Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar is a prominent Pakistani entertainment journalist, pop culture commentator, and full-time media critic who delivers comprehensive coverage of the South Asian and international entertainment sectors. Writing extensively for the leading digital arts and cultural publication PakistaniArt, she has established a professional reputation for tracking breaking industry news, reviewing mainstream television serials, and analyzing global cinematic releases. Her extensive portfolio spans a diverse array of topics, from reviewing major television sensations like Geo Entertainment's daily prime-time drama Zabt to covering major Hollywood red carpet events featuring global stars, reporting on international music developments like Ariana Grande's album rollouts, and highlighting niche artistic projects such as original short film premieres at Studio Ghibli Park. Beyond superficial celebrity reporting, her long-form journalistic work frequently explores the deeper socio-cultural shifts and operational updates within the media landscape, such as investigating veteran screenwriters' assertions regarding the emergence of artificial intelligence ghostwriting in traditional Pakistani drama scripts. By consistently bridging local entertainment beats with global media trends, she provides critical industry analysis and comprehensive reporting that serves as a vital resource for audiences tracking the intersection of Pakistani television, regional cinema, and international pop culture.

Entertainment writer

Entertainment writer

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar is a dedicated full-time writer at PakistaniArt, where she delivers comprehensive coverage of the entertainment landscape. Specialising in film, television, art, and comic books, Zoya tracks breaking industry news and major pop culture trends. With deep experience in news reporting, she skillfully cross-references multiple authoritative sources to ensure absolute accuracy. Zoya excels at identifying high-interest topics, transforming complex industry updates into engaging, reader-friendly stories for her audience.
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Pop MusicSEP 9, 2026

LISA to Guest on 'The Tonight Show' Next Week

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
BLACKPINK's Lisa commands attention in a striking, avant-garde futuristic ensemble featuring a structured, strapless beige corset top with hardware detailing connected to a statement metallic collar necklace, paired with a matching high-waisted skirt adorned with intricate lace-up and textured panel accents. Her blonde hair is styled in unique, architectural space buns with loose face-framing strands and her signature blunt bangs, completing a bold, dystopian-inspired fashion aesthetic against a stark, high-key white background.
CelebritiesSEP 9, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion Fronts InStyle Fall Issue in Sculptural Style

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
Megan Thee Stallion strikes a powerful pose for InStyle's Fall 2026 Fashion and Beauty Issue. Captured against a dual-toned blue backdrop and standing amidst waves of vibrant red faux-fur, she wears a striking ivory Asymmetric Raffia Gown by designer Aiste Hong. The sculptural, strapless mermaid-silhouette dress features dramatic fringe details that wrap over her right shoulder and cascade down into a voluminous textured skirt. Complementing her avant-garde gown, her dark hair is styled into an intricate, structural updo with dynamic sweeping shapes, paired with refined drop earrings and a meticulous neutral glam look.
CinemaSEP 8, 2026

Billie Eilish Wraps 'The Bell Jar' Under Sarah Polley

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
An image pairing a close-up portrait of American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish on the left with the book cover of Sylvia Plath's semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar on the right. Eilish is depicted from the chest up, sporting dark brown hair parted down the middle, light blue eyes, and subtle makeup, dressed in a formal white collared shirt, black tie, and a black jacket. To her right, the teal-toned book cover displays the author's name, "SYLVIA PLATH," in pink capital letters at the top, while the title, "THE BELL JAR," is written in an stylized, white serif font in the lower right corner, set against a dark silhouette of a person standing.
Pop MusicSEP 8, 2026

Jhené Aiko Unveils Surprise Album 'Westside Whimsy' This Friday

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
An elegant live stage performance showcasing a fluid, sculptural outfit and creative hairstyling. The singer Jhené Aiko performs onstage in a striking, ethereal lilac gown during a live musical concert. The dress features delicate, sheer organza overlays that flow dynamically around her arms and bodice, creating a fluid, sculptural silhouette illuminated by dramatic stage lighting. Her hair is styled in structured, artistic Bantu knots, and she holds a microphone to her lips while wearing custom in-ear monitors, delivering an expressive, high-energy vocal performance against a bright, minimalist backdrop.
Pop MusicSEP 8, 2026

Blackpink Disbandment Rumor Fuels Online Debate

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
BLACKPINK stands firmly side-by-side in a gritty, industrial street setting under an open sky, radiating a powerful and modern aesthetic. The members pose in highly coordinated, edgy streetwear outfits featuring sleek, tight-fitting tops emblazoned with bold athletic branding. Jisoo commands attention on the left in a vibrant red latex shirt paired with a distinctive yellow arm sleeve. Next to her, Jennie wears a gloss-black "JUMPI" t-shirt over a structured, branded belt skirt. Rosé shines with pale blonde curls in a metallic silver mock-neck top and a micro pleated skirt, while Lisa anchors the right side of the frame in a bright yellow sleeveless top, sporting her signature long bangs and intricate heavy-metal chain detailing across dark pants.
MusicSEP 8, 2026

