Jul
16th

Calling out again

‘Laaree Chootee’ has put Call in the limelight once again with an LSA nomination and the band is back with new verve after their first concert in the US of A!

It was in 2002 when Call debuted on the scene with their album, Jilawatan. With massive hits like ‘Nishaan’ and ‘Pukaar’, the band heralded by Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan aka Xulfi quickly established itself as one of the best rock bands in Pakistan.
In 2007 came their trump card and it was ‘Laaree Chootee’ for the Indian film, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local. The film failed to make a mark but the song became a monster hit in and outside Pakistan.
This year Call have picked up a nomination in the newly-introduced category of Song of the Year at the Lux Style Awards for ‘Laaree Chootee’. The band that has been AWOL from the spotlight and recently surfaced with their first overseas show in USA. Instep Today caught up with Call to find out where they are headed next and when their second album will release…

Instep Today: Tell us about your show in the United States of America?

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Jul
8th

Interview actress Nandita Das on Ramchand Pakistani

Love across the border

Nandita Das on her debut in Ramchand Pakistani, her maiden directorial venture, and more

Rana Siddiqui

The Hindu

It takes some doing to be in the fray in the Hindi film world without being a part of Page Three parties and Bollywood-inspired fashion shows. Acclaimed actor Nandita Das knows that quite well. Affable and accessible, Nandita is more often chased by directors rather than vice versa. Recently, she made news with her debut in the Pakistani film, Ramchand Pakistani, scheduled to be released shortly. Excerpts from an interview on the film, and more.

What made you agree to Ramchand Pakistani?

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