Pakistani Cinema

Veteran television actor Tahira Wasti passes away
London Asian Film Festival: A big leap for Bol and Tamanna
Allah Hoo – Second OST of upcoming film Tamanna - GalaxyLollywood Article
Family Magazine (March 04 to March 10 2012) - PakistaniCinema

Veteran television actor Tahira Wasti passes away

Posted: 11 Mar 2012 11:01 AM PDT

Veteran television actor Tahira Wasti passed away on Sunday in Karachi. Wasti was 68.

Wasti, who is one of the oldest and most-recognised faces of Pakistan Television, appeared in shows like Kashkol, Jaangloos and Daldal. Wasti's husband Rizwan and daughter Laila are also actors. Actor Maria Wasti is Tahira's niece.

She started working on PTV in 1968-69 and came to prominence from a television play called Jaib Qatra, which was based on a short story by Saadat Hassan Manto. Wasti's signature was her natural grace and regal personality, which made her the ideal choice for all shows that required characters showing royalty.

London Asian Film Festival: A big leap for Bol and Tamanna

Posted: 11 Mar 2012 10:49 AM PDT

LAHORE: Following the success of Saving Face, which earned an Oscar last month, the films Bol and the yet-to-be released Tamanna have started generating buzz as they have been shortlisted for the 14th London Asian Film Festival, set to place from the March 16 to 24.

The festival, over the years, has developed a reputation for focusing on films depicting the problems prevalent in Asian countries as well as highlighting the major works from Bollywood, Lollywood and Hollywood. This year's festival will be attended by Bollywood stars including Abhishek Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, who will discuss at length the state of South Asian films.

The Pakistani film section will be headlined by a screening of Shoaib Mansoor's Bol which will be followed by a question and answer session with the film's lead actor Humaima Malick. Additionally, there will also be a documentary on behind-the-scenes of the film Tamanna which will discuss both the film and the Pakistani film industry.

Additionally, Pakistani singers Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have been shortlisted in the category of 'The Best Music Talent' for their songs "Bol" and "Koi Dil Mein" (from the movie Tamanna) respectively. Joining them in the same category is AR Rehman, who has been shortlisted for the soundtrack of Michael Winterbottom's film Trishna.

Tamanna's music director Sahir Ali claims that the festival has been important in promoting South Asian films and it's a great achievement for Pakistani cinema and music that they are allowed to compete on a global stage. "Following the Oscars, this is a huge breakthrough for Pakistani music and cinema," adds Ali.

While talking about working on Tamanna's music, Ali says "We decided to work with the team because they were doing something new and original." The musician also revealed that he recently released a new track for the film's soundtrack "Allah hoo".

Published in The Express Tribune, March 12th, 2012.

Allah Hoo – Second OST of upcoming film Tamanna - GalaxyLollywood Article

Posted: 10 Mar 2012 09:56 PM PST

Check out this newly released track from the upcoming Pakistani film Tamanna. Directed and shot by Steven Moore, Allah Hoo is sung by Sahir Ali Bagga and Hina Nasrullah.

Starring, Salman Shahid, Faryal Goher and Omair Rana; Tamanna is expected to hit cinemas in 'summers' this year

Attached below is the song video. Also do checkout the way Lahore is shot for this song. We bet you would love it.

Video

Produced – Sarah Tareen for Concordia Productions

Directed – Steven Moore

DOP Cinematography – Steven Moore

Additional Cinematography – Yasir Nisar

Track

Written and Recorded – Sahir Ali

Vocals – Sahir and Hina