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[18 Jan 2009 | No Comment | 149 views]

Nikhil Advani is busy globe trotting for multiple premiers of his film ‘Chandni Chowk To China’. Any film maker would be hassled with a 24X7 routine that would not just involve multiple Q&A sessions pre and post the screening but also ‘hazaar’ scribes who would be in line to get a byte about the film. Add to that the pressure of being at helm of a truly international film (Warner Bros. distributes ‘Chandni Chowk To China’) and it indeed is an exciting yet tense situation out there. As Nikhil catches …

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[11 Jan 2009 | No Comment | 104 views]

Shahrukh Khan caught everyone’s attention for smoking at Amritsar’s Khalsa college during the shooting of Rab Ne Bana Di jodi, now Ajay Devgan is in the dock.
The actor was spotted smoking at the Chandigarh Airport on Monday. The following day, Hemant Goswami, a social activist and the chairperson of the Burning Brain Society moved a formal complaint against the actor for smoking.
And on Wednesday, Devgan was booked for smoking at a public place and a rupees 100 fine will be collected from him. Devgan is in Chandigarh, shooting for his …

Fashion »

[3 Sep 2008 | No Comment | 416 views]

Sheikh Amer Hassan is a fashion graduate from the prestigious London College of Fashion and Bournville College of Art in England. Now living between Karachi, Lahore and London, he is one of the pioneers of fashion in Pakistan and famous as a designer, socialite and a social worker

I learnt so much about Jinnah during the making of my film Jinnah, the man of style shown on Indus Television on August 14, as my special gift to Pakistan and to our nation on its 61st birthday. It took me exactly eleven …

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[24 Jul 2008 | No Comment | 301 views]

LONDON: World famous British couture designer Bruce Oldfield has in collaboration with Crosley Diamonds of London created the world’s most expensive abaya (Islamic dress).
The abaya that Bruce has created is covered in 4,668 individual diamonds with a gold weight of 359.7 grams of white gold. The total carat weight of the diamonds is 85.13 carats, and the colour of the stones is g/h and clarity is vs quality.
Source: Geo

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[12 Apr 2008 | One Comment | 3,161 views]

Spunk and bold moves. That’s the new mantra of the Pakistani ramp. Models from Lahore and Karachi are wooing the world of international fashion.
Meet Neha Ahmed. At 23, she’s already catwalked in Paris and Dubai. Next month, she’ll do a show in London for designer Hasan Sheriyar. “We’re getting a lot more international exposure now. I’m listed with agents in Paris and Dubai and keep going for shows there,” says Ahmed. But entry into modelling wasn’t easy. “My father, an armyman, was furious. But that was then. Now, he’s cool …

Events, Interior Decor »

[11 Nov 2007 | One Comment | 5,174 views]

One of Lahore ‘s premier custom design furniture houses, Rendez-vous d’Interieur , will be showcasing the best of their 2007 collections at an exclusive charity exhibition this November in Lahore at their flagship defence store. All proceeds from the exhibition will be donated towards cancer research and development.

The furniture design label represents quintessential lavish residential and commercial designing for not only the discerning Pakistani but European, American, Canadian, Middle Eastern and Asian design connoisseurs. The young brand has already accumulated a portfolio showcasing a diverse series of residential and commercial …

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[20 Jan 2007 | No Comment | 427 views]

The name “Maheen” is synonymous with impeccable cut, elegant design and a fresh look. In other words, the designs of Maheen Khan speak for themselves and so successfully no last name is required.
The friendly silver haired designer lights up at the thought of her work and enjoys quiet moments spent sitting with her karighars and watching a garment she designed come to life. Her clothes are renowned for their quality and finish. As the styles are chic and timeless, some of her clients are planning to open a Maheen seconds …

Entertainment, Interviews »

[7 Jun 2005 | One Comment | 604 views]

Real success is not rated by the amount of money you make but with the satisfaction of your clients. Nina Lotia is a charming, young and experienced hair stylist who radiates positive energy round the clock. Her salon speaks of her unparalleled success, which is always packed with her clients. Clients who are not only satisfied with her work but are overjoyed with her ever welcoming and friendly nature. Read ahead to learn about the secret formula, straight from the horse’s mouth.
How did you step into hair cut and styling?
I …

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[18 Feb 2005 | No Comment | 214 views]

Tall,dark handsome and admirably articulate, he is a cameraman’s delight in a body-hugging T-shirt, cigarette gingerly clutched, the one and only Pakistani super star Shaan.
Pakistani filmmakers are gearing up to co-produce films with their Indian counterparts and rope in Indian actors.
A 25-member official Pakistani film delegation, in Mumbai to take part in ‘FRAMES’, the biggest convention in Asia covering the entire gamut of entertainment, is already negotiating with Indian bigwigs like producer-cum-director Yash Chopra.
The team, which has signed memoranda of understanding with Indian producers like Shyam Shroff and Chopra, is …

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[3 Oct 2004 | No Comment | 166 views]

Yet another project with Indian and Pakistani talents has been planned. After DUS, which stars Pakistani actor Jawed Sheikh with a host of Indian names, a London-based producer has now teamed Sunil Shetty and Pakistani actor Omer Sharif for a new film. Yusuf Khan, who had earlier directed the Sunny-Suniel-Ajay Jadeja starrer KHEL, will direct the project.
“The film [not titled yet] is about three couples from Mumbai who fly to London and the confusion that ensues,” Yusuf divulges. So far, only Suniel and Umer Sharif have been confirmed, while one …