Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev named ‘Asian of the Year’
Asia Journalist Association announces its nominees for ‘Asians of the year’ awards. Continue reading Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev named ‘Asian of the Year’
Author: Rahul Aijaz
Writer, filmmaker, journalist and former photographer. A wrestling fan. You may find him ranting on cinema, wrestling and culture at @raulajz.
First ever: Mustafa Ali battles Daniel Bryan in SmackDown Live debut
Staying true to the phrase ‘the land of opportunities’, this week’s SmackDown Live offered its stage to the Heart of 205 Live, Mustafa Ali. The superstar of Pakistani heritage made his blue brand debut by interrupting the current WWE Champion … Continue reading First ever: Mustafa Ali battles Daniel Bryan in SmackDown Live debut
Review: ‘Pinky Memsaab’ takes off your rose-tinted glasses
Rahul Aijaz reviews the latest Pakistani release Pinky Memsaab. Continue reading Review: ‘Pinky Memsaab’ takes off your rose-tinted glasses
Is Pakistani-American billionaire Shahid Khan launching a new wrestling company?
The future is always unpredictable in the world of professional wrestling. The popular phrase “never say never” is quite apt when it comes to it, because anything can happen anytime. Historically, we have seen Bret Hart, Ultimate Warrior and Goldberg … Continue reading Is Pakistani-American billionaire Shahid Khan launching a new wrestling company?
Why 2018 has been an essential year for Pakistani cinema
Just like in the last decade, we have seen Pakistani musicians over-relying on Sufi poetry and covers of old classics to deliver hits, our filmmakers have been dependent on two genres – rom-com and comedy, to achieve box office success. … Continue reading Why 2018 has been an essential year for Pakistani cinema
Amir Jordan becomes second Pakistani wrestler to join WWE
In 2016, Mustafa Ali became the first wrestler of Pakistani descent to compete in WWE. He participated in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic tournament and even though he lost in the first round, he was signed by WWE and today, is … Continue reading Amir Jordan becomes second Pakistani wrestler to join WWE
‘Indus Blues’: darkness descends on Pakistani music instruments
As Indus Blues documents the struggles of Pakistani folk artists in keeping their art alive, a saroz player from Balochistan says, “When peace and love die, then who cares about music?” This idea sums up what director Jawad Sharif wants … Continue reading ‘Indus Blues’: darkness descends on Pakistani music instruments
‘Daredevil’ review: The devil of Hell’s Kitchen rises again
“Same story, different costume”, I once heard someone say about superhero movies. This still rings true to a great extent. It’s merely the treatment that differs and makes a film or a show original (in the loosest sense of the … Continue reading ‘Daredevil’ review: The devil of Hell’s Kitchen rises again
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