You’ll have to go back in time quite a bit, but there are tons of dramas that tackled a range of issues other than the “saas bahu”… Read more “Great Pakistani Dramas of Old”
EasyPaisa Raahi Episode 1: Shallow, Tone Deaf, Predictable
I admit that the trailer for EasyPaisa Raahi intrigued me when I first saw it a few days ago. The thought of a man going on a… Read more “EasyPaisa Raahi Episode 1: Shallow, Tone Deaf, Predictable”
Fake Licenses, Real Crashes
When General Zia Ul Haq’s plane crashed in Bahawalpur on 17th August 1988, it was in a village called Basti Laal Kamaal. A PTV news crew was… Read more “Fake Licenses, Real Crashes”
Ertugrul Ghazi and the Inadequacies of Pakistani Television
The airing of Ertugrul Ghazi on PTV has led to the airing of grievances by Shaan Shahid and Yasir Hussain. The former has emphasized the need for… Read more “Ertugrul Ghazi and the Inadequacies of Pakistani Television”
Ertugrul Ghazi: A Pakistani’s Perspective
Dirilis: Ertugrul/Resurrection Ertugrul, known as Ertugrul Ghazi in Pakistan, has taken the nation by storm, racking up millions of views on YouTube and becoming the number one… Read more “Ertugrul Ghazi: A Pakistani’s Perspective”
Tawaaf
Traditionally the journey would take about 6 hours. Today the stars had misaligned in their favour. It would be 9 and a half hours before they saw… Read more “Tawaaf”
The Originality Conundrum
You may have heard the saying, “there’s nothing new under the sun”. And you may tend to agree with it no matter where you’re from. Books, films,… Read more “The Originality Conundrum”
Cobra Kai is The Last Jedi Done Right (SPOILERS)
I’m not the first one to say this I’m sure. Pop culture philosophy is a cliche and the norm today. People get their best insights from television… Read more “Cobra Kai is The Last Jedi Done Right (SPOILERS)”
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Is Freedom
Those of you who have played the game need no explanation of the title. Black Flag not only delivered a fresh take on the aging franchise but… Read more “Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Is Freedom”
Arth 2 and the Immaturity of Pakistani Cinema
Arth-The Destination, otherwise known as Arth 2 has had a lukewarm reception at best. Shaan Shahid, the brains and brawn behind the project has lashed out at… Read more “Arth 2 and the Immaturity of Pakistani Cinema”