Javed Sheikh’s name is synonymous with taking bold and brave steps to steer the film industry into new directions and exploring new horizons. A lot of firsts are to his credit including foraying into digital film making with ‘Yeh Dil Aap Ka Huwa’ (2002) in Pakistan. The veteran actor/director is now returning behind the camera after a hiatus of more than a decade and seems to have bigger plans for his next directorial venture ‘Wajood’.
As part of the plans, Javed Sheikh inked staggeringly impressive investment and facilitation deal with Turkish Airlines for his upcoming project ‘Wajood’. The deal’s announcement was made at the joint press conference on Friday, March 31st, 2017 by Javed Sheikh and General Manager Turkish Airlines, Fatih Atacan Temel in Karachi.
In the conference the details of the deal between Javed Sheikh Films and Turkish Airlines were shared. Javed Sheikh revealed that ‘Wajood’ stars actors not only from Pakistan but also from India and Turkey. He also shared that a large part of the film will be shot in Turkey, including few songs and some integral sections of the film.
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The Turkish film production company Azat Films is also collaborating with Javed Sheikh Films in shooting the part of the film taking place in Turkey. Javed Sheikh told that total 45 scenes of the film will be shot at different locations in Turkey.
Turkish Airlines has previously sponsored only few Hollywood biggies, including ‘Batman vs. Superman’. ‘Wajood’ is the first South Asian film to bag such a deal with the world’s leading air carrier. This deal will open new horizons and change the face of the cinema in Pakistan. It will also help in strengthening the people to people relations between two nations.
Talking on the occasion Javed Sheikh told that the first trailer will be released after Eid-ul-Fitr, whereas the film will be released on Eid-al-Azha.
‘Wajood’ is an intense romantic thriller. The cast of the film includes Danish Taimoor, Saeeda Imtiaz and Aditi Singh (Telagu film star) in leading roles. The ensemble cast also features Ali Saleem, Frieha Altaf, Faiza Khan, Asad Mehmood, Shaheen Khan and the trio of veterans Nadeem Baig, Shahid and Javed Sheikh.
