Movies to watch out for, From Pakistan!

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That's a great news indeed. It will boost our movie market.

By the way I couldn't watch the movie. When do you think it will be available in dvds?

Agli bari eid psr youtube par a jaye gi tab tak jpna 1 aur namaloom afraad 2 dekh lo

 

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Moviegoers rejoice: Pakistan to get 1,000 cinema screens

Moviegoers should rejoice as the government is planning to increase the number of cinema screens from 127 to 1,000.

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that more cinema screens will create 20,000 jobs and give a boost to the film industry.

Pakistan welcomes any joint venture in the arena of exchange of films and co-productions, he said.

Chaudhry met with the US Chargé d Affaires Paul Jones on Tuesday. The two agreed to boost cultural cooperation revival of Pakistani films. The revival of the cinema would not only provide entertainment to the people, but would also generate economic activity, he remarked.

He further added that media was enjoying unprecedented freedom in Pakistan, and the current government believes in freedom of expression

 

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Trailer of 'Pinky Memsaab' shows bittersweet tale of two worlds

KARACHI: Although off to an erratic start, Pinky Memsaab‘s trailer begins with answering a very important question – how Hajra Yamin’s character got the nickname Pinky. “Bachpan se, meri gaal na laal tamaatar hua karte thay. Bas jee, parh gaya mera naam… Pinky (As a kid, my cheeks were tomato red. And so, I became Pinky),” narrates Yamin.

Now that that’s out of the way, let’s speak of the more serious parts. Yamin’s character is seen married off to a village guy but due to financial constraints, she moves to Dubai, to work as a maid. And that’s where the second lead Kiran Malik, who plays a Dubai-based socialite named Mehr, comes in.

The trailer shows the transition from Pinky’s village life to Mehr’s lavish lifestyle in a subtly comical way. The Maan Jao Na star is seen waiting at the airport for hours, holding a name board until Santosh the chauffeur (Sunny Hinduja) finally comes to pick her up.

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Then, begins the atypical friendship between Pinky and her memsaab(Mehr). Clips of Mehr teaching Pinky how to set the table, speak English, put on makeup, wear certain clothing – all the basics – are shown throughout the trailer. It even shows how Mehr’s friends confuse Pinky as her sister.

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However, in between these ‘happier’ moments, snippets of the bitter relationship Mehr has with her husband Hasan (Adnan Jaffar) are also displayed; including hints of abuse, jealousy and carelessness. This negativity portrayed in Mehr’s life is probably the reason why the bond between the two females had formed, as she finds a kind of escape in her kinship with Pinky.

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Overall, Pinky Memsaab is a story of two different worlds in the form of Pinky and Mehr. It entangles the lives of the four characters quite aptly, making for a thought-provoking tale. The concept, as Mehr narrates it, seems to be “Kuch cheezen door se bohot achi lagti hain, per paas jao… toh woh baat rehti hi nahi. (Some things look very admirable from afar, but when you come closer, it’s just not the same.”

Pinky Memsaab is all set to hit theatres on December 7, 2018.

 

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Trailer of "Indus Blues" is here.

 

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Pakistan's upcoming thriller narrates the real-life events of a cannibal

A chilling tale of terror and thrill will soon be creeping into Pakistani theaters as the film industry will now be seeing a cannibal as the villain in the upcoming ‘Durj’.

In the trailer unveiled of the feature film, a multitude of glimpses can be seen hinting the storyline filled with thrill and suspense brought together by director Shamoon Abbasi who is essaying the role of cannibal himself.

From what the sneak peak of the highly anticipated film has given away, the cannibal is on the run, hiding in a remote desert area of the country along with his ladylove whose avatar is donned by Sherry Shah.

According to reports, the film narrating real-life events is also starring Maira Khan and Nauman Javiad in prominent roles.

The release date of the film has yet to be publicized.

 

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Fawad Khan's 'Maula Jatt' release date announced

PHOTO: BILAL LASHARI/TWITTER

Bilal Lashari and Ammara Hikmat’s multi-starrer, Maula Jatt finally has a release date. The film, marred by controversy over the last year, is finally making progress as a teaser is soon to be dropped as well.

The makers of the 1979 hit rendition took to social media and shared that the film is all set to release on Eidul Fitr next year.



The Legend of Maula Jatt stars Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Humaima Malick in pivotal roles. Ali Azmat and Gohar Rasheed will also be seen in the film.

The film will see Fawad and Hamza take on the iconic characters of Maula Jatt and Noori Natt, respectively. Mahira will play Mukkho Jatti – the love interest of Maula Jatt.

The film was set to be a reboot version of the iconic Maula Jatt (1979), however, turns out it is a continuation of Nasir Adeeb’s series instead.

