Afreen Seher

Why are all our TV shows about rich people?

Wealth and the pursuit of wealth often play a big role in Pakistani prime time dramas even when they have no need to. Published 05 May, 2022 10:27am

Goethe Institut's Film Talents showcases nine short films on grief, forced evictions and social justice issues

The films have all been shortlisted and screened at internationally acclaimed film festivals, according to the workshop director. Published 13 Dec, 2021 04:12pm

Seema Taher Khan — CEO, drama producer and 'mute activist'

Her latest drama, Morr Moharan, stars Sonya Hussyn and Zahid Ahmed and explores how climate change affects people in Cholistan. Published 07 Dec, 2021 11:20am

Five Pakistani actors who shone in dark roles

Some stellar actors have made their mark on the industry and their claim to fame is some of their darkest roles on screen. Published 02 Dec, 2021 01:44pm

Yun Toh Pyar Hai Bahut — a drama that hits all the right notes

The Hira Mani and Affan Waheed starrer doesn't fall back on any of the usual tropes and that's what makes it so great. Published 07 Oct, 2021 10:31am

Bee Gul-Khalid Ahmed theatre production Kal Agar Main Marjaun to be streamed online on September 24

The play will be streamed on Facebook after live productions were shelved due to the lockdown in Sindh. Published 22 Sep, 2021 03:21pm

It's 2021 and our mainstream dramas are still full of toxic love stories

We examined some primetime Urdu dramas and found that the depiction of romance in them was severely lacking. Published 26 Aug, 2021 11:50am

Mohabbatein Chahatein wants us to question the idea that motherhood shouldn't be on our CVs

The show is led by a strong female character, who despite all challenges, refuses to bow down, taking responsibility for herself. Published 12 Apr, 2021 12:35pm

Pluralism and the PSL anthem

The PSL anthem is as importantly a metaphor for diversity as it is for cricket. Published 20 Feb, 2021 03:57pm