Category Archives: Entertainment in Old Karachi

Khuda Ki Basti 1969

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

KHUDA KI BASTI… The Mother Of All Serials! (Telecast 50 Years Ago From PTV Karachi) By Raju Jamil …written by Late Shaukat Siddiqui, was the first ever novel to be translated into 11 languages…..This novel was also the first one … Continue reading →

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Karachi Cinema Houses

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

The credit for this idea of arranging photos of Karachi based on their category goes to Menin Rodrigues. Karachi had at one time more than 100 cinema houses. There is an article on them on this site which details the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fun for Landlords

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

By: Amin H. Karim The SINDH JAGIRDAR HOTEL:  The Hotel situated at the corner of M.A. Jinnah Road and Hassan Ali Effendi Road is one of the oldest hotels in Karachi. It was there in 1950’s and still in business. … Continue reading →

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Edward Carrapiett

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Amin H. Karim MD

EDWARD CARRAPIETT  (Rest in Peace)   Feb 4 2019. By Raju jamil as posted on Facebook. MESSAGE FROM Darryl Braganza via Amin H Karim It is with great sadness that I inform my treasured friends in the Rawalpindi – Islamabad ,- Karachi Community … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Television Karachi 1975

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

By Raju Jamil December 19 2018 PTV Karachi 1975……Epic. PTV-K’s evergreen serial of 1975; “Uncle Urfi” ……by Raju Jamil PTV Karachi center was tense. There were no value scripts that it would take stakes on. Frustration led to an urgent … Continue reading →

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Tea with Tee

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

Tea with Tee. By Raju Jamil  The TEE I’ve known since 1966-67 from Radio Pakistan, Karachi (1966-67) to PTV (1970) ….that I was his best man at his valima in 1972. When Pakistan was growing with a slow yet an … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 31, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

KARACHI-ite–>Waheed Murad – A Legend Hero: By Raju Jamil Waheed Murad was the most popular and stylish romantic hero in Pakistan. His nicknames were “chocolate hero” and “romance ka shehzada” He was a handsome person also the most well dressed … Continue reading →

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BBC Listener’s Choice

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

MOST POPULAR RADIO PROGRAM OF THE KARACHITES OF LATE 60’s-70’s; “LISTENER’S CHOICE” OF BBC FROM BUSH HOUSE, LONDON…EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON 1.30 PM ON MEDIUM WAVE THROUGH BOOSTER IN OMAN. By Raju Jamil “LISTENER’S CHOICE” BBC WORLD SERVICE — SUNDAY AFTERNOON … Continue reading →

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Hostellerie De France, Karachi

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

  The photo is courtesy of Mr. Nadeem S. Haroon. Raju Jamil on Fcebook August 9 2018: Family dispute led to the closure of this amazing hotel. Its open air Disco in a large WELL was unique. I could have have danced … Continue reading →

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Pakistan TV “Gar Tu Bura Na Maanay”

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Amin H. Karim MD

PTV KARACHI’S “FROST” REPORT OF LATE 60’S: “GAR TU BURA NA MAANAY” (Written in Oct 2014) by Raju Jamil “Sach Khedoun Aie Barhamin…Gar Tu Bura Na Maanay Tere Sanam Kadoun Ke Butth Ho Gaye Puranay” This famous verse of Allama … Continue reading →

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