Tag: Saim Sadiq
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Sarwat Gilani announces her pregnancy in the most wholesome way
This year’s Lux Style Awards were more than just a ceremony celebrating the best of the entertainment industry. We got two sweet surprises that definitely became the highlights of the event. Actress Sarwat Gilani showed everyone how to leave a mark even when you’re not nominated, by announcing her pregnancy in a picture with the…
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Here is a complete list of the nominations from the Lux Style Awards 2023
The final nominations for the prestigious Lux Style Awards 2023 are finally here, celebrating the best of the art and culture of Pakistan. The 22nd award ceremony will be held in Karachi, attended by the creme de la creme of the entertainment industry. This year marks a cultural shift as Pakistani entertainment is fresh off…
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‘Saim’s control on the writing and the craft is masterful’: Indian filmmaker Nikkhil Advani on Joyland
It has been months, but yet the impact that Pakistani writer and director Saim Sadiq managed to create with his debut film ‘Joyland’ is still a joy to witness, especially how Indian audiences are praising the filmmaker and the cast for how they tackled a sensitive topic in a beautiful way. Indian director Nikkhil Advani…
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The Guardian ranks ‘Joyland’ among best films of 2023
British newspaper Guardian released an article on some of the best films of 2023 so far, ranging from horror to thrillers and animated comedy films like ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On”. On the 15th place is Pakistani writer and director Saim Sadiq’s debut film ‘Joyland’ which starred Ali Juenjo and transgender model Alina Khan.…
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Malala Yousafzai: ‘Activism needs to go beyond just working with an NGO’
Social activist and film producer Malala sat down with Joyland screenwriter and director Saim Sadiq for an interview on Sky News, where she spoke about the reason that prompted her to become a producer for the film. The Nobel Prize winner revealed that storytelling was an important part of activism:“In my next phase of activism,…
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‘Joyland’ to release in India
After more than a decade, Joyland is set to become the second Pakistani film to release in theatres across India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joyland (@joylandmovie) Speaking to Express Tribune, the ‘Joyland’ team confirmed the report that the Oscar-shortlisted film is set to release in India and other countries as…
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Riz Ahmed joins ‘Joyland’ as Executive Producer
Academy and Emmy award winner Riz Ahmed announced on social media yesterday that he had joined the Pakistani film ‘Joyland’ as an Executive Producer.Calling the film ‘ground breaking’, Ahmed praised Saim Sadiq’s writing and direction and also the performances of the actors in the movie. Calling the film ‘ground breaking’ Ahmed praised Saim Sadiq’s writing…
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Saim Sadiq shares an emotional story behind a scene in “Joyland” on Alina Khan’s birthday
On Alina Khan’s birthday, director and writer of ‘Joyland’ Saim Sadiq took to Instagram to appreciate the actor’s talent and creative spirit by sharing how the two had bonded together before shooting a scene in Joyland where the audience meets Biba for the first time. You can read the full post below: A day before…
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Punjab: a joy-less land
Under pressure from conservatives, the federal government banned Saim Sadiq’s Joyland a few days before its countrywide release. After severe backlash on social media and mainstream media, the federal government finally reconsidered its decision and lifted the ban on Joyland. Less than 24 hours after the federal government decided to lift the ban, the Punjab…
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After Federal gave it the go-ahead, Punjab govt bans Joyland one day before release
The government of Pakistan banned Saim Sadiq’s Oscar contender “Joyland” for containing “highly objectionable” material, earlier this month. An order dated Nov. 11 from Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting says that the country’s censor board had granted a censor certificate to the film on Aug. 17. But it has since reversed the decision. “Written…