The director of 3 Bahadur series and the only Pakistani with two Academy Awards, Sharmeen Obaid, is all set to commence work on her next project titled, Sitara.
With Pakistan’s first animated trilogy (3 Bahadur) having already seen its final installment, we were expecting Sharmeen to move to her next soon. Sitara is going to be yet another animated superhero trilogy, and it will also be Pakistan’s first animated feature to witness an international release. The film will hit screens in mid-2019.
Bilal Lashari’s keenly anticipated “The Legend of Maula Jatt” is slated to release on Eid-ul-Fitr 2019. The film has Fawad Khan returning on the big screen after almost two and a half years, and it has some other big names like Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi as well. Humaima Malick; who has been missing in a dominant role ever since Bol, will also be part of this magnum opus.
Many of our actresses entered Bollywood in the hopes of leaving a mark there, but not all succeeded. One of the country’s proudest acting exports to India, however, has to be Saba Qamar. Although, her Bollywood debut alongside Irrfan Khan was not your run of the mill story, the film scored not only critical praise but also went on to become the third-highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2017. The worldwide box office figures of the film stand at ₹334.36 crore.
Asim Raza’s “Parey Hut Love” is releasing on Eid ul Adha, 2019, and it is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after films of next year. Recently, a BTS clip surfaced on social media and we dissected it to predict what possible goodies the film has in store for us.
As it was already known, the film had spells at the metropolis of Istanbul and the city of palaces, Bahawalpur. The film also, however, appears to be extensively shot at Darawar Fort and Northern areas, possibly Neelam valley and Naran-Kaghan.
The canvas of the film seems versatile and expansive where it captures the shores and bustles of Istanbul, palaces and forts of Pakistan, and the country’s natural beauty from south till up-north.
There is a celebratory song somewhat on the lines of “Shakar Wanda Re,” where almost every character of the film will be seen dancing to the beats. The participants include the likes of Shehryar Munawwar, Maya Ali, Zara Noor, Hina Dilpazeer, and Nadeem.
Nigah Hussein is back as choreographer for the song, and we hope to witness some trendy dance moves just like the iconic steps of “Shakar Wanda Re.”
Sherhyar Munawar’s character seems to go through a transformation in the film where he has two different looks. The one where he is donning a moustache, giving him a “Turkishesque” look, while in the other he is sporting a full-grown beard, which is somewhat semblable à Ho Mann Jahan.
Moving on, ageless Lollywood diva, Meera Ji will be seen in a celebratory song along with the main protagonists. And the item boy of Pakistani cinema, Ahmad Ali Butt will also get to woo us with his adorable dance moves in a shadi Number.
Mahira’s cameo in a “never seen before way” will be another feature of the film. Clad in a red ghagra, Mahira says “Parey Hut” in a very cheeky and tangy way, getting us intrigued about her presence in the film.
PHL appears to explore various themes across its screenplay, some of which are reminiscent of Asim’s earlier works. These include a group of friends going up north for a vacation and the quintessential “excursion trip song” featuring all the four friends.
There is also a romantic song picturised on Sheheryar and Maya at Ramkot fort Mangla, the same location where the song named Sangam Hua from the blockbuster Tere Pyar Mein (2000) was picturised. Sangam Hua featured Shaan and Zara Sheikh, and so, while looking at the shot, it gave us old Lollywood vibes right away. The song, by the way, also earned HSY a National Film Award for best choreography.
The beautiful first look poster featuring Maya Ali and Shehryar also appears to be taken from a scene shot at the same historical fort. This will be the first time in about two decades when a mainstream Pakistani film is shot at this site.
From the looks of the BTS footage, PHL tends to portray Pakistani architecture, heritage, and truck art with all its pomp and show.
Side Note: Raamkot Fort looks straight out of a Game of Thrones or Camelot location.
Well, the final spell of the film has already been shot, and with that, the film has officially entered in its post-production phase. Director Asim Raza celebrated the shoot wrap-up with a grand press conference that had pretty much everyone attached with the movie in attendance.
With potentially so much in store, we are really looking forward to the film and hope it comes out much bigger and better than Ho Mann Jahaan. Keep reading GL for more updates on the film.
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The Late SSP Chaudhry Aslam was that iconic figure of Karachi police whose life saw it all, action, thrill, and tragedy. His tough acts against criminals brought him to the limelight that attracted both, praise from the public, and hatred from a lot of other circles. In short, his life had every element needed for a good movie. And that, it has finally got.
We were overjoyed when debutante director Asim Abbasi broke the news that his film Cake, will be Pakistan’s official submission for the upcoming edition of the Oscars. The sad news, however, is that after the submission stage, the film failed to qualify for the advanced voting round, and is now out of the race for next year’s Academies.
Saba Qamar is an actress who is not afraid to stand out. From her sassy Shehla Chatoor off-shoulder at the Masala Awards 2017 to show-stopping for designers in traditional Eastern outfits, this star always makes a statement with her looks. Every look of her seems to play with a different silhouette, and her enviable street style is the perfect mix of casual yet cool.
In recent times, Saba Qamar can be seen trying out various trends. Be it for shoots or day to day life, the Baaghi actress seems to leave her mark everywhere. With her kick-ass attitude, whatever style she tries, she makes it her own.
After a massive success of the first two installments of the 3 Bahadur franchise, the series is back again in cinemas with its third and final part, 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors. While the first part of the series was also the first animated children’s film to be made in Pakistan, others like Allahyaar and the Legend of Markhor, and most recently, The Donkey King, have set the bar really high for animation and children’s films.
We sat with the Academy Award-winning director of the successful franchise and discussed how she feels about this growing competition, the future of animated films in the country, and her own future in the industry.
The two and a half minute trailer of the upcoming film Gumm, came out yesterday, and much like the title of the film, the narrative of the trailer seems to be “GUMM” somewhere too.
To put this politely, the trailer of this Sami Khan, Shamoon Abbasi, and Shameen Khan starrer is pretty much in the middle of nowhere and fails to present its case.
Last week, we presented you the list of Sexiest Asian Women for the year 2018, compiled and published by the UK based weekly, Eastern Eye. Today, the newspaper released the list of Sexiest Asian Men for the year 2018 and the Korean pop band, BTS, is ruling it. Claiming the first spot, all the members of the band were declared as Asia’s sexiest men in 2018.
