Yasir Nawaz made headlines when he announced earlier in November that his next film will star hot audience favorites Feroze Khan and Mawra Hocane. The movie, which he said would be a “thriller with commercial elements” was set to go on floors almost immediately, with the pre-production having been wrapped up. However, that has not quite happened so far, which sent the grapevine buzzing as to what exactly was up with the project, which some said had been titled Chakkar? A few within industry circles even whispered that the project had been shelved.
All of this prodded us to get in touch with the man helming the much talked about project himself.
No Chakkar with Chakkar
Speaking to Galaxy Lollywood, Yasir stated for the record: “For the next month or so, I am going to be quite busy with my newly launched restaurant, and that is what I am focusing on presently. This has caused the delay — the film with Feroze and Mawra is definitely not shelved.”
The venture is much anticipated as not only it marks Yasir’s return after this year’s surprise hit Wrong No. 2 but will also be Feroze Khan’s comeback of sorts to filmdom after Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai. We couldn’t help but ask Yasir that when this commercial thriller will actually go on floors? “We expect the project to roll around January, early next year, Inshallah,” was his response, putting all the speculations to rest.
Will it release next year?
Yasir is known for his back to back, breakneck speed of filmmaking – Wrong No. 2 wrapped up its shooting spell within a three month period, whereas his previous ventures Wrong No. and Mehrunnisa V Lub U also featured no glitches once the projects hit the floors. The same can be expected from Chakkar and we would not be surprised if he plans to line up his film for release on the coming Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-ul-Azha. This is one efficient filmmaker!
We look forward to sharing more news on this exciting project, as soon as something materializes. Stay tuned to Galaxy Lollywood for the latest on Pakistani showbiz and a lot more!