 

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The Legend of Maula Jatt will release in Pakistan and China simultaneously


“This film will connect with an international audience as much as our core audience,” shared director Bilal Lashari

Hamza Ali Abbasi and Fawad Khan have gone through quite the transformation for their roles


Bilal Lashari's much-awaited directorial, The Legend of Maula Jatt finally has a release date!

The movie will hit cinemas on Eid-ul-Fitr 2019; the flick, starring Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi, (Ali Azmat will also make a cameo!) will also become the first film from Pakistan which will release in China the same day as its domestic release.

Talking to Images, Lashari shared, “This film will connect with an international audience as much as our core audience."


Mahira Khan

✔@TheMahiraKhan

Can you hear me?? I want the teaser out! Will have an army bombard this account and it will be Legendary

@blashari @AmmaraHikmat

The Legend of Maula Jatt@MaulaJattMovie

@TheMahiraKhan we see you !

https://twitter.com/intent/like?tweet_id=1071103937137336321

According to a press release, China has a limited quota for foreign films and so, only a handful of movies make the cut after thorough scrutiny by the Chinese regulatory authorities. Till date, a few Hollywood movies (such as Spider Man 2, Captain America, X Men and Jurassic World) have been able to score a Chinese theatrical release overlapping with US domestic & worldwide release.

The upcoming flick is said to be Pakistan's most expensive production to date.

 

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Fine one for the nieces and nephews.Kudos Zibago

 

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KARACHI: As soon the much awaited trailer of Bilal Lashari’s upcoming movie ‘The legend of Maula Jatt’ was released yesterday, praises continue to pour in from fans and celebrities on social media.

The film starring Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Humaima Malick will hit the cinema houses on the Eid-ul-Fitr in June 2019.

Mahira Khan, one of the protagonists, took to Twitter on Saturrday to personally thank the praises being lavished from Pakistan and India on her film.

Filmmaker Karan Johar, actor Sidarth Malhotra were among several Bollywood celebs who admired the trailer.


Mahira Khan

✔@TheMahiraKhan
https://twitter.com/TheMahiraKhan/status/1076457801776533504

Thank youu!

siddharth malhotra

✔@sidpmalhotra

Kya baat hai mere dost what a beautiful teaser and cast .. always an ardent admirer of @TheMahiraKhan and u and now with @HumaimaMalick and @iamhamzaabbasi it’s a double whammy! Can’t wait to watch this one.... https://twitter.com/_fawadakhan_/status/1076112147170643969 …

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7:41 AM - Dec 22, 2018


Mahira Khan

✔@TheMahiraKhan
https://twitter.com/TheMahiraKhan/status/1076449782800019456

Nado

Nadia Jamil

✔@NJLahori

The Legend of Maula Jatt (2019) - Official First Look Trailer https://youtu.be/sBWdUf7wfaE via @YouTube
Looking AMAZZZZZING!!! @GoharRsd @_fawadakhan_ @TheMahiraKhan @iamhamzaabbasi @blashari
I cannot wait!


Mahira Khan

✔@TheMahiraKhan
https://twitter.com/TheMahiraKhan/status/1076465660006420481

Best.

SUN!DH! @sharica_sahad
Replying to @TheMahiraKhan
One word for Fawad khan as a costar #askmahira


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8:13 AM - Dec 22, 2018


Mahira Khan

✔@TheMahiraKhan
https://twitter.com/TheMahiraKhan/status/1076447158390439936

Thank youuu

Mohammad Hafeez

✔@MHafeez22

All the best @TheMahiraKhan @iamhamzaabbasi for upcoming movie #TheLegendofMaulaJatt looking forward to watch Premier show


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6:59 AM - Dec 22, 2018


Mahira Khan

✔@TheMahiraKhan
https://twitter.com/TheMahiraKhan/status/1076446971085418497

Osman Khalid Butt

✔@aClockworkObi
Replying to @aClockworkObi
The very best of luck to @blashari (Waar was a visual game-changer & this looks like it's two for two), @_fawadakhan_, @TheMahiraKhan (hell yes to seeing this iconic pair on the big screen) & @iamhamzaabbasi!


Mahira Khan

✔@TheMahiraKhan
https://twitter.com/TheMahiraKhan/status/1076448752779571200

Thank you.. but She is something else

Lokendra Pratap Sahi@lpsahi

Greetings to @TheMahiraKhan , the diva from Pakistan who has had much the same effect on us as @MadhuriDixit had across the border in the latter half of the 1990s... "Madhuri de do aur..." was one slogan I often heard on our short tour of Pakistan in 1997... #MahiraKhan https://twitter.com/TheMahiraKhan/status/673439068370411520 …

 

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Filmmakers like KJo, Anurag Kashyap and Siddharth Malhotra took to Twitter to give the cast a shout-out

Filmmakers like KJo, Anurag Kashyap and Siddharth Malhotra took to Twitter to give the cast a shout-out


The trailer for Bilal Lashari's much-awaited The Legend of Maula Jatt was released yesterday and it exceeded our expectations (even though we didn't understand a word); there's no doubt about the fact that it's an absolute visual treat.



