its own ambition. Luv Di Saun follows Zeeshan (Farhan Saeed)—or “Zayshan,” as the characters repeatedly call him—as he becomes entangled … Read more
Karma is not a bad thing when it hits someone who deserves it. At the Screen Awards 2026, host Saurabh Dwivedi mocked comedian Rajpal Yadav over his jail term for failing to repay the amount he owed. It was an insensitive remark, especially toward a veteran actor who has delivered many hit films and has … Read more
The release of Ayesha Omar and Abu Aleeha’s third venture, Mera Lyari, is a positive development in many ways. First, it reflects the duo’s resilience, as seen in Kukri and Taxali Gate, where they have a knack for making low-budget films that perform well. Second, they cast actors for their talent rather than for their … Read more
No one becomes a star without hard work, nor is anyone labeled as one from the start. One has to prove oneself to gain recognition, and in recent times, Aashir Wajahat has done exactly that. Before he won the audience’s hearts by playing Subuk in Kafeel, he polished his craft by working in his father … Read more
The eleventh edition of the Pakistan Super League has lived up to its billing as the biggest in the tournament’s history. With eight teams competing for the title, PSL XI has delivered high-scoring thrillers and breakout performances while promoting young talent, leaving four teams to face off in the knockout phase. As the league enters … Read more
Moin Akhtar wasn’t just a comedian; he was a complete package, one who shouldn’t be considered any less than an institution. He could play any character written for him, he could mimic any person, and was a master of ceremonies who conducted hundreds of TV shows and stage programs around the world. However, he was … Read more
They came, they sang, and they conquered — a line that feels tailor-made for Pakistan’s most iconic pop band, Vital Signs. Decades after they first burst onto the scene, their music continues to resonate across generations. For a band that officially became inactive in 1998, their cultural presence today feels anything but dormant. Vital Signs … Read more