Iran’s big-budget epic film ‘Muhammad’ seeks to ‘reclaim rightful image of Islam’
Muhammad, the most expensive film ever made in Iran, which is part of the trilogy chronicling the life and times of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), released in Iran on Thursday.
Angelina Jolie to produce animated movie ‘The Breadwinner’ based on story of Afghan girl
Celebrated Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has signed a contract with an Irish production company to produce an animated movie ‘The Breadwinner’, based on the story of an Afghan girl.
Award-winning documentary film ‘Saving Mes Aynak’ released for free in Afghanistan
Saving Mes Aynak, an award-winning documentary film that follows Afghan archaeologist Qadir Temori in his campaign to save the Mes Aynak site in central Logar province from demolition by a Chinese company, has been released in Afghanistan.
Indonesian singer participates in Afghan Star, a popular music reality show
Afghan Star, unarguably the biggest and most watched music reality show in Afghanistan, has provided platform to many young and promising Afghan singers since its launch in 2005. However, much to the delight of music lovers in this country, this week a foreign contestant also performed on the show.
The end of an era: Veteran Afghan singer Rahim Jahani passes away at 67
Rahim Jahani, a veteran Afghan singer and one of the pioneers of Persian music in pre-revolutionary Afghanistan, passed away on Sunday in the U.S.
Iranian pop singer Morteza Pashaei loses battle against cancer
There is a bad news for Persian music lovers across the world. The famous Iranian pop singer and music composer, Morteza Pashaei has passed away at the age of 30.
Second International Women’s Film Festival kicks off in Herat; 58 films to be screened
The second edition of International Women’s Film Festival kicked off in Herat on Saturday. Over the three days, 58 films would be screened, all about the women-centric subjects.
“Music can change perceptions and break stereotypes”
The young Shahzad Adeel has revolutionized music in Afghanistan. He wants to continue with same enthusiasm
Afghan love story film nominated at Sydney Film festival
An Afghan short documentary film based on true love story has been nominated at Sydney Film festival (SFF) 2014.
“Music provides healing touch”
Having broken many taboos in patriarchal Afghan society, Aryana Sayeed believes music can heal wounds