And it seems like we're not the only ones impressed. Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan evidently left quite an imprint on the Bollywood fraternity because Indians were all praise for the teaser.

Filmmakers clearly miss the duo

Karan Johar

✔@karanjohar
https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/1076341258686091264

Fawad this looks amazing!!!! Congratulations and am sure it will be a massive success!!!

The Legend of Maula Jatt@MaulaJattMovie

Watch the first look trailer of "The Legend of Maula Jatt"

A Bilal Lashari Film.

Starring: Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ali Azmat, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyer Ejaz and Saima Baloch.https://bit.ly/2AbPRZW


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siddharth malhotra

✔@sidpmalhotra
https://twitter.com/sidpmalhotra/status/1076122316281528320

Kya baat hai mere dost what a beautiful teaser and cast .. always an ardent admirer of @TheMahiraKhan and u and now with @HumaimaMalick and @iamhamzaabbasi it’s a double whammy! Can’t wait to watch this one....

Fawad Afzal Khan@_fawadakhan_

Maulay nu maula na maray te maula nae marda! https://twitter.com/MaulaJattMovie/status/1076109485930934275 …


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Priya Gupta

✔@priyagupta999
https://twitter.com/priyagupta999/status/1076178853725261824

3 of my favourite actors in the trailer of #MaulaJatt!!! @_fawadakhan_ @HumaimaMalick @TheMahiraKhan https://youtu.be/sBWdUf7wfaE


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Even journos had good things to say


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https://twitter.com/jiteshpillaai/status/1076183293916266496

Once upon a time not too long ago, a man made magic. Here’s the teaser of his film #MaulaJatt. #FawadKhan you are missed. And the magic continues. You are special too @TheMahiraKhan. Wish there was more of you in it

https://youtu.be/sBWdUf7wfaE


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Mimansa Shekhar@mimansashekhar
https://twitter.com/mimansashekhar/status/1076133178216275968

Just cannot get enough of this intense trailer. And more than that #FawadKhan's chiseled avatar! What a transformation! When I'm not writing such articles, I turn a fan girl and can't keep my eyes off this man. Don't miss his chemistry with #MahiraKhan!

#TheLegendOfMaulaJutt

Indian Express Entertainment

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#TheLegendofMaulaJatt is being touted as Pakistan’s most expensive and elaborate project till date.#FawadKhan #MahiraKhanhttps://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/the-legend-of-maula-jatt-trailer-first-look-fawad-khan-mahira-khan-hamza-ali-abbasi-humaima-malick-video-5504488/ …


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And also pointed out that it's going be Khan vs Khan at the box office

The Legend of Maula Jatt is all set to hit cinemas on Eid-ul-Fitr 2019; the flick, starring Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi, (Ali Azmat will also make a cameo!) will also become the first film from Pakistan which will release in China the same day as its domestic release. The cast also includes Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyer Ejaz and Saima Baloch, among others.

 

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Rustic and audacious, The Legend of Maula Jatt is a risk that just might pay off for Pakistani cinema
By Sami Saayer

The Legend of Maula Jatt is set to release on Eidul Fitr 2019.

At the time of writing this article, the trailer for The Legend of Maula Jatt (LoMJ) has already garnered around three million views on multiple accounts on Facebook, around one million views on YouTube, and more than a million views through different reaction videos. It has generated the hype it truly deserved.

Anurag Kashyap was one of the first ones to tweet about the trailer, while the likes of Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt and Sonam Kapoor are full of praise for what they have seen.



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Anurag Kashyap

✔@anuragkashyap72
Maula Jatt is back and this time its @_fawadakhan_ https://youtu.be/sBWdUf7wfaE #TheLegendofMaulaJatt #MaulaJatt


Karan Johar

✔@karanjohar
Fawad this looks amazing!!!! Congratulations and am sure it will be a massive success!!!

The Legend of Maula Jatt@MaulaJattMovie

Watch the first look trailer of "The Legend of Maula Jatt"

A Bilal Lashari Film.

Starring: Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ali Azmat, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyer Ejaz and Saima Baloch.https://bit.ly/2AbPRZW

This is Fawad Khan’s first film since returning from greener pastures, Bilal Lashari’s second venture after the trendsetting Waar, and Mahira Khan’s reunion with Fawad. What’s not to look forward to? It has something for everyone; even for someone like me, who thought Waarwas overrated and disjointed (even though very well treated).

Before moving further, let’s address the elephant in the room. I have seen numerous posts leaving comments like:

“Gladiator ki copy hai.”

(This is a copy of Gladiator)

“Game of Thrones chhaap liya.”