Ella Langley's 'Choosin’ Texas' Nears Hot 100 All-Time Mark

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
A close-up shot captures country music artist Ella Langley leaning forward into a lush bed of greenery and soft-toned wildflowers, her gaze direct and expressive. She wears a cream-colored, intricate lace or crochet top with long sleeves, revealing glimpses of her skin beneath the patterned knit. Her hands are adorned with chunky, statement turquoise jewelry, including a large textured bracelet and a matching ring. Langley's brunette hair features styled bangs and falls around her face in soft waves, complementing her warm makeup look and glossy lips against the rustic, floral background.
CinemaSEP 8, 2026

Tom Cruise Shares Bold New 'Digger' Poster

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
A retro-styled movie poster titled "DIGGER" features a large central illustration of an older man with gray hair, wide-eyed expression, and a red suit, standing wide-legged while holding a shovel. The background consists of vertical blocks of blue, green, and an orange semi-circle at the bottom. Text at the top reads "DIGG. OR DIE." Above the title, it says "TOM CRUISE is DIGGER." Five smaller headshots of actors Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons are arranged in a row below the illustration, with "Directed By ALEJANDRO G. IÑÁRRITU" printed beneath them. The bottom text indicates it was "SHOT ON VISTAVISION" and is coming "ONLY IN THEATERS OCTOBER 2," accompanied by extensive screenplay and story credits.
CinemaSEP 7, 2026

Glenn Close Channels Cruella Menace in Fresh 'Hunger Games' Propaganda Spots

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
Glenn Close commands the frame with a wicked, theatrical intensity as Drusilla Sickle, showcasing a striking villainous look complete with an elaborate platinum blonde wig styled in structured vintage waves, dramatic arched eyebrows accented by a gold micro-stud, and a sharp, glossy red lip featuring a defined dark outline. Her piercing gaze is directed sharply to the side while wearing an oversized, structural red textured collar that frames her face, paired with a matching gold fern-like statement earring that perfectly complements her sinister, aristocratic aesthetic. Glenn Close transformed as the character Drusilla Sickle in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
TelevisionSEP 7, 2026

'Dexter: Resurrection' Season 2 Trailer Drops Tomorrow

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
A dark-haired man clad in a dark, long-sleeved shirt and trousers crouches on a plastic-sheathed floor within a room built of rustic, weathered bricks. He leans intensely over a large, glossy black garbage bag, gingerly supporting a bare human leg and foot that emerges awkwardly from the plastic opening. Clear, heavy-duty painter's plastic sheeting hangs dramatically from the ceiling and columns in the background, creating a makeshift, sterile barrier against the raw brick walls. The scene is illuminated by low-key, dramatic overhead lighting that casts deep shadows, enhancing the somber, secretive, and highly suspenseful atmosphere of the environment. This image appears to show actor Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan in a first-look promotional photo for Season 2 of the crime thriller series Dexter: Resurrection.
AnimationSEP 6, 2026

'One Piece Film God Valley' Set for Summer 2027

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
The promotional image features a textured, monochromatic title card for One Piece Film: God Valley. The title "GOD VALLEY" is presented in a large, distressed white typeface that mimics weathered stenciling or cracked concrete, set against a dark, gritty charcoal background. A stylized glass fracture effect runs through the letter "D," adding a dynamic sense of impact or conflict. Underneath the primary English title, the text is translated into sleek Japanese katakana scripts, which sit directly above the official "ONE PIECE FILM" branding, complete with the iconic Straw Hat Pirates' skull-and-crossbones emblem integrated into the letter "O."
AnimationSEP 6, 2026

Fans Swarm Over Nico Robin and Gaban Duo in 'One Piece' Clip

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
An action-packed medium shot from the One Piece anime series shows a small, elderly, white-haired warrior crouching defensively on top of a giant's massive hand. The old warrior wears a bright red shirt adorned with yellow floral patterns, dark shorts, black wristbands, and a white, fluffy mane-like collar around his neck. He has a long white beard and mustache, large glasses, and holds the handle of a massive, broad battle axe resting across his back. In the background, a person with dark hair in a blue top and purple shorts stands near a large wooden boat hull. To the right, a young woman with bright pink hair styled in braids, wearing a green and brown outfit, looks onward with an intense, straining expression.
GamesSEP 6, 2026

GTA 6 Romance Labeled Microcheating Online

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
An intimate screenshot from the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI video game trailer captures a tense yet romantic exchange between the two main protagonists inside a dimly lit room. On the left, Jason stands facing forward, wearing a white ribbed tank top and a simple silver chain necklace, looking down with a somber expression as he holds what appears to be a firearm. Lucia is positioned on the right with her back mostly to the camera, her hair tied up in a neat bun, sporting large hoop earrings and a dark strap top while staring intensely at him. The room's background features a vibrant pink wall adorned with flamingo patterns, strings of warm fairylights stretching across the ceiling, and a cozy couch with a zebra-print throw blanket in the adjacent room, creating a striking contrast between the domestic setting and the criminal undertones of their conversation.

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