Is "Lollywood" on its deathbed?

[FearlessRoar]

India has a better film industry because its industry existed before the partition.

Pakistan's film industry took a fresh start in 1947, and during the 1970s, we produced top class movies that were on par with Indian movies.

Perhaps you've heard of Waheed Murad.

 

[JaDed]

India has a better film industry because its industry existed before the partition.

Pakistan's film industry took a fresh start in 1947, and during the 1970s, we produced top class movies that were on par with Indian movies.

Actually that’s not true Lahore had an industry before, Many actors actually migrated from the Lahore one to Bombay Hindi one during 1940s.

Also please remember India just doesn’t have a film industry in Bombay, Hyderabad Chennai , Kochi all have a history of churning out many films.

Majority post partition filmmakers were actually Bengali.

India benefits from a huge pool of technicians and movie going audience from Malayalam to even Bhojpuri.

Heck even the Indian Punjabi one produces more movies nowadays than Pakistani one.

South Indian cinema which comprises of 4 languages in combined boxoffice numbers is actually way ahead of Mumbai one.

 

[JaDed]

Perhaps you've heard of Waheed Murad.

I have , I also know that Baghban is a scene to scene copy of a Pakistani one.

Classic South Asian movies were my passion in college , I read as much as i could about them and influence of socialism /communism (IPTA) on Indian filmmakers

 

[FearlessRoar]

On the second day of Eid, I went to the cinema to watch a movie. I watched the Pakistani movie 'Daghabaaz Dil' To be honest, it was full of entertainment and drama. Highly recommended.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Days-old body of actress Humaira Asghar found in Karachi flat​

The body of a woman, believed to be that of model and actress Humaira Asghar, was discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, DHA Phase 6 area of Karachi.

According to police officials, the woman had been living alone in the apartment for the past seven years. She had rented the flat in 2018 but reportedly stopped paying rent in 2024. Due to non-payment, the landlord filed a legal case with the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC).

On Tuesday, a court-appointed bailiff arrived to execute orders related to the case and discovered the woman’s decomposing body inside the flat. Rescue teams later shifted the body to Jinnah Hospital, where a postmortem will be conducted. Police say the woman appeared to be between 30 and 35 years of age.

Possible identity​

Area residents told authorities that the deceased was Humaira Asghar, a model and actress who had kept a low profile in recent years. However, the body was several days old, making visual identification impossible.

"Identification will only be confirmed after DNA testing," said the SSP South, adding that no close relatives have come forward so far to claim the body.

Preliminary findings suggest natural death​

Police and investigative officials say that initial evidence does not point to foul play, and the incident is being treated as a possible case of natural death. However, the exact cause will only be confirmed after postmortem and forensic analysis.

“The flat has been sealed, and further investigation is underway,” the SSP confirmed.

Mobile phone recovered​

According to police officials, a mobile phone found in the room is registered under the name Humaira Asghar, and evidence suggests the flat was rented by actress Humaira Asghar. A magazine containing her photographs was also recovered from the apartment.

To confirm the identity, police have requested national identity card records linked to the mobile SIM registered in her name. Officials said, "More details will emerge once the CNIC records are received."

Landlord-tenant dispute​

Investigators revealed that there had been a dispute between the landlord and the tenant, which led the landlord to file a case in court seeking eviction. On court orders, a bailiff was dispatched to vacate the property. “When the bailiff entered the flat, he discovered the woman’s body inside,” police said.

Following the discovery, the bailiff re-sealed the premises, and the matter has been referred back to the court. Further action will be taken based on the judge's orders expected tomorrow, police added.

Source: https://www.samaa.tv/2087336097-days-old-body-of-actress-humaira-asghar-found-in-karachi-flat

 

[Bhaijaan]

Days-old body of actress Humaira Asghar found in Karachi flat​

The body of a woman, believed to be that of model and actress Humaira Asghar, was discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, DHA Phase 6 area of Karachi.

According to police officials, the woman had been living alone in the apartment for the past seven years. She had rented the flat in 2018 but reportedly stopped paying rent in 2024. Due to non-payment, the landlord filed a legal case with the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC).

On Tuesday, a court-appointed bailiff arrived to execute orders related to the case and discovered the woman’s decomposing body inside the flat. Rescue teams later shifted the body to Jinnah Hospital, where a postmortem will be conducted. Police say the woman appeared to be between 30 and 35 years of age.

Possible identity​

Area residents told authorities that the deceased was Humaira Asghar, a model and actress who had kept a low profile in recent years. However, the body was several days old, making visual identification impossible.

"Identification will only be confirmed after DNA testing," said the SSP South, adding that no close relatives have come forward so far to claim the body.

Preliminary findings suggest natural death​

Police and investigative officials say that initial evidence does not point to foul play, and the incident is being treated as a possible case of natural death. However, the exact cause will only be confirmed after postmortem and forensic analysis.

“The flat has been sealed, and further investigation is underway,” the SSP confirmed.

Mobile phone recovered​

According to police officials, a mobile phone found in the room is registered under the name Humaira Asghar, and evidence suggests the flat was rented by actress Humaira Asghar. A magazine containing her photographs was also recovered from the apartment.

To confirm the identity, police have requested national identity card records linked to the mobile SIM registered in her name. Officials said, "More details will emerge once the CNIC records are received."

Landlord-tenant dispute​

Investigators revealed that there had been a dispute between the landlord and the tenant, which led the landlord to file a case in court seeking eviction. On court orders, a bailiff was dispatched to vacate the property. “When the bailiff entered the flat, he discovered the woman’s body inside,” police said.

Following the discovery, the bailiff re-sealed the premises, and the matter has been referred back to the court. Further action will be taken based on the judge's orders expected tomorrow, police added.

Source: https://www.samaa.tv/2087336097-days-old-body-of-actress-humaira-asghar-found-in-karachi-flat

Sad stuff.
Too young to die from natural causes. Could be foul play.