Archive for Lollywood
Chingari (1964)
Chingari has all the qualities in greater measure of its predecessors: a musical score of rare virtuosity, mature craftsmanship, and a high standard of artistic integrity. What makes it stand out still higher is the significance of the theme, for it touches upon an issue of life as important as …
Buddha Gujjar (2002)
Syed Noor has, during the last decade or so, acquired the status of the filmmaker in Pakistan but his critics say his movies seldom defy the ‘formula’. His latest flick, Buddha Gujjar, in more ways than one justifies this criticism. The narrative is simplistic – rather one-dimensional like most movie …
Aik Gunah Aur (2005)
Aik Gunah Aur features Meera right after her Indian Film debut but that doesn’t stop it from following the formula and the story is based on the life and times of a nawab’s illegitimate daughter who is adopted by a Madam of infamous Red Light area. As the little girl …
Budha Bigra Jaey (2004)
The mind has a wonderful ability – that to forget. So there isn’t any permanent damage done by watching this, or any other Pakistani film production – although it may seem at the time that you may never function to your fullest capacity again. Whether it’s your eyes that smart …
Khamosh Raho (1964)
Khamosh Raho, tells the story of a ‘Madam’ (played superbly by Meena Shorey, the lara lappa girl of Roop K. Shorey’s fame) running a network of bonded prostitution. Mohammed Ali got his major break through this film, and he played a role that was rather difficult to execute. Meena presents …
Yeh Wada Raha (2003)
After missing from action for a considerable time director Sangeeta is back with her latest film Yeh Wada Raha. Coming from Sangeeta, Yeh Wada Raha was one of the much-awaited films of the year, since Sangeeta is deemed as one of the sensible directors. Scripted by Perviaz Kaleem, the …
Salakhain (2004)
The key to creating a successful movie lies in good execution or at least Shehzad Rafiq seems to believe so. For his directorial debut Salakhain, he has chosen and utilized his locations and sets quite sensibly. His props, more often than not, seem to be quite in place and his …
Manila key Jasoos (2002)
The tension between India and Pakistan has not only preoccupied politicians and generals but showbiz has tapped into it as well. Several films across the border were launched that contained poisonous propaganda against our country. The sole aim probably was merely to make the film a hit and reap the …
Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hey (2005)
A few years ago, most studio floors were occupied for film shootings. Today they stand deserted. Producers have retreated from production because their films aren’t doing well. Even recovering cost has become a wish. Making films in Pakistan is perceived to be a fool’s job. Yes, Shahzad Rafique’s Salakhein did …
Suraiya (1929-2004)
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