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the movies trailers i liked are josh and waar, didnt liked the story line of bol and KKL but they were still good thought provoking movies
ARY is gonna do big business in pak movies aas they are making very quality ones
one suggestion to the new comers is to stop pretending what you are not, and try to make movies which have a good positive message and not some rubbish story with women wearing mini skirts and trying to get cozy with her partner and stuff and trying to behave like confused desis
ARY is gonna do big business in pak movies aas they are making very quality ones
one suggestion to the new comers is to stop pretending what you are not, and try to make movies which have a good positive message and not some rubbish story with women wearing mini skirts and trying to get cozy with her partner and stuff and trying to behave like confused desis
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The Shaan Factor
KARACHI: The year 2013 is threatening to be a big one for local cinema. For the first time in a long time, there is a new wave of film-makers who are not looking to make typical Lollywood films. We have trailers to prove that they exist its not an ambiguous discussion anymore. This is a healthy sign. There are some heavy-duty films coming out and theres a genuine effort to tell different stories. But what happens when one man is telling all the stories?
A case in point: Shaan Shahid
Dont get me wrong. Shaan is a credible and intelligent actor. His choice of roles, over the years, may suggest otherwise, but the man is Pakistans biggest film star. His contribution to cinema even in the form of wild gujjar films is not small. Hes still here.
Shaan was the poster boy for the so-called revival of cinema in 2007 when Shoaib Mansoors Khuda Kay Liye released. The film was a mammoth hit and Shaan put up a solid performance but it was a one-off. And there have been some fabulous looking films that Shaan has done since then including Zilay Shah and the recent Ishq Khuda. Yes, Im smirking. No, I havent seen them. I have reluctantly watched the trailers and they paint a strange and horrifying picture.
Shoaib Mansoors second feature film, Bol, created a star out of Humaima Malick while Mahira Khan and Atif Aslam grabbed the youths attention. A bold effort by Mansoor had Pakistan feeling uncomfortable, talking about things we usually shove under the carpet, quietly. It made us think.
Now fast-forward to 2013 and youre in for a surprise. Some prolific films are coming out in the upcoming weeks. One of the most-anticipated films of the year is Bilal Lasharis stylistic debut feature, Waar. Bilal Lashari has our attention partially because of some superlative videos behind him such as Overloads magnificent Dhamaal and the most credible Atif Aslam video to date, Hungami Halaat. Casting Meesha Shafi and Ali Azmat was a masterstroke because they will pull in urban audiences right alongside Shaan and his mass appeal.
So, weve got Ishq Khuda and Waar featuring Shaan. Then there is Zeba Bakhtiar and son Azan Sami Khans Operation 021, co-produced with Jamshed Mahmoods Azad Films, that also stars Shaan as a CIA agent. Finally, there is Nasir Tehranys Naach, a film revolving around the performing arts, also featuring Shaan whether its a supporting role remains to be seen.
So, weve got two films inspired by the war on terror (or so it seems from the trailers) in addition to Khuda Kay Liye (another war on terror theme) and all of them star Shaan. Shaan is multi-faceted so hes also going to be directing a film and not for the first time and it will, in all probability, star Humaima Malick and you guessed it, Shaan. The film is supposedly called Mission Allahuakbar. Shaan has also announced a remake of the timeless Mahesh Bhatt film, Arth. Preliminary media reports suggest that he is indeed planning on casting himself.
Numbers dont lie
Maybe Shaan fits the bill for all of these roles but it doesnt change the fact that it feels like we have no other actor who can act in movies. It isnt hard to analyse why Shaan was cast. He can act and hes very popular with the masses.
Shoaib Mansoor took a leap of faith by casting Fawad Afzal Khan in Khuda Kay Liye. It paid off because one cant imagine Ali Zafar bringing that same level of intensity to the role. Farjad Nabi and Meenu Gaur cast Amna Ilyas and Khurram Patras and in doing so, they managed to set their film apart from every other film. Zinda Bhaag managed to bag four awards at the Mosaic MISAFF festival in Toronto, including Best Picture by beating out prolific films like Mira Nairs The Reluctant Fundamentalist.
Shameless flirting, falling in love, dreaming of foreign shores, illegal immigration, the ties of friendship are just some of the themes running through Zinda Bhaag. Khurram and Amna, meanwhile, make an interesting onscreen pair. With Naseeruddin Shah in a supporting role and a special appearance by Manzar Sehbai, the film looks unique.
