After winning two awards this year for the ‘Best Playback Singer’, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has now bagged the same category award for his popular song “Dil Toh Baccha Hai Jee” at the 56th Filmfare Awards held on the 29th January 2011, at Yashraj Studios, Mumbai. The Filmfare Awards have been a tribute to the grandeur and excellence of Indian cinema, and they continue to be the most awaited celebration of Hindi film industry. This time Rahat is not the only Pakistani singer nominated; Shafqat Amanat Ali and Adnan Sami …

Pakistani singer turned actor and Heart throb of millions; Ali Zafar has been nominated in three different award shows in India as best debutant actor for his first ever Bollywood film ‘Tere Bin Laden’.
He has become the first Pakistani actor to achieve this. He has won the hearts of many people with his debut in Tere Bin Laden.
Ali Zafar is nominated as best debut actor category in Zee Cine Awards, Filmfare Awards 2011 and Star Screen Awards 2011. He could not get the award in first ceremony of the …

Eastern Eye, a leading British-Asian paper, has rated the Prince of Pop, Ali Zafar as one of the 10 Sexiest Asian men of 2010 in the world. Bollywood’s new heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor has topped the list and has been named as the Sexiest Asian Man while Ali is once again the highest placed Pakistani on the list of the 50 Sexiest Asian Men In The World. He ranks number 5th on the list, leaving famous Bollywood stars like Arjun Rampal, Shahid Kapur & Saif Ali Khan behind.
Other than Ali, there …

Pakistani actor Ali Zafar has been very lucky this year as he has been signed by Yash Raj Films after the success of his first Bollywood film Tere Bin Laden.
Even though, the film was not a commercial success but Ali got noticed for his wonderful comic timing in the film. Now, the latest report is that renowned comedy filmmaker David Dhawan is narrating the script of his next film to Ali.
Ali will be playing the second lead in YRF’s Mere …

Pakistani musician turned actor Ali Zafar has saved the day by coming to Bollywood siren Katrina Kaif’s rescue during shooting of romantic comedy Meray Brother Ki Dulhan.
Talking to Express 24/7, Ali said he jumped in to save Katrina when her hair got stuck in a pedestal fan on the set. His heroic act prevented Katrina from losing her hair.
Ali’s heroics have redeemed his first meeting with Katrina, where he failed to recognise her. But Katrina reportedly reacted politely and introduced herself …

The star of an Indian Bollywood comedy that pokes fun at Osama bin Laden has appealed to Pakistan’s leaders to overturn a ban on its release over security fears and religious sensitivities.

Pakistani censors banned “Tere bin Laden” (Without you, Laden) before it was due to open at cinemas nationwide last week and have delayed a review of their decision, saying the film could offend Muslims and incite suicide attacks.

“I respect our censors and their vision yet I would say this movie really needs to be seen by every Pakistani as it is pro-Pakistan and highlights our problems within a light comedy,” Pakistani actor Ali Zafar told reporters.

“I request to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and President Asif Zardari to intervene in the matter and help allow Pakistanis to watch the movie,” said Zafar, who is also a pop singer and plays the lead role in the film.

Over the course of time, one has seen several Pakistani singers-turned-actors including the late Noorjehan, Arif Lohar, Adnan Sami Khan, Sajjad Ali and Fawad Afzal Khan. This phenomenon is not only seen in Pakistan but all over the globe with famous singers such as Elvis Presley, Will Smith, Mariah Carey and Beyonce making it big in the acting business.
Noorjehan
Noorjehan was the adopted stage name of Allah Wasai born September 21, 1926. Noorjehan is one of the most iconic singers of the subcontinent and …

If your visa is stuck in a processing queue at an embassy, or your vacation plans have been derailed because of the riots in Thailand, worry not. This summer – despite the rising temperature – has some fun stuff to offer.
1. Shopping
As fashion week collections begin to trickle into stores, prepare for an onslaught of women brandishing their credit cards to get outfits.
2. Music
Coke Studio’s third season will be on-air all this summer – featuring the country’s best musicians collaborating to produce exemplary fusion …

HSY brings to Lahore his couture menswear and womenswear collection entitled ‘Mumtaz Jehan’ The inspiration for this collection is drawn from the inherent beauty of life.
Established in 2000, HSY is predominantly a bridal house specializing in couture best known for combining contemporary silhouettes with traditional techniques of old. Indeed this synthesis is the cornerstone of the design philosophy at HSY.

“Although HSY has been actively involved in multiple fashion events across the globe, with countless individual and group shows to its credit, it is always with immense pride and pleasure that …

Coke Studio embodies a musical fusion of exciting elements and diverse influences, ranging from traditional eastern, modern western and regionally inspired music. Bringing alive the magic of live recordings and performances, Coke Studio prides itself on providing a musical platform which bridges barriers, celebrates diversity, encourages unity and instills a sense of Pakistani pride. Coke Studio is an inspired step by Coca-Cola for having created a platform where renowned as well as upcoming and less mainstream musicians from various genres can collaborate musically.
This year, after the unprecedented critical acclaim and …