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			<title>Aurat March announces satirical 'Misogynist of the Year' awards ahead of Mother's Day event</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 26 10:38:53 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Campaign invites users to share most misogynistic remarks of 2025, with footwear-shaped trophy for 'Loser of the Year']]>
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				<![CDATA[&quot;Misogynist of the Year Awards,&quot; a satirical campaign by Aurat March that went viral as a critique of misogyny, is part of this year&#39;s Mother&#39;s Day event at Sea View, Karachi.





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The Aurat March Instagram page announced: &ldquo;For the first time in our history, we present to you the Misogynist of the Year Awards! (Pakistan edition).&rdquo; The picture shows a trophy shaped like footwear, symbolising a satirical &ldquo;award&rdquo;.

The caption of the post stated: &ldquo;Our men spend the entire year displaying their excessive misogyny. We are so used to living in this misogynistic environment that we often forget when or what they&rsquo;ve said and whom they&rsquo;ve hurt with their words.&rdquo;

The post encouraged users to share their experiences, saying: &quot;Think about the most misogynistic remark you can recall a cisgender man publicly making during the year 2025 and drop it in the comments below. Who knows he might end up getting crowned the biggest Loser of the Year in a few days&rsquo; time?&quot;

The post received a number of responses, with users naming public figures they associated with misogynistic remarks. Some also referenced experiences involving individuals from their personal and professional lives.



Many also commented on the perceived competitiveness of the &ldquo;award,&rdquo; calling it &ldquo;tough competition.&rdquo;



This year&rsquo;s Aurat March theme is focused on intergenerational trauma and &ldquo;achi betiyaan&rdquo; (good daughters), highlighting the societal pressure on women to conform to idealised roles, as well as the challenges faced by mothers.

The campaign also references everyday phrases such as &ldquo;khud khaana garam karlo&rdquo; (warm up your own food), framing them within broader discussions about gender roles and domestic expectations.





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The event aims to highlight the often-unrecognised labour of mothers, along with women&rsquo;s daily domestic responsibilities. The movement asks: &ldquo;Why do men in this country feel so entitled to receive women&rsquo;s unpaid, unacknowledged labour that any imperfection they sense in this process becomes grounds for them to murder us?&rdquo;

The &ldquo;Misogynist of the Year Awards&quot; campaign argues that many everyday phrases and experiences are often not recognised as serious issues faced by Pakistani women, reinforcing the need for women to voice their realities through public platforms.]]>
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			<title>Sarwat Gilani urges fathers to step up, acknowledge the invisible labour of mothers</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 26 10:31:04 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Actor says men often notice mothers' moments of frustration without recognising stress that leads to them]]>
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				<![CDATA[Actor Sarwat Gilani recently weighed in on parenting dynamics, calling for a more balanced approach to raising children and urging fathers to play a more active role at home.





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Speaking at a morning show, Gilani noted that mothers are often perceived as strict, but that image overlooks the reality of their day-to-day responsibilities. From managing meals and schoolwork to handling discipline and emotional needs, much of the invisible labour falls on them.

The actor noted that by the end of the day, it is only natural for mothers to feel exhausted or lose patience, given the constant demands they navigate. However, she said many fathers tend to notice only these moments of frustration without fully recognising the stress that leads up to them.





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She stressed that parenting should not be seen as a one-sided responsibility. If roles were reversed, even briefly, many men would find it difficult to cope with the same level of pressure, Gilani said.

Encouraging a shift in mindset, the actor urged men to acknowledge and appreciate their partners&rsquo; contributions, not just privately but also in front of their children. Such gestures, she said, help build mutual respect within the household.

Reflecting on fatherhood, Gilani also observed that a man&rsquo;s parenting style is often shaped by his own upbringing. Emotional distance or disengagement, she said, can sometimes stem from unresolved patterns within the family.

She further touched on the emotional dynamics between mothers and sons, noting that placing excessive emotional reliance on children can impact how they later navigate their own roles as parents.

Gilani&#39;s remarks have resonated online, with many praising the conversation around shared responsibility and the realities of modern parenting.]]>
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			<title>Asim Azhar shares North America tour photo dump featuring mystery friend</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 26 08:26:41 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Fans believe friend to be Hania Aamir who was spotted at his concert in NYC]]>
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				<![CDATA[Asim Azhar recently shared a photo dump on Instagram from his North American tour, subtly hinting at a rekindled relationship with actor Hania Aamir.

Fans believe the actor was included in Asim&#39;s series of photos in a post captioned, &ldquo;Beautiful cities and my beautiful people. The Asim Ali tour dump,&rdquo; set to the song Tera Woh Pyar by Ali Sethi and Momina Mustehsan.&nbsp;

Among the images is a candid shot of someone from behind, walking through the streets of New York in a hoodie, wearing Apple headphones and holding a flower. Fans were quick to assume the person to be Hania.

The actor, in her own previous Instagram posts, featured a similar look and setting to Asim&#39;s post.





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Recently, Hania also shared a photo dump of her own, including a picture of her sitting in a park with a mystery man, also believed by fans to be Asim.

The photos followed circulating videos of Hania&nbsp;at Asim&#39;s New York show, where she was seen wearing a red bandana with his name on it.&nbsp;The singer is currently on his tour, which has seen a strong sell-out rate.]]>
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			<title>As summer opens, action movies have lost some box-office punch</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 26 08:47:22 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA['Devil Wears Prada 2' replaces 'Avengers: Doomsday' as superhero films lose grip on box office]]>
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				<![CDATA[When Hollywood&#39;s summer movie season kicks off on Friday, theatre owners will be counting on the high-heeled women of The Devil Wears Prada 2&nbsp;instead of cape-wearing superheroes to draw audiences to the cineplex.

For the past two decades, the first weekend in May featured a superhero movie or other high-octane adventure on the big screen.

Walt Disney had planned to release Avengers: Doomsday&nbsp;in the slot this year. The studio said it needed more time to complete the Marvel film, and swapped in Prada 2, a comedy starring Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.

The move is expected to pay off with a strong opening for Prada, box office analysts said. It also coincides with a decline in box office power for action flicks, according to an analysis of United States and Canadian box office receipts by TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz.

In 2025, Creutz said, Superman, F1, and other action/adventure movies accounted for 35% of ticket sales from the top 100 films. That tied for the lowest share since 2010 and marked the third year in a row in the mid-30% range.

Disney&#39;s Marvel superhero movies and Universal&#39;s Fast &amp; Furious&nbsp;racing films, among others, attracted large audiences to theatres in the 2010s. As recently as 2022, action movies brought in 56% of domestic box office dollars, lifted by Tom Cruise&#39;s Top Gun: Maverick.

The number of action films sent to theatres has remained steady at about 25 annually for more than a decade.

Part, but not all, of the sales decline may be related to lower quality, Creutz said. But even films with positive reviews from critics pulled in fewer box office dollars than in years past, he said. &quot;It appears audiences are no longer eager to see even good superhero films today as they were pre-pandemic,&quot; Creutz said in a research note.

Family films, by contrast, are on the rise, as are horror films. Recent hits have included Lilo &amp; Stitch,&nbsp;Zootopia 2, and The Super Mario Bros Movie.

Theatre owners said genre popularity is cyclical. The key to success, they said, is a wide range of movies throughout the year. &quot;We need more dramas and comedies,&quot; said Greg Marcus, president and CEO of The Marcus Corporation, the operator of the fourth-largest theatre chain in the US.

&quot;They say nobody goes to dramas or comedies anymore. It&#39;s because they aren&#39;t actually making anything (in those genres) to go to.&quot;

Action movies still pull in crowds. Box office analysts are bullish on summer releases, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day&nbsp;and Star Wars&nbsp;film The Mandalorian and Grogu, as well as the delayed Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for December.

The last Avengers&nbsp;movie, 2019&#39;s Avengers: Endgame, generated $2.8 billion in global ticket sales to become the second-highest-grossing movie of all time.

For Prada 2,&nbsp;theatres are selling purse-shaped popcorn buckets, offering themed cocktails and food such as &quot;Devil&#39;s Chocolate Mousse&quot; and placing &quot;fashion emergency&quot; kiosks with mascara, lip gloss and hair brushes in lobbies.

Prada 2&nbsp;could make a case for more genre diversity at theatres, said Shawn Robbins, director of movie analytics for ticket seller Fandango and the founder and owner of Box Office Theory. He expects the film to bring in at least $70 million in domestic ticket sales this weekend, providing a strong start to the summer season that runs through Labour Day and typically accounts for 40% of the year&#39;s box office dollars.

Other analysts&#39; projections range as high as $100 million. &quot;I guarantee there are a lot of people hoping it&#39;s the new normal,&quot; Robbins said, noting a desire for more films outside the action genre. &quot;It doesn&#39;t have to be just one genre that launches moviegoing into a very lucrative season.&quot;]]>
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			<title>Banksy confirms behind new London statue of man blinded by flag</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 26 09:28:09 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Street artist confirms work via Instagram after statue appears overnight on traffic island in Pall Mall]]>
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				<![CDATA[The monument, which has Banksy&#39;s name scrawled on the base, first appeared on Wednesday just off the central street of Pall Mall.

The man depicted is mounted on a plinth, with one leg striding off it, and appears to be blindly stepping off the platform without knowing it, thanks to the flag enveloping his face.

&quot;The artist revealed the unsolicited monument at some point in the early hours of yesterday,&quot; a spokeswoman for Banksy told AFP in a brief statement, as buzz grew about the new work in the British capital. &quot;It is positioned on a traffic island in Pall Mall where Banksy said &#39;there was a bit of a gap&#39;.&quot;

Banksy, whose real identity has not been officially confirmed, posted a video on his Instagram account showing its installation under the cover of darkness using heavy machinery.

Best known for his satirical murals, often using a distinctive stencilling style, the artist typically uses the platform to confirm his works, posting images and captions.

A video shared Thursday afternoon also featured an anonymous passerby giving some critical feedback. &quot;I don&#39;t like it. That&#39;s a nice statue up there &ndash;&nbsp;I prefer that,&quot; the unidentified elderly man says, pointing up the street.

The new statue stands in Waterloo Place, in the heart of central London, close to statues of King Edward VII and nurse Florence Nightingale, as well as the Crimean War Memorial.

&#39;Intriguing&#39;

The statue&#39;s public unveiling comes just over a month after a Reuters investigation claimed to have confirmed the famously enigmatic artist&#39;s true identity.

It backed up a similar claim by the Mail on Sunday tabloid nearly two decades ago that he is a 52-year-old Briton, born as Robin Gunningham, who later changed his name to David Jones.



A signature bearing the likeness of British street artist Banksy is pictured etched onto the bottom of a new statue which appeared in Waterloo Place in central London early morning on April 30, 2026. PHOTO: AFP

The report relied in part on a New York arrest record from 2000, as well as witness testimony from a more recent visit to Ukraine by Banksy.

The artist typically creates a media and public frenzy whenever he reveals a new piece of art, and the new statue was no exception.

&quot;With Banksy, it&#39;s a limited time event because it&#39;s public art &ndash;&nbsp;you don&#39;t know how long it&#39;s going to be up,&quot; said 23-year-old student Ollie Isaac as he joined dozens taking a look. &quot;I think it&#39;s brilliant,&quot; he told AFP, musing the piece was a response to &quot;the resurgence of nationalism in the world and this country&quot;.

&quot;That suit screams politician,&quot; he added.

Teacher Lynette Cloraleigh, 55, came down after a friend posted about the statue on Instagram. &quot;I like it,&quot; she said. &quot;I like where it is. (It&#39;s) intriguing how it got here.&quot;

The work is not the first unofficial statue Banksy has unveiled in the British capital. His work known as The Drinker, which satirised Auguste Rodin&#39;s iconic bronze sculpture The Thinker, was unveiled in 2004 on nearby Shaftesbury Avenue.

It was stolen soon afterwards and then endured years of contested ownership.

A spokesperson for Westminster Council, responsible for the area where the new statue has appeared, said in a statement: &quot;We&#39;re excited to see Banksy&#39;s latest sculpture...making a striking addition to the city&#39;s vibrant public art scene.&quot;

The council added it has &quot;taken initial steps to protect the statue&quot;, but for now &quot;it will remain accessible for the public to view and enjoy&quot;.]]>
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			<title>Kalash voices unfiltered</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 26 20:10:31 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Qaisar Kamran]]>
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				<![CDATA[New documentary lets indigenous community narrate its story in its own words]]>
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				<![CDATA[A powerful new feature documentary, &#39;Kaash Kalash&#39;, is offering an unprecedented look into one of Pakistan&#39;s most unique and endangered communities, told for the first time in their own voice and from their own perspective.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of northern Pakistan&#39;s mountain ranges, the film captures the lived reality of the Kalash people, a small indigenous community whose population has dwindled to around 3,800.

Rather than interpreting their story through an external lens, the documentary allows the Kalash to narrate their own identity, history and struggles in their native language - an approach rarely seen in mainstream storytelling.

&quot;This is not just a film; it is an attempt to let the Kalash people speak for themselves, without any imposed narrative,&quot; filmmaker Khalid Hasan Khan told The Express Tribune. &quot;For the first time, audiences will hear their myths, beliefs and daily realities directly from them.&quot;

The Kalash, known for their distinct culture and polytheistic beliefs, trace their lineage to Alexander the Great, a claim that is debated by historians yet continues to shape their identity. The documentary treats this connection as a living cultural narrative, reflected in their attire, festivals and social customs.

A key visual element in the film is the Kalasha Dur complex in Bumburet Valley, a striking structure gifted by the Greek government. It stands as a symbol of cultural linkage and international recognition. The film also highlights the contributions of Greek volunteer Athanasios Lernous, who helped lay the foundation for early education within the community.

Through intimate storytelling, &#39;Kaash Kalash&#39; explores a wide range of themes, from mythology and spiritual practices to economic survival. It sheds light on agriculture, livestock rearing and limited employment opportunities, while also portraying the growing tension between traditional lifestyles and modern pressures.

&quot;Climate change, lack of education and limited access to basic facilities are not abstract issues here - they are part of everyday life,&quot; Khalid Hasan said. &quot;The community is constantly negotiating between preserving its heritage and adapting to a rapidly changing world.&quot;

The Kalash is an enclave spread across three remote and relatively inaccessible valleys - Bumburet, Birir and Ramboor - located in the Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Earlier this week, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included Kalash Valley in its Tentative World Heritage List.

&quot;The Kalasha Valley cultural landscape possesses outstanding universal value (OUV) as an extremely rare and exceptionally well-preserved example of a living indigenous cultural system,&quot; the UN&#39;s cultural arm stated on its website.

&quot;This system has continued without interruption for centuries within its original geographic and cultural setting. Despite historical changes, outside influences and social pressures, the Kalasha community has successfully maintained its distinct identity,&quot; it said.

The valley&#39;s tangible heritage includes more than 140 recorded ceremonial structures, ritual platforms, ancestral graveyards featuring distinctive wooden carvings, and traditional villages. Each of these places has its own name, purpose and meaning in the memory and identity of the community.

&quot;These features are not abstract ideas or symbolic references to the past; they are actively practised and clearly connected to the physical landscape, where specific places serve as designated locations for particular ceremonies and ritual activities,&quot; Unesco said.

The &#39;Kaash Kalash&#39; documentary also touches on the complex role of tourism. While it provides economic relief, it simultaneously introduces cultural dilution and environmental strain, raising difficult questions about sustainability.

According to media reports, Chitral Valley attracted over 2,700 foreign tourists in 2025, marking a 15% increase over 2024. This growth highlights Chitral&#39;s rising appeal as an emerging destination for global travellers seeking nature, culture and adventure tourism.

The release of the documentary also comes ahead of the vibrant Chilam Joshi Festival, scheduled from May 13 to 16, 2026. The annual spring festival, showcasing traditional dance, music and colourful attire, celebrates renewal and community spirit - elements deeply woven into the film&#39;s narrative fabric.

