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Karachi Film Society
Karachi Film Society (KFS), is a non-profit film presentation organization based in Karachi, Pakistan. Founded in 2017 by Hum TV Network Limited president Sultana Siddiqui Sultana Siddiqui also known as Sultana Apa ( Sindhi: سلطانا آپي)is a Pakistani media mogul, television director, and producer who is the founder of Hum Network Limited. Siddiqui is an active director of Hum Network Limited and the pre ... - the film society spotlights Pakistani cinema, world cinema and recognizes and supports new filmmakers by providing access through its workshops, seminars and festivals. The Karachi Film Society also hosts the inaugural and would be annual Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF). Winners and nominees The society later started a film festival known as Pakistan International Film Festival in March 2018. The Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF) aims to be the largest film festival in Pakistan. PIFF will screen features, shorts and documentaries from P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Society
A film society is a membership-based club where people can watch screenings of films which would otherwise not be shown in mainstream cinemas. In Spain, Ireland and Italy, they are known as "cineclubs", and in Germany they are known as "filmclubs". They usually have an educational aim, introducing new audiences to different audiovisual works through an organized and prepared program of screenings. Editorial output reinforces the work of these organisations, as they produce hand-programmes, brochures, schedules, information sheets, and even essays, supporting the significance of their exhibitions. A common feature that may characterize a film society screening is that they begin with an introduction of the film to the audience, and end with the promotion of a discussion about the film, where assistants, organizers and sometimes the filmmakers themselves, exchange their views. There are networks in many different countries, and these are organized into federations, councils, collect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humayun Saeed
Humayun Saeed Ansari (born 27 July 1971), professionally known as Humayun Saeed, is a Pakistani actor and producer. He has appeared in dozens of Pakistani television dramas and limited number of films, and earned Lux Style Awards, and ARY Film Awards. Primarily known as an actor, Saeed also runs the Six Sigma Plus media production house which produces television drama serials and commercial movies. Early life and family Saeed was born on 27 July 1971 in Karachi into “a liberal and well-educated Punjabi family.” Saeed attended Nasra School in Karachi where he excelled in his studies and earned the distinction throughout his academic career until matriculation. Later he enrolled himself at a prominent institution St. Patrick's college in Karachi and earned a bachelor's degree in commerce. Saeed stated he was happily employed at a garments factory, as a general manager, before he got into the showbiz. He described himself as "shy" when growing up. He said in an int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bilal Sami , usually a surname
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__NOTOC__ Bilal may refer to: People * Bilal (name) (a list of people with the name) * Bilal ibn Rabah, a companion of Muhammad * Bilal (American singer) * Bilal (Lebanese singer) Places *Bilal Colony, a neighbourhood of Korangi Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan *Bilal Town, a suburb of Abbottabad, Pakistan where Osama bin Laden was killed Other uses *'' Bilal: A New Breed of Hero'', a 2015 animated film *23166 Bilal, main belt asteroid *Bilal Muslim Mission, international Shi'a twelver organization *Bilal Xhaferri Publishing House, Albanian publishing house See also *Bilel or Billel, a given name *Bilali Bilali is usually a surname. It is derived from the Muslim name Bilal. Notable people with the surname include: * Afrim Bilali (born 1979), Albanian basketball player * Amir Bilali (born 1994), Albanian footballer * Dejvi Bilali (born 1996), Albani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar ( ur, ) is a Pakistani writer, director, Urdu poet, lyricist and occasional actor known for writing such dramas as ''Pyarey Afzal'' (2013), ''Sadqay Tumhare'' (2014) and most recently the top-rated ''Meray Paas Tum Ho'' (2019-2020), as well as the 2019 ISPR-produced film ''Kaaf Kangana''. Early life and career Khalil ur Rehman Qamar was born in 1962 