Category: Entertainment

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)

Young and talented actress Yusra Zeb khan is reckoning her place as a dependable star in television and fashion industry.She is currently featuring in two famous plays on aired these days including Farq at Geo Entertainment and Agar tum meray hoty at LTN family in pivotal roles.

Her new fashion campaigns will also be launched soon as she has just completed the shoot work of Famous brands like Heera Lari by Afrooz Textile and upcoming collection of Khaas Store.

While talking to the Newsupdatetimes, Yusra Zeb Khan revealed that her 2 new projects including television play entitled “Roll Camera Action” and web series 6L are under production and will be released in a couple of months on leading channel and platforms. She expressed gratitude over audience love for her roles in previous dramas such as Ghar Jamai, Oper Bhabhi ka Makan for HUM Sitaray, Jin ki aaey gi Barat, Chatpata Chowk and Mirchian etc. She has also performed an important role in short movie which highlighted the menace of Child Abuse entitled “I am sorry Noor”, whereas she also received applause for brief role in super hit movie “Bin Roye” along side Mahira Khan and Humayoun Saeed etc .

Yusra is famous name in fashion industry having nearly 3 lacs followers on Instagram as well. Yusra have also hosted red carpet of fashion shows as one of them was for leading brand and happened in UAE. Yusra is committed to strengthen her place as a leading actress in drama industry. She vowed that she is in wait of meaningful roles and open to experiment her screen image too.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)

In yet another achievement, the global blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt completes its 100 days of screening in theaters across Pakistan. Prior to hitting its 100 days run in theatres, the film also surpassed the unbelievable milestone of 100+ Crore in Pakistan, along with collecting 10 million USD on the worldwide box office on the last day of 2022.

Since its release in October 2022 in Pakistan and the rest of the world, The Legend of Maula Jatt has gone on to rule the theatres globally and has led to Pakistani cinema’s miraculous domination on the Subcontinent’s box office, post-COVID.

The mega-hit directed by Bilal Lahsari and produced by Ammara Hikmat is the highest grossing film from the subcontinent in the past 4 years. The film broke records by becoming the highest grossing Punjabi film of all time worldwide in the 4th week of its release.

Before this, the film has managed to make many other records and has many titles to its name including; Highest Grossing Pakistani Film, 2nd Highest Grossing film from the Subcontinent in UK for the year 2022 & the Most Watched South Asian film in Norway.

TLOMJ was released on 13th October 2022 globally in 25 different territories with 500+ screens making it one of the biggest releases to come out of Pakistan. Due to popular demand the film continues to grab more screen in both the local and overseas market and is still going strong despite numerous new releases every week ever since it’s release.

The Legend of Maula Jatt is the directorial masterpiece of Bilal Lashari. The film boasts an ensemble cast starring Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Ali Azmat, Saima Baloch and Faris Shafi alongside veterans such as Shafqat Cheema, Nayyer Ejaz, Resham, Babar Ali and Raheela Agha. Produced by Ammara Hikmat and Asad J. Khan under the joint venture of Encyclomedia & Lashari Films in association with AAA Motion Pictures of Ali Murtaza with a screenplay by Bilal Lashari and dialogues by Nasir Adeeb, the movie is a hard reboot of the 1979 cult classic ‘Maula Jatt’.

The filmmakers have partnered with Geo Films as their presenting partner, the largest media group and key contributor to the revival of cinema in Pakistan. The film is being locally distributed by Nadeem Mandviwalla of Mandviwalla Entertainment, who is well known for his contribution to the cinema over the decades. Internationally, the film is being distributed by MovieGoers Entertainment.

 

Watch the official trailer at the link below:

https://youtu.be/pEWqOAcYgpQ

The emerging artist has been garnering immense love and attention from listeners, making her EQUAL Pakistan’s Ambassador and representative of women artists in the country.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) Making waves with her stunning vocals and sensational compositions, Maria Fatima Unera Qureshi, has been announced as Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for the month of January. She has become the latest female artist from the country to grace a digital billboard in the iconic Times Square NYC with her track ‘Feel’ being selected as the featured song on EQUAL Pakistan’s playlist this month.

Carrying a unique mix of musical genes from a Pakistani father and Filipina mother, Maria Unera made her debut with Pakistan’s first and only all-girls musical group performing an astounding cover for John Newman’s ‘Love Me Again’. Ever since, Maira’s vocal prowess continues to turn heads allowing her to make a lasting mark in the country’s musical landscape. Her track ‘Strong’, a stirring ode to her mother who passed away after battling cancer, is a showcase of her diverse vocal range and stunning command over the art of strewing lyrics together like pearls in a bead.