As global conversations around indigenous representation continue to evolve, &#39;Kaash Kalash&#39; stands out as a rare and meaningful effort - one that not only documents a culture but empowers it to tell its own story.]]>
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			<title>Zayn Malik's family asks fans to skip flowers, donate to Palestine as singer recovers in hospital</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2605824/zayn-maliks-family-asks-fans-to-skip-flowers-donate-to-palestine-as-singer-recovers-in-hospital</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 26 07:43:30 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Florist flooded with bouquet orders directs fans to family-endorsed Palestine fundraiser]]>
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				<![CDATA[Zayn Malik&rsquo;s family has taken to Instagram to encourage fans to donate to a Palestine fundraiser instead of sending flower bouquets to the singer as he recovers in hospital.

A local flower bouquet business shared a post thanking fans for the overwhelming number of orders intended for Malik and his family, but announced they could no longer accept requests due to high demand.





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&ldquo;Due to the high volume of requests for bouquets for Zayn Malik and his family, we are unfortunately no longer able to take any further orders at this time. We appreciate the love and support shown,&rdquo; the business said in the post.

It added: &ldquo;If you would like to make a meaningful gesture, the Malik family would greatly appreciate donations being made to the Palestine Project via the link below&rdquo;.

&ldquo;You are welcome to donate the amount you would have spent on a bouquet and leave a message of support there,&rdquo; the statement read.

The post concluded with the business assuring that the fundraiser would be reviewed by the family and that contributions and messages would be deeply appreciated.

Malik revealed in mid-April that he was rushed to emergency care and had been hospitalised following a health scare. In a message to fans, the singer expressed gratitude for the support and thanked the hospital staff, nurses, and cardiology team for their care.



Photo: zayn/Instagram

Malik&nbsp;has not yet shared further details about his condition or provided an update on his recovery.]]>
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			<title>Deaf Disney fans can now enjoy iconic animated songs recreated with ASL</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 26 07:16:49 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Deaf West Theatre performers model ASL versions of 'Encanto', 'Moana 2' and 'Frozen 2' hits for Disney+]]>
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				<![CDATA[Disney Animation is giving some of its most iconic songs a new voice, one spoken through hands, faces and movement, reimagining classic numbers in American Sign Language to mark National Deaf History Month.

Songs We Don&rsquo;t Talk About Bruno&nbsp;from Encanto, Beyond&nbsp;from Moana 2, and The Next Right Thing&nbsp;from Frozen 2&nbsp;were recreated using Deaf West Theatre performers as models for the animation.

The performances are bundled with behind-the-scenes footage in Songs in Sign Language,&nbsp;which premiered Monday on Disney+. DJ Kurs, artistic director of Deaf West Theatre, said the project challenges the common misconception that deaf people and music don&#39;t mix.

&ldquo;That&rsquo;s actually not true, quite the opposite,&rdquo; he signed during an interview with Reuters, noting that deaf and hearing-impaired artists have long signed and performed music, and that modern captions, assistive technology and high-powered headphones have made music more accessible than ever.

Hyrum Osmond, who also worked on Disney films Zootopia&nbsp;and Raya and the Last Dragon, said that this project was deeply personal for him. Osmond&#39;s father is deaf, and he said not learning ASL growing up created a barrier he wanted to address.

&ldquo;This came about as a way to connect and bring down barriers, especially between Disney Animation and the deaf community,&rdquo; he said.

The production presented unique challenges. We Don&rsquo;t Talk About Bruno&nbsp;features multiple characters signing overlapping parts, while The Next Right Thing&nbsp;required the character Anna to sign while climbing a mountain.

Kurs emphasised that ASL relies on facial expressions and full-body movement, details the animators carefully incorporated from raised eyebrows to subtle shifts in posture. The Deaf West Theatre artistic director added that each song went through an intensive process of translation, rehearsal and filming, with performers&#39; movements captured from multiple angles and refined shot by shot.

Osmond praised the collaboration, calling the final result &ldquo;art.&rdquo; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s less about signing individual words and more about conveying emotion,&rdquo; he said.

The project took four years to develop, with animation completed in six months. Osmond said the lessons learned could open new creative possibilities. &ldquo;Just working through this sparked ideas and solutions,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s going to lead to things we haven&rsquo;t even imagined yet.&rdquo;]]>
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			<title>'Ted Lasso' hits reset with season four</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 26 20:10:31 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[From Premier League dreams to a new challenge, Ted steps into uncharted territory]]>
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				<![CDATA[The return of &#39;Ted Lasso&#39; is no longer speculation but a reset in motion, with the first teaser for season four confirming a shift in direction that places the series in unfamiliar yet deliberate territory.

The Apple TV+ hit, led by Jason Sudeikis, will premiere its fourth season on August 5, with weekly episodes running through October 7, signalling a continuation that many had not expected after the previous season&#39;s seemingly definitive close.

At the centre of the new storyline is a significant change in Ted Lasso&#39;s role. Having left England at the end of season three to return to the United States and focus on his son, the character now returns to AFC Richmond, but not to reclaim his old position.

Instead, he steps into a new challenge, taking charge of the club&#39;s newly formed women&#39;s team, a development first hinted at in the earlier finale and now positioned as the core narrative of the upcoming season.

The shift effectively redraws the structure of the series. While Richmond&#39;s men&#39;s team moves forward under Roy Kent, who assumed managerial duties after Lasso&#39;s departure, the focus turns to a different squad, new dynamics and a redefined competitive space.

Season three had concluded with Richmond securing a win over West Ham United but narrowly missing out on the Premier League title, marking both an achievement and a transition point for the club&#39;s trajectory.

The teaser offers glimpses of this transition, showing Lasso working with a new group of players while adjusting to the demands of coaching women&#39;s football, a move that introduces both narrative and tonal shifts.

Returning cast members include Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift, maintaining continuity even as the storyline expands into new territory. At the same time, a slate of new actors joins the series, reflecting the introduction of the women&#39;s team and signalling a broader reshaping of the ensemble.

The fourth season also represents a structural pivot for the show itself. Originally conceived with a three-season arc, &#39;Ted Lasso&#39; had appeared to conclude its central narrative, making the announcement of a continuation both unexpected and closely scrutinised.

The creative direction behind season four retains its emphasis on character-driven storytelling, while shifting its focus towards growth, adaptation and risk-taking within a new competitive framework. Visually and tonally, the teaser suggests a familiar setting infused with altered rhythms, as Richmond&#39;s environment adapts to accommodate a different kind of story.

The series, produced in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television, continues to be led by Sudeikis as both lead actor and executive producer, alongside a returning production team.

Despite uncertainties surrounding its continuation, the message from the teaser is unambiguous: &#39;Ted Lasso&#39; is not closing the chapter it once seemed ready to end, but opening a new one that repositions its central character and narrative focus.

With a new team, a redefined role and a storyline that moves beyond its original arc, season four sets out to test whether the series can sustain its identity while stepping into unfamiliar ground.]]>
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			<title>Billie Eilish tour set for big screen in 3D</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 26 20:10:31 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Singer teams up with filmmaker James Cameron for 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' concert film]]>
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				<![CDATA[Pop star Billie Eilish has teamed up with filmmaker James Cameron to bring her &#39;Hit Me Hard and Soft&#39; tour to cinemas, combining immersive performance footage with candid backstage moments.

The film, titled &#39;Billie Eilish &ndash; Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)&#39;, will be released by Paramount Pictures on May 8. It is co-directed by the multi-Grammy-winning artist and Cameron, known for films including &#39;Avatar&#39; and &#39;Titanic&#39;.

Shot primarily during the Manchester leg of Eilish&#39;s 202425 world tour, the production captures both her live performances and quieter off-stage reflections, offering audiences a more personal view of the artist.

Eilish said Cameron approached her with the concept, describing the collaboration as &quot;a complete dream&quot; and calling the tour her favourite to date. &quot;This is my favourite show that I&#39;ve ever created and favourite tour I&#39;ve ever been on. The fact that it&#39;s going to be captured forever, and it&#39;s also in 3D so everyone that didn&#39;t get to see it can live it... I&#39;m just so grateful,&quot; she said at the London premiere.

The film includes scenes of Eilish preparing to go on stage, warming up her voice, getting ready with her team and reflecting on the inspirations behind her performance style. Cameron said the film offers a deeper look into the artist&#39;s personality and connection with fans.

&quot;It gets more into her heart and her mind and her kind of creative soul and into her relationship with the fans,&quot; he said. He added that the behind-the-scenes footage was introduced to give audiences a more intimate experience, a decision Eilish said she initially had not planned but later embraced.

The concert was filmed using 17 cameras, many placed within the audience to capture the atmosphere and emotional response of fans during performances. The project marks Eilish&#39;s second concert film and follows similar releases by artists such as Taylor Swift and Beyonce, whose tour films have drawn strong box office returns and boosted cinema attendance.

Cameron said the communal aspect of concert films remains a key appeal. &quot;People like that shared experience. It creates a bond not only with Billie, but with each other,&quot; he said, adding that audiences are likely to sing along during screenings.]]>
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			<title>Azaan Sami Khan to release ‘Tera Ho Gaya’ music video with Hina Afridi on May 1</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 26 09:55:15 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Teaser shows intense visuals and chemistry, as fans and industry figures rally behind upcoming release]]>
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				<![CDATA[Azaan Sami Khan has generated strong online buzz following the release of the teaser for his upcoming single Tera Ho Gaya, featuring model and actor Hina Afridi.

The teaser adopts an action-driven narrative, opening with Hina posing a question about the limits of love &mdash; a line that sets the tone for the storyline. Khan is portrayed as a lover willing to go to extremes, caught in high-stakes confrontations as he battles obstacles standing between him and his love interest.





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The visuals suggest a blend of intensity and emotion rather than a conventional romantic theme.

Directed by Qasim Mureed, the video emphasises dramatic storytelling, with the teaser highlighting both chemistry and conflict between the lead pair.



The preview has also received support from several figures in the entertainment industry, including Mahira Khan, Yumna Zaidi, Sana Javed, and Mubasher Bhatti, who have publicly backed the project ahead of its release.



Fans have responded enthusiastically online, with many praising the teaser&rsquo;s scale and energy, while others expressed excitement over the fresh on-screen pairing of Khan and Hina.]]>
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			<title>Diljit Dosanjh teaches Jimmy Fallon how to do the 'bhangra'</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 26 07:53:02 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Singer discusses album 'Aura', reflects on Vancouver show's historic significance]]>
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				<![CDATA[Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh made his second appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he taught the host one of his signature dance moves, spoke about his latest album Aura, and performed his hit song Morni.

&ldquo;People were thanking me for having a Punjabi artist on our show. People were hugging me &mdash; people love you,&rdquo; Fallon said while introducing the star. Fallon also referenced a line Dosanjh said in his previous appearance on the show: &ldquo;Mai houn Punjab&rdquo; and asked what it meant. &ldquo;Pardon my English. Like a painter signs his painting, that is my signature. I&rsquo;m from Punjab,&rdquo; Dosanjh explained, highlighting the slogan&rsquo;s connection to his pride and cultural identity.

The singer also discussed his 15th studio album, Aura, which has surpassed 100 million streams. When asked about the title, he said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a fan statement. People come to my shows and say, &lsquo;You have an amazing aura.&rsquo; It stuck with me, so that&rsquo;s why I named my album Aura.&rdquo;





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Dosanjh was also praised for his sold-out shows in Vancouver, his historic Coachella performance, and his upcoming sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in May.

Reflecting on his Vancouver performance, Dosanjh tied it to a deeper historical moment: &ldquo;That was very important for me. The stadium we performed in &mdash; back in 1914, when our people came to Canada, they weren&rsquo;t allowed to enter. Now, 55,000 people showed up just two kilometers from where the Komagata Maru ship was forced to anchor.&rdquo;

Fallon also joked about a university course in Toronto being offered about Dosanjh. The singer laughed, saying he had no idea what would be taught. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve never gone to college or university. I&rsquo;m only 10th pass. That&rsquo;s why my English isn&rsquo;t great,&rdquo; he joked.

He also shared a simple message for his fans: &ldquo;Love, forgiveness, and respect.&rdquo;





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The show concluded with Dosanjh teaching Fallon some bhangra, a Punjabi dance, before performing Morni. &ldquo;Bhangra can be done on any beat &mdash; even a generator,&rdquo; the singer said with a laugh.

The duo also shared behind-the-scenes content before the show.





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Dosanjh previously appeared on show in June 2024, performing a medley of G.O.A.T and Born to Shine. He dressed in a traditional white dhoti kurta and a turban, being introduced as the &quot;Biggest Punjabi artist on the planet&quot;.





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			<title>Pakistani music reaching global audiences at unprecedented pace</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2604789/pakistani-music-reaching-global-audiences-at-unprecedented-pace</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 26 23:07:28 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[From Qawwali to Pop, up to 89% of streams currently come from outside Pakistan]]>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistani music is reaching global audiences at an unprecedented pace, with new data indicating a sharp rise in international streaming over the past five years.

The trend became particularly visible when Pasoori by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill climbed into the top three of Spotify&#39;s Global Viral 50. While widely seen as a breakthrough moment, industry observers say it reflects a longer pattern of Pakistani music resonating beyond national borders.

Data shared by Spotify with The Express Tribune shows that exports of Pakistani music on the platform have increased by 620% over the past five years, pointing to a significant expansion in global listenership.

Pakistani artists have historically found audiences abroad through traditional distribution and collaborations. Legendary qawwal Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan worked with international musicians including Peter Gabriel and Eddie Vedder, while Nazia Hassan&#39;s 1981 album Disco Deewane charted in 14 countries and recorded strong sales across Asia.

However, the rise of digital platforms has accelerated that reach. Since launching in Pakistan five years ago, Spotify has expanded global access to both established and emerging artists, including Grammy-winning singer Arooj Aftab.

Streaming figures suggest that much of the audience now lies outside the country. According to Spotify data shared with The Express Tribune, around 89% of streams for Punjabi pop and qawwali originate internationally. Punjabi hip hop and desi pop follow closely, with 88% and 87% of streams coming from abroad, while even traditionally niche genres such as ghazal and bhangra see about 84% of their listenership outside Pakistan.

Industry representatives say the trend reflects both accessibility and the diversity of Pakistan&#39;s music. Rutaba Yaqub, Spotify&#39;s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for Pakistan and the UAE, says a wide range of genres - from pop and hip hop to qawwali and ghazal are now finding global audiences.

&quot;Pasoori&quot;, released in 2022, remains a key example of this shift. The track became Pakistan&#39;s most-streamed song that year and continues to attract listeners worldwide, years after its release.

The increased visibility is also translating into international opportunities. Pakistani artists are appearing more frequently on global stages, and cross-border collaborations are on the rise. Tracks such as &quot;Tu Hai Kahan&quot; by AUR featuring Zayn Malik, along with performances like Ali Sethi&#39;s appearance at the Coachella in 2023 following Arooj Aftab highlight the expanding international footprint of the country&#39;s music industry.

Ali Sethi is particularly associated with the ghazal format of singing and is often hailed for attempting to revive the ancient art form by experimenting with it and repositioning it as a young person&#39;s genre. He collaborates frequently with Grammy-winning music producer Noah Georgeson and has performed at Carnegie Hall, Harvard University, Brown University, Georgetown University, and the Royal Geographical Society among others. Sethi is noted for his ability to blend Hindustani classical ragas with contemporary Western arrangements and for his flair for lending new-age contours to older melodies. In his live performances, he often combines his songs with historical and cultural context, critical commentary, and etymological roots of Urdu words.

Anushae Babar Gill, professionally known as Shae Gill, is a Pakistani singer, mostly working in Punjabi and Urdu music industry. She rose to prominence after her world-famous Punjabi-Urdu duet song &quot;Pasoori&quot; with Ali Sethi, in Coke Studio season 14. Shae Gill was born on 2 September 1998 in Lahore, Punjab, to a Jat Punjabi Christian family hailing from the Gill clan. She was raised in Lahore and attended the Forman Christian College. Shae Gill started her career as a cover-artist on Instagram in 2019.

