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Dukhtar
''Dukhtar'' (; ) is a 2014 Pakistani drama-thriller film directed by Afia Nathaniel. The film stars Samiya Mumtaz, Mohib Mirza, Saleha Aref, Asif Khan, Ajab Gul and Samina Ahmad. The film is Afia Nathaniel's feature directorial debut; she also wrote and produced the film. It is the story of a mother and her ten-year-old daughter, who leave their home to save the girl from an arranged marriage to a tribal leader. The film was premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September. Geo Films released the film in Pakistan on 18 September 2014. It was selected as Pakistan's Official entry in the category Best Foreign Language Film for the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. It becomes Pakistan's second consecutive submission to Oscars and accepted as per the first one was '' Zinda Bhaag'' in same category. Plot At the age of fifteen, Allah Rakhi ( Samiya Mumtaz) was given in marriage to the much older tribal chieftain Daulat Khan (Asif Khan), who to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samiya Mumtaz
Samiya Mumtaz ( ur, ) (born 1970, Karachi), is a Pakistani film and television actress. She has performed in several TV dramas. Family Mumtaz was born to Khawar and Kamil Khan Mumtaz. Her mother is a prominent women's rights activist, while her father is an architect. She has two brothers, and two children. Career She first appeared a show in Shahid Nadeem's directed drama serial '' Zard Dopehar'' aired on PTV in 1995. She is also notable for her performance in drama serials such as '' Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan'', '' Yariyan''. She also started off as a theater personality and then moved to television. Mumtaz has worked in drama serials such as ''Maaye Ni'', ''Sadqay Tumhare'', ''Ali Ki Ammi'' and ''Udaari''. Mumtaz made her film debut in 2014 in a drama thriller film ''Dukhtar'', written and directed by Afia Nathaniel. She also starred in a family drama film '' Moor'' directed by Jami, released in 2015. Sajal Aly and Samiya are likely to be collaborating for the upcomin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajab Gul
Ajab Gul (Pashto: عجب گل) is a Pakistani actor turned film director, producer and music director who has mostly worked in Pashto films. As well as working in Pakistani cinema he has worked in television and theater. Career Ajab Gul has starred in commercial films such as '' Yaar Baash'', ''Sharabi'', '' Kyun Tum Say Itna Pyar Hai'' as well as critical performance films such as ''Dukhtar''. He has also starred in a string of successful television serials like ''Fareb'', ''Girift'', ''Piyas'', ''Sooraj Kay Sath Sath'', ''Musafatain'', ''Pathar'', ''Ghulam Gardish'', ''Tawan'', ''Chashman'', ''Dastar'', ''Sheharzaad''. His theatrical play ''Janam Janam ki Maile Chadar'' has set a record in South East Asia for its non-stop 1680 shows. His directorial debut was the film '' Khoey Ho Tum Kahan (KHTK)'', which had a decent theatrical run upon its release in 2001. Among the high points of the film was its phenomenal soundtrack composed by Zain and some stunning cinematography. The suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afia Nathaniel
Afia Serena Nathaniel (born 1974) is an independent Pakistani filmmaker who works primarily as a writer, director, producer and editor. She is a graduate of the Film Division at the Columbia University School of the Arts (2006). Early life Afia Nathaniel was born in Quetta, Pakistan. She is the eldest of three girls. Her father was in the Armed Forces and her mother a professor of English. Afia was brought up and educated in Lahore. Education Afia did her Senior Cambridge from Convent of Jesus and Mary, Lahore. She then attended Kinnaird College from 1991 to 1994, graduating with a BSc degree. She majored in Mathematics with a minor in Physics. In college, Afia participated actively in debating forums, poetry competitions and dramatics. She was elected the President of Science Club by the students at Kinnaird. Afia was awarded the prestigious Mangat Rai Gold Medal in 1994 in recognition of her outstanding academic record and extracurricular achievements. In August 1994, Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adnan Shah
Adnan Shah, well known as Adnan Shah Tipu or simply Tipu is a Pakistani actor known for his comic and villainary roles. Career Adnan Shah started his career in 1999 as a television actor and gained popularity through a sitcom titled "Sub Set Hai" created by Azfar Ali, which was aired on Indus Vision in 2001. He has appeared in many television serials in Pakistan such as '' Makan'' (2006). Tipu has also acted in 2011 sitcom series '' Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay Ga''. He made his debut as a film actor in 2003 film '' Khamosh Pani''. In 2008, he appeared in drama film '' Ramchand Pakistani'', followed by his Bollywood debut film ''Kajraare'' (2010), directed by Pooja Bhatt. Tipu starred in '' Josh: Independence Through Unity'' and grabbed the nomination in ARY Film Award for Best Actor. He played a villainary role in '' Dukhtar'' (2014) and also starred in the Indian film ''Welcome to Karachi'' (2015). In an interview to ''The Express Tribune'', he said regarding the film: "I am impress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geo Films
''Geo Films'' is a film production and distribution company owned by Geo Television Network based in Karachi, Pakistan. ''Geo Films'' distributes Hollywood, Lollywood Lollywood ( ur, , translit=lâli vuḍ) refers to Pakistan's film industry based in Lahore, previously the base for both Punjabi and Urdu language film production. Lahore has been the center of Pakistani cinema since the partition of ... and Indian films in cinemas across Pakistan. Films distributed Foreign Films The following is the complete list of films distributed by ''Geo Films'' in Pakistan: Pakistani Films See also * List of film distributors in Pakistan References External links * Mass media companies of Pakistan Film distributors of Pakistan {{Pakistan-media-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samina Ahmad
