Her rise to fame was a matter of chance — an appearance in a modelling show for a friend’s event and the next thing Shagufta Ejaz knew was that she had practically launched her career on PTV. Spotted by acclaimed director Mohammad Baksh Samejo at the event, Ejaz had little idea about the limelight awaiting her. It was Samejo who introduced the budding actor to PTV which resulted in Ejaz getting an offer by Kazim Pasha for the lead role for his play “Jangloos”.
However, the actor’s major break came when …

Madiha Iftikhar gives off the impression of a naive, girl next door but a conversation with her verifies that she has a wise head on her young shoulders.
Perhaps this wisdom comes from growing up in a family linked to entertainment; she is the youngest daughter of the PTV’s famous couple Syed Iftikhar Ahmed and Rehana, whose weekend morning programme “Boltay Haath” reached out to special people with speaking and hearing disabilities. This show — the first of its kind — was infotainment at its best.
Today, Madiha Iftikhar has become a …

Bagh-e-Jinnah in Frere Hall, where the 17th PTV Karachi Centre’s Awards ceremony was held, was lit up on the evening of November 12. While PTV is considered by many as the place where talent was nurtured and legends were born, the award ceremony was a disappointing affair as it was peppered with frustrating delays, mismanagement and the presence of just a handful of famous faces.
Disappointments
As one entered the venue, a little before 8:00 pm — the scheduled starting time was 8:30pm — the sound check was still going on …

A five-member medical board has been composed and assigned with the task of treating renowned actor, Jamil Fakhri, who was admitted into the Mayo Hospital on the afternoon of May 31.
“His condition is critical and he came to us in a coma,” said Professor Dr Irshad Hussain, a professor of medicine and the senior-most doctor assigned to Fakhri’s case. “We have met with the family and discussed the circumstances, but the biggest worry right now is a relapse.”
The committee which is overseeing the treatment of the actor also includes professor …

Veena Malik, whose car was hit by a speeding vehicle en route from Islamabad to Lahore on May 16, has recovered from her injuries and is set to make an appearance on television in the next couple of days.
Malik, who has been discharged from the hospital and is living in her Lahore residence these days, told The Express Tribune: “I have a slight pain in my arm, but I have recovered now although doctors have advised rest. I will make my appearance through television in the next few days”.
“I had …

In last one month Pakistan has lost its several Big Actors and Comedians like Babu Baral, Liaquat Soldier and Mastana and latest shocking news is that legendary Actor, Iconic compere  and a great entertainer  Moin Akhtar has also died due to heart attack .  He was a comedian par excellence, but his last act left an entire nation in tears. He was 60. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and three sons.
Born in 1950, Moin Akhtar joined show business in the ’60s as a comedian. His remarkable impersonations …

On Friday evening, the lobby of Karachi’s Park Towers mall was fragrant with Gucci’s new scent, the decor was black and gold and “Bibi Sanam Janam” blared in the background. The song is a cover of an old folk song, which was performed by Zeb and Haniya during the third season of Coke Studio.
Zebunissa Bangash and Haniya Aslam, who attended the event, said, “It is good that international brands are opening up here.” The duo is currently working on its second album.
Bangash said her Coke Studio …

Entertainment Categories & fashion categories
1. Best Film | Khuda Kay Liye
2. Best Film Actor | Shaan for Khuda Kay Liye
3. Best Film Actress | Iman for Khuda Kay Liye
4. Best Original Sound Track | Khuda Kay Liye
5. Best TV Play (PTV) | Lyari Express
6. Best TV Director (PTV) | Manzoor Magsi for Lyari Express
7. Best TV Actor (PTV)| Asif Reza Mir for Merey Dard ko Jo Zuban Milay
8. Best TV Actress (PTV) | Beenish Chohan for Pehli Boond
9. Best TV Play (Satellite) | Man o Salwa
10. Best TV Director (Satellite) …

What have you enjoyed the most in your three-and-a-half years of working life – acting, modeling or direction?
I don’t enjoy catwalk modeling. I had a very different impression of it earlier, but now that I have done it. I felt like beef in a cattle show. I admire the women who can model in this society. As for acting and directing, both have their own appeal. Normally, I like to work under pressure and my best work has been under stress. But, what I hate is acting and directing at …

Loving every minute of the fame and fortunes that have come so early to her in life, Anoushey Ashraf is geared to meet new challenges and make her mark in the world of show-biz. The youngest presenter to have been selected for the Lux Style Awards held in Dubai last year, she is going places with her bubbly personality and touch of panache. She shares her glories and dreams with Fashion Collection.
How did it feel being the youngest presenter at the LSA last year?
It was quite an honor for me …