On June 19, the deserted Zaibunnisa street came to life when celebrities and media personnel arrived in hordes and struggled to find parking spots near Atrium Cinemas. Subsequently, they made their way to the cinema for the much-awaited premiere of Bol — the biggest venture in Pakistani entertainment this year. Those who randomly tried to wander into the cinema thinking that they could buy a ticket to the event, were sorely disappointed since it was an invitation-only affair.
The film’s opening was a savvy event. A long red carpet paved the …

Meera, the diva from Lollywood who is now making waves at a private TV channel, celebrated her birthday in style.
Dressed in a cream colored outfit, almost half an hour late from the expected time of arrival, film star Meera arrived at the Karachi Press Club on the evening of May 21 and celebrated her birthday with the city’s journalist community.
Speaking on the occasion, Meera said: “I would like to thank Aziz Awan and Asif Ali Pota, for remembering my birthday, which although falls on May 12, I was busy shooting …

At a time when Lollywood isn’t producing any major films, many Pakistani stars are trying their luck in Bollywood.
Ali Zafar, Meera, Veena Malik and Rahat Ali Khan are continuously pursuing different projects in India, and now its model-turned-actor Mona Liza who is eyeing a career in Bollywood. Mona Liza, whose first film Kajraare (in which she starred opposite Himesh Reshammiya) was released without much hype by producer Bhushan Kumar, says she had been treated well in Bollywood and the silent release of one film won’t stop …

Naming a film is an important task, and many associate the success of a film to its title. In Lollywood, the title may have importance, but the titles of many films just rot in papers and never make it to the film sets.
There is a huge list of films at All Pakistan Film Producers Association (APFPA), a body that is also responsible for registering film names, which never made it to sets. “Some producers get a film title registered on their name only to sell it afterwards. All you have …

According to the documents available, some 18 films have been registered with the Pakistan Film Producers Association (PFPA) since the start of 2011.
However not a single Urdu or Punjabi film has been released so far. PFPA, a body which is responsible for registering film titles, has listed some high profile films including Oscar by Meera, Hum Nahi Hain Dehshat Gard by Chaudhary Rehmat Ali and Aman Ke Aasha by Hameed Alam, since January. However, the cinema halls are still waiting for a Pakistani film.
The only Pakistani film that has so …

Lollywood has been floundering for a long time, but there is finally good news for the beleaguered industry! Two Pakistani films have been accepted for screening at the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) Film Festival starting from May 11 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The festival, to be held at the National Film Corporation Cinema Hall in Colombo, will conclude on May 15. All the member states are required to nominate two feature films. The top three films will be awarded at the end of the event.
Mohabbatan Sachiyan and Shackles …

She is one of the most popular and controversial stars of Lollywood and now the star is back to entertain her fans with yet another skill she is set to add to her portfolio. Yes, film star Meera has officially become a director and a producer and is currently working to finalize the agenda of her first film as a director and producer.
Oscar, the name of the film has already been registered with the Pakistan Film Producers Association and has been approved by the Ministry of Culture and other …

Legendary singer Mehdi Hassan on Thursday recovered after remaining unconscious for three days in the intensive care unit of Agha Khan University Hospital in Karachi.
According to Mehdi Hassan’s son Arif Mehdi, the singer woke up in the morning after three days.The 85-year-old ailing singer was brought to the hospital after suffering from a chest infection and kidney problem.
He underwent a series of tests including an MRI and CT scan. Arif Mehdi told the media that his father’s treatment was costly and so far they have spent Rs300 million.He made an …

Winter is around the corner and weddings are in the air. Lollywood actors — who frequently claim they are set to tie the knot — talks about their future marriage plans and projects.
Meera
I am currently shooting for my upcoming film Numberdarni which has been directed by Masood Butt. The current season is good for outdoor shoots and directors are making the most of this opportunity. I do not intend to get married in the next five years although I have received thousands of proposals from people who have contacted me …

Film actor, Reema was doing hospital rounds in a flurry of visits to high-profile patients in Lahore’s National Hospital the day before Eid.
Her first visit was reportedly to fellow film actor and dengue-victim Meera. Reema presented her with a bouquet and wished the national diva an early recovery. According to a recent report in The Express Tribune, over 4,000 dengue patients in Punjab have been cured and at least 100 are still under treatment, while the disease is on the decline in the province due to the onset of winter.
Reema also enquired …