Marjan Fatima Bokhari (Interview)

 Name: Marjan Fatima Bokhari
Nickname: MJ
Age: 22
Favorite quote: "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain
"Style is when they're running you out of town and you make it look like you're leading the parade." William Battie
Your sense of style?
My sense of style I would say is very chic and innovative. I like to go for crisp and clean looks, which are comfortable yet, unique. I love experimenting with my wardrobe.
Brand freak or street smart?
Street Smart
Who are the worst and the best-dressed celebrity around?
Worst Nicki Minaj and Best Blake Lively
Favorite model?
Miranda Kerr and Cara Delevinge
One fashion trend you think that is lame?
Jeggings for girls and Meggings for men! This was not a strict 2012 trend, nor will it completely disappear any time soon — but a girl can hope. I see this over and over and over again — the cropped top and Jeggings. Wearing a long tunic that covers your behind? Sure. But the T-shirt and jeggings look looks immature at best and vulgar at worst. Let’s not even talk about meggings.

Homemade Mango Ice Cream- No Ice Cream Maker!

Hello Everybody!

Now who doesn't love ice cream and mango? Here's a quick recipe to fulfill your midnight cravings :)

Things you require:

·         Mango/or any pulpy fruit (berries would be great too)

·         Cream

·         Sugar (optional)

·         A very hungry stomach!

·         Directions 

1.       Cut your fruit into cubes or pieces and freeze them for 3+ hours (overnight is good too)

2.       Puree your fruit in a blender or food processor (should be powerful to enough to work on frozen fruit)

3.       Mix 1tbs cream and sugar quantity of your choice and add to the blender

4.       Indulge!

"Keep On Capturing" - Hira Bukhari (Interview)

Hira, the young girl holds a craze of photography and says that her reason to be alive in this world is because of photography. At a tender age of  17 she is such a marvelous nature-capturing photographer. She is blessed with an art in her hands. Let`s see what she has to say about her passion to Le Spectra.

Le Spectra: Tell us about your DOB and birthplace?

Hira: Oct 21st 94

Le Spectra: What has been your qualification so far?

Hira: In grade 1 for F.S.C

Le Spectra: What span of time that you have given to the field of photography?

Hira: 8/24hrs a day

Pehchaan (Interview)

Inspirations?
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Junoon
Tell us a bit about yourself?
We are merely a group of friends where each friend holds a unique talent within itself. We are all from Ryerson University.
How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?
We all have known each other for about an year and we came together one by one through PSA musical events and parties.
If you guys were to describe yourself in simple word choice. What would you say?
Each band member of Pehchaan is a finger individually and together we become a fist. A fist of multiple talents, that holds the strength and capability of winning people’s heart.
You guys have got the name pehchan but what do you guys think that how far are you guys from making your own phechan?
We will be releasing our own single any time soon so we are not too far from it.
Who are your idols and why?
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Junoon the band are our idols because they both are well known for presenting a perfect blend Sufism, classical and rock music which is what we as Pehchaan admire and follow.
All of you are unviersty students, how do you manage to study and jam at the same time?
Just like every other group of friends, we also spare some time from our busy lives hanging out and socializing together. However, our hangout spot is a jamming studio. It is the passion of music in each one of us which makes it possible.

Filmi Shilmi - SIYAAH THE MOVIE

Kuch Khaas brings you a special edition of Filmi Shilmi: the screening of SIYAAH, and meet members of the CAST and CREW of Pakistan's first mainstream horror movie!
Join us for a special Q&A after the screening, and you can ask all your burning questions about this spine-chilling thriller.

SIYAAH is the tale of a modern family haunted by their own disbelief. Scripted by Osman Khalid Butt, the story will keep you at the edge of your seat. This one is not for the faint-hearted!

SIYAAH was released nationwide on 15th March, 2013. It ran for a whole month, and managed to beat the record for a number of Bollywood and Hollywood productions released at the same time. It was directed by Azfar Jafri, and produced by Imran Raza Kazmi.

Huxaifa wali (Interview)

Name: Huxaifa wali
Nickname: Huxi Khan
DOB: 24th july

Inspirations: Eminem,2pac,Bohemia,linkin park,Dre, and few others.
Tell us a bit about yourself?

I achieve what i aim for.
How do you separate yourself from other artists?

They are doing their work, and im doing my work, so no comments.
What’s your favorite thing to do when you aren’t writing/producing/playing etc?

In free time, i like to have chit chat with my friends on Fb,skype, Basketball,
Have you always enjoyed the art of music? 

I enjoy every single second
What did your family do to encourage you?

Hmm, they never ask me about what I am doing in this field.
You are known for rapping in 4 languages tell us a bit about it? What kind of music do you listen to today? 

