All the troubles and travails of the current year aside, 2019 saw quite a few interesting Pakistani films, including some of the biggest blockbusters that were released over the two Eids. Now, some of these films, along with select audience favorites from recent years, are all set to storm your TV screen!
We must add here that we understand that the enthusiasm towards Eid will be very different this year. With the Covid-19 crisis still looming all over and the recent incident involving all the unfortunate people who lost their lives in the plane crash in Karachi, it would be hard for people to focus on something else.
However, life has thrown quite a bit of misery our way therefore some distraction, even if it’s for an hour or two, is absolutely a must for us to stay sane. It’s a coping mechanism we employ to keep our mental balance intact.
Pakistani TV channels have quite a massive line up of movies that will premiere during the four days of Eid-ul-Fitr which will ensure that your mind is pulled out of the news cycle, if even for a few hours. Take your pick – all the genres, from comedy to thriller to crime-caper are on the menu.
‘The Donkey King’
1st day of Eid at 7 PM on Geo TV
The response for The Donkey King was so overwhelming that it had to be dubbed in 7 languages so it could be released internationally. It was a great animated movie, not just for kids but for adults too.
‘Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2’
1st day of Eid at 1 PM on ARY Digital
The second installment to Jawani Phir Nahi Aani, starring Humayun Saeed, Fahad Mustafa, Kubra Khan, and Mawra Hocane will be airing on ARY Digital at 1 PM on the first day of Eid.
‘Chhalawa’
1st Day of Eid at 4 PM on Hum TV
Chhalawa is a lighthearted rom-com that emerged as the surprise hit on Eid last year and stars Mehwish Hayat and Azfar Rehman as the leads.
‘Chupan Chupai’
1st day of Eid at 1 PM on Geo TV
Chupan Chupai was a sleeper hit of 2017. The Ahsan Khan-Neelam Munir starrer was well received by the audience for handling the complicated genre of comedy-thriller.
‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’
1st day of Eid at 1 PM on ARY Digital
Punjab Nahi Jaungi was a perfect blend of romance and comedy. It was well-loved by the audience and critics alike though some found certain scenes and situations problematic given it was Khalil ur Rehman Qamar who wrote it. It’s well worth a re-watch, if you have seen it already.
‘Superstar’
2nd day of Eid at 8 PM on Hum TV
Starring Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf in lead roles, the movie followed the rise of a theater actress in the cinema industry. Among the film’s highlights are its melodious music and a romantic fairytale treatment.
‘Na Maloom Afraad 2’
2nd day of Eid at 2 PM on ARY Digital
Na Maloom Afraad 2 might not have gotten the same recognition its predecessor got, but it managed to provide audiences with a few laughs and some scintillating song and dance numbers. So, if you are looking for a complete no-brainer entertainer, be sure to catch it!
‘Heer Maan Ja’
2nd day of Eid 9 PM on Geo TV
Last year’s Eid ul Adha witnessed multiple movie releases, Heer Maan Ja being one of them. Starring Ali Rehman Khan and Hareem Farooq in the lead roles, the movie is a mixture of various genres, including drama, coming of age, and comedy.
‘Baaji’
3rd day of Eid at 9 PM on ARY Digital
For people who are looking for a hatke movie experience, Baaji would be your best bet. It stars none other than Meera, who gave a thunderous performance, along with Amna Ilyas, Mohsin Abbas Haider, and Osman Khalid Butt. This thriller is of the masala variety and will not disappoint.
‘Wrong No 2’
3rd day of Eid at 9 PM on Geo TV
Wrong No 2 was one of those rare sequels that worked well with the audience as much or even more than the previous one. The chemistry of Neelam Munir and Sami Khan was lauded in this romantic-comedy film.
Let us know which ones from this blockbuster line-up of films you will be catching on your TV screens on Eid, in the comments below!
