Thursday, January 8, 2009

‘Entertainment’ News

Habib: Fun of a lifetime

Habib: Fun of a lifetime

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 11:35

Equipped with a double M.A., a lot of patience and highly refined etiquettes, Habib embarked upon a movie career in the year 1956. His film debut was 'Lakht-e-jigar', in which he appeared in a side role. ('Lakht-e-jigar', 1956, ...

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Akhlaq Ahmed: Singing explained

Akhlaq Ahmed: Singing explained

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 11:52

The above proverb holds true to the renowned singer, Akhlaq Ahmed. In the 1960s, Akhlaq frequented the stage shows. He sang songs alongside singer Masood Rana and actor Nadeem. Akhlaq’s early music inspiration was surprising. Perhaps, it ...

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Sangeeta: Living legend

Sangeeta: Living legend

Monday, January 5, 2009 12:10

Perveen Rizvi, who was born in Karachi, proved to be an intelligent girl from her earlier days. Her father, Syed Tayyab Husain Rizvi, provided her a good home environment. Hence, little Perveen's talents grew rapidly. Perveen's mother, Mehtab Rizvi, ...

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A.Nayyar: Music to your ear

A.Nayyar: Music to your ear

Saturday, January 3, 2009 11:37

The above phrase holds true to the singer, A. Nayyar. Arthur Nayyar, who is mostly known as A. Nayyar, hails from Lahore, Pakistan. In fact, Nayyar looks more like an actor then a singer. A. Nayyar debuted as ...

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Santosh Kumar: Legacy lives on

Santosh Kumar: Legacy lives on

Thursday, January 1, 2009 12:02

Santosh Kumar whose real name was Syed Musa Raza, son of Syed Daud Musa, successfully graduated with higher grades, from Usmania University, Hyderabad Deccan, India, before the partition.Moreover, he also passed the I.C.S. examination in flying colors, ...

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Zia Mohyeddin: Epitome of success

Zia Mohyeddin: Epitome of success

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 12:36

The above statement holds true to the 'Lawrence of Arabia' famed actor, Zia Mohyeddin. Super performer, Zia Mohyeddin, was born on June 20, 1933, in Faisalabad, former Lyallpur, Pakistan. He demonstrated an unusual aptitude for acting as a ...

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Atiqa Odho: As I know her

Atiqa Odho: As I know her

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 12:23

Luckily, there are many examples of people in show business who appreciate and recognize the virtues of hard work and ingenuity. A quick example is Atiqa Odho, who is amply endowed with numerous qualities, including the aforementioned ...

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Humayun Saeed: Master of his dream

Humayun Saeed: Master of his dream

Monday, December 29, 2008 11:57

Within a short period of time, he became the awe and envy of the Pakistani public. Below is an amiable look back at the life and accomplishments of Humayun Saeed. Humayun was born into an enlightened family on July ...

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Nayyara Noor: Talent rises to the top

Nayyara Noor: Talent rises to the top

Sunday, December 28, 2008 14:28

The infinite capacity of the human voice is mind- boggling. When it comes to Nayyara, we realize that her voice has literally captivated the hearts and minds of those who enjoy beautiful singing throughout the world. Sober, reserved, ...

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Jamshed Ansari: Moments of remembering

Jamshed Ansari: Moments of remembering

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 13:11

The above proverb holds true for the great entertainer, Jamshed Ansari. Jamshed Ansari was born in Saharanpur, India, on December 31, 1942. Six-year old Jamshed migrated to Pakistan along with his family members in 1948. Jamshed Ansari ...

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