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All-women band in Iran struggles to break through
BANDAR ABBAS (AFP) - The men in the audience clapped and the women ululated as the band finished singing: it would have been commonplace except the venue was in Iran and the group on stage were all women.
The catchy rhythmic music they…
Ertugrul Ghazi star Cavit Cetin Guner arrives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (City News) – Turkish star Cavit Cetin Guner, who played Dogan Alp in famous series Dirilis: Ertugrul, has arrived in Pakistan on two-day visit.
The actor confirmed his PakDuring the tour, the Turkish actor is scheduled to meet…
Oscar-winning Czech director Jiri Menzel dies at 82
PRAGUE (AFP) - Oscar-winning Czech film director Jiri Menzel has died aged 82 after battling serious health problems for a long time, his wife Olga Menzelova said on Sunday.
"Our dear Jiri, the bravest of the brave. Your body left our…
Ashfaq Ahmad’s 16th death anniversary today
LAHORE (City News) - The 16th death anniversary of renowned legendary writer‚ broadcaster, and intellectual Ashfaq Ahmad is being observed today (Monday).
Ashfaq Ahmed was born on August 22, 1925 in Garhmukteshwar village, Ghaziabad,…
BTS hit ‘Dynamite’ worth $1.4 billion to South Korea: govt
SEOUL (AFP) - K-pop sensation BTS’s US-chart-topping single "Dynamite" could generate more than $1.4 billion for the South Korean economy and thousands of new jobs in the country, a government study claimed Monday.
The trailblazing…
Zhalay clarifies her remarks on hiring Esra Bilgic as ambassador of Pakistani brands
(City News) – Pakistani actress Zhalay Sarhadi has clarified her stance on the matter of hiring Turkish actress Esra Bilgic, who played Halima Sultan in Ertugrul Ghazi, as ambassador of Pakistan brands.
In a statement, the actress stated…
Web series ‘Churails’ accused of plagiarism
(City News) – Pakistani film director Asim Abbasi’s web series ‘Churails’ has been accused of plagiarizing illustration by French illustrator, Malika Favre in its opening clippings.
The similarity was spotted by a social-media user who…
Bollywood’s Bachchan back at work as India relaxes on-set rules
MUMBAI (AFP) - Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is back at work filming India’s version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" following a bout of COVID-19, while authorities eased coronavirus curbs on movie and TV shoots.
A blanket ban…
Tough cancer journey made me stronger: Nadia Jamil
LAHORE (City News) – Actor Nadia Jamil – who is out of the danger zone – has said that the tough journey of cancer which she underwent has made her much stronger, Roznama Dunya reported on Saturday.
In an interview with an American…
Broadway’s Tony awards to be awarded in digital ceremony this fall
(Reuters) - The Tony awards, the annual honors celebrating the best in Broadway theater, will be announced during a digital ceremony this fall, organizers said in a statement.
The Tonys had been scheduled for June but were postponed…