Josh- A joshili addition to Pakistani cinema

For a country as Pakistan, plunged deep into the pit of ethnic violence , Josh has a plot which unravels to make its viewers travel back in the time when in primary school they learnt the clichéd lesson they have long since forgotten- Ittefaaq mein barkat hai (Unity is strength).

The film intends to project a real life image of Pakistan contrary to the one fuelled by the media, reaching out to the masses abroad. It is a visual dramatization of the war which rages inside the heads of Pakistan’s youth everyday; a solution to the controversies bogging our minds ; a window to the tragic surroundings  we choose to remain oblivious of and a story of the struggle to break free of the social norms holding us captive for decades. “It’s a film about many things- class separation, education, women’s rights, feudalism and the youth movement.”, stated Iram Parveen, the director in an interview.

The story has just the right amount of emotional element. It talks about hope, desperateness, patriotism, and about never giving up. In the disguise of Fatima, the female protagonist, a lady valiantly putting up fight with the social customs;  Pakistan’s current battle against terrorism, ethnic, religious and political violence and feudalism has been put to a brilliant portrayal.

Shot around a bold storyline, the film is destined to touch the hearts of many and has the potential to bring our conscience back to the surface and to revive our passion to seek reality of the dreams of our founding fathers. With its gripping storyline, the movie would keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.

Targeting issues which are rarely brought up, Josh responsibly feeds the recent efforts by a few film-makers aimed at revolutionizing the staggering film industry of Pakistan. To this date, it is the only Pakistani film to grab a place at UK Film Festival.

Show your ‘Josh’ and appreciate the efforts of its cast and crew by extending your full support to the film. Celebrate your Eid differently this year; come, watch ‘Josh’ along with your friends and family.

'I am Pakistan' pictorial contest

In order to mark International women’s day this year, Tashadud Namanzur has launched a pictorial contest. Tashadud Namanzur is a social media campaign initiated to voice concerns and raise awareness regarding different forms of violence against women, prevalent in our society. The contest was launched as a follow-up to the youth dialogue organized by United Nations Pakistan in collaboration with Oxfam GB, EVAWG Alliance and Men Engage Alliance to commemorate the International Women’s day at Quaid-i-Azam University. The dialogue focused on demanding effective steps to put an end to violence against women.

To raise awareness,Tashadud Namanzur has employed different mediums in past, ranging from blogs to podcasts etc. However, this time it has taken the support of the emotional element, a picture has to offer, to take its cause to the next level.

Under the name of ‘I am Pakistan’, this pictorial contest would depict the brighter side of being a woman in Pakistan to the entire world.  It aims to highlight the contributions of  women to our society in different walks and aspects of life alongside men and how today’s woman has redefined her clichéd vulnerable existence.

To take part in the contest, just upload a picture which satisfies the above-mentioned criterion, preferably one which shows a woman working in her particular field of life. The subject, however should have acceded to be photographed.

·         Submission of entries is open till a month from March 8^th.

·         Each submitted picture will be pinned to the map of Pakistan on our website, based on its location. The map is available at: http://www.tnmpakistan.com/

·         Renowned and reputable fashion and art photographer, Tapu Javeri is serving as the judge for this contest.

·         Best photo shall receive an iPad mini and Sony Cybershot camera will be awarded to the following two runner-ups.

The pictures can be uploaded here: http://www.tnmpakistan.com/upload.php. To have a look at the set of rules for the contest, follow the link: http://www.tnm.pakistan.com/roc.php. If you have any other queries, check out our website  (http://www.tnmpakistan.com/) for further details, or drop a message at info@tnmpakistan.com 

Don’t hold back to show what you’ve got to win this contest and show support for our noble cause. Your participation is just a picture away.