Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 19, 2007
By Sonya Rehman
Based on W. Somerset Maugham’s novel, ‘The painted veil’ has to be one of the most dramatic love stories of the year – slotting it at the very same high-caliber level (in terms of cinematography, acting and storyline) of films such as ‘Out of Africa’ (released in 1985 and one of the sensational [...]
Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 19, 2007
Ali Zafar and Atif Aslam are without a doubt, the biggest music sensations of the decade. They’re young and popular (especially with the ladies), talented and in demand and as musicians, they have taken this nation by storm. Across the border, both enjoy tremendous star power and commercial success. Hot, happening and truly stars for [...]
Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 18, 2007
Art films remain important in this age of blockbusters at the box office
By Sonya Rehman
From the startling, The Colour of Paradise by Majid Majidi, Rang-e-Khoda is a Persian art film like no other. In one of the scenes after being abandoned by his father, Mohammad, a young blind boy while sobbing uncontrollably says, “Our teacher [...]
Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 18, 2007
Instep takes a close look at the guitar prodigy Faraz Anwar and finds out what he has in store for rock fans in 2007!
By Sonya Rehman
Mama, I wanna be a rock star
In grade six when most of us were scraping our knees and elbows in the playground, Faraz Anwar was dreaming of playing the guitar [...]
Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 18, 2007
By Sonya Rehman
This year, winter in Lahore seemed half-baked (thank you global warming) and somewhat unsure. It was almost as if winter, a crotchety old man, had trouble deciding between a hearty rain shower and dry, cold spells. This has been evident by the face of the sky as it randomly begins to switch from [...]
Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 15, 2007
By Sonya Rehman
Unconventionally beautiful, perceptive and talented, Arjumand Rahim emanates a certain kind of gentle grace, an elegance and warm sensitivity which are qualities vital for an artist of her caliber.
In a special interview for Women’s Own, Arjumand talks about her passion for dance and her journey throughout the years as an actor and producer.
What [...]
Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 15, 2007
By Sonya Rehman
In the Pakistani media industry, director Mehreen Jabbar is like a breath of fresh air. A maestro at her work, she skilfully interlaces each story with captivating visuals using the utmost dexterity and skill. Mehreen’s sensitivity coupled with her expertise as a filmmaker makes each of her productions absolute works of art. It [...]
Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 14, 2007
Sonya Rehman
Since it had been years that I had visited my mother’s side of the family in India, I decided that it was high time that I made a trip to Bangalore. Things had felt right somehow. I filed for my visa and soon after receiving the stamp of approval, booking my ticket and throwing [...]
Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 14, 2007
By Sonya Rehman
Lahore, to me is a bit of an enigma. In tiny little pockets tucked away, art thrives and rejoices – pumping life back into the veins of the city’s cold, ‘commercial’ exterior. Be it dhol-wallahs on the main road beating away rhythms on their dhols at infrequent hours, the flute maestro playing songs [...]
Posted by: Sonya Rehman on: February 14, 2007
By Sonya Rehman
Meet Aaron Karo, a 25 year old stand-up comedian and writer who gave up his job on Wall Street to do what he loves best – making people laugh. His observations about college life and being a ‘twenty something’ individual just entering the ‘real world’ makes you want to slap your knee, throw [...]