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He studied in a government high school in Shad Bagh, Lahore. He used to write in school too and did further studies in B.Com. MBA. He started his TV drama career with ''Dastak Aur Darwaza'' and later produced a film ''Qarz'' (1997) which he also wrote. He also wrote the dialogues of '' Ghar Kab Aao Gay'' (2000), ''Tere Piyar Mein'', ''Mukhra Chan Varga'', ''Nikki Jai Haan'' but made his breakthrough with ''Boota from Toba Tek Singh'' (1999). Later, he used this style in his dramas '' Landa Bazar'' (2002) and ''Love, Life Aur Lahore''. Khalil ur Rehman Qamar has written various d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arth - The Destination
''Arth – The Destination'' is a 2017 Pakistani romantic drama film, written, directed and co-produced by Shaan Shahid under his banner 5th Element. It stars Shahid as Ali, a struggling musician, with Humaima Malick, Mohib Mirza and Uzma Hassan in lead roles. It is a Pakistani remake based on Mahesh Bhatt's 1982 film ''Arth''. Pre-production began in August 2013 when the film was announced by Shahid. Principal photography began in December 2015 in Lahore and concluded in London in October 2016. Film music has been given by Sahir Ali Bagga. Post-production took place in Pinewood Studios. The film released worldwide on 22 December 2017, under the co-production of Faraz Chaudhry's Cinestar and film distributor Hammad Chaudhry's HKC Entertainment. Plot Ali, a struggling musician, comes back to Pakistan from London to continue his music work as he is not getting a good work there. When he comes to his hometown, he meets Uzma, a writer, whose marriage with her husband Umer, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chalay Thay Saath
''Chalay Thay Saath'' ( ur, ) is a 2017 Pakistani romance film directed by Umer Adil with producer Beenish Umer & Executive Producer Sheikh Shiraz Mubashir starring Syra Shehroz, Osama Tahir, Zhalay Sarhadi, Behroze Sabzwari, Mansha Pasha, Faris Khalid, Kent S. Leung, Shamim Halai and Sherbaaz Kaleem. It is executively produced by Sheikh Shiraz Mubashir. The film was released on 21 April 2017. Plot The film is based around the character of Resham, a doctor who is on a journey to discover her past and future alongside her friends. The film depicts a cross-border love story between a Chinese man and Resham, which ends in their marriage. Cast * Syra Shehroz as Resham * Kent S Leung as Adam * Osama Tahir as Zain * Mansha Pasha as Tania * Zhalay Sarhadi * Behroze Sabzwari *Faris Khalid * Shamim Hilaly *Sherbaaz Kaleem Production Casting The ensemble cast includes Syra Shahroz playing the character of Resham, a doctor on the road to discover her personal past and future. Kent S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syra Shehroz
Syra Yousuf ( ur, ), is a Pakistani model, actress and former VJ who works in Urdu television series and films. Career Originally a model, Yousuf started as VJ at MTV Pakistan hosting ''Bheja Fry'' and ''Most Wanted''. She made her acting debut in Hum TV serial ''Mera Naseeb''. In 2012, she appeared in the serial ''Tanhaiyan Naye Silsilay'' with her ex - husband Shehroz Sabzwari a sequel of the Pakistani serial " Tanahaiyan" alongside Marina Khan, Badre Khalil, and Behroze Sabzwari. The next year, she began playing the role of Aleena in ''Darmiyaan''. She acted in a drama serial titled ''Pasheman'' as Zartaasha with her husband on Express Entertainment. She was supposed to have made her film debut with the 2015 film ''Love You Babylicious'', and was later booked to appear in Jawad Bashir's next film, ''Teri Meri Love Story'', opposite Salman Shahid, Mohib Mirza and Mohsin Abbas Haider. She made her film debut in a project by the Hot Water Bottles production house, titled '' Chal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verna (film)
''Verna'' () is a 2017 Pakistani drama film written, directed and produced by Shoaib Mansoor under his Shoman Productions. The film stars Mahira Khan and debutants Haroon Shahid, Zarrar Khan and Naimal Khawar. Pre-production began in October 2016, and most of the principal photography took place in Islamabad. The film released worldwide on 17 November 2017, and was distributed by Hum Films and Eveready Pictures. Plot ''Verna'' is a story of a happy couple, Sara and Aami, a disabled man. Sara and Aami were enjoying a great time at the park with Aami's sister, Mahgul. While at the park, a black SUV stops and the men inside the SUV attempt to take Mahgul away. However, to protect her, Sara goes herself. 3 days later, the men drop her to her house. Sara tells her family she was raped and begs them to tell the police, but they knew nothing will happen and stay silent. Sara tells them that staying silent will not help. The rapist keeps sending gifts to Sara and telling her to leave t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahira Khan
