Pakistan Media Awards
The Pakistan Media Awards, commonly known as The PMA, are a set of awards given annually for radio, TV, film and theatre achievements. The award is a statuette representing a knight with a star on the chest. Its official named is a Pakistan Media Award of Merit. The awards were first given in 2010. PMA focuses on media achievements including all the occupations comes under media. In television category awards are awarded in talk shows, news channels, reality programs, dramas, sitcoms, daily soaps, and the fashion industry, while awards also acknowledged the efforts of artist in films, radio and specially PMA endeavor to revive theatre industry through this platform. The 3rd Pakistan Media Awards were held on 30 November 2012 at Karachi Expo Centre, Expo Centre in Karachi, Sindh. Previously the 4th Pakistan Media Awards were scheduled on 28 December 2013 but due to overwhelming amounts of online votings and on persistent requests of voters, the ceremony was rescheduled for 11 J ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's Islam by country#Countries, second-largest Muslim population just behind Indonesia. Pakistan is the List of countries and dependencies by area, 33rd-largest country in the world by area and 2nd largest in South Asia, spanning . It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south, and is bordered by India to India–Pakistan border, the east, Afghanistan to Durand Line, the west, Iran to Iran–Pakistan border, the southwest, and China to China–Pakistan border, the northeast. It is separated narrowly from Tajikistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor in the north, and also shares a maritime border with Oman. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is its largest city and fina ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Red Carpet
A red carpet is traditionally used to mark the route taken by heads of state on ceremonial and formal occasions, and has in recent decades been extended to use by VIPs and celebrities at formal events. History The earliest known reference to walking a red carpet in literature is in the play ''Agamemnon'' by Aeschylus, written in 458 BC. When the title character returns from Troy, he is greeted by his wife Clytemnestra who offers him a red path to walk upon: Now, dearest husband, come, step from your chariot. But do not set to earth, my lord, the conquering foot That trod down Troy. Servants, do as you have been bidden; Make haste, carpet his way with crimson tapestries, Spread silk before your master’s feet; Justice herself Shall lead him to a home he never hoped to see. * Phillip Vellacott, The Oresteian Trilogy, Penguin 1973 Google Books ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Pakistani Films Of 2012 ...
Top Grossing Films The top films released in 2012 by worldwide gross are as follows: Releases March – May June – August Sept – November See also * 2012 in film * 2012 in Pakistan References External links Search Pakistani film – IMDB.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Pakistani Films of 2012 2012 Pakistani Films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shamoon Abbasi
Shamoon Abbasi ( ur, ; born 4 April 1973) is a Pakistani actor, director and screenwriter, better known for portraying villain roles. Family His father Zuhair Abbasi was a novelist and drama writer, and so is his aunt, Seema Ghazal. Syed Ali Raza Usama, a director better known for the movie ''Main Hoon Shahid Afridi'' and the most expensive drama ever made in Pakistan, ''Bashar Momin'', is Seema's son, thus Shamoon's cousin. His sister Anoushay Abbasi is an actress, while his erstwhile wife, Javeria Abbasi, is a TV personality as well, and their daughter, Anzela Abbasi, is a TV actress too. Being married to Anoushay, Ainan Arif, the son of late Pakistan international cricketer Taslim Arif and actress Rubina Arif who had the role of "Micheal Magnet" in the 2013 movie ''Main Hoon Shahid Afridi'', is his brother-in-law. Career Shamoon Abbasi started his acting career from Yasir Akhtar's popular telefilm 'Titlee' of Tapal Cinema in 1996. later, Mr.Abbasi joined Yasir Akhtar's Peg ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Pakistani Films Of 2011 ...
Top grossing films The top 7 films released in 2011 by worldwide gross are as follows: Releases April–June July–September October–December See also * 2011 in film * 2011 in Pakistan References External links Search Pakistani film - IMDB.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Pakistani Films Of 2011 2011 Lists of 2011 films by country or language Films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ahsan Khan (actor)
Ahsan Khan ( ur, احسن خان; born 1981) is a Pakistani actor, producer and TV host. He began acting in 1998. He appeared in the films ''Nikah'', '' Billi'', '' Ghar Kab Aao Gay'', ''Sultanat'', ''Ishq Khuda'', ''Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri'' and later moved on to television. He hosted a quiz show ''Hayya Allal Falah'' on Hum TV in 2011, during Ramadan. Ahsan Khan is also hosting 2020's Ramadan transmission which is airing on PTV Home named ''Ramazan Pakistan.'' Early life He was born in London on 9 October 1981, into a family of five siblings; an elder brother, two elder sisters and a twin brother, who is an author and poet (Yasir Khan) from London. He is the only one to have gone into acting, and when his family moved back to Lahore, he earned a master's degree in English literature at Government College University. According to Khan, his father is half-Pashtun and his mother is Punjabi. Career Khan began acting at age 17 when he appeared in the 1998 film ''Nikah'' an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Pakistani Films Of 2010 ...