Samina Ahmad is a Pakistani film and television actress, stage performer, producer and director. She is a veteran television actress with over 50 years of work experience in the Urdu entertainment industry. Ahmad performed for many of PTV's major successful series, including '' Waris'' (1979), ''Aahat'' (1991) and ''Family Front'' (1997). One of her most recent roles includes the Geo TV's widely-popular four-part comedy series ''Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat'' (2009–2012), and the Hum TV's acclaimed comedy drama series '' Suno Chanda'' (2018) and its sequel '' Suno Chanda 2'' (2019). For her contributions towards the television industry, she was honoured by the Government of Pakistan with the Pride of Performance in 2011. Early life and career Ahmad was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (then Punjab, British India) on 20 March 1946. Her father was Director of Forests in the West of Pakistan, and her mother was a housewife. Her father died in 1965 and her mother in 2018. She is the eld ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omair Rana
Omair Rana (born January 31, 1978) is a Pakistani actor and theatre director. He also directs plays in educational institutes, notably ''One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'' (2014) and ''Life of Galileo'' (2013) at Lahore Grammar School Johar Town campus. He runs his theatre company by the name of ''Real Entertainment Productions'' (REP) that was founded in 2000 and has done over 50 plays ever since. Early life and career He had his early education in Al Ain, UAE, Al Ain English-speaking school, which was instrumental in inculcating his love for theatre. In the course of his career development, he also undertook a number of internships including one with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He is a theater actor in the region who has made a significant contribution in the field of teaching Dramatics Art at a number of institutions, including introducing IGCSE Drama to Pakistan in 2009. As a screen actor he has also worked in numerous TV productions and in the films '' Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Toronto International Film Festival
The 39th annual Toronto International Film Festival, the 39th event in the Toronto International Film Festival series, was held in Canada from 4–14 September 2014. David Dobkin's film '' The Judge'', starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall was the opening night film. '' A Little Chaos'', a British period drama directed by Alan Rickman and starring Kate Winslet closed the festival. More films for each section were announced on 12 August, with the line-up completed on 19 August. A total of 393 films were shown, including 143 world premieres. The first Friday was dubbed " Bill Murray Day", as festival organisers dedicated a day to the actor by screening a select number of his films for free. Awards Programmes Gala Presentations *''Black and White'' by Mike Binder *''Boychoir'' by François Girard *'' The Connection'' by Cedric Jimenez *''The Equalizer'' by Antoine Fuqua *'' Escobar: Paradise Lost'' by Andrea Di Stefano *'' The Forger'' by Philip Martin *'' Foxca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohib Mirza
Mohib Mirza ( ur, ) (born 18 August 1979) is a Pakistani actor, director, television host and comedian. He is known for his work in film and television industry of Pakistan for which he has been nominated for various awards. Career Mirza started off as a theatre actor in 1999. He was doing Bachelors in Commerce and ran out of funds for the next semester which made him and his friends start a theatre company of their own called Dramaybazz. They wrote and directed an Urdu play ''One way ticket'', which ran in PACC for 7 days receiving an overwhelming response. Mirza managed to raise more than thrice the amount of money. Mirza made his debut on television in Sahira Kazmi's popular PTV drama serial ''Zebunnisa'', about a girl who becomes the victim of domestic violence. Since then Mirza has acted in numerous television serials, telefilms, sitcoms and TV commercials. He earned international recognition with his film ''Insha Allah'' (2009), winning the award in Best Supporting A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi ( or ; Urdu, ) is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the fourth largest city in Pakistan after Karachi, Lahore and Faisalabad, and third largest in Punjab after Lahore and Faisalabad. Rawalpindi is next to Pakistan's capital Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the " twin cities" because of the social and economic links between them. Rawalpindi is on the Pothohar Plateau, known for its ancient Hindu and Buddhist heritage, especially in the neighbouring town of Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1765, the ruling Gakhars were defeated and the city came under Sikh rule, becoming an important city within the Sikh Empire based at Lahore. The city's ''Babu Mohallah'' neighbourhood was once home to a community of Jewish traders that had fled Mashhad, Persia, in the 1830s. The city was conquered by the British Raj in 1849, and in the late 19th century became the largest garrison town of the British Indian Army's Northern command as its cli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilgit
Gilgit (; Shina: ; ur, ) is the capital city of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan. The city is located in a broad valley near the confluence of the Gilgit River and the Hunza River. It is a major tourist destination in Pakistan, serving as a hub for trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the Karakoram mountain range. Gilgit was once a major centre for Buddhism; it was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, and today serves as a major junction along the Karakoram Highway with road connections to China as well as the Pakistani cities of Skardu, Chitral, Peshawar, and Islamabad. Currently, it serves as a frontier station for the local tribal areas. The city's economic activity is mainly focused on agriculture, with wheat, maize, and barley as the mainly-produced crops. Etymology The city's ancient name was ''Sargin'', later to be known as ''Gilit'', and it is still referred to as ''Gilit'' or ''Sargin-Gilit'' by the local people. The native Khowar and Wakhi- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
