2019 is turning out to be Iqra Aziz’s year of glory. The talented young actress continues to reach one high after another with every project. After enthralling the audiences with her impeccable performance in this year’s blockbuster drama Ranjha Ranjha Kardi, rumor has it that Iqra Aziz has finally signed her first film!

Half Fry, an action-comedy film directed by Abu Aleeha, has signed on Iqra Aziz as one of its principal cast. The film also has Faizan Khawaja, Faryal Mehmood with Yasir Hussain playing the lead of the film. If the rumors of Iqra being signed on to the film are true, this will not only mark her debut as a film actress but would be the real-life couple’s debut on the silver screen as a pairing.

The Abu Aleeha factor

Abu Aleeha has directed films like Kataksha and Tevar previously, both of which released in 2019 to lukewarm response. Abu is known for his unique cinema crafted within a tight budget, and with the new casting coup in his film, this is set to be his biggest film to date.

Abu’s previous two films, Tevar and Kataksha, might not have been commercial or massive critical hits but they are good examples of the director’s vision. Kataksha especially had some spark that can potentially turn into something instantly gratifying with some more polishing. However, Abu Aleeha is far from being considered a director in demand. Both Yasir and Iqra are stars in their own right and their choosing to do an Abu Aleeha film does come across as a surprise.

The Iqra-Yasir jodi

The film and TV directors favoring real-life couples to cast in their projects is not something new. There’s a certain likability to seeing real-life couples working together in projects or walking on the ramp at a fashion week. Iqra and Yasir, despite being one of the most talked-about real-life couples of the industry, have yet to work together in any project. Even though they are currently busy in the shoot of the upcoming drama Jhooti, which will be marked as the couple’s first project together, it’s a completely different feel when it comes to movies.

We tried calling both Iqra and Yasir for a comment to know whether this casting is true or just a rumor but they both remained unavailable for answer. Needless to say, we are quite intrigued about this development and will surely keep a keen eye out for this project. Half Fry goes on floor later this year with the film eyeing for a 2020 release.