Exclusive: “I Plan On Releasing Two Films Next Year” – Humayun Saeed

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October 2, 2019

Humayun Saeed is undoubtedly the reigning king of the Pakistani box office. With three of the largest grossing Pakistani films all credited to his name, it is no wonder that Humayun coming up with a new film becomes an instant news. Lately, social media is full of news that Humayun is all set to release his next film in 2020. Well, Galaxy Lollywood brings you exclusive news about that project and a couple more!

Talking to GL, Humayun revealed his plans of coming up with not one, but two films in 2020 along with their titles and possible release dates.

The two films

Addressing the rumors about the film London Nahin Jaunga being Humayun’s next release, Humayun clarified that while it is certainly in the pipeline for him, he never said anything about the film being his next release.

“I have two scripts in my hand which will go on floors one after the other. One is London Nahin Jaunga, which is written by Khalil ul Rahman Qamar, and the other written by Vasay Chaudhry has the working title of Love Guru Hoja Shuru. The final decision of which film will be made and released first has not been taken yet.”

Humayun told us that he plans on releasing the first film on Eid Ul Azha in 2020 and the other film after that around December. Both films will be directed by Nadeem Baig.

The third surprise

There were two other films that Humayun was in talks to star in – Loafer and Love You Jutta. While Humayun has backed out of Loafer which will now be made independently by Khalil ul Rahman Qamar, Love You Jutta is very much in the pipeline and Humayun told us that it is being planned for a 2021 release.

This is certainly great news for the lovers of Pakistani cinema and the Pakistani film industry as a whole. Humayun teaming up with his trusted writers Vasay Chaudry and Khalil Ul Rahman Qamar, with Nadeem Baig helming the project always means the projects not only promise great entertainment, but they also perform huge at the box office. Humayun’s absence at the Pakistani box office was sorely missed this year and the news of not one but two Humayun Saeed films planned for the upcoming year is definitely nothing short of a double treat!

Watch out for this space as we continue to bring you more exclusive news about these projects.

Has Iqra Aziz Signed Her First Film With Yasir Hussain?

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Uzair Anwer

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October 1, 2019

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.

Here’s The Complete Story Behind Mehwish Hayat’s Viral ‘Kashmir’ Video!

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Maisooma Batool

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September 30, 2019

Mehwish Hayat has been consistently talking about the cross-border tension between India and Pakistan and representing Pakistan positively on international platforms for a while now. Her appearance on major international news channels like BBC and Sky News where she talked about Bollywood deliberately making Pakistan into terrorist mongering villain to further fuel the tensions between the two countries was a brave feat that was lauded by her countryfolks.

Not only that, Mehwish also joined in as an ambassador for the international charity organization Penny Appeal with whom she plans to raise funds for building five schools in rural Sindh. Needless to say, ever since receiving her Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, Mehwish has devoted herself to doing charitable works for her country and this includes her speaking about pressing humanitarian issues as well.

However, yesterday Mehwish found herself in hot waters on social media when a video of her went viral where she refused to comment on the Kashmir issue at a recent event. From speaking boldly against Bollywood at an international platform to keeping silent about Kashmir’s issue at a local event, this drastic change in behavior surely came as a shock for everyone!

The video

The fifteen-second clip has captured an exchange between Mehwish Hayat and a journalist where the journalist is shown asking Mehwish to comment on the issues of orphans in lockdown in Kashmir. Mehwish is seen replying that she can’t speak about the issue as she has been told not to.

“Nahin, nahin, nahin. Mana kardiya hai mujhe Kashmir pe bolne pe.”

The clarification

The video went viral on social media with all sorts of people blasting Mehwish for staying silent on such an important issue. The part of her saying that she was asked to not comment on the issue of Kashmir is what rubbed people the wrong way. Such was the backlash that Mehwish took to her twitter and explained her side of the situation in a tweet.

“This was a charity event & was requested by the PR not to be political & not distract from the orphans I was there to help.” Wrote Mehwish in the tweet.

