On “Akhri Khat”: Hamesha Friendship
When prospects of love fails, friendship might succeed.
On Making “A White Home”
The story follows Yashma, a young woman who has recently relocated to the bustling city of Riyadh.
On Making Smile
Director Ahsan Minhas on making a film on coping with family mental illness.
Chasing Social Media Fame: On Presenting a Film
A film may belong to its audience, but it will always be defined by where it came from.
On “Rani”: Focus on Your Family, Not Your Phone
When the phone screen doesn't capture everything.
On “For the Love of God”: Where is Honor Without Family?
Pressure on behavior leading to the suppression of love.
On “Gumm”: Horrors of a dagger, a wolf, and health insurance problems
In “Gumm” (2019), Asad grows angrier and gains several lives as multiple attempts are made on him through perhaps diseased daggers. He manages to escape, pay for the operation,
“Carma”: The winner of the massacre is the one who never sought it out
“Carma” (2022) is a Pakistani love letter to Quentin Tarantino.
“Sherdil”: Desi-fication should come with more intention
The 2019 Pakistani film, “Sherdil,” takes the buddy movie template right of the printer.
On “Mehrunisa V Lub U”: A message hidden behind tropes. Very hidden.
A core aspect of the film involves a husband, Ali (Danish Taimoor), attempting to help his wife, Mehrunisa (Sana Javed), who grew up in the mountains, adjust to her new life with h