This is a list of films released in Pakistan in 2010. 2010 was a very weak year in the history of Pakistan film industry as Twelve films were released, out of which only one, the Punjabi movie ''Wohti Le Key Jani Aay'' by veteran director Syed Noor, was declared successful, with a business of almost Rs 8 million in just two days. Releases May - June September - November See also * 2010 in film * 2010 in Pakistan References External links Search Pakistani film - IMDB.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Pakistani Films Of 2010 2010 Lists of 2010 films by country or language Films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Television In Pakistan
Television in Pakistan started in 1964 and the first live transmission of Pakistan Television began on 26 November 1964, in Lahore.PTV's Official Corporate Website History In Pakistan Television was first introduced in an exhibition near Mazar-e-Quaid on 16 September 1955. This event was arranged by American consulate in Karachi. The idea of establishing the television industry in Pakistan was conceived by the National Education Commission with the support of Ayub Khan (President of Pakistan), President Ayub Khan. Originally a private sector project in 1961 by prominent industrialist Syed Wajjid Ali who signed a joint venture agreement with NEC, Nipon Electric Company (NEC), leading Pakistani engineer Ubaidur Rahman was appointed by Wajj ...[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Pakistani Films Of 2009 ...
This is a list of films released in Pakistan in 2009 (see 2009 in film). 2009 See also *2009 in Pakistan References Movie : Kafira (2011) Language : Punjabi Releasing : Eid-ul-Azha Starcast : Sajjad Ahmed Warriach, Legendary Shahid Hameed, Shafqat Cheema and Akram Udasm Sobiyah Director : Saleem Murad Written by Saleem Murad Producer : Dr. Sajjad Ahmad Warraich Production : Inqalaab Production First Punjabi Movie of Pakistan having Visual Effects. Kafra Shot on HD Camera Assistant Director:Naghman Saleem Kafira is a Liberal Love Story Edited by: Naghman Saleem and Zeeshan Amjad External links Search Pakistani film – IMDB.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Pakistani Films of 2009 2009 Pakistani Films A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sahir Lodhi
Sahir Lodhi is a Pakistani actor, director and host. He made his film debut with ''Raasta''. Personal life Sahir Lodhi was born in Karachi to Ali Kazim Lodhi and Roshan Gohar Lodhi. He has with two brothers (Amir Lodhi and Tahir Lodhi), and one sister Shaista Lodhi. Controversy In 2017, Lodhi attracted widespread criticism when he publicly insulted a guest speaker on his show, whom he thought was criticizing Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (, ; born Mahomedali Jinnahbhai; 25 December 1876 – 11 September 1948) was a barrister, politician, and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the .... The host went on a long monologue that has since been questioned as being rehearsed to shut the guest speaker down. Filmography Film Television shows Radio shows Lodhi hosts "''It's My Show''" on MERA FM 107.4. The show focuses predominantly on entertainment, fun and counselling. Lodhi occasionally inv ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Javeria Saud
Javeria Saud (née Jalil) is a Pakistani television actress, producer, singer, and host. She is best known for playing the protagonist Jameela in Geo TV's television drama series ''Yeh Zindagi Hai'' (2008–2013). She is married to the film and television actor Saud, with whom she owns the production house JJS Productions since 2006 in the Pakistani entertainment industry. She took a break from acting in 2001, and made a comeback in 2006. In 2016, she co-produced ''Khuda Aur Muhabbat'' with Babar Javed. Career Javeria entered showbiz industry in 1993 as a Naat reciter. She made her acting debut in 1995 and appeared in various television dramas throughout the 1990s. Some of her notable television shows are ''Manzilein'', ''Anhoni'', '' Tipu Sultan: The Tiger Lord'', ''Maa'', ''Thori Khushi Thora Ghum'', ''Khaali Aankhein'', ''Harjaaye'', ''Piya Ka Ghar Piyara Lage'', ''Khala Qulsum Ka Kumba'', ''Piyari Shammo'', ''Rishte Mohabbaton Ke'', ''Saharay'' and ''Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1st Pakistan Media Awards
The Pakistan Media Awards, commonly known as The PMA, are a set of awards given annually for radio, TV, film and theatre achievements. The award is a statuette representing a knight with a star on the chest. Its official named is a Pakistan Media Award of Merit. The awards were first given in 2010. PMA focuses on media achievements including all the occupations comes under media. In television category awards are awarded in talk shows, news channels, reality programs, dramas, sitcoms, daily soaps, and the fashion industry, while awards also acknowledged the efforts of artist in films, radio and specially PMA endeavor to revive theatre industry through this platform. The 3rd Pakistan Media Awards were held on 30 November 2012 at Expo Centre in Karachi, Sindh. Previously the 4th Pakistan Media Awards were scheduled on 28 December 2013 but due to overwhelming amounts of online votings and on persistent requests of voters, the ceremony was rescheduled for 11 January 2014 at Exp ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |