Wajahat Raut has over the years attained a solid footing in the industry. He is known to be an efficient filmmaker who completes his projects at a breakneck pace, with a major release year after year. Riding high on the success of his 2019 blockbuster Chhalawa, Wajahat seems to have found his new lead pair in the suave Ali Rehman and vivacious Hania Amir for his next.
The Mohsin Connection
Wajahat took to social media to announce his next directorial venture Pardey Mai Rehnay Do which has been written by Mohsin Ali. Interestingly Mohsin Ali who wrote and directed the 2017 release Chupan Chupai was initially going to direct this film himself and Ahsan Khan had been taken on board as the male lead when news first broke last year.
Wajahat The Captain
Anyhow, now it is Wajahat Rauf who has taken over the reins of this film and shooting has begun in Karachi. We contacted the director who was kind enough to spill some details amidst the shoot of the film. “It’s a social issue which has been dealt with in a light way,” said Wajahat. “The film will have its share of laughter and emotions” reassured Wajahat when we inquired if Wajahat was deviating from his strength: comedy.
Moreover, Wajahat hoped that the film would touch a pulse with the audiences and conveyed his excitement on working with two of his favorite actors Ali Rehman Khan and Hania Aamir, both of whom he hasn’t worked with before.
The film is being produced by Wajahat Rauf, Zayed Sheikh, and Shazia Wajahat, whereas celebrated designer Munib Nawaz has come on board as the style director.
New lead pair
Ali Rehman and Hania Amir coming together as the leads for Wajahat’s next is particularly interesting as Hania made her debut with Janaan where she starred alongside Ali Rehman Khan. Hania was last seen in the commercially successful 2018 release Parwaaz Hai Junoon whereas Ali’s last film release was the 2019 release Heer Maan Ja. Also, this is Ali’s first film outside the IRK banner.
For now, all we can say is that it will be a treat to see Hania romancing Ali on celluloid. On the personal front, the actress has been grabbing headlines lately for her sizzling equation with the singing sensation and beau Asim Azhar, which will add to the curiosity and hype about the project.
We wonder if Asim would end up with playback credits for the film. Well, that will surely make the outing more interesting, for one!
Final word
Wajahat’s expertise, Ali’s charm and Hania’s strength of emoting make this project one to look forward to. Knowing Wajahat’s pace of working, the film is quite likely to be a 2020 release. Keep on checking this space for the latest on this film!