We think it is an issue being blown out of proportion. Questioning everything Mehwish has done in the past few months and all her goodwill simply because an event’s organizers had asked her to refrain from being political at a charity event simply just isn’t right. Actors and public figures are bound by many commitments and contracts when they appear at any event and to demand statements from them that could take away from the intention of the said event can not only lead them into trouble but also put a question mark on their credibility. This leaked video of a few seconds of refusal of Mehwish where she clearly looks uncomfortable being cornered into the situation is being used as a base for targetting her viciously and cooking up all sorts of theories as to who is the one behind her silence.

We hope this situation, and Mehwish is given a break. She might not have been able to speak about Kashmir at this particular event but it is an issue that no humanitarean has forgotten. We are sure that Mehwish’s intentions are in the right place and she too will address this issue in a more substantial and careful manner.

Zindagi Tamasha’s Trailer Shows The Grim Side Of Society

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Hassan Hassan

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September 30, 2019

Not long ago, our cinema screens witnessed a film called Manto – a biographical film based on the life and works of the controversial writer Sadat Hassan Manto. The film not only received widespread accolades from the audiences and critics, both local and international, alike but also cemented the fact that a strong content-driven serious film can also prove to be an economically viable venture.

The genius who made Manto come alive onscreen, Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, is all set to release his second cinematic directorial Zindagi Tamasha, the trailer of which was released just yesterday. And judging from the looks of it, Khoosat is set to enthrall the audience with an intense, dark, gritty, disturbing but an equally engaging and a rather intriguing social commentary on various taboo subjects of our society.

A look at the trailer

The roughly two and half minute trailer opens with Arif Hasan as Muhammad Rahat Khawaja, recording himself in a video message asking forgiveness for his allegedly indecent and vulgar actions. The following scenes show him as a devout Muslim, a distressed father, and a man shunned by the society around him due to the controversy he is involved in and how he struggles to endure it all. It is a sign of a well-cut trailer as the trailer manages to grip the audience with the many questions it raises by sharing a very brief but profound peek into this world Khoosat has captured.

Yet another win for Sarmad Khoosat and Zindagi Tamasha is the way the film has deviated from the traditional portrayal of Lahore. Instead of the happy, chirpy, lively city that Lahore has come to be known in the mainstream commercial films, the Lahore of Zindagi Tamasha is a dark, somber, and serious. This Lahore is gritty, seeped in darkness, and claustrophobic both in the literal and metaphorical sense.

According to Sarmad himself, the film is an “intimate portrait of a family as well as a scorching political commentary on little gods on this earth who police our private passions.” The trailer hints at the film being a serious commentary on our social and religious taboos and certain “no go areas” of our social discussions. Although it doesn’t give away what actually has happened to the main protagonist, we presume it’s something serious involving religion and/or social taboos. It has been a while that a well crafted Pakistani film has provided a commentary on these rather restricted social topics like religion, social norms, sexuality, marginalized people, and more topics.

Made under the banner of Khoosat Films Productions, Zindagi Tamasha stars actors like Arif Hasan, Samiya Mumtaz, and Ali Kureshi. The model/actress Eman Suleman debuts on the big screen with the film. The film is all set to premiere at the Busan International Film Festival and hopefully, will get a Pakistani release soon after.

You can watch the trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAYXVRQeT5U

Woman Withdraws Harassment Allegations Against Ali Zafar And He Accepts

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Hammad Akbar

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September 23, 2019

It was last year in April when Meesha Shafi accused Ali Zafar of sexual harassment. Since then, the controversial case has seen multiple people taking the side of either Ali or Meesha regarding the case. Some people stand with Meesha, claiming that Pakistan should also take strong measures against sexual harassers by following the global #MeToo movement. While some support Ali, saying that Meesha is misusing the #MeToo movement just to tarnish Ali’s reputation due to her personal agendas.

More than a year later, it seems highly unlikely that the case is getting closed anytime soon as new facts keep coming to light every day. Just in May of this year, Galaxy Lollywood reported that nine witnesses came forward to refute Meesha’s allegations against Ali. You can see more on that here.

Recent development in the case

The recent development in the case comes from a woman named Sofi. On her twitter handle @seraphina444, Sofi has made tweets seeking an apology from Ali Zafar for posting a false allegation of harassment against him. The false allegation tweet, which was posted on the same evening Meesha had accused Ali, stated that Ali Zafar had gone to the US to attend a fundraiser by APNA which Sofi was organizing. According to Sofi, they had sent a girl as their liaison to coordinate with Ali Zafar but later the girl claimed that Ali kept harassing her by moving close to her and touching her. Sofi also accused Ali of being a habitual “lecher” in that tweet.