Throughout the 1980s, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan delivered a plethora of acclaimed qawwalis that highlighted his extraordinary vocal prowess and innovative approach to the traditional Sufi devotional genre, helping to introduce it to wider international audiences. Among these works was Mere Rashke Qamar, a ghazal-qawwali with lyrics by Urdu poet Fana Bulandshahri and composed by Nusrat. Another notable hit was the introspective ghazal-qawwali Sochta Hoon Ke Woh Kitne Masoom Thay, originally written and composed by Nusrat, with live performances dating back to the late 1970s but officially recorded by Oriental Star Agencies Ltd in 1985.

In April 2011, Arooj Aftab was included in the &quot;100 Composers Under 40&quot; selection launched by NPR and WQXR-FM&#39;s Q2 (a contemporary classical music internet radio station). Aftab&#39;s first album, Bird Under Water, was released independently in 2014. It received critical acclaim from David Honigmann of the Financial Times, who gave the album four out of five stars in March 2015. She worked as an editor on the documentary Armed With Faith (2017), winning a 2018 Emmy Award afterward.]]>
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			<title>Rock relics go under the hammer in £1.5m sale</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 26 20:20:53 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Music history up for grabs as Propstore unveils landmark auction]]>
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				<![CDATA[From Slash&#39;s guitar to a poster John Lennon signed hours before he was killed, more than 400 lots from music history are ?being offered in Propstore&#39;s Music Memorabilia Live Auction on April 30 in a sale valued at &pound;1.5 million.

Leading the sale is Guns N&#39; Roses lead guitarist Slash&#39;s stage-used and autographed Gibson Les Paul &#39;59 Custom Shop guitar, which he played during the band&#39;s &#39;Not In This Lifetime... Tour&#39;. It has a price estimate of &pound;150,000 ?to 300,000.

A promotional poster for John Lennon and Yoko Ono&#39;s final collaborative album &#39;Double Fantasy&#39;, signed by the former Beatle on December 8, 1980 &ndash; the day he was shot dead &ndash; is priced at &pound;60,000-120,000. Sold with audio proof, Propstore said it was one of only four items Lennon signed that day, hours before being shot at the entrance of the Dakota, his apartment building in New York.

&quot;The poster itself is super rare because it was only available with promotional copies of the album... and he gave each of these to the crew ?who ?were interviewing him, RKO Radio,&quot; Mark Hochman, head of the music department at Propstore, said at a press preview.

A Shure 565 SD award gold microphone presented to Queen and used by frontman Freddie Mercury is also listed, with an estimate of &pound;30,000-60,000. It is being sold by ?former Queen roadie Peter Hince, who was gifted the microphone by Mercury.

Hince is also selling other Queen items, including a tambourine used by Mercury and a limited-edition blue vinyl pressing of the band&#39;s ?hit song &#39;Bohemian Rhapsody&#39;. &quot;These are things that I got during my time with the band. I don&#39;t collect but I know there are people who&#39;ll be over the moon to ?get these things,&quot; Hince said.

Other items offered in Propstore&#39;s auction include a leather jacket worn by late singer George Michael in the &#39;Faith&#39; music video and a jacket worn by late rapper The Notorious B.I.G.]]>
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			<title>‘Cool girl from India’ Diya Joukani talks her brand DIYADIYA</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 26 11:48:20 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Viral fashion designer known for her unconventional Mumbai clips speaks to SSENSE about her brand]]>
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				<![CDATA[Indian-based designer and Instagram blogger Diya Joukani recently sat down for an interview with SSENSE, where the 25-year-old discussed her growing fashion business DIYADIYA.

Joukani has been making a name for herself online through creative, fast-paced videos that feature her performing runway-style walks in everyday Indian settings. From walking on top of trucks to hanging off moving cars and trains, she embodies what many are calling &ldquo;that cool girl from India.&rdquo;





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While speaking to writer Shona Sanzgiri, Joukani shared her passion for fashion and the inspiration behind her modern streetwear brand, DIYADIYA, which she launched in July 2024.

&ldquo;The reason I use traditional artisanal techniques is because there&rsquo;s so much talent in my city and in my country. In terms of making and designing clothes, we&rsquo;re actually so far ahead &mdash; and we always have been. I just want to shine a light on that in my own way,&rdquo;&nbsp;she said.

Joukani also described her instinctive creative process: &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll literally wake up in the middle of the night and think, I want to make this jacket, and then I make it. I feel like so many designers have this long formal design process &mdash; I just don&rsquo;t do that. It&rsquo;s completely instinct-based.&rdquo;

When speaking about her culture, Joukani emphasised Mumbai&rsquo;s glamorous energy: &ldquo;We are loud people. The culture is loud. The clothes are loud. Everything we do is shiny, everything is glamorous. I took the best parts of that. Mumbai is all about the energy &mdash; it&rsquo;s the City of Dreams&rdquo;.





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Joukani has also promoted her brand in unconventional ways, such as walking on JCBs and bulldozers and involving locals in her shoots.

In one clip, she hangs a jacket on a wire while locals work together to retrieve it, with one person eventually wearing the piece and walking alongside her.





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More recently, Joukani shared a reel featuring Rihanna during the star&rsquo;s visit to Mumbai for a Fenty Beauty Haveli launch, where the two were seen drinking chai and sharing a hug.]]>
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			<title>The new wave of Pakistani fusion fashion</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 26 07:29:20 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Nawal Ahmad]]>
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				<![CDATA[From Rastah to Manto, a new generation of brands is blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary streetwear]]>
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				<![CDATA[Fashion is cynical, and in Pakistan&rsquo;s ever-evolving landscape, maximalism is finding its way back into the spotlight. After years of &ldquo;less is more&rdquo; mantras and the dominance of the clean-girl aesthetic in our moodboards, a new generation is returning to its Y2K roots with fresh perspective and confidence.

Across Pakistan, fusion wear is reclaiming the joy of excess &mdash; of intricate detail, bold colors, and deep rooted cultural storytelling. Embellishments have started to feel intentional, silhouettes feel expressive, and heritage is no longer subdued but celebrated.

It&#39;s not about abandoning minimalism altogether, but about interpreting it. Clean cuts meet ornate craftsmanship and restrained palettes frame elaborate textures. The result is a unique Pakistani fusion space, where traditional and modernity coexist, and where maximalism does not overpower minimalism, but instead enhances it.

Where heritage meets street





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A new generation of brands is redefining what maximalism means through a modern lens. Take Rastah, the Lahore-based streetwear label founded in 2018 by cousins Zain, Ismail, and Adnan Ahmad.

The brand fuses heritage with contemporary street style, elevating traditional craftsmanship and taking it to the realm of luxury fashion. From rich embroidered jackets to bold graphics in Urdu, Rastah exemplifies how maximalism can feel global, yet grounded.

The brand&rsquo;s pieces have been worn by celebrities including Zayn Malik, Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet, and Justin Bieber - showing Pakistani craftsmanship on a worldwide stage.





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Similarly, Manto, a Karachi-based brand founded by Salman Parekh, transforms garments into canvases of language and literature.

By blending traditional aesthetics with modern daily wear, Manto creates sustainable, narrative-driven, and often unisex clothing lines. The brand is celebrated for its cultural roots, producing high-quality designs in shawls and garments.

The founder&#39;s philosophy lies in cultural resonance, comfort, and features calligraphy from Urdu poetry.





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Motherland is a diaspora souvenir brand founded by a Pakistani-American couple, Sarah and Nabil Zaida. Based in the United States, the brand connects Pakistani heritage through streetwear and apparel.

With a concept store located in Lahore, the motivation in the brand lies in the couple&rsquo;s history as second-generation Pakistani immigrants born and raised in America. They began their brand to keep their history, language, and culture alive for future generations of overseas Pakistanis.

The brand also values Pakistan&rsquo;s history, informing followers about the history of partition, the significance of the Pakistani flag, and discussing the contributions and impact of Pakistan&rsquo;s legacy in the world of art, culture, and sports.



Meanwhile, Generation is one of the few local brands that continues to interpret traditional garments, especially classic jackets and heritage pieces, for the contemporary everyday wardrobe.

By using vibrant prints and artisan detailing, the brand demonstrates how maximalism continues to stay in the fashion world.

Where minimal meets maximal

The current generation is tired of shying away from its roots. Desi girls want to bring something unique to the table: pairing a basic western fit with colorful khussey, adding a Pakistani embroidered shawl or kurta, and accessorising with jhumke.

This blend reflects a broader shift in fashion consciousness, with many designers implementing fun and funky designs to their minimal collections. Consumers, too, have become more intentional &mdash; they value sustainability and timelessness, but also crave cultural connection and self-expression.

A maximalist piece, when thoughtfully crafted, becomes an heirloom rather than a trend.

This reminds us that fusion wear in Pakistan has always been about duality: tradition and modernity, restraint and drama, East and West. The return of maximalism does not reject minimalism, but expands it.]]>
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			<title>Paris hosts its first 'Modest Fashion Week', putting hijab-friendly design on global stage</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 26 08:45:05 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Around 30 designers showcase flowing silhouettes, floral palettes, burkinis]]>
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				<![CDATA[Paris held its first Modest Fashion Week at H&ocirc;tel Le Marois, where about 30 designers presented collections built around relaxed silhouettes, extended hemlines, and a wide range of headscarf styles.

The showcase highlighted clothing designed with modesty in mind, particularly styles suited to hijab-wearing women and those who prefer garments that align with faith-based or personal choices such as covering the arms, legs, and the hair.

For Rukaiya Kamba, creative director of Nigerian label Flaunt Archive, bringing her work to Paris was a purposeful choice. She described the move as intentional, reflecting a desire to position modest fashion within a global style capital.

Visitors at the event told the BBC they sensed a shift toward greater cultural openness in France, home to millions of Muslims.



Long, flowy dresses on the runway. Photo: Rooful Ali

Event organiser &Ouml;zlem Şahin pointed to Paris&rsquo;s growing reputation, calling it one of Europe&rsquo;s key hubs for modest fashion.

With the venue just off the Champs-&Eacute;lys&eacute;es, many collections drew from nature, incorporating soft florals, earthy palettes, and organic textures.

Turkish designer Hicran &Ouml;nal of Miha and Indonesia&rsquo;s Nada Puspita leaned into romantic themes, showcasing floral dresses and blush tones. Meanwhile, Aisa Hassan of Australian brand Asiyam introduced richer shades and autumnal reds, hinting at her Aussie heritage.



Hicran &Ouml;nal&#39;s &quot;romantic&quot; dresses.&nbsp;Photo: Rooful Ali



Warmer hues by Australian designer Aisa Hassan. Photo: Rooful Ali

French brands Soutoura and Nour Turbans offered a more urban perspective, presenting structured, monochrome looks influenced by Gen Z streetwear. Their collections nodded to the visual language of major sportswear labels like Adidas and Nike, while incorporating headwear as a central design element.



Nour Turban&#39;s collection shows the headscarf. Photo: Rooful Ali



Boxy streetwear by Soutoura. Photo: Rooful Ali

The programme also included Turkish swimwear label Mayovera, which presented burkinis; full-coverage swimwear designed to leave only the face, hands, and feet visible.



Burkinis on the runway. Photo: ThinkFashion

Soutoura&rsquo;s founder Fatou Doucour&eacute; shared that the event carried personal meaning. She spoke candidly about past challenges wearing the headscarf in France, yet described the event as &ldquo;empowering&rdquo;.

Debates around religious dress remain a sensitive topic in France, where headscarves and abayas are restricted in schools and workplaces.]]>
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			<title>'Dancing in their hands': Japan wig masters set stage alive</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 26 07:54:28 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Every Kabuki actor—a traditional Japanese art with bold costumes—relies on one key element to inhabit role: the wig]]>
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				<![CDATA[Ahead of a show at the famed Kabuki-za theatre in central Tokyo, wig master Tadashi Kamoji carefully places a topknot creation on a young performer in a flamboyant kimono costume.

&quot;A kabuki actor can&#39;t just walk onto the stage as he is... it&#39;s only when he puts on a wig that he truly becomes a kabuki performer,&quot; 60-year-old Kamoji told AFP. &quot;So we must take pride in our job with a sense of very heavy responsibility.&quot;

Often hidden behind the curtain, the profession has found itself in the international spotlight after &quot;Kokuho&quot; -- a box-office hit about two &quot;onnagata&quot;, male players of female kabuki roles -- was nominated for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the Oscars this year.



After a craftsman creates the wigs using human hair, wig masters like Tadashi Kamoji style them. PHOTO:&nbsp;AFP

Dating back to the 17th century, Kabuki is a fusion of dance, drama and music, and sees actors don ornate costumes, wigs and heavy makeup for performances in old dialect on elaborate sets.

After a craftsman creates the wigs using human hair, Kamoji&#39;s job is to style them. But his role goes beyond that of hairdresser.

&quot;You cannot do a good job if you don&#39;t grasp the character&#39;s nature,&quot; said Kamoji, a fourth-generation &quot;tokoyama&quot; who joined the profession at 18.

Whether it&#39;s a middle-aged man with a strong sense of justice, or a high-ranking courtesan, a wig serves to convey age, social status, occupation and personality.



In kabuki, a wig serves to convey age, social status, occupation and personality. PHOTO:&nbsp;AFP

At his atelier, Kamoji spent two hours fashioning the wig for the young actor, sculpting beautifully curved sides and a topknot called a &quot;mage&quot; -- a classic hairstyle modern Japanese no longer wear -- for his sumo wrestler role.

Kneeling on a tatami floor, he sectioned the hair using a traditional comb and smoothed it with steaming irons, occasionally pulling a string with his teeth to secure strands.

These specialists are &quot;truly indispensable,&quot; the wig&#39;s 33-year-old recipient Nakamura Tanenosuke, told AFP.

&quot;There is almost no kabuki performance without wigs,&quot; said the actor, who has been working with the masters since the age of five and is sporting Kamoji&#39;s artistry this month for his show about a noble family feud.

&#39;The Final Touch&#39;

Backstage at the Kabuki-za theatre, Tanenosuke covers his face in thick white foundation and his assistants help him pull on a large, navy-and-white striped kimono.

&quot;The wig is the final touch that completes the transformation. I see each step as a switch leading to that exact moment when you fully become the character,&quot; Tanenosuke said.



In total, there are around 400 types of wigs for female roles, and 1,000 for male parts in kabuki. PHOTO:&nbsp;AFP

&quot;As well as the artistry of the actors, the beauty of the costumes and stage sets is also key to the audience&#39;s enjoyment, and I believe the wigs play a part too.&quot;

In total, there are around 400 types of wigs for female roles, and 1,000 for male parts.

A fresh creation is crafted for each performance and customised for each actor, taking between a few hours and a month to complete depending on the complexity.

Despite doing the job for four decades, Kamoji says he&#39;s only just come to believe he&#39;s capable.

&quot;To this day, there are still things I learn from my father&quot; who is 85, he said.

&quot;It&#39;s endless. When I watch the seniors, it looks as though the hair is dancing in their hands.&quot;



A fresh creation is crafted for each kabuki performance and customised for each actor, taking between a few hours and a month to complete depending on the complexity. PHOTO:&nbsp;AFP

&quot;I don&#39;t think I&#39;m there yet, but I suppose I will be able to control hair when I&#39;m about my father&#39;s age.&quot;

But the efforts feel worthwhile when actors receive a huge cheer or a round of applause on stage.

&quot;I feel as though part of it belongs to us,&quot; Kamoji said. &quot;If the audience thinks the actor looks brilliant, it makes me feel that our (wig) perhaps suited him. I very much feel a sense of joy in that.&quot;]]>
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			<title>Bella Hadid turns 30 with intimate visual memoir, revealing life beyond the runway</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 26 12:28:10 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA['Between Us' traces her journey from pre-teen to global supermodel through the lens of her childhood best friend]]>
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				<![CDATA[Turning 30 is often seen as a major milestone, a moment of stepping into a new phase of life while leaving behind the turbulence of the twenties. For Bella Hadid, however, the transition comes with a creative reflection rather than hesitation.