Yes thats true, i can Rap in English,Punjabi,Urdu and pashto.
What embarrassing songs might I find on your MP3 player?

Hahaha, One odd old honey singh's song, lol wont name it, nd few like babli badmash,laila teri le legi, lol 

Kamran Farooque (Interview)

Name: Kamran Farooque
Nickname: Koffinfeeder
Favorite quote:You thought it was over, its not over, I came back, I brought my axe…
Inspirations: Cornell, Chris Barnes, Zakk Wylde, ACDC, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse, Zeppelin…
Study/professional background?
Masters in Mass Communication, worked for tv for a decade, now into advertising.. working as Director Creatives for Mercury Transformations. Into design, animation, compositing, special effects, campaign design and a lot of other shit that comes with it…
Tell us a bit about yourself? 
I have tried to swim against all tides to be the way I am, I am myself, no one the fuck can tell me what to do, I walk my own way.. I hate following presets… the pseudo two face plastic society we live in, I have a middle finger for them, although I am pretty social but at some point or the other, all the pretentious fakeness pouring outta their faces makes me puke sometimes… ;) by profession, i am into creative, music is sheer passion and will never be a profession for me.
You could be said as “a beast on the drums”, is this phrase enough to describe you?
I find release in beating the shit outta skins especially when live… yeah I don’t have to push too hard to be called that, I just do my thing for my own kick, let the people label whatever they want.. no one owes me anything and vice versa.
You are currently playing with Qayaas, how is it working with Khurram and Umair?
It’s a nice experience, KW is a very senior guitar player and a heavy riffage monster, Umair needs no introduction, it has always been great fun sharing the stage and the studios with them.

Hary Belial's (Interview)

Name : Haroon
Nickname: Hary
DOB : 12 Feb 1988
Favourite quote: People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that’s bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they’re afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they’re wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It’s all in how you carry it. That’s what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you’re letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain.
Tell us a bit about yourself Hary? 

I guess I had sucha horrible life growing up, going from place to place not knowing what I was gonna do. There was a lotta pain & anger that's coming out through my guitar playing and when you're hurt & scared for so long, the fear & pain turn to hate & the hate starts to change the world.
How old were you when you first played guitar? 

I think my mum bought me my first guitar when I was 13-14 and my fingers'd not go to the sixth string so I took off the big E and played with just five strings(laughs).
What was the first guitar you ever owned? 

I think that's Kona acoustic. The time I broke my guitar it was like a sacrifice. You sacrifice the things you love. R.I.P. Kona! See you in Hell(laughs).

The Evolution of Shalwar Kameez since 2006

Remember those fluffy sleeves your mum would wear during the late eighties? or the extremely loose and long kameez during the nineties? The national dress of Pakistan has gone through so many changes over the years that it is hard to remember them all. What happens now is that every new style I tell my mum about gets a reply "Ohh yes, this was in fashion during your mamu's/my wedding.

Therefore I bring you a little memory down the lane. A little reminiscing about what were the trends since 2006. How the dress has gone through drastic changes in seven years only! Ready for the roller coaster ride? One, two, three, LEGO!


2006- EXTREMELY short kameez with patiala shalwar

haha how many of you remember this? I remember how I wanted as short as possible kameez. A kameez could be made from any left over piece of cloth. And also, everything a girl would just bend a little, everyone would get a glimpse the shalwar's crotch part *flinches*. Hope this fashion does not make a comeback anytime soon.

Shammal Qureshi (Interview)

When and where were you born, and where were you schooled?

I was born in Karachi August 9^th 1982, the year of the dog in the Chinese calendar. I’m a Leo. I went to CAS when I was a kid, and then I was in Bay View High. After that I went to Le’cole in Karachi, and finally I was in the UWO (University of Western Ontario) in Canada. After that I got my hairdressing training from London at the T&G New Oxford Street Academy. I was there for three years, though my education was only 1 year. After that I worked two years at [the] T&G Salon in Sloane Square.

       When did you first realize you wanted to become a hair stylist and how did you start it?

I was in London with my mother and father and I remember we were walking around Christopher place. And I saw some really cool looking guys and girls walk out onto the street. One of them turned around and she had Toni&Guy on her T-shirt and I just casually said, you know, why don’t I become a hair stylist. My mum turned to me and said, ‘Why not.” That was that.

       What do your parents do and what was your family life like?

I grew up with a Malaysian mother and a Pakistani father in a very open minded family setting. As well as them being my parents I always regarded them as friends too.  I was quite rebellious growing up and my parents always had the patience to deal with me. I have one sister and we’re very close.