Originality is a term conspicuous by its very absence in Bollywood. Remake, Inspiration, Tribute-whatever may be the excuse, there’s no denying to the fact that there’s a dearth of original ideas in Bollywood. Though not high on creativity, at least these filmmakers have mastered the art of ‘Copy-Cut-Paste’, which is no less challenging. As per the requirements of this art, these filmmakers need to Copy the original film, Cut out what’s unnecessary or objectionable with respect to Hindi cinema and Paste the requisite amount of masala to Bollywoodize it, which most often comes in the form of song-dance, melodrama and things alike.

Glasgow will play host to the UK’s first Pakistani film, media and arts festival next month which will attempt to bring cutting edge films and art exhibitions under one roof.

Titled Pehlee Dharkan (first heartbeat), the film festival intends to inform audiences and the wider community on what film-making in Pakistan really has to offer.

Organizers say it will allow them to savor the experience of a socially-engaged documentary/art-film sector, as well as the entertaining and cultish world of commercial cinema in Pakistan. It will take place from 13th to 25th September.