The supermodel and entrepreneur is set to release a memoir on her 30th birthday, offering a deeply personal look at her life so far. Published with Rizzoli, the project is not a traditional written memoir but a visual one, combining photography, handwritten notes, text messages, and candid personal archives.





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Titled Between Us, the book is co-created with photographer and Bella&rsquo;s childhood friend Yasmine Diba. Bella announced the title and cover on Instagram in a joint post with Rizzoli, revealing that the book will be available for pre-order on the publisher&rsquo;s website from October 6.

The memoir traces Bella&rsquo;s journey from her carefree childhood in Malibu to her rise as one of the most recognisable faces in fashion. Told through a dual perspective, it blends her personal voice with Yasmine&rsquo;s photography, offering an intimate look at moments often unseen by the public.





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It includes early teenage memories, behind-the-scenes glimpses of her first modelling experiences, and her rise through international runways and major fashion campaigns. Alongside the glamour, the book also focuses on quieter, more personal chapters of her life.

Bella opens up about her family relationships, personal identity, creative expression, mental health advocacy, and her ongoing experience living with chronic illness. These reflections add depth to her public image, showing the challenges behind her career in the fashion industry.





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At its core, Between Us is shaped around friendship, memory, and growth. It captures how Bella has evolved over the years, balancing fame with personal struggles, and navigating life in an era defined by constant visibility and social media.]]>
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			<title>'Abdullahpur Ka Devdas': a tale of love, loyalty, and longing</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 26 06:38:54 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Bilal Abbas Khan, Sarah Khan lead Express Entertainment serial, explore friendship, deception]]>
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				<![CDATA[Abdullahpur Ka Devdas is a&nbsp;romantic drama series that explores themes of friendship, love, and deception. The 13-episode series directed by Anjum Shahzad and written by Shahid Dogar premieres on Express Entertainment, airing Monday to Wednesday at 8:00pm.

The story follows Fakhar, played by Bilal Abbas Khan, a poet deeply in love with Gulbano, who is brought to life by Sarah Khan. Gulbano, however, is captivated by an anonymous poet known as &ldquo;Devdas&quot;.

Fakhar&rsquo;s friend Kashif, played by Raza Talish, takes advantage of this by pretending to be Devdas in an attempt to win Gulbano over.





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The drama reveals that Fakhar himself is the true Devdas and the tragic romantic hero of the story. Despite his sincerity, Gulbano overlooks him and even turns against him at times.

Set against the&nbsp;backdrop of old Lahore, particularly Abdullahpur, the drama highlights the emotional conflict between loyalty,&nbsp;friendship, and the pursuit of true love.

Bilal Abbas Khan delivers a compelling portrayal of Fakhar, presenting him as smart, honest, and deeply loyal.&nbsp;Gulbano, on the other hand, is a layered and relatable character. She firmly believes in her choices, no matter how flawed they may be, bringing both passion and intensity to the narrative.

With Sarah Khan&#39;s performance, Gulbano stands out as a strong female character, navigating threats from a cousin and dangerous family dynamics; almost like a tragic, fading princess.

Other prominent cast members include Nauman Ijaz as Qais and Anoushay Abbasi as Jaeema Deeqan.

More than&nbsp;a drama, Abdullahpur Ka Devdas carries a nostalgic charm, with characters that linger in your mind &mdash; caught between madness, longing, and an overwhelming desperation for love.]]>
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			<title>Sajal, Wahaj's web series 'The Pink Shirt' drops trailer ahead of its April 24 premiere</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 26 06:17:22 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Long-awaited series promises nuanced look at marriage, emotional complexities, finding love later in life]]>
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				<![CDATA[A layered story about love, heartbreak and second chances is not always easy to bring to the screen as themes of emotional baggage and modern relationships often lose clarity in execution. The&nbsp;Pink Shirt, to premiere on April 24 on an OTT platform, appears ready to avoid that trap, if its newly released trailer is any indication.

Led by Sajal Ali&nbsp;and Wahaj Ali, the series promises a nuanced look at marriage, emotional complexities and the possibility of finding love later in life. The trailer offers a glimpse into a story shaped by pain, healing and unexpected connections, blending emotional depth with lighter moments.





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Written by acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Bee Gul, and directed by Kashif Nisar, the eight-episode series features a strong ensemble cast including Sania Saeed, Saba Faisal, Reham Sheikh, and Hamza Firdous.

The story centres on Sophia, played by Sajal, as she attempts to move forward from the memories of a broken marriage. As new possibilities for love emerge, old emotions and unresolved ties continue to shadow her path. The narrative explores the tension between fresh beginnings and familiar attachments, while redefining relationships in unexpected ways.

The project had reportedly been shelved since October 2023, making its release a long-awaited one for viewers.&nbsp;It also drew early attention when its first three episodes were screened at an exclusive event during the London Indian Film Festival in October last year.





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Sajal, one of Pakistan&rsquo;s most celebrated actors, has built a reputation for emotionally rich performances in projects such as Yaqeen Ka Safar, Alif, Kuch Ankahi and the Bollywood film Mom. Known for bringing vulnerability and strength to complex characters, Sajal looks well-suited to carry the emotional weight of Sophia&#39;s journey.

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Wahaj, whose popularity soared after back-to-back hits including Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha, Tere Bin and Jurm, joins Sajal as the male lead, Umer.&nbsp;His growing range across romance, drama and intense character roles has made him one of the most sought-after stars on television.





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With Bee Gul&rsquo;s sharp writing, Kashif Nisar&rsquo;s direction and two of the industry&rsquo;s biggest stars at the forefront, The&nbsp;Pink Shirt looks set to be one of the most anticipated releases of the season.]]>
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			<title>Between a bot and a hard place</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 26 20:10:40 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Netflix's acquisition of AI startup threatens frame-by-frame artistry that sustains over 2 million jobs]]>
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				<![CDATA[The same technology that promises to streamline Netflix&#39;s production pipeline is casting a long shadow over the global visual effects workforce - from the studios of Los Angeles to the cramped desks of rotoscopers in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Manila.

In March, Netflix acquired InterPositive, an artificial intelligence company built by Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, for an undisclosed sum. InterPositive automates colour grading, relighting, and continuity fixes - painstaking work currently done frame by frame by artists across India, South Korea, the Philippines, and Latin America.

More than two million professionals work in visual effects globally. Netflix has said it would share the technology only with in-house creative partners and not with rival production companies. Affleck will work with Netflix as a senior adviser.

While AI had already been eroding visual effects jobs before InterPositive, the Affleck name has turned a quiet industry shift into a global conversation.

The impact will be hardest on entry-level workers, according to Mohsin Kazi, a compositing supervisor at DNEG, the eight-time Oscar-winning visual effects company behind &#39;Dune&#39;, &#39;Interstellar&#39;, and &#39;Blade Runner 2049&#39;.

&quot;If AI tools begin handling tasks like clean-up, relighting, or even base compositing, the biggest impact will be at that entry level,&quot; Kazi told Rest of World. &quot;Those early-stage opportunities are where artists traditionally learn by doing.&quot;

About 75% of entertainment industry executives were already using AI to remove, reduce, or consolidate jobs in 2023, according to a study commissioned by the Animation Guild and other Hollywood labour groups, which surveyed 300 participants.

The study estimated that as many as 118,500 positions could be lost within three years in the US alone. The global figure has yet to be quantified.

Some industry experts have argued that AI efficiency gains will lead Netflix and other streamers to commission more productions, creating new work to replace what is lost.

But that logic falls apart against the reality of an industry that has been contracting, not expanding, according to Kimberly Owczarski, an associate professor of film, television, and digital media at Texas Christian University.

&quot;That seems unlikely, given the shrinkage in the overall number of film and TV series productions in recent years across the globe,&quot; Owczarski told Rest of World.

Los Angeles County alone has lost 41,000 film and television jobs in three years - a quarter of its entertainment workforce.

Netflix, which commissions content in dozens of countries, had more than 325 million subscribers at the end of last year and generated $45.2 billion in revenue. The company did not respond to questions about the impact of its AI capabilities on its international post-production workforce.

More than 90% of Hollywood&#39;s rotoscoping work is done in India, according to Joseph Bell, author of the Visual Effects &amp; Animation World Atlas, a comprehensive global survey of the industry&#39;s workforce.

Rotoscoping is the frame-by-frame tracing of shapes in live-action footage that allows visual effects to be layered into a scene.

&quot;AI will get there sooner than later, but at the time of writing, the technology hasn&#39;t swept away those jobs yet,&quot; Bell told Rest of World. &quot;The jobs AI creates may not be the same - or as many - as the jobs that it replaces in the coming years, but it&#39;s not a one-way street.&quot;

Even before the InterPositive acquisition, Netflix had been investing in AI-powered production. The company opened a new facility called Eyeline Studios on March 12 in Hyderabad, a southern Indian tech hub. The 32,000-square-foot facility is designed for what Netflix calls &quot;generative virtual effects.&quot;

Netflix described its approach to AI as focused on &quot;meaningfully serving the needs of the creative community,&quot; according to a statement from chief product and technology officer Elizabeth Stone.

The company has not said whether VFX studios in India, South Korea, or Latin America that currently work on Netflix originals will qualify as &quot;creative partners&quot; with access to InterPositive&#39;s capabilities.

The fragility of the industry that InterPositive now threatens was exposed weeks before the acquisition. Paris-based Technicolor, one of the world&#39;s largest visual effects companies and a key vendor for Disney, Paramount, and Netflix, collapsed under unsustainable debt and abruptly shut down its India operations in February 2025. About 3,000 workers in Bengaluru and Mumbai were left without pay, without notice, and without severance.

In the US, studios are in contract negotiations with Hollywood labour unions, with AI protections a central demand. The post-production workers across India, South Korea, and elsewhere who serve many of the same studios have no equivalent representation.

&quot;Conversations are happening, but mostly informally - within teams, studios, or peer groups - rather than through organized industry channels,&quot; Kazi said.]]>
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			<title>Rising actor, model Ali Dayyan Walji ties the knot</title>
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				<![CDATA[Actor, model, and storyteller Ali Dayyan Walji tied the knot this week, announcing his marriage to Wajiha Zaidi through a series of wedding photos shared on Instagram.





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The actor posted pictures with his wife, captioning the post &ldquo;We finally did it&quot;. The post featured a couple photoshoot as well as heartfelt family moments, with the couple dressed elegantly in white attire.

This was followed by a wholesome voiceover video in which Walji spoke about his love story, describing how he met his &ldquo;true soulmate&rdquo; and found &ldquo;peace in his heart.&rdquo;

Reflecting on his journey, Walji shared, &ldquo;Weird how life changes everything for you. A while back my mom was like, &lsquo;Should I look for a girl for you?&rsquo; and I was like, &lsquo;Sure.&rsquo; And then this year I was like, &lsquo;I found the one.&rsquo; She came to me from Allah.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;I think life is complete.&rdquo;

Zaidi responded playfully in the comments, writing, &ldquo;I think he likes me.&rdquo;



The couple had earlier gone public with their engagement on March 11, confirming their relationship through a series of at-home event photos.





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The couple also celebrated Eid together this year and have since been sharing more glimpses of their life together.





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Walji is well known for his humorous, satirical content on Instagram, as well as for his roles in television serials such as Tum Larkay Bhi Na, alongside Aina Asif.]]>
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			<title>'Mrs &amp; Mr Shameem' tackles postpartum depression, toxic masculinity and unconventional love</title>
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				<![CDATA[Saba Qamar, Nauman Ijaz lead drama that dares to go where few Pakistani dramas have gone before]]>
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				<![CDATA[Airing weekly on Express Entertainment from Thursday to Saturday at 8:00pm, Mrs &amp; Mr Shameem is slowly making its place on screen. With a strong story and solid cast, the drama is picking up pace with every episode.

The show&#39;s bold approach and honest storytelling help it stand out from typical dramas, offering something fresh to viewers.





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Written by Saji Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar, the story starts in Lahore and slowly explores everyday life, including topics like masculinity and social pressure.

Saba Qamar plays Umaina, a character who is strong yet vulnerable. Seeing Umaina grow, struggle, and deal with her emotions in a very real way, the drama shows that it is not afraid to show topics that are rarely discussed on TV, like unconventional marriage, postpartum depression, toxic masculinity, and gender inequality.

Alongside Qamar, Nauman Ijaz plays Shameem with ease, his performance adding warmth and depth to the unfolding story.&nbsp;&ldquo;Nauman has immense range as an actor, only he could play a role like this and make it relatable,&rdquo; Nisar said.

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The strength of the show is not just in the acting but in its storytelling. The story gets deeper with every episode, depicting the kind of social issues people face in real life. It also brings forward an unusual love story that you end up supporting.

More than just a drama, Mrs &amp; Mr Shameem discuss society and the need for acceptance through natural and emotional storytelling, along with honest performances.]]>
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			<title>As summer opens, action movies have lost some box-office punch</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 26 08:47:22 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA['Devil Wears Prada 2' replaces 'Avengers: Doomsday' as superhero films lose grip on box office]]>
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				<![CDATA[When Hollywood&#39;s summer movie season kicks off on Friday, theatre owners will be counting on the high-heeled women of The Devil Wears Prada 2&nbsp;instead of cape-wearing superheroes to draw audiences to the cineplex.

For the past two decades, the first weekend in May featured a superhero movie or other high-octane adventure on the big screen.

Walt Disney had planned to release Avengers: Doomsday&nbsp;in the slot this year. The studio said it needed more time to complete the Marvel film, and swapped in Prada 2, a comedy starring Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.

The move is expected to pay off with a strong opening for Prada, box office analysts said. It also coincides with a decline in box office power for action flicks, according to an analysis of United States and Canadian box office receipts by TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz.

In 2025, Creutz said, Superman, F1, and other action/adventure movies accounted for 35% of ticket sales from the top 100 films. That tied for the lowest share since 2010 and marked the third year in a row in the mid-30% range.

Disney&#39;s Marvel superhero movies and Universal&#39;s Fast &amp; Furious&nbsp;racing films, among others, attracted large audiences to theatres in the 2010s. As recently as 2022, action movies brought in 56% of domestic box office dollars, lifted by Tom Cruise&#39;s Top Gun: Maverick.

The number of action films sent to theatres has remained steady at about 25 annually for more than a decade.

Part, but not all, of the sales decline may be related to lower quality, Creutz said. But even films with positive reviews from critics pulled in fewer box office dollars than in years past, he said. &quot;It appears audiences are no longer eager to see even good superhero films today as they were pre-pandemic,&quot; Creutz said in a research note.

Family films, by contrast, are on the rise, as are horror films. Recent hits have included Lilo &amp; Stitch,&nbsp;Zootopia 2, and The Super Mario Bros Movie.

Theatre owners said genre popularity is cyclical. The key to success, they said, is a wide range of movies throughout the year. &quot;We need more dramas and comedies,&quot; said Greg Marcus, president and CEO of The Marcus Corporation, the operator of the fourth-largest theatre chain in the US.

&quot;They say nobody goes to dramas or comedies anymore. It&#39;s because they aren&#39;t actually making anything (in those genres) to go to.&quot;

Action movies still pull in crowds. Box office analysts are bullish on summer releases, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day&nbsp;and Star Wars&nbsp;film The Mandalorian and Grogu, as well as the delayed Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for December.

The last Avengers&nbsp;movie, 2019&#39;s Avengers: Endgame, generated $2.8 billion in global ticket sales to become the second-highest-grossing movie of all time.

For Prada 2,&nbsp;theatres are selling purse-shaped popcorn buckets, offering themed cocktails and food such as &quot;Devil&#39;s Chocolate Mousse&quot; and placing &quot;fashion emergency&quot; kiosks with mascara, lip gloss and hair brushes in lobbies.

