The sufi rocker, Salman Ahmad is all set to work with three female singers. He was recently in Mumbai to record a song called ‘Yaaro’ with Indian playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan for the movie ‘Rhythm’, in which he will also be making a cameo appearance as himself. This will be his first bollywood song.

On the other hand, the immensely talented musician Momina, who is currently in New York, recorded a song for the volume 2 of Junoon’s 20th anniversary album. Momina, who has recently been featured on the new Farhan Saeed song, was excited to have worked with Salman. {Read More…}

The most anticipated Pakistani film, Bilal Lashari‘s Waar, which has been very particular about not disclosing the story plot and details too soon, seems to hold a lot of surprises for viewers. Even though it has been shot in Islamabad and Lahore throughout, the film’s PR team made sure not all details reach the public eye. It was announced recently that Meesha and Ali Azmat are also part of the film. Now that the trailer is almost ready for release, in an interview to Instep, Ammara Hikmat (Ceo of encyclomedia PR) revealed that veteran TV actress, Ayesha Khan, is also playing an important role in the film.

Ayesha Khan has earned herself reputation in the industry as a skilled actress over the years no doubt, the film producer, Hassan Waqas Rana, who has brought together creme de la creme of industry for the project, selected her for a challenging role. Hassan Waqas Rana, a perfectionist by nature, who developed the concept of entire film, has carefully chosen every actor to justify his character on screen. {Read More…}

You have probably already heard about Meesha Shafi‘s inclusion as an actor in Mira Nair‘s Hollywood venture “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” but there’s more to it: Mahmood Rahman and Meesha Shafi will also be lending music to the film. Mahmood has produced the track himself while Meesha powered it up with her vocals.

This was speculated because it’s only seldom that a musician-turned-actor doesn’t provide music for the film he’s starring in. The co-star “Rizwan Ahmed” also known as Riz MC, who is playing the lead role of Changez, is also a musicians-turned-actor from UK. So, I’ll be surprised not to hear his music in the film.

Reluctant Fundamentalist’s Delhi schedule started this month with most of the scenes being shot with actors Liev Schreiber, Kiefer Sutherland and Riz Ahmed. {Read More…}

Meesha Shafi and her husband Mehmood Rahman performed live for the TEDxAnarkali event which was held at the Shahi Hamam, Dehli Gate, Walled City, Lahore on the 22nd of October, 2011. Meesha dedicated her outstanding performance to her grandfather:

“I am humbled by the fact that an extremely prestigious organization such as TEDx acknowledged my contribution to our cultural heritage and performing arts. {Read More…}

Mehreen Jabbar, a film-maker and television director/producer who has directed over a dozen TV dramas and an award winning feature film “Ramchand Pakistani”, is now working as the second unit director for Nair‘s “The Reluctant Fundamentalist“, an adaptation of Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid’s bestseller literary piece.

Mehreen has directed several award winning dramas which have been loved by a vast audience. However, Mehreen has only worked on a single feature film, this being her second. {Read More…}

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We have previously done quite an extensive coverage of Lashari‘s upcoming feature film ‘Waar‘ including over 150 BTS pictures. We have recently got our hands on some latest ‘Behind the Scene’ pictures. The film is expected to come out in the first half of 2012. {Read More…}

Photos Courtesy: Faras Ghani and Farhan Lashari

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Rock-chick fashionista Meesha Shafi, Farhad Humayun, Hadiqa Kiani and Quratulain Balouch walked the ramp at the Bridal Couture Week: Pakistan but it was QB who really stole the limelight in a Fahad Hussayn ensemble. She performed Reshma’s classic, “Akhian Nu Rehn De” in her heavy and husky voice. View the event pictures below: {Read More…}

USAID Firms Project is launching the third and final phase of the Swat Tourism Promotion Campaign this weekend with the release of the “Discover the Jewels of Swat” print ad series, as well as the nationwide release of the Swat tourism promotion song and video. {Read More…}

L’Oréal Pakistan Spokesperson Meesha Shafi to feature in the Hollywood venture, ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ with Kate Hudson, Kiefer Sutherland, Om Puri and Shabana Azmi!

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair behind Salaam Bombay!, Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake, has begun shooting for her new film based on Mohsin Hamid’s bestselling novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist. A Mirabai Films and Cine Mosaic production, the film is adapted by Bill Wheeler, Mohsin Hamid, and Ami Boghani and produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher. The film started shooting this week on location in Atlanta, New York, Lahore, Delhi and Istanbul.

The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a riveting thriller about Changez, a young Pakistani man chasing corporate success on Wall Street in the era of globalization. {Read More…}

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In assistance with USAID’s programme “FIRMS project” rock-chick fashionista, Meesha Shafi has recently recorded a song to promote and support tourism in Swat. {Read More…}