The press conference of Shaan Shahid’s directorial comeback Arth 2 held today at Avari Hotel in Lahore. The conference was attended by the entire lead cast of the film which includes Shaan Shahid, Humaima Malik, Mohib Mirza and Uzma Hassan along with Yahya Khan of Telenor, Producer Ali Murtaza and Hammad Chaudhary of HKC Entertainment.
Arth 2 is the remake of Bollywood film Arth by Mahesh Bhutt. The film is being jointly produced by HKC Entertainment, AAA Motion Pictures and 5th Element (Shaan’s production house).
The press conference started with the introductory notes by Yahya Khan from Telenor, who briefed on the Easy Paisa’s collaboration with the film.
Yahya Khan from #Telenor taking about the collaboration between waist paisa and # @OfficialArth2 pic.twitter.com/JYQw1Nz830
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
Khan also complemented Shaan Shahid and expressed his gratitude for working with the super star of the film industry.
We are honored to be working with the superstar of Pakistan @mshaanshahid says Yahya Khan of Telenor at the #Arth2 Press Conference
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
The lead cast also expressed their thoughts about the project and shared their experience of working with each other.
Uzma Hassan, TV/theater actress, shared that she was having a wonderful experience of working with the entire cast in her debut film.
#UzmaHassan talks about her experience with the film and calls it a learning experience @OfficialArth2 pic.twitter.com/t0c5X2o3dC
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
Shaan shared his thoughts behind re-making the 1982’s Bollywood film. He said that Arth 2 would be a complete commercial film with great script at its core and it would be synonymous with an art movie.
Read more: Shaan’s directorial comeback “Arth 2” hits the floor, with small change in the lead cast
He also shared the story behind a small change in the lead cast. According to him ARY Films was backing Arth 2 earlier and Humayun Saeed was part of the film because of them. As soon as ARY Films withdrew their support from the film, Saeed was replaced with Mohib Mirza, his first choice for the character.
"The only reason why Humayun Saeed was a part of #Arth2 was because ARY was involved with the film and they were pushing for him."-Shaan
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
"As soon as ARY left I brought Mohib Mirza as was my initial plan for the film #Arth2" says @mshaanshahid
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
Mohib Mirza as a return expressed gratitude to the actor of more than 570 films for taking him on board for the project.
"He introduced me as the lead actor of the film! That says it all" says @mohibmirza about @mshaanshahid at #Arth2 press conference
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
@mohibmirza gave a heartfelt speech saying @mshaanshahid is super secure man and shutting the detractors. #Arth2 pic.twitter.com/9ihxB9AGm6
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
While talking to the media Bol girl Humaima Malik praised Shaan Shahid as an actor and director. She also castigated some of the stars of the industry for enjoying the limelight and undue public appreciation despite having little to no contribution to the local film industry.
" You haven't done a single film in Pakistan! What do you mean you are superstar?" says @HumaimaMalick while bashing some 'stars' #Arth2
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
And here's a photo of the super hot @HumaimaMalick from the #Arth2 press conference today in Lahore. pic.twitter.com/kvvYVdkR8g
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
In the pres conference the recorded video message of Mahesh Bhutt was played. Bhutt showed the confidence on the remake of his hit movie and wished the entire team best. He also shared that he did not take any penny for giving the rights of the film to Shaan Shahid.
@MaheshNBhatt talks about the remake and sends his blessings for #Arth2 all the way from India @OfficialArth2 pic.twitter.com/RDmLGP5b0p
— Galaxy Lollywood (@galaxylollywood) December 29, 2015
The film is expected to release in 2016. Shaan will also appear in action thriller Yalghaar in 2016.