Prada 2&nbsp;could make a case for more genre diversity at theatres, said Shawn Robbins, director of movie analytics for ticket seller Fandango and the founder and owner of Box Office Theory. He expects the film to bring in at least $70 million in domestic ticket sales this weekend, providing a strong start to the summer season that runs through Labour Day and typically accounts for 40% of the year&#39;s box office dollars.

Other analysts&#39; projections range as high as $100 million. &quot;I guarantee there are a lot of people hoping it&#39;s the new normal,&quot; Robbins said, noting a desire for more films outside the action genre. &quot;It doesn&#39;t have to be just one genre that launches moviegoing into a very lucrative season.&quot;]]>
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			<title>Punjab Film City set to reshape creative industry</title>
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				<![CDATA[Creative collaboration and legislative support align to push ambitious initiative forward]]>
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				<![CDATA[Punjab&#39;s push to rebuild its long-neglected film and media landscape has taken a decisive turn, with the proposed Punjab Film City emerging as a flagship project designed to reshape production, infrastructure, and creative opportunity within a single, integrated ecosystem.

The initiative, formally discussed during a meeting between Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, places collaboration at its centre, with both sides engaging on the project&#39;s planning and long-term direction for media development.

According to an official statement, the chief minister framed the project as Pakistan&#39;s first fully integrated &quot;end-to-end&quot; media production hub, bringing together film, television, digital media, virtual effects, and post-production under one coordinated framework.

The scale of ambition is reflected in the proposed infrastructure, which includes modern studios, sound stages, post-production laboratories, constructed sets, and a central lake designed to support large-scale shoots and varied production requirements.

&quot;A convention hall, media trade hub, and film and music school are also being built in Punjab Film City,&quot; the chief minister said, outlining a vision that extends beyond production into training, exchange, and industry networking.

Set within a 50-acre footprint in Lahore, the Film City is being developed as part of the wider Nawaz Sharif IT City, an 853-acre project aimed at integrating technology, education, and commercial activity into a unified economic zone.

Officials say the goal is to enable local producers to complete entire projects domestically, reducing reliance on foreign facilities for visual effects and post-production work while strengthening Pakistan&#39;s capacity for high-value media output.

&quot;The Punjab Film City project will provide facilities for film, TV, digital media, VFX, and post-production,&quot; the chief minister stated in the meeting with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, emphasising the breadth of services envisioned within the development.

Planning documents further indicate that the project will include dedicated production houses, film schools, and music academies, forming a comprehensive ecosystem that connects education, production, and distribution within a single location.

Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, while presenting the Punjab Film City Authority Bill 2026 in the provincial assembly described the initiative as a long-term effort to rebuild what she termed a &quot;collapsed&quot; film industry that had suffered from decades of neglect.

She told lawmakers that Pakistan&#39;s failure to develop screen tourism and production capacity had weakened its global cultural presence, while also limiting opportunities for artists and technical professionals within the country.

The proposed authority is expected to oversee film, television, and documentary production while introducing a regulatory and facilitation framework, including licensing systems and one-window operations to streamline approvals.

Officials say that this framework will also provide funding support, grants, and incentives aimed at encouraging new productions and attracting both local and foreign investment into the sector.

Beyond policy, the Film City is being positioned as a major employment generator, with projections suggesting thousands of direct and indirect jobs across production, post-production, and related creative industries.

The project is also tied to broader economic ambitions, with authorities linking it to growth in adjacent sectors such as animation, gaming, and digital content creation, areas increasingly central to Pakistan&#39;s evolving digital economy.

Planning for the development is being led by Nespak in collaboration with an international consultant, while implementation responsibilities have been assigned to the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority.

Financing is expected to follow a mixed model, incorporating joint ventures, self-generation, and real estate investment trusts, alongside a proposed 10-year tax exemption designed to attract sustained investment.

The initiative has already sparked political debate, with the Film City Authority Bill passing through the Punjab Assembly after heated exchanges, procedural objections, and sharp criticism from the opposition benches.

Despite the contention, the government has maintained that the project reflects detailed planning carried out over more than a year, positioning it as a cornerstone of efforts to revive the province&#39;s creative economy.

During her interaction with the chief minister, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy described the broader cultural initiatives as &quot;commendable,&quot; adding that such efforts not only create entertainment opportunities but also reconnect people with their cultural roots.

&quot;Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is doing very good work,&quot; she said, while also pointing to growing international interest in Pakistan&#39;s cultural revival, including curiosity from prominent figures within the global entertainment industry.

As the Punjab Film City moves from planning to execution, its success will likely hinge on delivery, continuity of policy, and the ability to translate ambitious design into a functional, competitive production hub capable of sustaining long-term growth.]]>
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			<title>CM Maryam engages Sharmeen Obaid on Punjab Film City project planning</title>
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				<![CDATA[Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met&nbsp;Oscar-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on Wednesday to discuss collaboration for the&nbsp;Punjab Film City project.

A statement issued by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz said the chief minister met the filmmaker today and appreciated her professional achievements and expertise&nbsp;while praising the process of highlighting social issues through journalistic documentary filmmaking.



&quot;وزیر اعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف سے اکیڈمی ایوارڈ (آسکر)یافتہ پاکستانی نژاد فلمساز، جرنلسٹ شرمین عبید چنائے کی ملاقات&quot;

&diams;وزیراعلیٰ مریم نواز شریف نے عالمی شہرت یافتہ فلمساز شرمین عبید چنائے کا خیر مقدم کیا

&diams;وزیراعلیٰ مریم نواز شریف نے فلمساز شرمین عبید چنائے کی پیشہ ورانہ&hellip; pic.twitter.com/BF9kQvtZlY
&mdash; PMLN (@pmln_org) April 29, 2026



The statement added that Sharmeen paid tribute to CM Maryam&#39;s&nbsp;services for art and culture.

&quot;During the meeting, discussion on the Punjab Film City project in NUST City, agreement on collaboration,&quot; the statement said, adding that the chief minister said the&nbsp;project would become Pakistan&#39;s first &quot;end-to-end&quot; media production hub with facilities for film, TV, digital media, virtual effects&nbsp;and post-production.

&quot;Modern studios, sound stages, post-production labs, shooting spots&nbsp;and a lake will also be built in Punjab Film City. A convention hall, media trade hub, and film and music school are also being built in Punjab Film City,&quot; the statement quoted CM Maryam as saying.

Sharmeen praised the Punjab chief minister&rsquo;s leadership and ongoing initiatives, describing her efforts as &quot;commendable&quot;. She also highlighted the revival of cultural events, saying such initiatives not only provided quality entertainment but also helped people reconnect with their culture and traditions.

She further shared that these initiatives&nbsp;generated international interest, with prominent figures from Hollywood expressing curiosity and enthusiasm about participating in future editions of such festivals.

Obaid also mentioned the revival of traditional events such as horse and cattle shows, emphasising their importance in creating meaningful public engagement and strengthening cultural expression.]]>
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			<title>'3 Idiots' sequel confirmed, Aamir Khan says script is in final stages</title>
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				<![CDATA[Movie star and director Aamir Khan has confirmed that a sequel to the blockbuster film 3 Idiots is officially in development, creating buzz among fans. The announcement marks the return of one of Indian cinema&rsquo;s most popular films, over a decade after its release.





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In an interview, Aamir said the sequel will bring back the original characters, with the story set around 10 years after the events of the first film. He added that he has heard the script and that it is going through final refinements.

Director Rajkumar Hirani, who directed the original movie, is leading the project along with writer Abhijat Joshi. Aamir said Hirani is fully focused on shaping the sequel while staying close to the spirit of the original story.





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Speaking about returning to the role, Aamir said he was excited to step back into one of his most loved characters. &ldquo;I look forward to seeing myself on screen again in this role,&rdquo; he said.

Released in 2009, 3 Idiots starred Aamir, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Boman Irani. The film, following three engineering students as they dealt with friendship, pressure and finding their own path in life, became a major box office success and remains a fan favourite.]]>
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			<title>The Mummy: a grotesque reinvention that trades adventure for unsettling horror</title>
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				<![CDATA[A dark, body-horror twist on the original story shocks visually but falters with weak logic and emotional depth]]>
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				<![CDATA[Lee Cronin&rsquo;s The Mummy (2026) is less a revival of a beloved franchise and more a deliberate rejection of what the original series stood for. Anyone going in expecting something remotely close to The Mummy (1999) or The Mummy Returns (2001) will likely be caught off guard, because this film abandons the same adventure and mythological spectacle that defined those iconic films.

Instead, Cronin leans fully into a grim, intimate style of horror that feels more aligned with possession and exorcism than anything traditionally associated with mummies. While earlier films thrived on charismatic performances like Rick O&rsquo;Connell battling resurrected priests and emperors, this version strips away that sense of history and instead replaces it with something deliberately uncomfortable and, at times, outright grotesque.



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The film centers on the Cannon family&mdash;Charlie (Jack Reynor) and Larissa (Laia Costa), alongside their children, whose lives are defined by the disappearance of their daughter Katie in Cairo.

The story begins with a magician (Hayat Kamille) and her family encountering signs of death in their home, signaling the awakening of an ancient soul. To uphold tradition under the Egyptian demon Nasmaranian, the magician seeks a fresh young body for the soul to inhabit. She discovers the naive Katie and lures her into a trap with the promise of chocolates, after which Katie becomes the next victim of the ritual: a living mummified vessel.

This reframes the &ldquo;mummy&rdquo; not as an ancient entity returning from the dead, but as something created through ritual and the corruption of the living. The abduction is deeply unsettling, introducing a disturbing layer of manipulation and foreshadowing a story far more intimate and cruel than the familiar mummy narrative we might expect.



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Years later, the family, now relocated to New Mexico learns that Katie has been found under bizarre circumstances, discovered in a plane crash and preserved inside a sarcophagus, initially suspected to be a victim of human trafficking. This premise alone is compelling, but the film&rsquo;s execution quickly becomes strange in ways that feel horrifying but unrealistic. Katie&rsquo;s return should be the emotional and psychological core of the story, yet the reactions from her family are oddly muted.

While there is an initial sense of shock, it never escalates into the level of fear or urgency one would expect given her condition. She is clearly not well&mdash;her appearance is demonic and monstrous, her skin is peeling, her movements are erratic, and her behavior is deeply disturbing, yet her parents proceed to bathe her, dress her, and attempt to reintegrate her into the household with a calmness that borders on implausible.

Even as she begins exhibiting violent tendencies, including headbutting her grandmother and spitting in her mother&rsquo;s face, the family remains strangely composed, as though they are unwilling to acknowledge that something is seriously wrong.



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This disconnect becomes more pronounced as the horror intensifies. Katie is frequently shown moving in unnatural ways, lurking through the house, eating cockroaches, and behaving more like a creature than a child. Yet the family continues to sleep peacefully at night, sit beside her without visible fear, and treat her presence as something manageable. It takes an unusually long time for genuine panic to set in, which ironically builds annoyance for the viewer and as someone easily frightened, I would have left that house in an instant.

As the narrative progresses, the supernatural elements expand in increasingly chaotic ways. Katie begins to exert influence over her siblings, manipulating their actions in disturbing ways: her younger sister removes her own teeth and replaces them with their grandmother&rsquo;s, while her brother descends into violent self-harm, attempting to attack their mother. These moments are conceptually unsettling and add to the horror.

The toenail scene is perhaps the most striking example: what begins as a mundane act of pedicure care spirals into body horror as Katie&rsquo;s nails emerge from her mouth, eventually tearing away layers of skin from her legs. It is undeniably memorable, but it also exemplifies the film&rsquo;s reliance on blood and gore. There are multiple moments like this, where the film seems more interested in pushing boundaries of discomfort.



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The film also plays on this discomfort with unintentional comedy. The grandmother, Carmen (Veronica Falc&oacute;n), stands out as a character who seems almost entirely unfazed by the chaos unfolding around her. She continues to mock Katie&rsquo;s skin and hair, treating her with a casual familiarity that feels disconnected from reality, taken that she looks like a demon.

This leads to her eventual death, falling from a window onto the family&rsquo;s car, being eaten alive by a pack of coyotes&mdash;as the youngest daughter already possessed by Katie bursts into uncontrollable laughter.

When the father eventually discovers a piece of her discarded flesh, complete with markings resembling ancient inscriptions, it feels like a turning point, but even then, his reaction is subdued compared to the severity of what he&rsquo;s witnessing. To top it all off, one visit with a university professor puts an end to all his unanswered questions and one use of morse code and a hidden letter helps solve the entire puzzle.



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The film also introduces a detective from Cairo who independently pieces together the mystery, traveling across continents and uncovering key information with minimal assistance. Her discovery of a recording showing Katie&rsquo;s transformation into a mummy through ritual should be a major revelation, yet it is presented in a way that feels oddly detached, especially as the parents watch it with a level of calm that doesn&rsquo;t match the gravity of the situation.

Despite the excellent gore and cinematography, the writing does no favours for horror enthusiasts. The climax which involves the ritual being reversed in a way that transfers the curse into the father is truly an unrealistic scenario, adding confusion to how the detective was able to memorise the entire ritual by watching the tape two times. The logic of these rules is never fully clarified, and the resolution&mdash;shifting the curse back toward the magician feels like an easy ending.



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Ultimately, one of the most common criticisms of the film is that it barely feels like a &lsquo;mummy&rsquo; movie. The rich history and mythology of ancient Egypt are largely sidelined, replaced by a framework that resembles an exorcism narrative more than anything else.

That said, the film, while not inspired by the classics, is definitely a grotesque film that some horror fanatics might appreciate. Its willingness to take risks and completely reshape a familiar property is admirable, and there are moments where its unsettling imagery genuinely lands.

Katie, as a character, works on a visual and conceptual level, embodying a form of horror that is both physical and psychological. However, these strengths are often overshadowed by unrealistic storylines and poor writing.

So no, this isn&rsquo;t the Mummy audiences might have expected. It&rsquo;s stranger, darker, and far less historical. Whether that makes it compelling or frustrating will depend entirely on what you were looking for.]]>
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			<title>Banksy confirms behind new London statue of man blinded by flag</title>
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				<![CDATA[Street artist confirms work via Instagram after statue appears overnight on traffic island in Pall Mall]]>
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				<![CDATA[The monument, which has Banksy&#39;s name scrawled on the base, first appeared on Wednesday just off the central street of Pall Mall.

The man depicted is mounted on a plinth, with one leg striding off it, and appears to be blindly stepping off the platform without knowing it, thanks to the flag enveloping his face.

&quot;The artist revealed the unsolicited monument at some point in the early hours of yesterday,&quot; a spokeswoman for Banksy told AFP in a brief statement, as buzz grew about the new work in the British capital. &quot;It is positioned on a traffic island in Pall Mall where Banksy said &#39;there was a bit of a gap&#39;.&quot;

Banksy, whose real identity has not been officially confirmed, posted a video on his Instagram account showing its installation under the cover of darkness using heavy machinery.

Best known for his satirical murals, often using a distinctive stencilling style, the artist typically uses the platform to confirm his works, posting images and captions.

A video shared Thursday afternoon also featured an anonymous passerby giving some critical feedback. &quot;I don&#39;t like it. That&#39;s a nice statue up there &ndash;&nbsp;I prefer that,&quot; the unidentified elderly man says, pointing up the street.

The new statue stands in Waterloo Place, in the heart of central London, close to statues of King Edward VII and nurse Florence Nightingale, as well as the Crimean War Memorial.

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The statue&#39;s public unveiling comes just over a month after a Reuters investigation claimed to have confirmed the famously enigmatic artist&#39;s true identity.

It backed up a similar claim by the Mail on Sunday tabloid nearly two decades ago that he is a 52-year-old Briton, born as Robin Gunningham, who later changed his name to David Jones.



A signature bearing the likeness of British street artist Banksy is pictured etched onto the bottom of a new statue which appeared in Waterloo Place in central London early morning on April 30, 2026. PHOTO: AFP

The report relied in part on a New York arrest record from 2000, as well as witness testimony from a more recent visit to Ukraine by Banksy.

The artist typically creates a media and public frenzy whenever he reveals a new piece of art, and the new statue was no exception.

