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Movies to watch out for, From Pakistan!

You tell me bruh


They are biggest importer of foreign content and ary is biggest exporter of Pakistani content :D
Except for their news channels their entertainment channels are not doing that well nor do they follow the aggressive marketing approach of ARY
hmmm
Sahi!
Anyway, abhi tu jo tum na list share ke the wo b ni daik hoi, wo daik loon then will contact you on this matter again :P
 
Shah daikhi?
Nops,
Koi b ni dek hoi us list mein say,,
was wathing a season, wohi chl raha, khatam ho jai tu us ka baad.

Abhi Yalgaar dakiny jana ha, may be this week. Lets see.
 
HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO
Omair Alavi

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Making a non-traditional film in the current Pakistani film set-up is difficult ask. In fact, it’s a Herculean task considering the makers worry a lot, naturally, about box-office returns. However, there are still a few people who feel that the audience deserves “out-of-the-box ideas.” And one such idea is blooming into a Pakistan’s first superhero film, Project Ghazi (PG).

It was a little over two years ago when the film got a go-ahead by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and it is now in the final stages of completion. I sat down with the team and most of the actors to get the low down on the upcoming film.

“One of my friends in the Pakistan Army advised me that we should do something in the superhero genre, considering there was a huge vacuum in Pakistan,” explains director and co-producer Nasir H. Shah about the inspiration for the film. “Since I am into comic books and superhero flicks, we decided to try and fill that space.” Shah, who has worked primarily as an animator and commercials director earlier, firmly believes that despite international films as competition, Project Ghazi will win the hearts and minds of the audience because it carries a strong message for all Pakistanis.

Producers in Pakistan usually shy away from projects that tackle a genre other than rom-com, action or tragedy. Producer Syed Mohammed Ali Raza, who has co-written the film with Nadir, believes however that it’s time filmmakers pushed the envelope. “Two years back we came together and decided that if we will make an action flick, it will have a non-flying superhero as people in Pakistan will not accept a superhero who flies with a cape on. We knew we could pull it off if we kept the story realistic and closer to the imagination of the audience and that’s how Project Ghazi was born.”

Slated for release on July 14 alongside the Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif starrer Jagga Jasoos and War for the Planet of the Apes, Project Ghazi is all set to raise the bar high for Pakistani cinema. That is, if things go as planned.

The makers of Project Ghazi are confident that they will be able to deliver on time, without giving in on quality

Ironically, there is still a big question mark over the film’s release date — it was still not complete till our going to the press. With just a few days to go to the announced release date, some scenes had still to be shot and the sound design was only in its initial stages, which can only spell trouble if the film actually releases on July 14. Industry sources indicate that the script has been compromised on the insistence of the title sponsor, although no one was willing to accept this on the record. The makers of PG claim confidently that they will be able to deliver on time, without giving in on the quality. “Film star Shaan once said that a good film makes its own date and we believe in our film’s ability to do well at the box office,” says Raza. “Yes, there is already a campaign going on TV where one of the main sponsors is promoting the film. Yes, there will be a screen issue in the first couple of days but since our film is different than what the competition has to offer, it will change the dynamics and make its presence felt onwards.”

Even the team behind the main branding sponsor has dismissed the claims that it is exerting undue pressure to speed things up, saying that they stand behind promising initiatives. “Mondelez is committed to supporting talent and we believe that local talent plays a vital role in the development and image-building of a nation,” says Usman Muneer, Managing Director Mondelez Pakistan. “We are extremely excited about the rise of new cinema in Pakistan and looking forward to lending our support to such promising initiatives — such as Project Ghazi — in the future as well.”

Project Ghazi boasts of a star cast led by the indomitable Humayun Saeed and Sheheryar Munawwar as the ‘Ghazis’, or super-soldiers, who take a pledge to defend their country at all costs. There is also Syra Shehroz as the doctor in charge of the special military project along with Adnan Jaffar as the big, bad masked villain, veteran actor Talat Hussain in a very special role and Aamir Qureshi who is not playing a villain this time for a change.

With such a heavy-duty cast, the film should ostensibly do well internationally among the expat crowd as well. But Raza doesn’t agree. “I tend to look at things from a business perspective rather than take a decision that I might regret later on. We are releasing the film only in Pakistan at the moment. We will go for an international release later and are even considering proposals for that. We have given our blood and sweat to this film and we will not part with it easily. We will sell the digital, satellite and other rights when the time comes.”

Making an action film, that too in Pakistan, is a difficult task considering most filmmakers haven’t yet been able to grasp the tricks of the trade. Instead, they either avoid fighting or use guns to conceal their inability to film action sequences. Not so in PG according to Raza. “There are sequences shot on top of containers, where the guys can be seen operating cranes and using guns, and we believe that people will appreciate this giant leap in action sequences. If you take a look at India and Hollywood, their fight sequences have improved gradually and that’s because they have rid themselves of the limitations they had technologically. Now you can’t have Rajinikanth’s and Chuck Norris’ brand of fighting where one man can take down the entire village.”