We love Bollywood so much so lets take their example. Its always been a star-driven industry. So, whats changed? Bollywood is no longer just a star industry. The success of newbies like Anushka Sharma, Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Sushant Singh says otherwise.
In recent years, the success of television dramas like Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai has transformed an actor like Fawad Khan into a national heart-throb. Even a newcomer might do the trick. However, if every film-maker continues to run with Shaan, the excitement of revival may just fizzle out or maybe its just one womans opinion.
The
KARACHI: The year 2013 is threatening to be a big one for local cinema. For the first time in a long time, there is a new wave of film-makers who are not looking to make typical Lollywood films. We have trailers to prove that they exist its not an ambiguous discussion anymore. This is a healthy sign. There are some heavy-duty films coming out and theres a genuine effort to tell different stories. But what happens when one man is telling all the stories?
A case in point: Shaan Shahid
Dont get me wrong. Shaan is a credible and intelligent actor. His choice of roles, over the years, may suggest otherwise, but the man is Pakistans biggest film star. His contribution to cinema even in the form of wild gujjar films is not small. Hes still here.
Shaan was the poster boy for the so-called revival of cinema in 2007 when Shoaib Mansoors Khuda Kay Liye released. The film was a mammoth hit and Shaan put up a solid performance but it was a one-off. And there have been some fabulous looking films that Shaan has done since then including Zilay Shah and the recent Ishq Khuda. Yes, Im smirking. No, I havent seen them. I have reluctantly watched the trailers and they paint a strange and horrifying picture.
Shoaib Mansoors second feature film, Bol, created a star out of Humaima Malick while Mahira Khan and Atif Aslam grabbed the youths attention. A bold effort by Mansoor had Pakistan feeling uncomfortable, talking about things we usually shove under the carpet, quietly. It made us think.
Now fast-forward to 2013 and youre in for a surprise. Some prolific films are coming out in the upcoming weeks. One of the most-anticipated films of the year is Bilal Lasharis stylistic debut feature, Waar. Bilal Lashari has our attention partially because of some superlative videos behind him such as Overloads magnificent Dhamaal and the most credible Atif Aslam video to date, Hungami Halaat. Casting Meesha Shafi and Ali Azmat was a masterstroke because they will pull in urban audiences right alongside Shaan and his mass appeal.
So, weve got Ishq Khuda and Waar featuring Shaan. Then there is Zeba Bakhtiar and son Azan Sami Khans Operation 021, co-produced with Jamshed Mahmoods Azad Films, that also stars Shaan as a CIA agent. Finally, there is Nasir Tehranys Naach, a film revolving around the performing arts, also featuring Shaan whether its a supporting role remains to be seen.
So, weve got two films inspired by the war on terror (or so it seems from the trailers) in addition to Khuda Kay Liye (another war on terror theme) and all of them star Shaan. Shaan is multi-faceted so hes also going to be directing a film and not for the first time and it will, in all probability, star Humaima Malick and you guessed it, Shaan. The film is supposedly called Mission Allahuakbar. Shaan has also announced a remake of the timeless Mahesh Bhatt film, Arth. Preliminary media reports suggest that he is indeed planning on casting himself.
Numbers dont lie
Maybe Shaan fits the bill for all of these roles but it doesnt change the fact that it feels like we have no other actor who can act in movies. It isnt hard to analyse why Shaan was cast. He can act and hes very popular with the masses.
Shoaib Mansoor took a leap of faith by casting Fawad Afzal Khan in Khuda Kay Liye. It paid off because one cant imagine Ali Zafar bringing that same level of intensity to the role. Farjad Nabi and Meenu Gaur cast Amna Ilyas and Khurram Patras and in doing so, they managed to set their film apart from every other film. Zinda Bhaag managed to bag four awards at the Mosaic MISAFF festival in Toronto, including Best Picture by beating out prolific films like Mira Nairs The Reluctant Fundamentalist.
Shameless flirting, falling in love, dreaming of foreign shores, illegal immigration, the ties of friendship are just some of the themes running through Zinda Bhaag. Khurram and Amna, meanwhile, make an interesting onscreen pair. With Naseeruddin Shah in a supporting role and a special appearance by Manzar Sehbai, the film looks unique.
We love Bollywood so much so lets take their example. Its always been a star-driven industry. So, whats changed? Bollywood is no longer just a star industry. The success of newbies like Anushka Sharma, Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Sushant Singh says otherwise.