Maria Unera, ecstatic over the announcement, expressed her feelings stating: “Super grateful and thrilled to be Spotify’s EQUAL ambassador for this month. This program is exactly what women artists need around the world and I look forward to sharing my voice through EQUAL.”

Maria Unera is a young powerhouse who continues to defy industry norms, belting one exceptional track after the other. Her announcement as the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for the month of January serves as a segway and a symbol of inspiration for aspiring female voices across Pakistan. 

Listen to Maria Unera’s tracks on Spotify here.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)

Peeru’s Café’s second branch is now open on the rooftop of CSD Shopping Mall, Cavalry Ground in Lahore. It is a one-of-a-kind experiential performing arts cafe, nurturing Pakistan’s art and culinary traditions, all under one roof. The cafe is the brainchild of the Rafi Peer family, who have dedicated their lives to promoting art, celebrating Pakistan’s diverse culture, and nurturing a culture of edutainment through festivals, puppet shows, dance, and music. Indeed, the Rafi Peer legacy, spanning some 50 years, has also seen the family conceive and execute cross-cultural mega events across the world, around these themes, projecting Pakistan’s true face: of harmony, tolerance and diversity. Peeru’s Café in Cavalry Ground is designed as a space where food meets art. Combining great Pakistani food with live music all week, all under a canopy of vibrant art as created by the late Faizan Peerzada, paying tribute to his artistic legacy. “We have brought the Peeru’s Café experience to the center of Lahore, as a space for all generations to come and enjoy the artistic diversity that our country has to offer, while sharing a meal with family and friends. Indeed, there are generations of Lahoris who grew up with our festivals and we hope, with our new café, we bring that same cultural flavour to our new generations, celebrating Pakistan’s rich heritage.” said Saadaan Peerzada, Co-owner and Curator at Peeru’s Cafe.

From the artistic décor, to the weekly musical roster, and the addition of their signature puppet show every Sunday, Peeru’s Café has something for everyone. Peeru’s Cafe is now open at Green Acres, Raiwind Road, and CSD Shopping Mall, Cavalry Ground, Lahore. https://www.instagram.com/peeruscafe

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)

Aangun – Center for Learning and Culture hosted a film screening event featuring international award-winning films “Moum k Aansu” by Samran Ali and “Five Stars” by Mehroz Amin. The event was attended by a large number of youth from diverse backgrounds, who had the opportunity to watch the films and participate in question and answer sessions with the filmmakers and their teams.

“Moum k Aansu” is a film that tells the story of Salma who wants a secure future for her daughter but doesn’t know what to do because of her profession as a sex worker. “Five Stars” is a film about a young girl who leaves her home to follow her heart only for it to be broken, and a chance encounter with her taxi driver restores her faith in kindness. These films have been highly praised for their powerful performances and emotional depth.

The film screening event was a huge success and received positive feedback from attendees. Aangun – Center for Learning and Culture plans to continue hosting similar events in the future to promote local artists and engage with the community.

The co-founder of Aangun – Center for Learning and Culture, Umair Mushtaq, stated that the promotion of local artists and engagement of the community is important to uplift society. He emphasized that it is important to invite young talent and encourage them to talk about the issues they see as important using creative mediums.

Aangun – Center for Learning and Culture, a project of The Little Art, is a playground for children and youth to explore their potential through creativity, imagination and the arts. Its audiences include children and young people under the age of 18, youth under the age of 30, families, teachers and anyone interested in Aangun programmes. These programs are broader in their areas of engagement and have multiple offerings and interlinks.

Lollywood’s first movie in 2023 released in cinemas across Pakistan today.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan film Industry’s latest presentation “Rang Ishqay Daa” is getting nationwide release from Friday 13th January.

The distribution team of the film organized premiere show in Lahore’s famous Que cinema on Thursday evening which was graced by the prominent personalities from various walks of life including film, theatre, Fashion and performing arts etc.

Written and directed by Lollywood veteran Muhammad Parvez Kaleem, the film revolves around an interesting story with fresh star cast including Ali Abbas Syed, Amna Rahi and Zaria Khan, while Lollywood ‘s senior artists Madeeha Shah, Nagmah Begum and comedian Iftikhar Thakur are also appearing in pivotal roles.