But when a representative of Shaukat Khanum Hospital confronted her regarding her tweets, she deleted her tweet and later, her account as well. But on Monday Sofi reactivated her Twitter account to post an apology for Ali Zafar. She also posted a screenshot of the tweet which she had deleted last year. Along with the screenshot, she wrote that she had posted that tweet because the woman in question had described the harassment incident to her. However, she had deleted the tweet that made the allegation within a day after new information was revealed to her about the incident.

She further added that she is also a victim of harassment. Being a supporter of the #MeToo movement, she was inclined to trust that woman but she was wrong about her and that she judged Ali based on her impartial judgment. She also posted that she had realized her mistakes and she wished to atone for her mistakes.

Ali Zafar accepts the apology

Since Sofi had mentioned Ali’s twitter account several times in her post, he was bound to notice it, and he did. Around 6:20 PM on Monday, he not only retweeted Sofi’s tweets in which she had refuted her allegations but also posted that it was courageous of her to apologize publicly.

Only time will tell what happens next in this case. With the case still in court and no sign of any resolution being found from both the sides involved, it looks like there is still much time left before this situation reaches its conclusion.

First Impressions: Ehd-E-Wafa Promises An Intricately Crafted Story Of Friendship And Loyalty

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Maisooma Batool

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September 23, 2019

The ISPR-Momina Duraid joint venture Ehd-e-Wafa has been the talk of the town ever since the show’s teasers first dropped. Such has been the anticipation that within minutes of the telecast of the first episode, the show began to trend on social media at the top spot. But has all this hype been worth it? Well, judging from the show’s powerful pilot it looks like Ehd-e-Wafa is going to be the perfect high to end the weekends at.

Between the grounds of Lawrence College, an exam hall at a girls’ college, the house of a Pak Army Brigadier, and a regular well-to-do household, the first episode was all about establishing the central characters of the story. Set against the scenic locations of Murree, the episode was not only visually pleasing but also natural and fast-paced in terms of storytelling and exposition.

Introductory Remarks

The show’s central story revolves around the friendship shared between four best friends who have dubbed themselves as The SSG – The Special “S” Gang. Why SSG? Because all four friends have their first names starting with the letter ‘s’ i.e. Sheharyar (Ahmed Ali Akbar), Shariq (Wahaj Ali), Saad (Ahad Raza Mir), and Shahzain (Osman Khalid Butt). The four friends come across as carefree youngsters preferring to spend time engaged in mischievous activities than focusing on their academic life as punctuated by the fact that the episode both starts and ends with them.

From the girls, we are introduced to Rani (Zara Noor Abbas) and Dua (Alizey Shah), the two characters who will, later on, be paired opposite Shahzain and Saad respectively. Zara Noor Abbas instantly shines as the loud, rather over-confident, but equally charming Rani; a completely different avatar from Noor Abbas’s previous television outing. Alizey Shah, on the other hand, fails to make much of an impression.

There is a carefully directed introductory shot of Brigadier Faraz (Faraz Inaam) meant to invoke feelings of nostalgia within the viewers, a feat that the show manages to achieve spectacularly. After all, who doesn’t remember Captain Faraz Ahmed from iconic classic drama Alpha Bravo Charlie? Faraz’s presence in the show seems like a promise from the makers that Ehd-e-Wafa is going to have the same old classic, unforgettable vibes of its spiritual predecessor, albeit with a modern touch.

Saife Hassan’s direction paired with Mustafa Afridi’s crisp writing made Ehd-e-Wafa’s first episode a breezy watch. There is a very visible youthful energy to the show, a quality that is rarely found in mainstream Pakistani dramas nowadays that are laden with social issues and kitchen politics. The bantering between the boys as they teased and cursed each other specially came across as a respite from all the heavy-handed kitschy situations our dramas have fallen prey to.

The USP

The USP of the show would be the chemistry shared by the boys. The strongest parts of the episode all belonged to them. The very natural ease and camaraderie showcased by the actors were enough proof that the show’s central theme of friendship and loyalty is in safe hands. All four actors bring a different energy to the table which comes together to form a very captivating chemistry that is gratifying to watch.

