Remembering Haseena Moin
By Maliha Rehman The last time I spoke with playwright Haseena Moin she had been very excited. ...
A Decade and Beyond: Dastaan’s Historical Fiction still inspires patriotism and emotions
By Sarah Shaukat The best period dramas tell emotionally charged stories while staying true to the era ...
Corona-compliant Live Awards Ceremony 101: Taking notes from the Grammys 2021
(image via Getty Images) By Maliha Rehman Awards season in a pandemic can be a drag. Over the ...
5 times Mehwish Hayat Stood Out with Rational Social Messages
By Sarah Shaukat When it comes to Mehwish Hayat, actress and activist go hand in hand as ...
Meghan Markle and the British Crown – deep down, everyone’s just a desi at heart!
By Maliha Rehman Desi bahus everywhere nodded their heads in sympathy when Meghan Markle told Oprah that ...
A message, sugarcoated for impact – Oye Motti
By Maliha Rehman A drama revolving around fat-shaming and promoting body positivity could very easily have downslided ...
Shamaeel Ansari’s ‘Saaz’ – to the tune of fierce, beautiful music
Shamaeel Ansari’s aesthetic has always been a fierce one. For 34 odd years, the designer has ...
Are you Vibing to Lahore Qalandars’ New Beat?
By Sarah Shaukat The anthem Bol Qalandar starts on an awkward note and may not be spurred ...
‘Tis the season for lawn! Inside Ansab Jahangir’s Lawn 2021 Launch Party!
A flurry of colors were splayed out on a picturesque garden by the sea at Karachi’s ...
Plans for the ‘Turki Lala’ series gain pace, aiming to vanquish Islamophobia
The name ‘Turki Lala’ wasn’t a familiar one until a few weeks ago. It was only ...




