&quot;With Banksy, it&#39;s a limited time event because it&#39;s public art &ndash;&nbsp;you don&#39;t know how long it&#39;s going to be up,&quot; said 23-year-old student Ollie Isaac as he joined dozens taking a look. &quot;I think it&#39;s brilliant,&quot; he told AFP, musing the piece was a response to &quot;the resurgence of nationalism in the world and this country&quot;.

&quot;That suit screams politician,&quot; he added.

Teacher Lynette Cloraleigh, 55, came down after a friend posted about the statue on Instagram. &quot;I like it,&quot; she said. &quot;I like where it is. (It&#39;s) intriguing how it got here.&quot;

The work is not the first unofficial statue Banksy has unveiled in the British capital. His work known as The Drinker, which satirised Auguste Rodin&#39;s iconic bronze sculpture The Thinker, was unveiled in 2004 on nearby Shaftesbury Avenue.

It was stolen soon afterwards and then endured years of contested ownership.

A spokesperson for Westminster Council, responsible for the area where the new statue has appeared, said in a statement: &quot;We&#39;re excited to see Banksy&#39;s latest sculpture...making a striking addition to the city&#39;s vibrant public art scene.&quot;

The council added it has &quot;taken initial steps to protect the statue&quot;, but for now &quot;it will remain accessible for the public to view and enjoy&quot;.]]>
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			<title>Louvre brings Michelangelo, Rodin together in landmark exhibition</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 26 06:49:45 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Five-section show featuring over 200 sculptures, drawings, models runs at Paris museum from April 15 to July 20]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Louvre has unveiled the Michelangelo and Rodin - Living Bodies exhibition,&nbsp;bringing&nbsp;together more than 200 sculptures, drawings and models by the two masters of Western sculpture.

Both Michelangelo and Auguste Rodin placed the human body at the centre of their work, treating it as something alive and driven by a powerful inner force. Their creations, celebrating both physical strength and emotional depth, are presented together at the Louvre for the first time.

The exhibition traces connections between the artists while acknowledging the clear differences in their approaches.



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The show is organised into five sections: myth, nature, antiquity, non finito, body and soul, and energy. Together, the&nbsp;themes guide visitors through a journey that creates a dialogue between Renaissance art and modern expression, moving from Michelangelo&rsquo;s marble masterpieces to Rodin&rsquo;s expressive sculptural fragments.

The Louvre&nbsp;notes that &ldquo;the exhibition associates marble, bronze, plaster, terracotta and cast works with a rich pictorial production&rdquo;, a combination that highlights shared artistic concerns around form and meaning.

Throughout the exhibition, the body is presented as a living form that carries the soul, changing over time and movement. It also explores how motion has been presented in sculpture across history, raising questions about how the revival of ancient styles and depictions of the human figure helped shape artistic ideas that later influenced divisions in the 20th century.

The exhibit, open to the public from&nbsp;April 15 to July 20,&nbsp;is curated by Chlo&eacute; Ariot, the heritage curator for Mus&eacute;e Rodin and Marc Bormand, senior heritage curator in the Department of Sculptures at the Louvre.]]>
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			<title>'To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before' gets graphic novel adaptation</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 26 05:38:45 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Nearly decade after release, Jenny Han's beloved YA romcom gets visual reimagining with new edition out May 5]]>
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				<![CDATA[Nearly a decade after its release, To All the Boys I&rsquo;ve Loved Before by Jenny Han is getting fresh life as a graphic novel, set to be released on May 5, 2026. The new edition marks a shift in format for the first title in the beloved young adult romcom trilogy, bringing the story to readers in visual form.

The graphic novel has been adapted by Barbara Perez Marquez, with illustrations by artists Akimaro and Li Lu.





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Since its release, the book has grown into a full-fledged franchise, spawning two follow-up novels, a hit Netflix film in 2018, and sequels released in 2020 and 2021. The story has also expanded into a spin-off series, XO, Kitty, which is centred on Lara Jean&rsquo;s younger sister.

Reflecting on the journey, Han shared her surprise at how far the story has travelled. &ldquo;When I first wrote this book, I never imagined all the different lives it would have - how readers would grow up with Lara Jean, how new readers would discover her, and how the story would keep finding new lives,&rdquo; she said.

&ldquo;The graphic novel felt like the perfect next step,&rdquo; Han added.



Revisit the first book in the beloved To All the Boys I&#39;ve Loved Before series with this gorgeous graphic novel edition from worldwide bestselling author Jenny Han with beautiful full-colour art throughout by Li Lu💞✨️ pic.twitter.com/oYEOANCZpG
&mdash; Scholastic UK (@scholasticuk) April 2, 2026


Han, who is working closely with the illustrators, assured that the essence of Lara Jean remains intact. She described the character as someone deeply connected to her surroundings. &ldquo;Lara Jean is a collector; she has a bedroom and a closet full of vintage treasures she&rsquo;s carefully curated,&rdquo; Han said, adding that her distinct aesthetic made her especially fun to bring to life visually.

Leaning into the world, Akimaro chose a soft, romance-inspired palette, using pinks, aquas and purples, along with simple lines and polka dots -&nbsp;a nod to Lara Jean&rsquo;s signature style.&nbsp;



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Revisiting the story through a new visual lens was a highlight for Han, even as she found it difficult to pick favourite moments from the original.

For Marquez, however, the adaptation came with its own challenges. One of the toughest tasks was deciding which scenes to leave out. &ldquo;When changes like that happen, I have to ensure that the core of the story isn&rsquo;t compromised even with some missing moments,&rdquo; she explained, noting that several interactions, including those with Peter&rsquo;s lacrosse team, did not make the cut.

At the same time, the edits allowed key moments to stand out more clearly, pairing the story with stronger visuals. The result is a familiar yet refreshing take on a story that continues to resonate with readers, now in a format designed to reach a whole new audience.]]>
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			<title>Abhishek Bachchan calls Aishwarya Rai his 'soulmate' ahead of 20th wedding anniversary</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 26 12:03:05 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Actor reflects on marriage journey, praises Aishwarya for raising their daughter with strong values and love]]>
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				<![CDATA[Indian actor Abhishek Bachchan recently addressed long-standing speculation about his marriage, describing wife Aishwarya Rai as his &ldquo;soulmate&rdquo; as they approach their 20th anniversary.

In a conversation with Subhash K&nbsp;Jha,&nbsp;the actor reflected on their journey together, effectively putting to rest ongoing rumours about their separation. Abhishek revealed that he first met Aishwarya in 2000 during the shoot of Dhai Akshar Prem Ke, but realised his feelings for her later while filming JP&nbsp;Dutta&rsquo;s Umrao Jaan.

&ldquo;We got married a few months after the release of our film Guru together. Mani Ratnam (director) remains special for both of us. We consider him a dear friend and godfather&rdquo;, he said.

Speaking warmly about his wife, Abhishek added, &ldquo;Today, Ash is not just the mother of my daughter and full credit to her for bringing up Aaradhya with the right values, but also my soulmate. Nineteen years of our marriage have been a dream. I have big plans for our twentieth anniversary, but I am not telling you about them now.&rdquo;

He also joked about relationship advice, saying, &ldquo;Every night before you sleep, say &lsquo;sorry&rsquo; three times to your wife without fail.&rdquo;





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Meanwhile, Aishwarya shared glimpses of their family celebrations on Instagram, accompanied by a heart emoji.

The couple married in 2007 in an intimate yet grand ceremony and welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya, in 2011.

Over the years, Abhishek and Aishwarya have faced persistent rumors about their relationship, including speculation about tensions within the Bachchan family. However, his recent remarks appear to firmly dismiss such claims.]]>
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			<title>Havi's 'wedding photo' leaves fans speculating over secret nuptials, music teaser</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 26 09:02:29 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Singer yet to clarify rumours after Instagram story showing faceless bride, groom sends fans in frenzy]]>
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				<![CDATA[A picture shared by singer Havi has gone viral, with fans convinced it hints at a secret wedding. The image shows a bride and groom standing at a gate, holding hands. While their faces are not visible, many believe the groom is Havi, sparking speculation online.

The photo was posted on the singer&rsquo;s Instagram story, where the man is seen in what looks like wedding attire. This led users to assume that Havi may have quietly tied the knot. Some even went a step further, speculating that the bride is actor Merub Ali with whom Havi has been rumoured to have a relationship.





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Not everyone is convinced, however. Some fans believe the image could be part of an upcoming music video or song release, pointing out that such marketing tactics are not new in the industry.

Havi, whose real name is Abdur Rahman Sajid, rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of the band Auj, which gained recognition after winning Pepsi Battle of the Bands. His distinct voice and emotionally driven performances quickly set him apart, helping him build a loyal following.

After parting ways with the band, Havi launched his solo career with tracks like Na Milay. His music blends modern pop and rock with a soulful edge, cementing his place in Pakistan&rsquo;s evolving music scene.





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Although the singer has not issued any clarification so far, intrigue regarding the picture only continues to grow, leaving fans divided over what the post really means.

For now, it remains unclear whether the viral image marks a personal milestone for the singer or if its a carefully planned teaser posted to draw attention. What is certain, however, is that the picture has people talking.]]>
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			<title>Ramsha Khan breaks silence on viral wedding rumours with Khushhal Khan</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 26 06:54:29 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Actor demands private pictures be taken down, says 'this is our life, not your headlines']]>
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				<![CDATA[Actor Ramsha Khan took to her Instagram story to address the rumours surrounding her alleged marriage to fellow star Khushhal Khan, after fans circulated leaked pictures of the stars&#39; allegedly private wedding ceremony online.&nbsp;The duo has previously shared the screen in Duniyapur (2024), with their most recent drama Biryani&nbsp;airing last year.

Rumours have been circulating that the on-screen pair tied the knot in real life after photos from a supposed wedding ceremony went viral on X. A blurry image, believed to have been taken at Ramsha&rsquo;s house, began making the rounds on social media.



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Ramsha, in her statement, said that her and Khushhals&#39;s images were shared without their consent, demanding that media pages stop circulating private moments for personal gain. &quot;To the pages chasing clout off our private moments, stop. This is not content for you to exploit,&quot; she wrote.

&quot;Our pictures were leaked and shared without our consent,&quot; she wrote, terming the incident &quot;invasive, disrespectful, and completely unethical.&quot;

The actor added, &quot;I&#39;ve always kept my personal life private, and I&#39;m not changing that. As I step into this new chapter, I expect all pictures of us to be taken down immediatelly and not reposted anywhere.&quot; Ramsha concluded her statement writing, &quot;This is our life, not your headlines. Respect it and leave us alone. The rest will be shared in due time.&quot;

Many fans shared their excitement and admiration for the pair, posting clips and photos from their projects and interviews.



ohh so thats why ramsha khan only has her projects with kushal up now and she has also deleted anything where she was wearing sleeveless/ revealing clothes https://t.co/DhCJ6xbxkQ
&mdash; fairyslut 🍒 (@avrgcuntybarbie) April 12, 2026




I honestly don&rsquo;t know how much truth there is to the K/R nikkah rumors, and it&rsquo;s probably best not to assume anything without clarity. But if it does turn out to be true, they would make a beautiful family together.I genuinely hope they find happiness and peace in their journey&hellip; pic.twitter.com/9rJE6z9GWI
&mdash; Kaali janer (@zaraeena) April 12, 2026




you&rsquo;re telling me ramsha and khushhal are married????? OH MY GOD WHAT pic.twitter.com/ymKdGBpTyQ
&mdash; 𝒘. 🤍 (@omgwashhh) April 12, 2026


Several users also pointed out noticeable changes on the stars&#39; social media accounts, with Ramsha reportedly deleting all her Instagram posts and Khushhal removing pictures featuring her, further fueling speculation.



ramsha removing all her posts and khushhal removing the ones with her 🫩 https://t.co/gFIHyBieB4
&mdash; 𝒘. 🤍 (@omgwashhh) April 12, 2026




this time it will be ramsha khushhal khan https://t.co/Jn9ldzQJbH
&mdash; ༯ (@zoyarants) April 12, 2026




KHUSHHAL RESPECTS RAMSHA A LOT AND THAT&#39;S ALL WHAT MATTERS TO ME🤍 ALWAYS KEEP OUR BEST GIRL HAPPY MY BOY pic.twitter.com/b2tzt79DoH
&mdash; ᴘᴀʀɪꜱʜᴀ (Zara&#39;s week!!!!) (@not_Adelulu) April 12, 2026


However, some questioned the&nbsp;actions, noting that Khushhal comes from a relatively conservative family and speculating that this may be why he removed the pictures.]]>
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			<title>YouTuber Zulqarnain Sikandar finally hits back at Rajab Butt</title>
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				<![CDATA[A dispute between Pakistani YouTubers Zulqarnain Sikandar and Rajab Butt has intensified, with Sikandar publicly levelling a series of allegations against Butt for the first time.

Sikandar, who is generally known for avoiding controversies and is popular for family and adventure vlogs with his wife Kanwal Aftab, said the current situation had compelled him to speak out.





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The dispute escalated after Rajab&nbsp;allegedly criticised Kanwal, prompting Sikandar to respond. He claimed that Rajab presents himself as &ldquo;self-made&rdquo;, but said the reality was otherwise.

According to Sikandar, Rajab&nbsp;first contacted Kanwal in 2021, when he was relatively unknown and his message was seen later in 2023. He added that Rajab was later invited to a podcast in 2023, which he said helped him gain recognition among content creators.

Sikandar further claimed that he and his wife supported Rajab&nbsp;in building his online presence by introducing him on digital platforms, giving shout-outs and helping increase his viewership.





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He also alleged that he contributed to expenses related to Rajab&rsquo;s wedding, including clothing, make-up and other arrangements. In addition, he said financial assistance and support in brand collaborations had been provided on multiple occasions.

Sikandar said he possesses evidence to support his claims, including messages, audio clips and CCTV footage. He also played a voice note of his wife at one point to support his position.

The dispute has since become a topic of discussion on social media, with users expressing differing views on the claims made by both YouTubers, while the matter appears likely to escalate further.





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			<title>Alizeh Shah shuts door on Yasir Nawaz despite his praise</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 26 06:28:51 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Conflict gains attention as Nawaz shares opinions about Alizeh on Ahsan Khan’s show]]>
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				<![CDATA[Alizeh Shah and Yasir Nawaz are both well-known Pakistani actors who previously worked together on the drama Mera Dil Mera Dushman. During that time, disagreements arose between them, which gradually turned into a long-standing feud. Since then, both have publicly made critical remarks against each other online.





The conflict first gained attention when Nawaz shared opinions about Alizeh during his appearance on Ahsan Khan&rsquo;s show on Express TV.





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In response, Alizeh accused him of behaving inappropriately and warned that she would reveal more information if he continued. She took to her Instagram story to give Nawaz a final warning.





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In a more recent encounter, Nawaz premiered on a Ramazan show, complimenting Alizeh&rsquo;s talents and saying that he would love to work with her again.



Alizeh did not shy away from refusing to accept his friendly change of heart. She dismissed, harshly stating that she would never work with him.

&ldquo;Meri jooti karti ha ab in k saath kaam&rdquo;, she posted to her story.

Despite recent attempts at reconciliation, the conflict between Alizeh Shah and Yasir Nawaz still seems unresolved.]]>
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			<title>Soviet-era watches revived for luxury market</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 26 20:10:40 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[From frozen factory floors to the wrist of Putin, former British lawyer turns ailing Raketa into a success story]]>
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				<![CDATA[When David Henderson-Stewart first visited Russia&#39;s Raketa watch factory, its few remaining watchmakers were huddled in winter coats over vintage equipment.

The British former lawyer knew nothing about watches, but his love of Soviet design led him to see potential in the ailing enterprise, which once employed 7,000 workers and produced timepieces for astronauts and the mass market.

President Vladimir Putin now wears a watch made by its bespoke offshoot, Imperial Peterhof Factory. &quot;I would never have found something as interesting as Raketa in the West,&quot; said Henderson-Stewart, who did not wear a watch until he took over the factory outside St Petersburg with a partner in 2010.

