Movies to watch out for, From Pakistan!

[TeesraIndiotHunter]

I am not seeing western attire as a positive thing but it was something of a taboo few years back women who wore that were considered immoral it was a statement that good women dont wear tops or jeans now its slowly fading away in pockets of big urban centres (those that matter)

You so think only few urban centers "matter" in Pakistan and it's wider culture...and rest of Pakistan doesn't matter? Typical burgeron wali soch.

Also, even in these large urban centers...overwhelming majority of population still live by what you'd call traditional Pakistani lifestyle. Overwhelming majority of people even in Lahore, Karachi etc would have a problem with any revealing dresses or any over-the-top interaction with opposite gender.

And even today, overwhelming majority of girls in public wear shalwar kameez even in Lahore, Islamabad etc and not 'Western attire'...by the way, pants and tops aren't "western attire" as long as they cover full body and follow Islamic guidelines. You won't see many Pakistani girls wearing pants with ripped thigh spots etc.

You will see a reflection of that on our media and entertainment industry

Bro, ALL I see in our dramas are women wearing Shalwar kaameez, dupata, and fighting evil challenges of life in a completely traditional Pakistani setting My mom keep watching these depressing dramas like wtf?

Hell, recently I was watching this drama and it was totally normalizing the notion of "abortion=murder"..and the 'heroine' of the drama wasn't standing against it, she was actually accepting that notion but making the point that she did not abort the unborn on purpose, but mistakenly took some meds that resulted in termination...and "she did not kill the child"

That's conservative even from my PoV. I don't see abortion as murder (although it should be done under Islamic guidelines preferably..within first trimester).

The campaign guys use western attires because making different sized top and trouser with company logos for your employes is easier than a kameez even you know that

Valid point.

My point on individualism was of what i saw people are slowly learning to mind their own god damn business doesnot matter if its Mirpur,Murre,Islamabad,Abbotabad, Haripur or Sialkot

People ALWAYS keep to their own business...unless you break some social norm or do something dumb.

I don't even know what you are talking about here.

Say it's 2006...what would people do differently than what they do now? Provide any example?

The families are not accepting of this even in most urban centres they just dont tell their families i dont think you really know how our society functions but you should look at spike in court marriages and see how this is affecting our country

Any stats regarding court marriages spike in Pakistan? Would appreciate stats rather than clueless rants of somebody on the internet...hehe

And yes that gf/bf culture is common in most of Pakistan you may think of me as an urban burger but i travel more to rural areas than you think i can speak 3 Pakistani languages

Lol, you are a burger through and through. Anybody can see it. That's why @AUz pointed towards it as well.

Only burgers would say shit like "Oh I can speak 3 Pakistani languages"....

No shit shellock, freaking everybody in Pakistan probably speaks 2,3 languages on average.

On sports in shorts you can have it both ways actually(second from left is a hijabi)

They shouldn't wear shorts when representing Pakistan. No need to whore themselves around. Why not just play in decent outfit that goes along our culture?

(And please don't come back with the typical burger argument of "Shorts help play better" ....Yeah, they are competing in European tier one leagues that they need to maximize their winnings chances. You aint no Lionel Messi hoe...sit down with your "shorts help me play better" bakwas. We all know you suck anyways).

Well no most of my friends were in kind of non physical platonic relationship(i think) except for one rami friend

Bawa ji i am from Rural Mirpur kasmey Mirpur nay rami jakuts asan toan wi agey ni karney
@django

What's "rami"? also what's "Rami Jakuts"?

 

[Zibago]

Kernal ki bewa is back
@django @The Sandman

Those who dont live in in Pakistan think burger is a legit insult le,mme post facts to counter his alternative one,s
https://tribune.com.pk/story/924751/challenging-taboos-marriages-are-sealed-in-court/

2005
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/apr/12/pakistan.declanwalsh
2016
http://www.app.com.pk/thousands-take-part-in-paces-marathons/

Lagta hay isney kabhi Pakistani drama and film daikhi nahi lol
@Hell hound
Kuch dino pehley pemra nay banlagaya tha

 

[ghazi52]

 

[Zibago]

Kaysaria Balam short film

Its story is kind of weird @django @The Sandman @Hell hound @User

 

[django]

Kaysaria Balam short film

Its story is kind of weird @django @The Sandman @Hell hound @User

Who stars in it, lady looks hot.

 

[ghazi52]

This Iranian supermodel is set to make her Pakistani film debut

Naaz Norouzi and Adeel Chaudhary.