“Don’t forget John Wick 2,” Sheheryar Munawwar quips in, terming the Keanu Reeves’ movie as a crappy Hollywood film. The Sheheryar Munawwar sitting in front of me is very different from the Ho Mann Jahaan one two years back. That guy was shy of speaking his mind, played safe ahead of his debut film and stayed reserved for the entire duration of the meeting. Now he is a changed man, confidently adding his bit to a conversation and super-confident thanks to his muscular physique for the role of Major Zain — the first Pakistani superhero since Shanee in 1989.

“Playing a superhero demands utmost dedication from an actor,” Sheheryar says while talking about his role. “When you don’t play a traditional hero you have the margin to perform and that’s also why I chose to play the ‘other’ guy in Ho Mann Jahaan. The way these people explained the role to me was enough for me to say ‘yes’ because this superhero is a grounded person who operates at 13 while others do at 10. Unlike Superman, he is not all white and has issues of his own which make it closer to reality. He has super strength, can run at super speed and has above average intelligence and discovers himself on screen, after becoming a superhero.”

Producers in Pakistan usually shy away from projects that tackle a genre other than rom-com, action or tragedy. Syed Mohammed Ali Raza believes it’s time filmmakers pushed the envelope. “Two years back we came together and decided that if we will make an action flick, it will have a non-flying superhero.”

Traditional heroes also don’t jump from balconies or do workouts to look super fit — Sheheryar has changed considerably for the role and the makers congratulate him for the efforts. “He scaled a 20-foot wall at the PMA [Pakistan Military Academy, with the help of wires] when we had options to use a body double,” points out director Shah with pride. “He also agreed to jump from the third floor because he wanted the stunt to look real. No one does that in this age and time, and to do that in his second film was nothing short of commendable.”

Raza adds that Sheheryar followed a special diet that made him eat six to seven times a day. “He followed a special meal plan besides going to the gym daily and training, something that others must also follow. He joined a 42-day fitness regime as well which shows his level of dedication for what is a one-of-its-kind role.”

And then there is Syra Shehroz, playing a doctor who knows how to handle a gun. “I am a big superhero fan so when I was approached for the role of Zara, I immediately accepted it,” she quips. “This doctor is different from the one in Chalay Thay Saath as it is she who investigates the mystery of Project Ghazi and even gets to do action sequences in the process.”

The alpha male of Pakistan films Humayun Saeed makes it as the second superhero of the movie — in fact, he may well be the Batman to Sheheryar’s Robin. “The story goes that there is an Army Corps for the Above Average — the 12th Unconventional Corps. This Corps enlists those who have the ability to do more and Humayun’s character is Ghazi 1, the original super soldier. That way we are able to give him a back story as well which is something he continues to battle while fighting for his country,” says Shah.

The makers are also pleased to have Talat Hussain playing the lead doctor in PG. “It was our luck that Talat Hussain Sahib liked the role and accepted to be part of the film,” says the director. “He is a tremendous actor who understands the role first and then delivers. When we were putting his scenes on the edit, we realised how deep he went in his character.”

When you have two superheroes, you need a bad guy who is bigger than both — Adnan Jaffer fits the profile and sends chills down the spine with his booming voice and impressive personality. “Adnan Jaffar is the ultimate baddie who has his own agenda and goes to the dark side to achieve it by hook or by crook, explains Shah. “It’s a propaganda film where we have shown good and evil. Adnan represents evil as he has witnessed intolerance in society and feels that everyone hates everyone else. The mask he wears is symbolic as it covers his humanity, revealing a part to denote his bad side.”

https://www.dawn.com/news/1344195/holding-out-for-a-hero
 
Dawn Films, IMGC Global sign contract to produce movie



The two will co-produce Mahira Khan starrer 'Saath Din Mohabbat In'

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Dawn Films has signed a contract with IMGC Global Pvt Ltd to jointly produce a star-studded romantic comedy Saath Din Mohabbat In.

According to a Dawn Films press release, SDMI is a tale about a young man’s quest to find his true love and the obstacles that he must overcome in order to achieve his goals.

The film has a mega star cast, starring Mahira Khan, Sheheryar Munnawar, Amna Ilyas, Mira Sethi, Imran Aslam, Rehana Saigol, Rimmel, Aamir Qureshi and Adnan Shah Tipu in pivotal roles.

The film goes into production next month.

The directors are the acclaimed duo Meenu and Farjad. The cinematography will be done by Rana Kamran and the music composed by Arshed Mahmood, Shuja Haider and Shani Arshed. The songs are being choreographed by Wahab Shah and production design is by Beenish Adil.

The art direction will be handled by Abbas Waheed of Artefact, the wardrobe by Sania Maskatiya and styling by Haiya Bukhari.

Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, CEO Dawn Films, and Sheikh Amjad Rashid, chairman IMGC global, signed the co-production agreement.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanam Mehdi, the executive producer of Dawn Films, said: “I am truly thrilled and very excited to join the production crew for SDMI. Getting the team together has been a great challenge, but very fulfilling. I cannot wait for the movie to go into production. I believe this film will be the beginning of a new era in Pakistani cinema.”

Sheikh Amjad Rashid said: “It is a matter of pride for our group to have been associated with Pakistan’s film industry since 1953 from the time of my late father. We are today the largest film distributors in the country with over 225 titles to our credit. We are very excited about SDMI.”

Distribution Club Pvt Ltd has been appointed the nationwide distributors for SDMI.

The upcoming rom-com will be the debut production of DawnFilms, the film division of The Dawn Media Group

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It's official, folks: Mahira Khan and Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui are starring in a film together and we have all the deets!
 
Just watched movie Drone (2017).
Hollywood movie about a drone attack in karachi where a father looses his daughter and wife. And then he decides to take a revenge.

I suggest to watch the movie, well made.
 
drone attack in karachi
o_O :cuckoo:Westerns need to do more research before making movies.
they could have used the name of any area in FATA to remain closer to reality as never in history of war on terror did a drone strike happen in Karachi neither they can do it as it will never be authorized by Pakistan and Karachi is extremely well defended for a drone to operate there without our will.
 
o_O :cuckoo:Westerns need to do more research before making movies.
they could have used the name of any area in FATA to remain closer to reality as never in history of war on terror did a drone strike happen in Karachi neither they can do it as it will never be authorized by Pakistan and Karachi is extremely well defended for a drone to operate there without our will.
My bad. Place was called miransha, not karachi.
 
Farhan Ali Agha will make a guest appearance in Parwaaz Hai Junoon



The actor considers himself a born 'fauji' and says he needed no training for the role

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Air force drama film Parwaaz Hai Junoon just got more star-studded.

The upcoming film boasts a cast of popular actors including Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahad Raza Mir, Hania Aamir, Shaz Khan and Marina Khan — and Maalik actor Farhan Ali Agha has announced that he also makes a appearance in the film.

Farhan, who previously played a Major (and later a Colonel) of the Army Special Forces in his debut film Maalik, will feature as an air force captain in Parwaaz Hai Junoon.

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Farhan Ali Agha


His scene, though, is going to be brief.

In the film, Farhan heads a three-member panel that is screening female pilots. He said, "They requested me for a special appearance because [I fit] the criteria and [demeanour] demanded by the role."

Farhan added that his scene was shot at an air force base and promised that "it's a very grand kind of scene".

When we asked Farhan if he had to go undergo any training for this role, he labelled himself a 'born fauji (armyman)'. We'll wait to see how his natural knack for the military roles shines on the big screen.

Parwaaz Hai Junoon is being produced in collaboration with Pakistan Air Force and hopes to pay tribute to the armed forces by highlighting true events. It will also feature real-life air force pilots and personalities alongside the lead cast.

The film releases this year.
 
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Alamdar Khan to star in Hamza Ali Abbasi's 'Parwaaz Hay Junoon'

Parwaaz Hay Junoon, the film industry's tribute to the daring Pakistan Air Force, is well underway. An MD Production and the directorial debut of the Mann Mayal and Diyar-e-Dil famed television director, Haseeb Hassan, Parwaaz Hay Junoon is one movie that already has high hopes and tall expectations attached to it.

The film team, with its complete cast and crew has shot in rather extreme conditions in the northern areas of Pakistan, just to bring out the true feel of the film to the viewers. But that's not it. Parwaaz Hay Junoon, will focus on exploring and showing to the public, the lives of the Airforce soldiers and the rigorous training, trials and tribulations each one of them goes through for the sake of this country.

HIP got in touch with Alamdar Khan, who is playing a vital role in the film, to get to know the specifics of the film.

"There are two tracks in the movie, once packed with all the aerial action and the other focusing on the academics of the Airforce soldiers. I belong to the action pack, playing Hamza's major support system." Alamdar told HIP.

"We're a group of best friends including Hamza, Shaz Khan, Saad Qazi, Arsalan Butt. We're the major group that will be dealing with all the air-borne action in the film. My track focuses on the life of a patriot, passionate air force soldier. " Alamdar added.

Kubra Khan is being paired opposite Shaz Khan in Parwaaz Hay Junoon, while Hania Amir will be playing Hamza Ali Abbasi's love interest. Sadly Alamdar hasn't had the chance to romance onscreen for the film, but nevertheless the Dance Kahaani star has a meaty role he can boast off of with the film.

According to Alamdar, who himself has been an ex-Pakistan Airforce officer, shooting for the film has been a rather nostalgic experience, as he had the chance to reconnect with all his seniors, juniors and his course mates.
 

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