Osman Khalid Butt physically towers over his co-stars and tackles the role of the gang’s de facto leader with a playful charm that comes most naturally to Butt. It is refreshing to see him play a light character after what seems like ages of watching him be a part of tragedy laced social dramas. Ahad Raza Mir has managed to create a diverse body of work despite Ehd-e-Wafa being just his fourth outing on television. Mir’s Saad gives a heartfelt goodbye speech to his dog with the same earnestness as he fake cries his way out of punishment. Wahaj Ali switches between Shariq’s exasperation at his friends’ secret planning and his willingness to be a part of the shenanigans with expert control. Ahmed Ali Akbar grounds the group’s energy with his always reliable understated wit which he uses both his expressions and dialogue delivery.

Final Word

Ehd-e-Wafa‘s promising first episode is not only a refreshing change from the rather monotonous array of Pakistani dramas dominating the screens but also an explicit reminder that there’s more to the reality of Pakistani society than dreary subjects. If the first impression is indeed the last impression, then Ehd-e-Wafa has impressed us enough to not only become the show’s loyal viewers but also root for it to become a massive success. If for nothing else, than to give the drama producers of our country the message that there’s more to the world of storytelling than social injustice and hayye bechari aurat.

Exclusive: Saim Sadiq Talks About Darling’s Win At The Venice Film Festival

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Maisooma Batool

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September 14, 2019

The position of dancing, specifically the item song variety of dancing, in a Pakistani film has been heavily questioned and debated both on social media and national television this year. And while a section of the audience went all out arguing about whether or not dancing is a part of Pakistani culture that deserves a space on the Pakistani silver screen, one Pakistani filmmaker won international accolades for a short-film based on the mujra world of Lahore.

Darling, a short-film written and directed by Saim Sadiq, which is a love story between a transgender woman and a young boy against the backdrop of the thriving but un-talked about mujra culture of Pakistan, recently won the award for The Best Short-Film at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. GalaxyLollywood got in touch with the man of the hour Saim Sadiq himself and asked him a few questions about this proud achievement.

How does it feel to win this award?

It feels amazing. I think it is still sinking in, it hasn’t sunk in completely at all. Because I was in Venice for barely two days, then went to New York for one day to get my visa for Canada, and them I am here for the past two days. So, a lot has been happening. It feels really nice and humbling actually but it hasn’t really sunk it completely yet.

Were you expecting to win this?

Absolutely not. I did not even want to apply because I thought we won’t get it. But my producer was keen on applying. I said, “Don’t waste your money and apply to this festival. It is too high up and we are not going to get it.” So yeah, that was the thought process for us. But then we found out like two hours before the ceremony that we were going to win it. The management had called us because they wanted to check with us to make sure we were coming, telling us to dress appropriately and that you’ll have to give a little speech so prepare a bit for it. There was barely any time to do anything because it was just a couple of hours before the ceremony.

We were struggling to get tickets to go to the ceremony before it as we were a team of six and we all wanted to attend. We thought we wouldn’t be able to go as none of the short films were getting more than two tickets but then we did end up getting all the tickets and thought that maybe there’s a chance we’d be winning it.

What’s next for the film?

More festivals hopefully. We are in Toronto currently, and there are other festivals lined up. But since the festivals themselves haven’t announced yet so I can’t say anything final for myself. Hopefully, there’s going to be a US premiere soon. Then a festival in Canada, and then some more in Europe.

Any chance of a local screening?

Yes! I am most excited about screening Darling in Karachi and Lahore, and then as much as I can, I want to screen it across Pakistan. I am really excited to show this film to the local audience because it is a very local film. We still haven’t figured about the details yet but hopefully by the end of September and October we will screen it first in Karachi, I assume, and then in Lahore.

Lastly, what’s next for you?

There’s a feature film Gulaab which was the starting point for Darling as I had written the feature first. Darling is kind of based off of it. Gulaab has a different story, of course, but it has similar themes and settings. It is also partially based in the mujra world of Lahore, like Darling. So, that is happening.

