By Taniya Faheem Rogatia KARACHI: Two-time Academy and three-time Emmy Award-winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy hosted the premiere of her latest animation short film, SITARA: LET GIRLS DREAM at Nueplex Cinemas in Karachi on 9th March 2020. SITARA was released on International Women’s Day [8th March 2020] on Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, in over 190 countries. Indeed, SITARA …

KARACHI: The special show of Turkish movie “Miracle in Cell No.7” was held at Atrium Cinemas earlier today with attendance from media and film enthusiasts including socialites and celebrities. The film, brought by HKC Entertainment, was received with accolades and practically everyone in the audience emerged teary-eyed and visibly moved. ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ is a heartrending story about …

ISLAMABAD: After making a mark with popular dramas like Diyar-e-Dil (2015) & Khaas (2019) and delivering remarkable performances on the big screen with blockbusters Janaan (2016), Parchi (2018)& Heer Maan Ja (2019), Ali Rehman Khan starts shooting for his next outing on the big screen with producer & director Wajahat Rauf. Titled “Parday Main Rehnay Do” the film is directed …

News Desk DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai has announced a world class music recording studio that will become a permanent facility as part of its legacy plans in the future city of District 2020 – and the first project to make use of the studio will be Expo 2020’s all-female orchestra. The Firdaus Women’s Orchestra (Firdaus means ‘Paradise’ in Arabic) will …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces its collaboration with and sponsorship of the upcoming Bahrain Film Festival as the Official Carrier of the first edition of the festival due to be held from 4 to 8 of March, organized by the Bahrain Cinema Club. The sponsorship is part of the airline’s strategy to support …

DUBAI: Premium British fashion house AllSaints today announced a major launchpad for local musicians and bands with the arrival of AllSaints ME Sessions – a platform for promising up-and-coming bands to capture new fans and earn free studio time with a Dubai-based producer. For a chance to be shortlisted, artists are encouraged to upload videos of their music to the …

News Desk KARACHI: “This is the third concert in Karachi of very talented Italian pianist Alessandro Commellato. I am very happy and proud for all those who participated in this evening” said by Anna Ruffino the consul of Italy in the Italian pianist concert held at Arts Council. Further she said “My colleague used to work with Alessandro on some …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Shaan-E-Pakistan the huge and unique Pakistani platform for culture, food, music and fashion which aims to project the best that Pakistan has to offer beyond its borders, held its star-studded press conference at Zaoq restaurant, Dolman Mall, here earlier today. The event was well-attended by media, celebrities, socialites and corporates who graced the red carpet before …

ABU DHABI: Guests arriving into Manchester Airport from Abu Dhabi felt the love as Etihad Airways surprised them with Manchester City-themed gifts in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Gifts appeared among the baggage as excited guests waited for their belongings. City mascot, Moonchester handed out Manchester City jerseys, mini footballs, scarves as well as model Etihad Airways aircraft painted in City …

News Desk DUBAI: Valera, award-winning Swiss hair specialists announced the launch of their latest digital hair dryer – ePower 2020, which will be sold exclusively by The New Store (TNS). The ePower 2020 is the latest generation of Valera’s digital motor technology- weighing just 475 gms; the hair dryer is extremely powerful, long-lasting and energy efficient. The new designis engineered …