Mahira Hafeez Khan (; born 21 December 1984) is a Pakistani actress. She started her career as a VJ in 2006. Khan is best known for portraying the role of Khirad Hussain in the romantic-drama '' Humsafar'' for which she received numerous accolades, including Lux Style Award for Satellite Best TV Actress and Hum Award for Best On-screen Couple with Fawad Khan. She made her big screen debut opposite Atif Aslam in the romance '' Bol'' (2011), which earned her a Lux Style Award for Best Film Actress nomination. Khan made her Bollywood debut in 2017 with action-romance '' Raees'' opposite Shah Rukh Khan. She has also acted in successful Pakistani films ''Bin Roye'' (2015), ''Ho Mann Jahaan'' (2015), ''7 Din Mohabbat In'' (2018) and ''Superstar'' (2019). She made her debut as a producer with sports web series ''Baarwan Khiladi'' (2022). Early life Khan was born in Karachi, Pakistan on 21 December 1984. Her father, Hafeez Khan, was born in Delhi, British India, and migrated to P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hareem Farooq
Hareem Farooq ( ur, ; born 26 May 1992) is a Pakistani theatre, film and television actress and a film producer, known for her work in the serial ''Diyar-e-Dil'' and ''Pawnay 14 August''. She co-produced ''Janaan'' followed by her 2018 film '' Parchi''. She is the first female celebrity to get the honor of hosting ''Pakistan Super League'' in the same year. Early life Hareem Farooq was born on May 26, 1992, in Islamabad and spent most of her time in that city before she moved with her family to Karachi. Her parents are both doctors, her father being a public health PhD and international consultant while her mother is a dermatologist. The actress received early education from Karachi Grammar School. She did her bachelor's degree in Sociology and Journalism from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, after which she began her career in acting. Singer Abdullah Qureshi is her cousin.Arslan Athar (11 February 2019)"Abdullah Qureshi Is Getting Married And Here’s Everything That Happ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1988) is an Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu films and former television. She made her debut in film with comedy ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015) and later went on to ''Actor in Law'' (2016). Hayat is since starred in comedy ''Punjab Nahi Jaungi'' (2017), ''Load Wedding'' (2018) and ''London Nahi Jaunga'' (2022) all of which rank among one of highest-grossing Pakistani films. 2012 romantic drama series ''Meray Qatil Meray Dildar'' marked a significant turning point in Hayat's career, earning her praise and nomination for Best Actress at the Lux Style Awards. She later portraying of a strong headed in Kashif Nisar's acclaim series '' Kami Reh Gayi'' (2013). She achieved further success by featuring in four of Momina Duraid's romantic dramas—'' Phir Chand Pe Dastak'' (2011), '' Mirat-ul-Uroos'' (2012), ''Ishq Mein Teray'' (2013), ''Ru Baru'' (2014) and Anjum Shahzad's highly successful family drama '' Kabhi Kabhi'' (2013). Her last te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yalghaar
''Yalghaar'' ( en, "Assault" or "Attack"; previously known as ''Delta Echo Foxtrot'') is a 2017 Pakistani war-epic film directed by Hassan Rana. The film is produced by MindWorks Media and is based on the true story of Pakistan Army's Swat Operation. Yalghaar was facilitated by Brigadier Syed Mujtaba Tirmizi from Inter-Services Public Relations - ISPR. The film "explores what happens in the lives of those involved, including the militants and how all of them are affected at a personal level because of the ongoing operation". It stars Shaan Shahid in the lead role, along with Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Armeena Khan, Aleeze Nasser, Ayesha Omer, Sana Bucha, Bilal Ashraf. It is the most expensive Pakistani movie to date. Apart from budget and extensive cast, the film features 150 written characters. On 19 December 2014, Hassan Waqas Rana revealed that this film is a tribute to slain children of the 2014 Peshawar school attack. Plot The film is based on an actual milita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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