We are just raising funds for it, getting the cast together, and all that stuff. It is a bit difficult to get such kind of film off the ground as it is not a very commercial film. That doesn’t mean it’s all sad and depressing but well, it’s not very mainstream commercial either.

Thankfully, Darling’s win at the Venice Film Festival has helped make things easier for Gulaab to get off the ground. For films like Gulaab to happen, wins like Darling really help a lot.

Exclusive: Saba Qamar spills the beans on her new film ‘Kamli’!

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Jannat Butt

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September 12, 2019

There are a few months left before we officially bid adieu to 2019. However, for Pakistani film buffs, 2019 is more or less over with almost all the major releases of the year having had their run in the cinemas. So, naturally, all eyes and interest are being diverted to 2020 in the hopes of the coming year being bigger and better than the current year. And as per the latest news, 2020 is already poised to become a great year for Pakistani cinema.

First, it was Filmwala Productions announcing that they plan on releasing two films in 2020. Now, IMGC has announced that they would collaborate with various production houses to release a total of five films in the upcoming year. One of those films is said to be a Sarmad Khoosat directorial starring none other than the reigning queen Saba Qamar! We called up Saba to confirm the news and get more details and here is what she revealed:

‘Kamli’ is bigger than ‘Hindi Medium’- Saba Qamar

‘Yes, I’m thrilled to be a part of Sarmad’s next Kamli’ revealed an excited Saba who is on a career-high after the success of Cheekh and her bagging the coveted LUX endorsement. Saba further added that after doing Hindi Medium, it was important for her to be a part of something bigger, better, and meaningful, so after a prolonged time of exploring and searching, she finally found ‘Kamli’, which she claims is ‘bigger than Hindi Medium’.

Moreover, while she couldn’t reveal much about the film, she did, however, tell us is that it features a newcomer opposite her, and as the name ‘Kamli’ suggests, the film is going to be female-centric, revolving around her character. She said that she is super excited for the film, as the script and the storyline are extremely novel; something which has bot been seen before. Also, she revealed that the film is tentatively set to be released on Eid Ul Fitr 2020.

But That’s Not All

There is still so much more that Qamar talks about in her exclusive interview on The Munshi Show which comes out tonight at 8 pm on GalaxyLollywood’s Youtube channel! Saba talks about her past relationships, future projects, the LSA controversy, and makes honest confessions about who she wants to work within the industry and who she’d have a romantic liaison with if given an option.

Pakistan’s Cinema Industry Is Suffering, And Here is Why!

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Zaryan Khawar

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September 11, 2019

Pakistan’s Cinema Industry has been flourishing since the breakout of foreign content in 2007. Cinemas have been increasing at a rapid rate within our country, currently comprising of at least 180 screens. Moreover, the quality of these cinemas have also improved over the years, as big names like Cinestar, Cinepax, Universal, Nuepelex, Atrium, and many others have started to open up in major cities all over the country.

However, the brilliant infrastructure provided by these cinemas require some good content to be shown as well, and this is where it gets complicated; cinemas need sufficient amount of film content to be coming in throughout, which does not only need to be solid, but also worth the dimes people pay for their tickets. Since the revival of Pakistan’s Cinema Industry, its Film Industry has started to produce some quality projects, with reputable names such as ARY, Hum Films, IMGC, and Filmwala Pictures, leading the pack. The main problem, however, is with establishing a momentum, which can only be achieved if these 180 screens get a new release every week.

Where The Problem Lies

Foreign content always acted as a brilliant aid, and a few blockbuster movies kept the business running. However, in the absence of such content as was this year, we have had around 12 to 15 local releases, out of which some have been good performers, some average performers, and some complete disasters with no outright blockbuster.

The issue is that moviemakers might not have enough resources to produce movies, more than the amount they’re already producing. This hence is a major issue for the Cinema Industry, because without good content, or in now’s case; any content, the Cinema Industry will not survive. Additionally, since cinemas have started to open up in shopping malls all over the country, the owners have to pay a fixed cost of extremely high monthly rentals, which logically can only be collected through ticket prices that are higher than usual. So starting from the moviemakers, to the audience who pays for the tickets, everybody is right at their own end, but the situation is such that everybody is suffering.

