A first-hand account of the vandalism that occurred at the doomed Solis Music & Arts Festival in Islamabad this weekend. What does it point at and who is to blame?
Commissioned short-films from Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy that were relevant to the issues on the table were also screened
Ayesha’s latest outing, Kaaf Kangana, a cross-border romance produced in collaboration with the ISPR, penned and helmed by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, opened to mixed reviews critically and...
In an exclusive conversation with Instep, Kevin Kwan spoke about how the film had managed to acquire a cult status.
Iqra Aziz joins Yasir Hussain to witness him step into the shoes of the late and legendary Salim Nasir; we catch them backstage on opening night.
The talented young actress talks about her work – past, present and future – giving some valuable insight on sexual harassment in the film industry.
The veteran actor explains his decision to take on 5 films in 2019 and making his directorial debut with Durj.
Islamabad comes out for music and art festival, Solis, which featured an exciting lineup comprising DJs from all over the world.
The director/producer talks about his next film, with Mehwish Hayat and Zara Noor Abbas and no, it’s not Karachi Se Lahore 3.
Musician, actor and filmmaker, Ali Zafar, marked his entrance into the local film scene in 2018 - after having worked in several Bollywood films.
The singer and actor talks about corporatization of music, living on the road and his first home production that will mark his big screen debut.
Yasra Rizvi, who multi tasks with writing, directing and acting in the film, talks about the challenges in the process and up ahead.
The young singing sensation talks about experimentation in music and on TV.
Humayun Saeed talks to Instep about his upcoming film, TV projects and how he handles his position as an influential figure in these sensitive times.
The actor speaks to Instep about embracing social responsibilities, signing Sohail Javed’s 2019 feature film, Sorry, opposite Faysal Quraishi and setting her sights on the globe.
The upcoming film star talks about her next feature film and working with Sheheryar Munawar.
The versatile comedian talks about signing up for Parey Hut Love, his sense of humour and the joys of playing a woman on the big screen.
The actor spoke to Instep and defended her role in JPNA 2, noting how the boys shouldered the entire burden while also stating that her character in the film was detailed. She also spoke about her...
In this concluding part of their interview, Krewella spoke to Instep from Los Angeles about their musical influences, rising above creative differences and how they managed to pursue EDM, coming...
Krewella, an EDM duo - who made their Coke Studio debut this season - spoke to Instep from Los Angeles about their experience of being on the music series and whether they’re open to working with...
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy hopes to introduce strong female characters with 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors in which Mehwish Hayat and Nimra Bucha join an ensemble cast that also includes Fahad Mustafa.
From starring in television serials to making his silver screen debut and his singing stint on Coke Studio 11, Ahad Raza Mir says it all.
The upcoming actor talks about his TV debut and why, despite living in the UK, he chose to work in Pakistan.
In an explosive interview with Instep, the actor talks about her comeback vehicle Jackpot post-release, why Shaan Shahid should be cast in films by other producers, the Karachi-Lahore divide in...
The Overload leader talks to Instep about the upcoming season of Levi’s Live, his role as producer/director and why the performances are not open to the public.
The actor and producer spoke to Instep about owning a boxing team and his love for the sport.
The entrepreneur talks to Instep about becoming executive producer to Hollywood films, his reasons for abstaining from local productions and working on films like The Trust and Terminal.
Syra Shahroz takes her debut film, Chalay Thay Saath to the SCO Film Festival in China.
The actor and producer talks to Instep about why he enjoys the process of production and what lies ahead.
The veteran actor on embracing the digital shift, the need to include veterans in contemporary cinema and his upcoming animated feature, Tick Tock.
The model-turned-actress talks to Instep about her future in fashion and why she sees acting as her true calling.
Samina Peerzada’s metamorphosis as an artist, over the years, has been graceful. From once being amongst the most alluring faces on television, she went onto cinema and after an extremely diverse...
One of the four major fashion weeks in the world, the prestigious New York Fashion Week opens to the buyers, press and the public in February and September of each year. The first installment of...
There are many caps Eman Suleman has been wearing. She’s primarily a student at BNU during the day and a fashion model by night, when she exchanges her books for high end brands that she works...
Upcoming artist Abdullah Qureshi opens up about his passion for music, how the industry functions and what he has in store next.
There were barely any Pakistani films last year that brought joy. In fact, it was conveniently the weakest year in cinema post-revival. What was even more disappointing was the poignant turnout of...
Fahad Mustafa is on a roll. Since surfacing on the silver screen with Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza’s Na Maloom Afraad in 2014, the actor has reached unprecedented heights of fame and...
Imran Abbas on the evolution of the industry, changing mind-sets by addressing taboo subjects and playing different characters at the same time.
It’s a beautiful autumn afternoon in Lahore as I head out to meet Sajal Aly on the set of an upcoming TV serial. Having just shot for a scene, Aly steps away from the front of the camera and the...
Shiraz Uppal seems to have done it all. From writing chart topping hits and melodic pop records to crossing the border and working
Mohsin Abbas Haider completes over a decade in the industry this year. While it wasn’t until Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza’s Na Maloom Afraad that Haider rose to prominence, he has been a...
It has been a little over a year since Pakistan’s first all-female comedy improv troupe made its presence felt with a hilarious show. Founded by Faiza Saleem, The Khawatoons consists of a bunch of...
Several leading actors in Hollywood walk the fine line between being on camera and being behind it. From Woody Allen to Angelina Jolie, George Clooney to Natalie Portman, several prestigious actors...
Nauman Ijaz, a veteran actor with three decades of experience behind him, has no real rival or counterpart in the acting business. He’s had a great run and is still going strong, having scored...
Actor and director Javed Sheikh’s contribution to the film industry is vast but, beyond the performances, it’s his relentless support for the reemergence of the film industry that’s truly...
Mahira Khan’s next few film projects have the potential to give the post-revival cinema industry, currently seeing a stagnancy due to below average content, a much needed shot of imagination.
Television actor Zarrar Khan, who featured in a string of successful Pakistani plays before settling down in Dubai, will be making a comeback as well as a silver screen debut in Shoaib Mansoor’s...
Aima Baig is one of the most promising singers to emerge from the music scene in recent months. She is inspired by powerful vocalists like Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Abida Parveen and had a tremendous...
It’s a peculiar sight when an entourage of people is gathered outside a factory in the outskirts of Islamabad near midnight. The place initially looked haunted and no one can blame us for assuming...