KARACHI: In this current phase of Pakistani cinema, there are only a chosen number of actors the film-makers rely on. They are the same on our television screens as well as in cinemas. While it may help in increasing their fan base and making them bigger stars, it also results in overexposure, doing exactly what it was not supposed to do: damage their stardom.

It is perhaps for these reasons that we need fresh faces in our film industry, which, down the road, would create a much-needed divide in the television and cinema fraternity. For now, we can call it a good start that Iranian supermodel Naaz Norouzi is set to grace our silver screen. She will be seen alongside Adeel Chaudhary in Maan Jao Na, which is planned for release in the third quarter of this year.

Norouzi is of Iranian descent but was brought up in Germany, and speaks multiple languages such as Persian, English, German, French, and Hindi. Having travelled across Asia and Europe, she has worked in high profile ads, including working with A-list Bollywood actor Salman Khan as well as walked the ramp for brands such as Dior, Hugo Boss and L’Oréal. She has also trained in Persian dancing. While she aims to be a Bollywood actor and is currently working on a Bollywood film as well (which she kept mum about), Maan Jao Na will mark her first venture into films.

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In the film, she plays the character of Raania. Norouzi said the whole film revolves around her. “Raania is a young girl, who has been traumatised because her aunt has been in a bad relationship and marriage. So, she thinks having no love and marriage is better and she wants to stay out of it. She doesn’t want to be in love.” She told The Express Tribune that Raania’s character was similar to her own. “It’s very close to Naaz because she’s young, sweet and carefree.”

Norouzi said that despite her roots in Germany and Iran, she never wanted to work in their cinema. “I grew up watching Indian cinema and despite modelling since the age of 15, what I always wanted to do was acting. My dream of being a Bollywood actress was always there.”

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She shared she was cast for the Aabis Raza directorial in Mumbai. “Mukesh Chhabra is our casting director. I got this offer and I got to know it’s a Pakistani movie. At first, I was very hesitant because of what’s been going on between the two countries,” she said,” But it wasn’t only that. It was also because you don’t know the industry. You don’t know how it’s going to be. Then I’m always open for new things so I thought let’s go for it.”

Norouzi said she didn’t know about Crew Films or the team before she signed the project and had only briefly met Chaudhary. “But when I read the script, it was nice and cute and very youthful.”

She was all praises for the team and the director as well. “I believe, no matter how good the story and actors, if you don’t have a good director, it won’t work. And we have an amazing director on board.”

As far as her acting prowess goes, it might still be too early to judge. Regardless, discussing her pre-shoot rituals, she said she found it important to have memories. “I always feel you need memories to get into the zone. Real life memories. If you don’t have that, then you have to work and connect to the moment in a way.”

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The film, which will also feature a special appearance by comedian Ali Gul Pir, is written by Ahsan Raza and Asma Nabeel, the latter of which also serves as the executive producer. The romantic comedy film has completed 70% of its production and all, except two songs which will be shot in the end of March, will be completed within a week. It is mostly shot in Karachi, with only a few parts in Sukkur. Because of this, the debutante has not been able to travel around much. “I have only been in Karachi but when I come back, I will travel to other cities of the country. But I’m very impressed with Karachi, because it’s better than what we hear about all the time,” she said, adding she’s a big foodie and absolutely loved the food in Karachi.

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When asked if she’d be interested in working in more Pakistani projects, she said, “I’d love to. If there are any good projects coming my way, why not?”

 

[Zibago]

Man jao na

 

[ghazi52]

Urwa Hocane signs Na Maloom Afraad sequel

Yep, there's a sequel to the 2014 hit comedy and Urwa will star in it

I am ecstatic that I got an opportunity to be associated with the best teams in the industry, says Urwa


If you liked Urwa Hocane in her debut film Na Maloom Afraad, we have good news. There's going to be a sequel of Nabeel Qureshi and Fiza Ali Meerza's 2014 hit comedy and Urwa Hocane is starring in it.

The actor's publicist confirmed to Images that she has signed the project.

In Na Maloom Afraad, Fahad Mustafa played Farhan, an insurance agent who is fired and needs cash so that he can marry his sweetheart Naina (Urwa Hocane). The film also starred Javed Sheikh and Mohsin Abbas Haider in key roles, while Mehwish Hayat was featured in an item song.

Urwa and Fahad in 'Na Maloom Afraad'


While it's too early to say what the sequel has in store for Urwa's character, the actor is confident that the script will be brilliant.

"I have only ever done projects that I have firmly believed in. It's a coincidence and perhaps a blessing that four such brilliant scripts came to me around the same time and I am ecstatic that I got an opportunity to be associated with the best teams in the industry," she said to Images.

