Pakistani mega hit film ‘'Waar'’ | Reviews & Discussions.

[MohitV]

i hope to see it soon over here

 

[RangerPK]

Is it true?

Pakistani director Bilal Lashari hopes to bring 'Waar' in India'

A section of media may have termed his film as anti-India. However,31 year old debutant director Bilal Lashari believes that a lot is being read between the lines without much ado. Though he confesses that there is a subtle hint of select Indian characters causing trouble in Pakistan, Bilal re-emphasises that his is not a propaganda film and has to be looked as a 'high quality' entertainer.

"Even I was amazed when I came across an entire 15 minute long video feature that insinuated that Waar was anti-India. That is not the case. It is a patriotic film and that's about it. As a matter of fact a few amongst those who have seen the film wondered why the Indian angle was so subtle. They felt that I should have been a lot more vocal. However that's not the way I wanted to narrate the story of Waar. If you run an agenda like this for a film, it won't necessarily form connect with the audience. There is a lot more that needs to go in a story than throw in pointers that are provocative," says Bilal from Pakistan.

Though the promo of Waar never once calls out India as the 'dushmanmulk', the fact that Indian intelligence RAW features prominently in Bilal's film has made a few suspicious around the eventual content. Ironically, the film has been released only in Pakistan so far and hence the only possible source of anyone forming an opinion of any sorts was via pirated copies or online download of illegal software.

"We are now looking at the film being released internationally so that it reached out to a larger set of audience and its true worth is seen," says Bilal whose film is enjoying an IMDB rating of over 9 and after beating the opening day record of Chennai Express, is also the highest Pakistani film grosser ever.

When questioned about the probability of film making it to the Indian theatres despite its volatile content, Bilal says, "I am hopeful that happens. I don't see any reason why that should be a problem. We are in talks with distributors internationally."

It is also expected though that Waar may be chopped heavily, if at all it makes it to India, with Censors coming tough on it.

Bilal continues in a soft spoken tone, "As I said earlier, the film has a lot to tell on it's own than focus on any agenda or propaganda. I am willing to make adjustments to the copy that reaches India."

Considering the fact that at least two Pakistani films in last few years, Bol and Khuda Kay Liye, have made a terrific impact with Indian audience, Waar could well be a welcome addition.

Source: http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5710

@bold: Is it true? Can anyone confirm this?Whts the whole point if the movie is to be adjusted to be released in India? I am assuming they might change the name of Laxmi and Ramal..to not show them as Indians..Why change the whole theme of the movie just for its release in India?Can u confirm if this story is true or Indian media has twisted his words?Plzz confirm..if u can @Alpha1

I have heard this so myself. The movie is set to be released in 20 countries, and according to some European news channel, some western countries are showing interest in getting the rights to this movie so they can show it in their cinemas.

From what I understand, if Indians want to watch it. They can if they want too. If certain elements of the movie hurt their butts to much, then the director is ready to compromise with the censorship board of India, for the Indian release.

 

[Farah Sohail]

I have heard this so myself. The movie is set to be released in 20 countries, and according to some European news channel, some western countries are showing interest in getting the rights to this movie so they can show it in their cinemas.

From what I understand, if Indians want to watch it. They can if they want too. If certain elements of the movie hurt their butts to much, then the director is ready to compromise with the censorship board of India, for the Indian release.

I think this should not happen..it will change the whole theme of the film...for example if he changes the names of villains to not them show as Indians.. he should be proud of the film and the message he has given in the film.he made this coz he believed in it..If the film is already getting released in 20 plus countries..then he should not really be bothered about release in India..tht it even compromises the message of the film

If anyone here has contact with the director, plzz try to confirm wht he actually meant by it?

 

[slapshot]

I watched the movie few days back and though its an improvement considering the movies produced in Pakistan its not the best. The story is not catchy and its hard to follow it in the movie. They focused much on the effects, emotional stuff, closeups etc it feels like overall movie is collection of different pieces. The militant part of the act was very poor mostly. Shan and aysha khan they were brilliant in there acts. The opening scene of the movie was great but the rest of it was not up to the expectations.

 

[RangerPK]

 

[SHAMK9]

List of upcoming movies

 

[Armstrong]

@SHAMK9 - Phir yaraaa in which of the above movies are you going to act ?

 

[W.11]

i have heard acting wasn't good, but seeing bolly shitt, how bad can it be?

 

[MohitV]

i have heard acting wasn't good, but seeing bolly shitt, how bad can it be?

OYE!!!!

 

[Darth Vader]

OYE!!!!

 

[MohitV]

 

[W.11]

@Darth Vader vader mohit is a nice guy don't mind him

 

[SHAMK9]

@SHAMK9 - Phir yaraaa in which of the above movies are you going to act ?

Gidh, its has mona lisa in it, you will play an evil villain and i shall play the part of a hero who rescues her

 

[Darth Vader]

 

[iPhone]

How did the movie perform locally? Is it profitable?