In recent years, the success of television dramas like Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai has transformed an actor like Fawad Khan into a national heart-throb. Even a newcomer might do the trick. However, if every film-maker continues to run with Shaan, the excitement of revival may just fizzle out or maybe its just one womans opinion.
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Did you know?: Main Hoon Shahid Afridi box office stats are out!
Despite controversies, unnecessary delays and the overwhelming and continuing success of Chennai Express, Humayun Saeeds Main Hoon Shahid Afridi has earned Rs22 million in its first week of release (exact figures: Rs21,836,941). This is more than the total business of the much-hyped Chambaili but less then what was expected of the film.
However, excitement generated by word of mouth coupled with the fact that there are no pirated copies available in the market will give the film a good second week. A total business of Rs60 million is expected from the film. However, anything above that figure would be quite an achievement. On the other hand, Shahrukh Khans blockbuster comedy, Chennai Express, has already grossed Rs85 million. With a constant run at the multiplexes to regular audiences, the film might just reach the R90 million mark. Nevertheless, Race 2 is still leading the tally of Indian films in Pakistan with a total business of Rs92 million.
Did you know?: Main Hoon Shahid Afridi box office stats are out! The Express Tribune
Despite controversies, unnecessary delays and the overwhelming and continuing success of Chennai Express, Humayun Saeeds Main Hoon Shahid Afridi has earned Rs22 million in its first week of release (exact figures: Rs21,836,941). This is more than the total business of the much-hyped Chambaili but less then what was expected of the film.
However, excitement generated by word of mouth coupled with the fact that there are no pirated copies available in the market will give the film a good second week. A total business of Rs60 million is expected from the film. However, anything above that figure would be quite an achievement. On the other hand, Shahrukh Khans blockbuster comedy, Chennai Express, has already grossed Rs85 million. With a constant run at the multiplexes to regular audiences, the film might just reach the R90 million mark. Nevertheless, Race 2 is still leading the tally of Indian films in Pakistan with a total business of Rs92 million.
Did you know?: Main Hoon Shahid Afridi box office stats are out! The Express Tribune
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Meera set to star in Pashto film
PESHAWAR: Pakistani film actor Meera is to feature in an upcoming Pashto film, “Worbal” which will be shot in Murree and Islamabad.
Producer of the film, Shahid Khan while talking to The Express Tribune said that the venture has a national focus, unlike most Pashto films which usually restrict themselves to audiences from the province.
“The film will prove to be a milestone for the Pakistani film industry,” he said, adding that it was great that mainstream actors were now expressing an interest to act in Pashto films.
“Meera agreed to work on the project, despite having other offers of regional films,” said Khan.
Muhammad Kamal Pasha wrote the narrative of the film, while Saeed Tehkali worked on the dialogues. Tahseen Khan has been tasked the camera work.
Khan said the fact that so many actors were now acting in Pashto films was a testament to their increasing standards.
Other famous actors who have appeared in Pashto films include Veena and Khushbu.
Last month, the Home and tribal affairs department Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) banned five Pashto films from being screened in cinemas on the grounds that they had been released without obtaining approval from the censor board.
New project: Meera set to star in Pashto film – The Express Tribune
PESHAWAR: Pakistani film actor Meera is to feature in an upcoming Pashto film, “Worbal” which will be shot in Murree and Islamabad.
Producer of the film, Shahid Khan while talking to The Express Tribune said that the venture has a national focus, unlike most Pashto films which usually restrict themselves to audiences from the province.
“The film will prove to be a milestone for the Pakistani film industry,” he said, adding that it was great that mainstream actors were now expressing an interest to act in Pashto films.
“Meera agreed to work on the project, despite having other offers of regional films,” said Khan.
Muhammad Kamal Pasha wrote the narrative of the film, while Saeed Tehkali worked on the dialogues. Tahseen Khan has been tasked the camera work.
Khan said the fact that so many actors were now acting in Pashto films was a testament to their increasing standards.
Other famous actors who have appeared in Pashto films include Veena and Khushbu.
Last month, the Home and tribal affairs department Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) banned five Pashto films from being screened in cinemas on the grounds that they had been released without obtaining approval from the censor board.
New project: Meera set to star in Pashto film – The Express Tribune
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^ Meera is a *****. You guys should throw her out from Pakistan. She posed completely naked in many photoshots.
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can you please give some link? i guess you are mixing her with Veena..
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Song in HD quality.... nice song
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Desperately waiting for WAAR
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They look so similar. I sometime get confused between them. LOL.
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