The current business model of cinemas is also very flawed, especially if we consider the pricing of the tickets. Although many cinemas are coming up with different ideas to tackle the pricing issue, they seem to be failing miserably. Student discounts are being offered on all kinds of movies and timings, special reward card deals are being churned out as well. But if we take a look at the current total cinema-going cost (taking into consideration the recent Eid releases), with the average size of a family as 4, we realize that the total cost incurred is still very high.

Ticket: (Average: 700) 2800

Food and Beverages: (Average: 500) 2000

Transportation: 500

Total: 5300

There is always a strong chance that if you are watching a film at a cinema located in a mall, there will be added costs of dinner or lunch, either before the movie starts, or after the movie ends. This will take the total cinema-going cost even higher.

Final Word

The cinema-going cost happens to be the same for all kinds of movies; a ‘SherDil’ seems to cost the cinema-goer the same amount as an ‘Avengers: End game’ does, this is where the problem lies. Value for money is important for people and this is what the sellers need to comprehend. By placing the tickets at a higher price, the producers, and the cinema owners may earn a lot initially i.e. during the first 7-day release of the film, but they might not be able to attract and retain audiences in the long run. Hence, they need to decide for themselves; do they want a good initial 7-day release, or do they want their film to be successful in the long run, as people might find the film more valuable with respect to the amount they pay for the entire experience if the ticket prices are comparatively low.

Cinemas are not the only ones at fault, distributors or producers also need to take it upon themselves to sit together, and decide the right way to go forward and look for mutual benefits. One way is that the revenue generated from the tickets could be shared accordingly amongst the producers, and the owners of the cinemas, or since cinemas are also earning through their food court, they could adjust their expenses with the help of that as well.

Moreover, the fact of the matter is that the local industry cannot just all of a sudden start producing more and better movies, as this process tends to take time. But for the entertainment industry to flourish in the future, cinemas need to be there to showcase their hard work through the screens. Struggle from here onwards will be tough, but all stakeholders together have the capability to resort to this complication, providing the audience with better times ahead.

What do you guys think?

Drama Serial ‘Khaas’ – What We Think The Future Holds!

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Hajira Waheed

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September 11, 2019

Pakistan’s Entertainment Industry is without a doubt a powerhouse of success and talent. Our Television Industry is appreciated worldwide due to its engaging and epic storylines, and impactful acting. Amongst many such engaging TV serials is Daanish Nawaz’s directorial Khaas which is being acknowledged worldwide.

The Sanam Baloch and Ali Rehman Khan starrer takes you on a journey, as it navigates through the life of a young ambitious woman (Saba), and her dysfunctional relationship with her egocentric husband (Amaar). Khaas also manages to portray the plight of many young Pakistani women, who are emotionally abused by their husbands and are still afraid to leave them for their own good, because of family or societal pressure.

It is a heart-rending story of Saba, who is unable to find a confidant to confide in and to share her struggles or sorrows with. Through the blur of heartache, she finds a kind soul and a friend in Faakhir (played by Haroon Shahid), who is also Amaar’s friend.

What the Future Holds for the Characters

Can a woman be friends with her husband’s friend? Would Saba be able to save her relationship with her husband? Or will she realize the cost of living with him? Now since all of us are so engaged in this television serial, below is our take on what destiny should hold for each of the main characters;

Saba

Saba should be able to find the happiness that she deserves, and we hope that she finds love again, and lives a successful professional, and personal life. Now we don’t mind if she finds that happiness with Faakhir, because he was the only one who stood with her through all her pain and struggles.

Amaar

We hope that Amaar sees the error of his ways in the future and realizes that a partner so caring and loving is indeed, very hard to find. We want him to apprehend that he missed out on a great life with a kind-hearted woman, and also realize the cost of losing her.

Faakhir

Faakhir should be able to find the courage to go after the woman he loves i.e. Saba and should confront her. He should know that good things never come easy, and he shouldn’t give up without putting up a fight.

Nida

Nida should discern that bashing other women is never the way to succeed, and we hope that she takes off the blinders and realizes her mistake. She should definitely apologize to Saba for the pain that she caused her, and then maybe she can have her happy ending!

Final Word

So this is how we hope the show progresses, but many people might want the show to end differently. Have you been following Khaas? What do you think should happen next? Comment below for your take on these character’s futures!