A yearning to live abroad drove Henderson-Stewart to move to Russia to work in law after studying at Oxford and at Paris&#39;s Sorbonne University. He has stayed, raising three children, who all have Russian citizenship. Under his leadership, Raketa&#39;s pivot to high end watches with an emphasis on their &quot;Made in Russia&quot; credentials has paid off.

Western sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine squeezed trade and shuttered foreign luxury stores in Russia from 2022, but domestic demand rose for the largely unsanctioned company, while sales continued to Europe and the Middle East. Its own supply chain was little affected.

&quot;We don&#39;t depend on the West for components. We produce most of them ourselves,&quot; Henderson-Stewart said at the revamped Raketa facility, whose industrial roots date to 1721. &quot;That&#39;s what our community likes ... that it&#39;s a Russian-made watch.&quot;

PUTIN BOOST

In the factory, some of the over 200 employees use refurbished machinery to fashion tiny cogs, wheels and springs, continuing the rare practice of making all mechanical parts in-house. Elsewhere, watchmakers with magnifying eyepieces work painstakingly, pop music blaring in the background.

Raketa received a boost in 2022 when Putin was spotted wearing his Imperial Peterhof Factory watch. Some local media read it as a signal of support for domestic production after the invasion of Ukraine. Putin has since worn the watch regularly, spurring demand for similar designs, said Henderson-Stewart.

Public records show Raketa posted profit of 109 million roubles ($1.43 million) in 2025, over 15% more than in 2024. Priced from around $700 to $3,500, Raketa watches are mostly based on Soviet designs, including the steely-faced Baikonur, named after the cosmodrome from which Moscow still launches crewed space flights.

The hands of another of its watches sweep counter-clockwise. This unique model has become a bestseller since it was brought to Henderson-Stewart&#39;s attention by head engineer Lyudmila Voynik, 86, who has worked at the factory since the 1950s. &quot;I have lived my life here. I am proud that we managed to revive it all once again.&quot;]]>
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			<title>Shehzad Roy unveils teaser of new podcast featuring Malala Yousafzai</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 26 08:52:03 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Shot at her London home, Malala appears as the first guest on Roy’s new venture, ‘Laga Reh Podcast’]]>
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				<![CDATA[Shehzad Roy has given fans a first look at his new venture, Laga Reh Podcast, with a teaser featuring Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai as his first guest.

The short clip, shared on Thursday on YouTube and Instagram, was filmed in Malala&rsquo;s London home and promises a conversation that is open, honest, and more personal than usual interviews.

In the teaser, Roy is seen asking Malala questions about her life, her work in education, and the challenges she has faced over the years. The discussion touches on topics that are often surrounded by public debate, showing that the episode will not shy away from tough questions.





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At the same time, the conversation feels natural, with moments of light humour and relaxed chatting, making it clear that the podcast will mix serious discussion with friendly conversation.

The teaser also shows Malala&rsquo;s husband, Asser Malik, joining parts of the conversation. Roy directs a few questions to him, including topics about Malala&rsquo;s bestselling book. This gives a hint that the podcast will not just focus on Malala alone but also on the people around her, giving viewers a fuller picture of her life and work.





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What makes the promo stand out is how relaxed and open the conversation feels. The podcast will be more than a standard interview, aiming instead to give viewers a chance to hear personal thoughts and insights that are rarely shared in public.

The pacing and tone of the teaser suggest that the full episode will be a mix of deep questions, personal stories, and lighthearted moments.





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With this first glimpse, anticipation is growing for the full episode.

Fans are eager to hear Malala speak openly about her experiences all in the calm and thoughtful style that Roy brings to his podcast.]]>
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			<title>Thought-provoking 'Khali Stage' wins hearts on World Theatre Day</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 26 20:36:34 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Play captivates audience with powerful message, artistic brilliance; receives all-round praise from enthusiastic audie]]>
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				<![CDATA[Marking World Theatre Day on Friday, the thought-provoking play &quot;Khali Stage&quot;, presented in collaboration with Dolphin Communication and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, captivated the audience with its powerful message and artistic brilliance. The hall echoed with applause for a long time after the outstanding performance, as attendees paid rich tribute to the creative efforts of Asma Ismail Butt.

They remarked that such meaningful and creative productions not only breathe new life into theatre but also play a vital role in highlighting social values and intellectual awareness.

The play was written by Muhammad Waqar Azeem, while direction and presentation were led by Ms. Asma Ismail Butt.

The drama effectively and movingly portrayed the spirit of theatre, its history, and its decline and revival. The cast included Lareb Rathore, Imran Rashdi, Kaleem Khan, Masooma Shah, Noor Shararti, Waqas, and Samran Ali, all of whom delivered powerful and deeply felt performances that received great appreciation from the audience.

The story revolves around a young girl who is deeply connected to theatre. On an empty stage, she begins to see characters from the past come alive before her eyes. However, as soon as a modern director enters the scene, all the characters disappear.The dialogue that unfolds between the girl and the director reflects the lack of creative spirit in modern theatre and raises important questions about its future.

According to the CEO of Dolphin Communication, Ms. Asma Ismail Butt, &quot;Khali Stage&quot; is a sincere effort to highlight the creative and intellectual dimensions of theatre and to remind audiences of its enduring importance.

At the end of the performance, the audience praised the play wholeheartedly and stated that such productions play an important and necessary role in promoting intellectual awareness and cultural sensitivity in society.

World Theatre Day (WTD) is an international observance celebrated on 27 March. It was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute.

World Theatre Day was initiated in 1962 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI). It is celebrated annually on 27 March by ITI Centres and the international theatre community. Various national and international theatre events are organized to mark this occasion. One of the most important of these is the circulation of the World Theatre Day International Message through which at the invitation of ITI, a figure of world stature shares his or her reflections on the theme of Theatre and a Culture of Peace. The first World Theatre Day International Message was written by Jean Cocteau (France) in 1962. It was first in Helsinki, and then in Vienna at the 9th World Congress of the ITI in June 1961 that President Arvi Kivimaa proposed on behalf of the Finnish Centre of the International Theatre Institute that a World Theatre Day be instituted. The proposal, backed by the Scandinavian centres, was carried with acclamation.

The 2023 International Message was entrusted to Samiha Ayoub, an Egyptian actress mainly in theater, but also active in the world of cinema and television.

For the 62nd edition of World Theatre Day in 2024, the message, entitled &#39;Art is Peace&#39;, was written by Jon Fosse, Norwegian writer and playwright. It strongly and profoundly recalls the founding values of theatre with respect to the global community, emphasizing the peaceful and universal value of art.

The 2026 International Massage was entrusted to American actor Willem Dafoe with the conclusion: &quot;In a world that seems to get more divisive, controlling and violent, our challenge as theatre makers is to avoid the corruption of theatre solely as a commercial enterprise dedicated to the entertainment by distraction or as the dry institutional preserver of traditions, but rather to foster its strength to connect peoples, communities, cultures and above all to question where we are going.&quot;]]>
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			<title>James Tolkan, iconic 'Back to the Future' actor, dies at 94</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 26 20:36:34 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Also famous for his 'Top Gun' role, star leaves behind strong legacy]]>
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				<![CDATA[James Tolkan, the veteran character actor known for his steely presence and unforgettable roles, has died at 94 in Saranac Lake, New York, a family spokesperson confirmed. Tolkan became an indelible figure in Hollywood with his portrayals of intense, no-nonsense characters, leaving a mark on audiences across decades.

Tolkan is perhaps best remembered for Back to the Future, where he played the strict Hill Valley High School principal Mr. Strickland, famously berating students as &#39;slackers&#39;. He reprised the role in the sequel and even appeared as Strickland&#39;s grandfather in the third installment. Audiences also cheered his commanding presence as Tom Cruise&#39;s officer, Pete &#39;Stinger&#39; Jardian, in Top Gun.

Beyond these iconic roles, Tolkan&#39;s filmography spanned a remarkable range. He appeared in Woody Allen&#39;s Love and Death as Napoleon and his look-alike, played the crooked accountant Numbers in Dick Tracy, and featured in three Sidney Lumet films: Serpico, Prince of the City, and Family Business. His versatility extended to horror with The Amityville Horror, sci-fi with WarGames, and fantasy with Masters of the Universe.

On stage, Tolkan shone in Broadway productions, including the original Glengarry Glen Ross as Dave Moss and Wait Until Dark, where he replaced Robert Duvall in the role of Harry Roat. His television credits were equally extensive, with appearances on Remington Steele, Miami Vice, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Wonder Years, Leverage, and A Nero Wolfe Mystery, where he also directed several episodes.

Born on June 20, 1931, in Calumet, Michigan, Tolkan moved through Chicago and Tucson, Arizona, after his parents divorced. Following service in the U.S. Navy, he studied at Coe College, the University of Iowa, and honed his craft at The Actors Studio alongside classmates like Warren Beatty. He made his onscreen debut in 1960 on Naked City and built a career defined by dedication, discipline, and memorable intensity.

Tolkan is survived by his wife, Parmelee, whom he met on the set of the off-Broadway play Pinkville in 1971. The couple married that year in Lake Placid. Fans wishing to honour Tolkan&#39;s memory are encouraged to donate to local animal shelters or Humane Society chapters.

Tolkan is perhaps best known for his role in the 1985 film Back to the Future as the strict Hill Valley High School vice principal Gerald Strickland; the character refers to Marty McFly, his father, and Biff Tannen derisively as &quot;slackers&quot;.]]>
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			<title>'Cheating fruit' AI trend gains millions of TikTok views</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 26 23:07:11 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Video shows strawberry cheating on her husband with eggplant]]>
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				<![CDATA[The latest social media trend featuring AI-generated fruits has people creating dramatic, soap-opera-style stories where fruits cheat on one another. It all started with a TikTok video showing a strawberry cheating on her husband with an eggplant. Since then, these anthropomorphic fruit characters have continued the trend, engaging in over-the-top relationship drama and infidelity.

Posted by creator trombonechef and AI cinema on TikTok, the sad fruit stories have increased to subsequent multi-part videos and continues stories of affairs. Many compared the drama to Love Island storylines.

Although not very impressive productions of AI, the trends have taken over for pure entertainment purposes, which often include ridiculous storylines of betrayal and awkward voiceovers, gaining millions of views.

Another popular trending storyline is that of a strawberry couple, whose upcoming wedding is sabotaged by a chocolate. The video features the chocolate going out of her way to steal the strawberry&#39;s man and set fire to her wedding dress.

Many viewers took to TikTok to share their obsession with these AI-cheating fruit videos, saying that they are taking over their lives.

Many musicians, including Zara Larsson, received criticism for reposting these videos after talking about the negative consequences of AI.

This is not the first time that we have seen AI videos go viral. Just last year, AI cat videos were blowing up on social media, featuring cheating scandals and videos of mothers accidentally cooking their children in ovens or throwing them into washing machines.

Commentators took to social media to share the consequences of this type of content for children who are scrolling online.

This trend has also entered the Eastern sphere, where content creators in South Asia are making similar AI videos with desi-flavored items including Samosa and Jalebi, as well as Karela and Aloo.

All in all, it could be noted that this viral wave of AI-generated &quot;cheating fruit&quot; dramas highlights both playful creativity and the growing absurdity of internet culture in the age of artificial intelligence. While these humorous and exaggerated soap-opera-style short films might appeal to the audience, they also raise concerns about the type of content we are allowing our children to be subjected to.

As this phenomenon grows globally, we can see how AI is not just a tool for innovation, but also a powerful force shaping entertainment, trends, and digital behavior.]]>
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			<title>Cast of Disney legend 'Jessie' reunite in New York</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 26 23:07:11 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Karan Brar, Kevin Chamberlain enjoy nostalgic reunion]]>
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				<![CDATA[The cast of the popular Disney Channel TV series, Jesse, had a mini reunion in New York City this weekend. More than ten years after the show wrapped in 2015, the main stars, Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Karan Brar, and Kevin Chamberlain, enjoyed a night out together.

Ryan took to her Instagram to share photos of the reunion.

&quot;Karan &amp; Peyton are 9 years older than I was when we started filming Jessie. Currently, NINE years older than the character of Jessie. And they and Kevin are living in NYC for real and thriving in theater. And I have a kid of my own family&quot;, she wrote.

Fans were quick to question why star Skai Jackson was not present at the reunion. Jackson later responded to a fan questioning her absence: &quot;They were in New York. Do I live in NYC? No, I&#39;m in LA. Karan texted me the picture a couple of days ago,&quot; she stated.

Fans also paid tribute to young actor Cameron Boyce, who played Luke on the series. He tragically passed away from a seizure in 2019. The Cameron Boyce Foundation wrote a heartfelt message on Ryan&#39;s post.

Ryan, the Insatiable star, who played the main lead, emphasised how their bond has remained as strong offscreen as it did onscreen. Kevin Chamblerain, who played the butler, Bertram, in the series, also supported Karan in his Broadway show Data.

From Broadway stages to growing families, the Jessie cast has evolved far beyond their Disney Channel days but their bond remains strong. In the end, the reunion might have been reminiscing on their part, but it also holds nostalgia for the adults who grew up watching Jesse on an afternoon back from school.

&quot;It feels like a party every day&quot; was truly everyone&#39;s anthem.

The series follows Jessie Prescott, a young woman from a small town with big dreams who, rebelling against her strict father, decides to leave the military base in Texas where she grew up and moves to New York City. She accepts a job as a nanny and moves into a multimillion-dollar penthouse on the Upper West Side, Manhattan with the wealthy Ross family.

The family includes jet-setting parents Morgan and Christina Ross and their four rambunctious children: Emma, Luke, Ravi, and Zuri, along with the family pet, Mr. Kipling, a seven-foot Asian water monitor lizard, that is later revealed to be a female. With a whole new world of experiences open to her, Jessie embarks on new adventures in the big city as she grows to rely on the love and support of the children in her care. Assisting her are Bertram, the family&#39;s lazy and sarcastic butler, and Tony, the building&#39;s 20-year-old doorman.

The series was created by Pamela Eells O&#39;Connell, who had previous experience with the &quot;nanny&quot; sitcom formula, starting her career as a writer on the series Charles in Charge and serving as co-executive producer on The Nanny, before working with Debby Ryan on The Suite Life on Deck. O&#39;Connell is said to have developed Jessie specifically to showcase Ryan&#39;s talent. In an interview with the Star-Telegram, Ryan explained how the concept originated: &quot;(O&#39;Connell) and I were throwing ideas back and forth when The Suite Life was coming to an end, and she came up with this. I was absolutely captivated&quot;.]]>
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			<title>AI brings Kilmer back as Hollywood wrestles with creative future</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 26 22:17:44 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Posthumous performance fuels debate as industry leaders insist technology cannot replace human storytelling]]>
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				<![CDATA[The late Val Kilmer is set to return to the big screen through artificial intelligence in what filmmakers describe as a groundbreaking cinematic experiment, even as industry leaders caution that technology must not eclipse human creativity.

The posthumous appearance, announced this week by First Line Films, will see Kilmer feature in the upcoming film &#39;As Deep as the Grave&#39; using generative AI, marking what the studio claims is the first performance of its kind in Hollywood.

The move has reignited a broader debate unfolding across the industry, where rapid advances in AI are forcing creatives to confront questions about authorship, ethics and the future of filmmaking.

Kilmer, widely remembered for his roles in &#39;Top Gun&#39;, &#39;The Doors&#39; and &#39;Batman Forever&#39;, had originally been cast as Father Fintan &mdash;&nbsp;a Catholic priest with Native American spiritual ties &mdash;&nbsp;before complications from throat cancer prevented him from completing the role. Kilmer died in April last year at the age of 65. Working in collaboration with his estate and his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, the production team said the decision to recreate his performance digitally was driven by a desire to honour the actor&#39;s personal connection to the character.

According to the filmmakers, Kilmer had felt a strong cultural and spiritual resonance with the role, linked in part to his Native American heritage and affinity for the American Southwest. The production company says advanced generative AI tools will allow Kilmer to &quot;embody&quot; what it calls a historically significant figure.