The film received thundering applause from the audiences who all appreciated the star cast’s performance especially Madeeha Shah.

Madeeha steals the limelight with her elegant screen presence and powerful performance. According to viewers, “Rang Ishqay Da” is a quality product made purely for family entertainment.

All the actors have done complete justice with their roles. The film’s music has been composed by renowned musician Zulfiqar Ali Atray, which is receiving special attention.

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan’s premier fashion designer Mohsin Naveed Ranjha launched his new studio in DHA Phase 6 Bukhari Commercial in Karachi. The new store is the brand’s first one outside designer’s home base in Punjab.

The luxurious new Mohsin Naveed Ranjha studio opened its doors to Karachi just in time for this festive season, showcasing the label’s most sought after collections, along with an signature heirloom bridals, semi-formals and prêt-à-porter collections.

Speaking on the launch of his new studio designer Mohsin Naveed Ranjha commented, “Over the years we have had a lot of interest from people in Karachi who have been wanting to buy our clothes and places orders for custom bridals. They have always loved our work and for us it was Understanding that not everyone can travel to Lahore or Gujranwala, this studio will try to satiate those customers and also allow us to better serve them with our expanded retail footprint. Also we will be having more exclusive collections and launches tailored to the Karachi taste palette”

With this the brand new Mohsin Naveed Ranjha flagship store is sure to be the perfect one-stop shop for weddings this year.

The star-studded launch turned out to be an exciting affair for fashionists and glitterati from all across Pakistan with some flying in from Islamabad and Lahore to show their support. Models presented an exclusive preview of Mohsin Naveed Ranjha’s new signature creations. The launch was attened by power house actors Maya Ali, Syra Yousuf, Armala Hassan, Hareem Farooq, Gohar Rasheed, Ushna Shah, Hamza Amin, Bilal Saeed, Imran Ashraf, Junaid Khan, Aijaz Aslam, Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza, Fellow designers like Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, Zaheer Abbas, Ansab Jahangir and models Hira Tareen, Nausheen Shah, Umer Alam,  Amna Arshad, Waqar Butt, Junaid Niazi, Nubain Ali, Jerjees Seja, Abdullah Sultan, Zainab Reza, stylist Mehek Saeed, Zahra Malik, graced us with their presence .Members of press and many more along with an assemblage of luminaries from the fashion, entertainment, and media industry were also in attendance.

Founded in 2014, the Mohsin Naveed Ranjha brand straddles the present while rooted in eastern heritage and traditional artistry of Pakistan. The brand focuses on incorporating quintessential craftsmanship, and is imbibed with love for cultural heritage, The Mohsin Naveed Ranjha’s Design House juxtaposes modern sartorial prowess and the intricacies of old world techniques. Richly detailed, and sumptuously embellished clothes are crafted to lend an edge to the Mohsin Naveed Ranjha’s modern, Pakistani woman. From luxurious bridals to joyously festive formals, and vibrant ready-to-wear for both men and women, MNR creates unique combination of historical elements and contemporary chic through the fine traditional crafts and textiles of Pakistan.

Lahore (Qasim Ali)

Ajoka will showcase new writing and acting talent at an event to be held on Thursday 12 January at 6.30pm in Alhamra Hall 3.

The event will start with dramatic readings of three new scripts written by students of 17th batch Ajoka Institute Art of Writing course.  The courses are mentored by eminent playwright and Executive Director of Ajoka Theatre Shahid Nadeem.  The scripts include “Mind-blowing”, written by Sanawar Iqbal, a story about a psychologist with a strange approach towards mental illness.

The second script will be Danish Ali Khan’s “Toon Aho Aho Aakh, about a visiting noble British Pakistani who is painted as a devil by the vested interest. The last script will be “Athri Queen” by Ayesha Javed, which is about a wild female stage artist, who knows how to handle lustful audience.The dramatic readings will be presented by the writers themselves supported by Ajoka’s acting students.

The final segment of the event will be performances of Ajoka’s short plays:“ Dhee Raani” and “ Sharam Di Gal”, by the students of Ajoka Institute’s Art of Acting course. The plays written by Shahid Nadeem are directed by Ajoka Institute director Nirvaan Nadeem.

The event is being held in collaboration with Lahore Arts Council. Ajoka chairperson Zara Salman said in a statement that Ajoka is the only performing arts institution introducing new talent on a regular basis and serving the growing performing arts industry.