(They’ve copied Game of Thrones)

My simple answer to whoever says that to me is:

“Tou aap chhaap letay!”

(So you could have copied it!)

Whether or not it is copied, has the Pakistani audience seen Fawad in this avatar before? Has the Pakistani audience been privy to this scale on the big screen by a Pakistani film before? The answer is a plain and simple no. Teefa in Trouble was a big film, but even that does not come close to the scale Lashari has brought to the screen. It might not be at the level of Baahubali, but it’s close to KGF, which is already breaking record after record.

Photo: Screenshot

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Undoubtedly, LoMJ looks grand. However, what’s important is the substance behind the froth. It doesn’t look grand for the sake of it; effectively meaning it does not look like Thugs of Hindostan or Tashan. It looks rustic. It looks raw. It looks audacious. It does not look like a remix by Neha Kakkar; it looks like a remixed track by Tiesto. It does not look like what Farhan Akhtar’s Don was to Chandra Barot’s Don; it looks more in line with Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes to Alfred Werker’s The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes; essentially improving a classic in modern times. Does it also have the potential to become Ram Gopal Varma ki Aag? Yes, it does.

Remaking a classic is a daunting task. Expectations are high and there will always be some purists who will never be happy, no matter how well you do. Agneepath, for example, was a very good remake; however, it also faced criticism for removing the character of Krishnan Iyer.

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Fawad’s look is on point; his hair, not so much. However, his intensity is contagious. My forehead had a frown while watching his trailer, and for no reason at all really.

Photo: Giphy

Hamza Ali Abbasi looks closer to Khilji of Padmaavat, and to be honest, falls slightly short of Fawad in the trailer, particularly in that laughter scene. Perhaps he is supposed to?

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Mahira is there, albeit overshadowed by Humaima Malick’s slyness. Gohar Rasheed looks evil, and Nayyar Ijaz even more so.

Sreejesh Nair’s soundtrack speaks for itself, and is probably going to be 50% of the ticket’s worth. I would also not have been surprised if the characters started speaking Dothraki, but why not?

Photo: Screenshot

Photo: Screenshot

One of the toughest tasks of the film was the makeup, and boy have Maram and Aabroo lived up to the task, barring Fawad’s hair. Did I mention his hair looks out of sync?

The trailer of LoMJ is thus everything it was expected to be and then some. Will it make commercial sense? Let’s have a look.

Firstly, it’s an expensive film. That scale and grandness does not come cheap. In order to make money, it will have to become the highest grossing Pakistani film ever. Not just the highest, but highest by a mile.

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There are still two problems with the film though – starting with the language. It’s 100% a Punjabi film, just like the original. How the audience from Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwawill react to a national level Punjabi film remains to be seen. If Shaan Shahid is to be believed, Karachi already has a problem with films being made in Lahore, let alone a Punjabi film.

Secondly, if the rumours are true, there are no songs in the film. A film without a song in today’s time is, once again, audacious. In front of LoMJ will be Wajahat Rauf’s third film, taking around 20-30% screens out of the 130 or so available. Rauf’s film is a comedy entertainer with a relatable young cast. Can that topple the grandness of LoMJ? You never know.

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As Maula says,

“Maulay nu Maula na maray tay Maula nae marda!”

(If Maula does not kill Maula, then Maula does not die)

Maybe the only reason for Maula Jatt not working at the box office will be Maula Jatt itself.

The Legend of Maula Jatt is set to release on Eidul Fitr 2019.

 

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While the Pakistani film industry saw some big releases through 2018, local film-makers are already hoping for a better 2019.

“The year 2018 has been great for Pakistani films altogether,” Load Wedding director Nabeel Qureshi tweeted. “Cinema has earned more from Pakistani films than Bollywood or Hollywood imports this time! It’s a big achievement. May it do great in 2019 as well.”

Ali Zafar, Maya Ali-starrer Teefa In Trouble also made it big at the box-office and emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year. Then there were Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 and Parwaaz Hai Junoon as well.

Previously, Hamza Ali Abbasi lauded the multiple releases of 2018. Abbasi wrote, “Anxiously looking forward to Teefa In Trouble, JPNA 2, Load Wedding and Parwaaz Hai Junoon releasing this year. Because of these films, I can happily and confidently say that 2018 will be a great year for the Pakistani film industry.”

Throughout 2018, local distributors enjoyed ample revenue from the local films. They are more than satisfied and no longer see the presence of Indian releases as a threat. Pakistani film business is booming and has done pretty well throughout the year.

Super Cinemas general manager Khorem Gultasab told The Express Tribune, “All movies attracted reasonable crowd, except Na Band Na Baraati.”

“The local audience has started believing in our films and realised that we can also produce good ones,” a senior official of Distribution Club stated. “Those who still don’t believe in Pakistani film industry should really start watching our films. After such a long time, we have managed to do so well.”