Yet even as filmmakers push technological boundaries, unease is spreading across Hollywood. At the South by Southwest conference in Austin, artificial intelligence dominated discussions among directors, executives and digital innovators grappling with the pace of change.

Veteran director Steven Spielberg drew a firm line, warning against the wholesale replacement of human creators. &quot;I&#39;ve never used AI on any of my films yet. We have a writer&#39;s room. All the seats are occupied,&quot; he said, underscoring his resistance to tools that could sideline writers and artists.

Industry figures acknowledge that the anxiety is not misplaced. Generative AI models are now capable of producing increasingly sophisticated video content, raising concerns about job losses among editors, visual effects specialists and other skilled professionals. The technology&#39;s rapid evolution has left many questioning how film and television production will look in the coming years.

Joshua Davies, chief innovation officer at Artlist, argued that while AI is disruptive, it remains a tool rather than a replacement for creativity. He said audiences would ultimately favour work shaped by human insight over purely machine-generated content.

&quot;If given the choice between something made using AI by a techie and a creative, I know which one I would rather watch,&quot; Davies said, adding that the industry is still &quot;working out&quot; how best to integrate such tools into existing workflows.

Davies described AI&#39;s most practical role as filling production gaps &mdash;&nbsp;generating shots that could not be captured due to budget, time or logistical constraints &mdash;&nbsp;rather than replacing traditional filmmaking altogether.

Current models, he noted, still struggle with complex camera movements and consistency across scenes, limiting their ability to fully replicate human craftsmanship.

Nevertheless, experimentation is accelerating. Artlist itself drew attention earlier this year after producing a Super Bowl advertisement in under five days using its AI-driven tools, at a fraction of the cost typically associated with such high-profile campaigns. While the project showcased efficiency gains, Davies stressed it was still driven by creative professionals rather than automated processes alone.

The re-creation of Kilmer&#39;s performance sits at the intersection of these competing narratives &mdash;&nbsp;technological ambition and artistic caution. For some, it represents a respectful extension of an actor&#39;s legacy, enabled by careful collaboration with his family. For others, it raises difficult ethical questions about consent, authenticity and the boundaries of posthumous representation. Hollywood studios are increasingly exploring how AI can be embedded into production pipelines, a shift that could reshape the industry&#39;s labour structure following the disruptions of the pandemic and the writers&#39; and actors&#39; strikes of 2023.

The prospect of faster, cheaper content creation is appealing to studios, but it risks further inflaming tensions with creative communities wary of being sidelined.

Even proponents of AI concede that storytelling &mdash;&nbsp;the core of cinema &mdash;&nbsp;remains deeply human. The emotional nuance, cultural context and lived experience that define compelling narratives are not easily replicated by algorithms, however advanced.

As the industry experiments with new tools, the return of Val Kilmer to the screen offers a striking illustration of both the possibilities and the pitfalls of artificial intelligence in film. It is a technological feat that honours a celebrated actor, while simultaneously serving as a reminder that innovation in Hollywood rarely arrives without controversy.

Whether AI ultimately becomes a collaborator or a competitor to human creativity remains an open question. For now, the balance appears delicate &mdash; with filmmakers eager to harness new capabilities, yet determined, at least in principle, to keep the human voice at the heart of the story. Agencies]]>
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			<title>Power, politics and peril define 'Dune: Part Three'</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 26 22:17:44 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Zendaya and Chalamet return as the saga pivots to consequence and survival]]>
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				<![CDATA[The unveiling of the first trailer for &#39;Dune: Part Three&#39; has set off a fresh wave of anticipation, with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve signalling a darker, more introspective final chapter shaped by power, consequence and time itself, following an ambitious cinematic journey years in the making.

Revealed at a fan event in Los Angeles, the trailer introduces a striking 17-year leap in the story, placing Paul Atreides firmly in his role as Emperor, grappling with the aftermath of a devastating holy war unleashed in earlier instalments.

Timothee Chalamet reprises the lead role, appearing in a visibly hardened form marked by age and conflict, while Zendaya returns as Chani, his closest ally, with the trailer opening on an unexpectedly intimate note as the pair contemplate parenthood amid looming chaos.

The narrative draws heavily from Dune Messiah, the second novel by Frank Herbert, shifting focus from conquest to consequence, as Paul confronts the moral and political weight of absolute power over the desert world of Arrakis.

One of the most talked-about additions is Robert Pattinson, who steps in as the enigmatic antagonist Scytale, a shape-shifting figure whose loyalties remain deliberately opaque, blurring the line between villainy and ambiguity in a franchise known for its moral complexity.

Villeneuve described the film as more intense and action-driven than its predecessors, yet deeply personal in tone, noting that Paul&#39;s struggle is no longer external conquest but an internal reckoning with the cycle of violence he helped unleash across the galaxy.

Returning cast members include Javier Bardem and Jason Momoa, the latter reprising Duncan Idaho in a surprising comeback that hints at pivotal emotional stakes, while newcomers such as Anya Taylor-Joy expand the evolving narrative landscape.

Behind the camera, the film sees Hans Zimmer returning to craft the score, with cinematographer Linus Sandgren stepping in to capture new worlds and transformed desert terrains, much of it shot using IMAX technology to heighten visual scale.

Villeneuve admitted he briefly considered stepping away before completing the saga, but renewed audience enthusiasm following the first two films, which collectively grossed over $1.1 billion and earned multiple Academy Awards, convinced him to return and finish what he had started.

Set for release on December 18 by Warner Bros., &#39;Dune: Part Three&#39; is positioned not merely as a continuation but as a tonal departure, closing a story that its director insists was never conceived as a conventional trilogy, but rather as an evolving cinematic meditation on power, destiny and survival.]]>
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			<title>Pashto TikToker Outlofara shot dead by husband in Islamabad</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 26 10:56:41 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The husband, identified as Sadiq, took his own life after killing his wife]]>
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				<![CDATA[Famous Pashto TikTok creator&nbsp;Sana Javed, best known as her TikTok alias Outlofara, was shot dead by her husband in the H-11 area of Islamabad on Sunday, police said.

The victim, a resident of Attock, was reportedly shot by her husband, who later took his own life. Police confirmed that three shell casings and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the scene and the weapon was taken into custody.

According to authorities, the husband, identified as Sadiq, had previously been employed as a constable with the Attock Police but had been dismissed. Sadiq allegedly shot Sana and then turned the weapon on himself, resulting in his death.

Police said Sana had previously been married to another man, Shafiq Ahmed, from whom she had obtained a divorce. Sadiq was her second husband.

Investigators reported that the couple frequently argued and that the incident arose out of domestic disputes.

The incident took place near Lingnam Tower within the jurisdiction of H-11 police station. A case has been registered at H-11 police station, and further investigation is underway.]]>
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			<title>Ed Sheeran debuts buzz cut, calls it a ‘fresh start’</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 26 10:34:50 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Singer ditches his iconic ginger hair, posts pictures in a casual Instagram dump]]>
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				<![CDATA[Ed Sheeran has shaved his head this week for what he calls a &ldquo;fresh start,&rdquo; revealing he may keep the look after decades of being known for his signature ginger hair.

Sheeran debuted the buzz cut in a recent Instagram post, writing: &ldquo;Yes I&rsquo;ve shaved my hair. I wanted to shave it to signify a fresh start. A lot of new beginnings in my life atm. I love it, thinking of keeping it this way.&rdquo;





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The post also featured a mix of personal and professional updates, including tour release dates, music sessions with Martin Garrix, his recovery journey with shingles, binge-watching Stranger Things, reading Demon Copperhead, and browsing vinyl shops.

The Grammy-winning artist received an outpouring of positive feedback from fans, many calling the head shave a bold and refreshing move that everyone should try at least once.





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Others shared their own experiences with shingles, helping raise awareness about the condition.

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Fans also had some fun in the comments, jokingly dubbing him &ldquo;EDminem&rdquo; and playing on words with &ldquo;Head Shearin&rsquo;.&rdquo;

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Sheeran is set to tour in 2026, extending his Loop Tour to North America from June through November.]]>
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			<title>Namra Shahid calls out industry hypocrisy and PR-driven fame game</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 26 10:32:02 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Actor speaks out on favouritism, PR culture, and how social media often overshadows real talent today]]>
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				<![CDATA[In a recent conversation, actor Namra Shahid didn&rsquo;t hold back while talking about the reality of the industry, especially the clear gap between talent and recognition.

While she touched on her role as Asiya in Muamma, the bigger focus remained on what happens behind the scenes.

&ldquo;Awards don&rsquo;t really go to the most deserving,&rdquo; she said, adding that many times it comes down to &ldquo;PR, contacts, and followers.&rdquo;





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She pointed out how social media has started to matter just as much as acting itself.

&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re not active online, people think you&rsquo;re not working,&rdquo; she shared, hinting at the pressure actors now face to stay visible all the time.

For her, this shift feels unfair, especially for those who focus more on their craft than their online image.

Talking about favouritism, Namra kept it real. &ldquo;There is favouritism, of course there is,&rdquo; she said, without sugarcoating it.

According to her, the system often rewards those who play the game right rather than those who put in the most effort on screen. It&rsquo;s something she has experienced first-hand, especially when it comes to award shows and recognition.





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At the same time, she made it clear that good work still exists. Recalling her experience working with Saba Qamar, she said, &ldquo;She&rsquo;s very professional and makes you feel comfortable,&rdquo; showing that not everything in the industry is surface-level.

After taking a two-and-a-half-year break, Namra returned to a space that felt different. &ldquo;Things have changed a lot,&rdquo; she noted, especially with how much importance is now given to image and online presence.

Even when she spoke about learning Saraiki for a project with Kashif Nisar, she hinted at how such hard work often goes unnoticed. &ldquo;You work so hard on a role, but that&rsquo;s not what gets highlighted,&rdquo; she said.

Through it all, Namra&rsquo;s tone stayed honest and grounded, calling out the system, but still holding on to the importance of real acting.





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			<title>Cinema belongs to the audience: Aamir Khan in candid conversation on success, failure</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 26 11:21:20 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Actor opens up about Oscars, overconfidence, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' missteps and why he didn't cast his own son]]>
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				<![CDATA[In a reflective conversation on Duologue with Barun Das, actor Aamir Khan offered a measured take on success, failure, and the evolving rules of filmmaking in a globalised, digitally distracted world. At the heart of his remarks was a consistent idea: cinema, no matter how it is packaged or promoted, ultimately belongs to the audience.

Khan addressed the long-standing fixation with the Oscars, pushing back against the idea that the award defines cinematic excellence. While he expressed respect for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, he framed the Oscars primarily as a marketing vehicle, one that helps films travel beyond borders and reach viewers who may otherwise never encounter them. For him, recognition from audiences carries far more weight than international trophies, he said.





Khan&#39;s emphasis on audience reception also shaped his response to debates around how India is portrayed globally. Dismissing the assumption that international juries favour films highlighting the country&rsquo;s &ldquo;darker side&rdquo;, Khan pointed to acclaimed titles such as Lagaan and Mother India as proof that a wide range of narratives can resonate worldwide.

He also admitted his discomfort with Slumdog Millionaire, suggesting that such portrayals may appeal to foreign audiences partly because they lack the cultural context to fully interrogate what they are seeing. The result, he implied, is a kind of fascination rooted in unfamiliarity.

The conversation also turned inward, with Khan reflecting candidly on his own missteps. He acknowledged that years of consistent success had led to a degree of overconfidence, blinding him to potential risks particularly in managing budgets. This self-critique extended to his performance in Laal Singh Chaddha, where he admitted he misjudged the tone of his character, especially when compared to Tom Hanks&rsquo; portrayal in Forrest Gump.





Beyond personal reflection, Khan offered a broader diagnosis of the industry&rsquo;s current challenges. He argued that the rise of smartphones fundamentally altered audience behaviour, shifting viewers from being &ldquo;captive&rdquo; in theatres to constantly &ldquo;distracted&rdquo;. With endless content available at their fingertips, audiences now demand stories that are far more engaging and immersive, he said.&nbsp;For filmmakers, this means the margin for error has narrowed significantly, Khan stated.

On the contentious issue of nepotism, Khan struck a balanced note, acknowledging that coming from a film family can make it easier to secure an initial opportunity, but stressing that longevity depends entirely on merit.

Recalling his own experience with his son Junaid Khan, Khan revealed that despite being impressed by his preparation and screen test, he chose not to cast him in Laal Singh Chaddha. The decision, he said, was guided by fairness and professional commitment rather than personal preference.





For Khan, the industry&rsquo;s ultimate filter remains unchanged: &ldquo;The audience cannot be managed.&rdquo; No amount of influence, promotion, or legacy can sustain a career if the work fails to connect, the actor stressed.

In a conversation that moved fluidly between introspection and industry critique, Khan stressed that in an era of shifting platforms and global visibility, authenticity, and the audience&rsquo;s response to it still determine what endures.]]>
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			<title>Kris Jenner goes viral in China as Gen Z’s 'good luck charm'</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 26 12:03:20 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Images of the reality TV star go viral in China where Gen Z hail her as a lucky icon, sparking confusion in the US]]>
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				<![CDATA[Kris Jenner was trending this week on Chinese social media, as images of the reality TV star captured the attention of local users.

The phenomenon began when several accounts shared images of Jenner online. Within hours, fans started reposting them widely, praising her confidence, signature style, and commanding presence.



Kris Jenner has gone viral as a good luck symbol on Chinese social media

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全ての運に効くと噂のクリスジェンナーmeme、どれもめちゃくちゃ好みでニヤニヤしてる https://t.co/ddEmxAYwv9
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Kris Jenner, &Ccedil;in&rsquo;de zenginliğin simgesi ve zenginlik i&ccedil;in manifest aracı haline geldi. pic.twitter.com/gkrcu7q1cE
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Users began sharing photos of Jenner while referring to her as their &#39;Queen&#39; and even a &#39;digital good luck charm&#39;.

The trend quickly gained momentum, with reports of people setting her pictures as desktop backgrounds in offices across China.





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Meanwhile, users in the United States were left confused by the unexpected trend, with some describing it as &ldquo;silly&rdquo; and &ldquo;sad.&rdquo;









&ldquo;I guess it&rsquo;s just a marketing tactic,&rdquo;&nbsp;shared one user.



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The viral moment reflects how global internet culture can transform public figures into symbols. &quot;Y&rsquo;all going to start manifesting to Kris Jenner?&quot;&nbsp;said the Drip.





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Jenner has yet to publicly comment on this trend, but fans in China continue tagging her in hopes of catching her attention.]]>
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			<title>Mahira Khan 'baited' into responding to Riz Ahmed’s call for collaboration</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 26 05:35:03 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Both actors' mutual interest sparks hopes for a potential on-screen pairing]]>
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				<![CDATA[There may be a chance to see Mahira Khan on the international screen once again, this time alongside Oscar- and Emmy-winning British Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed.

The discussion began during a recent appearance on the BBC Asian Network with Haroon Rashid, where the host spoke with Ahmed about his career.

The conversation naturally turned to starring opposite a star from Pakistan. The host remarked, &ldquo;Why haven&rsquo;t you done anything with Mahira Khan? I think you&rsquo;d look great together.&rdquo;





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Ahmed responded with enthusiasm, saying, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m ready, I&rsquo;m here, let&rsquo;s make it happen.&rdquo; His candid reply quickly caught viewers&rsquo; attention and spread widely across social media, creating excitement among fans in both Pakistan and Britian.

Adding further fuel to the speculation, Mahira herself took to Instagram and posted, &ldquo;I am ready too!&rdquo; signalling her interest in a potential collaboration.





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Fans are now eagerly anticipating what could come next.

Mahira, already an established star in the Pakistani film industry, has previously worked on high-profile projects, including starring opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees.

While no official project is confirmed, the mutual interest expressed by both actors has sparked hopes of a highly anticipated cross-industry collaboration.]]>
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