The Na Maloom Afraad sequel is the fourth film Urwa has signed recently. She is also starring in Humayun Saeed's Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Jhol and Rangreza.

How is the actor juggling so many projects simultaneously, we wonder?

"I want my work to consume me fully," says Urwa, "It does get tiring sometimes. But when you love your job, every new day brings with it a lot of excitement and hence energy."

We have to give it to Urwa — she is quite a tireless performer. Here's hoping that the passion she brings on screen, shows!

 

[Zibago]

Shitty movie but check out 2.02

@The Sandman @Hell hound @django
This looks interesting though

 

[django]

Shitty movie but check out 2.02

@The Sandman @Hell hound @django
This looks interesting though

Well spotted dude.Kudos

 

[The Sandman]

Shitty movie but check out 2.02

@The Sandman @Hell hound @django
This looks interesting though

Kya nazar hai
Yea its looking good quality of our movies are getting better and better

 

[Hell hound]

Shitty movie but check out 2.02

Yea its looking good quality of our movies are getting better and better

 

[Zibago]

Kya nazar hai
Yea its looking good quality of our movies are getting better and better

Nice balloonies

 

[Zibago]

 

[ghazi52]

Comedian Syed Shafaat Ali will make his film debut with Parwaaz Hai Junoon

Ali plays a cadet who is "pursuing his dream" in the film

Internet sensation Syed Shafaat Ali will be the “comic relief” in the relatively serious patriotic action-thriller


Impressionist Shafaat Ali rose to prominence with his viral Facebook videos mimicking politicians Imran Khan, Shahbaz Sharif and Altaf Hussain. He has since been in the public eye, performing at corporate events and was also recently seen lighting up the final day of this year's Karachi Literature Festival with his entertaining stint.

Much to our delight, Ali is all set to make his cinematic debut with a supporting role in Momina Duraid Productions’ collaborative endeavour with the Pakistani Air Force, Parwaaz Hai Junoon starring Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hania Aamir and Asif Raza Mir’s son, Ahad Raza Mir as its star cast.

"I was initially approached to audition for a drama serial; however, the team at HUM found me to be quite fit for the character in the film and that’s when they told me that they had another project in mind for me,” he told Images over a telephonic conversation from the set of his film’s second spell at K2 and the Karakoram Highway.

"I have been offered films previously as well, but I never took them seriously since I never wanted to do a project that fails to leave an impact. Since Parwaaz Hai Junoon is being made in association with the Pakistani Air Force -- who last made a film almost five decades ago -- I knew I had to do this."

"It has to be that 'so-called' instant fame which took me almost 12 years," he said sarcastically when asked whether his viral videos are the reason behind him entering the mainstream entertainment scene. "The internet fever, undoubtedly, has played a vital part. The age of television has ended and it’s the age of the five-inch screen. People need content within 36 seconds, and I guess that’s a realisation check for all of us. I just did that recently and here I am."

While Shafaat says that he’d "rather be known as a stand-up comedian", he does believe he’s an actor because of his gifted impersonating ability.

He says, "Mimicry is the basic ingredient of acting. If you don’t understand the character’s nature and personality, you won’t be able to do justice to it and execute it to perfection. I’m hopeful that the viewers like the film, since I personally have really high hopes."

Despite having Parwaaz Hai Junoon mark his debut on the silver screen, Shafaat argued that he has already had a number of cinematically-treated-telefilms to his credit in the TV shows that featured him, namely the news-channel satire shows, 4 Man Show and Banana News Network (BNN).

Ali, who plays a "cadet, pursuing his dream" in the film, says that his role will leave a lasting impression on the viewers. Ask him about his experience shooting so far, and he is all praises for his co-actors, yet finds it challenging to fit perfectly into his character’s shoes.

"The entire cast and I have developed a great bond and everybody’s been extremely helpful to each other," he revealed. "I’ve never been on a set which involves so much cardio and exercise and since all of us are actually living our characters, even off-screen, there’s been a major transformation for me. I’m really stretching my limits and I would really call it an adventurous project."

Apart from Ali and the lead trio, the film will feature Shamoon Abbasi, Dobara Phir Se’s Shaz Khan, Bari Aapa famed Mustafa Changazi and debutant Sikander Vincent Khan as part of the film’s integral cast. Kubra Khan of Sang-e-Mar Mar and Muqabil will be seen in an extended cameo appearance.

On a parting note, Shafaat disclosed that his future plans mainly revolve around his career as a stand-up comedian. "I want to take my comedy global, that’s what I’m focusing on currently since I’m touring different countries for shows. There hasn’t been an internationally acclaimed and viable comedian from Pakistan in recent times and I wish to break the ice."