Indian Punjabi singer and actor Gippy Grewal has praised the talent of Pakistani artists, saying he hopes to collaborate with veteran comedian and actor Sohail Ahmed on a future project. Speaking in a recent interview, Gippy expressed admiration for Pakistan’s entertainment industry and acknowledged the contributions of its artists across film, television and music. He […]
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Quddus Mirza explores war and emotion in new Karachi exhibition
Pakistani artist Quddus Mirza examines the intersection of personal emotion and global violence in his latest solo exhibition, New Works, recently displayed at Canvas Gallery. The exhibition featured nine large oil paintings and three smaller sketches, using simplified visual language to reflect on contemporary conflict and human suffering. Read More: Ocean Art Gallery hosts ‘Meditations […]
Pakistan’s colors shine bright at Dubai cultural festival
A vibrant Pakistani Art and Culture Festival has opened in Dubai, bringing together traditional influences and modern creative expressions that reflect the country’s rich identity, craftsmanship, and evolving cultural narratives. The event aims to introduce international audiences to Pakistan’s artistic diversity through carefully curated visual and cultural experiences. The festival was inaugurated by Hussain Muhammad, […]
Salman Khan willing to work with Pakistani artists If government permits
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again expressed his willingness to collaborate with Pakistani artists, provided the Indian government grants the necessary permissions. Speaking at a recent press conference for his upcoming film Sikandar, Khan addressed the restrictions placed on Pakistani artists since 2016. He stated, “Take the permission from here, and I am ready […]
Hate waves continue from B-Town in wake of Pulwama attack
MUMBAI: Actor Vidya Balan has become the latest Bollywood celeb to make an anti-Pakistan statement in wake of the Pulwama attacks. “Though I have always believed that art should be kept away from all boundaries and politics, I think we have to take a stand now. Enough is enough,” Balan told Indian media at the […]
Pakistan just might not care about the Indian ban on local artists
On February 22, 2018, the Federation Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) agreed to ban Pakistani artists and technicians from working in Indian films and TV serials, in a unanimous vote. Following this, singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo called for a revised ban on Pakistani artists working in India as well. Indeed, these decisions were made in light of […]
Pakistani artists should be temporarily banned, says Indian minister
Earlier, Union Minister of India Babul Supriyo suggested removing Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s voice from ‘Welcome to New York’ and having it replaced by someone else. He also wondered why Atif Aslam lent vocals to the song ‘Dil Diyan Gallan’ in Tiger Zinda Hai and why it wasn’t Arjit Singh instead. And now, the Union Minister […]