Are Pakistani Films Rising?

Are Pakistani Films Rising? Pakistan has come a long way since it has started making movies. Some movies paved way for the Cinema growth and most significant ones were Na Maloom Afrad, Jawani Phir nhi ani and Karachi Sey Lahore when people really started to believe that we should go to the cinema, now from those movies up till now we got gradual up-gradation in Frames, Cinematography, Actors get ups, and set ups but one thing is continued to be neglected is Screenplay where Bollywood once used to make trash screenplays and cringe worthy content but had changed their game of Screenplays completely, we need that excellence of our dramas scripts and excellence of Hollywood screenplays , which Bollywood strove for.

People who recently visited cinema for the latest three films said that everything was perfect, they perfectly played with colour pallets in the picture, the frames were perfect, the locations were breathtakingly beautiful and the setups were huge the get ups were stunningly beautiful but what do film makers expect from us to keep our brains at home? Some of the Cinema goers said that, you manage to produce high-quality dramas with strong content but you cannot simply produce one good movie a year in terms of content.

They say if we can make good dramas, good films may also be produced, dont make films in hassle make them with brain. Paray Hut Love and Superstar were perfect minus the screen play says public but why did they gross well people want to see cinema and if our producers are of the view that bollywood movies should remain banned forever they must try to make good films, this year viewers missed both Humayun Saeed and Nabeel Qureshi's films, they come up with all the essentials or if they dont have that, they don't even come.

They should take a bow at least they don't fool public, so far it happened. To criticize constructively doesn't mean we are haters, or blogging is just done out of hate, No it is not like that criticism means to tell them to fix the problems to grow well as Hareem did it after parchi which was a disaster, she came up with Heer Maan Ja, which is for sure way better than previous one.

Well Khalil ul Rehman Qamar's movie Kaaf kangna is releasing in October, the cast includes Sami Khan, Ishal and Neelum Munir and we have high expectations in terms of Screenplay. Humayun Saeed has also hired Khalil ul Rehman and Vasay Chauhdary for his upcoming film. Nabeel Qureshi also tweeted to fans that soon our new project will be revealed.

The Audiences crave for the good script even if the production is low at quality, great examples are Siyaah, Shah, Motorcycle Girl, Laal Kabootar. Na Maloom Afraad and Karachi Sey Lahore they were not extravagant with budget. We urge producers to please hire professional writers for films not just some new people who experiment with them at least hire the drama writers.

We really want to see cinema growing but with grace we don't want it to be taken over by foolish minds as once it was taken over by gandaasa culture.

Article Author: Sidra Ijaz 

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Na Maloom Afraad is Pakistan's longest running film since 2007

KARACHI: Released in October last year along with Zeba Bakhtiar’s Shaan-starrer Operation 21 and Bang Bang – Bollywood’s remake Night & Day — Na Maloom Afraad has crossed 165 days of running in cinemas in Karachi and Islamabad. The film has done a record business of Rs12.2 crore in the 22 weeks it has been running. 

Ever since the release of Shoaib Mansoor’s Khuda Kay Liye in 2007, Na Maloom Afraad is the first movie to have achieved this milestone. Previously, Shaan’s Waar held the record of running in cinemas for 163 days. The 1977 Lollywood flick Aina starring Shabnam and Nadeem still holds the record of the longest running Pakistani film ever with over 401 weeks.

Directed by Nabeel Qureshi, Na Maloom Afraad stars Javed Sheikh, Fahad Mustafa, Urwa Hocane, Mohsin Abbas Haider and the veteran Salman Shahid in key roles. Set in Karachi, the film tells the story of three friends who find themselves neck deep in trouble with the city’s drug mafia.

After the tremendous success of Na Maloom Afraad in Pakistan, the film is also set to release in Australia later this year.

Namaloom Afraad celebrates life in Pakistan and mocks it too

The movie NaMaloom Afraad is not just set in Karachi, but attempts to recreate the very essence of it and for the most part succeeds. Anyone who has ever lived in the city will recognize the bustling, noisy traffic jams and the civics that drive alongside donkey carts. Refreshingly unglamorous, the film does not center around spies who save the day but ordinary people who are trying to get through the day. Undeniably human situations like two guys sleeping on the floor, boiling hot water, putting on underwear, uncommon in cinema, are a welcome treat.

Local flavor was present in spades from the slang to the snacks adding an authenticity that was captivating and yet perfectly ordinary.  The film was a celebration of the commonplace and familiar. Unfortunately the small moments did not really fit together in a cohesive direction. The movie works well as a collection of scenes and observations but the actual plot fails to deliver.

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Plot

Farhan (Fahad Mustafa) a former insurance agent is jobless and in love. Moon (Mohsin Abbas Haider) has been waylaid from his ambitions to move to Dubai and is stuck in Karachi. Shakeel (Javed Shaikh) is collecting funds for his younger sister’s wedding but his pension is denied and his house is scheduled to be bulldozed. Dissatisfied with the direction of their lives, they engage in some dubious activities and are soon entangled in a perfect mess centered round crime boss Gogi (Salman Shahid).

The first half of the movie is concerned with establishing the set up and takes its time doing so. The pacing is laborious and little happens until after the interval. Once the film does take off in earnest there are plenty of fun moments mixed in with socially commentary.   The enthusiasm with which the story is told largely compensates for the considerably thin borrowed plot.

Humor, violence and a hip soundtrack

More slapstick than witty, the humor generally relies on puns, shock value and the go-to desi favorite cross-dressing.  Many of the racy and suggestive jokes were genuinely funny creating an atmosphere of high spirits. Hidden within this broad humor is a handful of truly insightful digs mocking the law and order situation and clever jabs at overly dramatic broadcast news (one hosted by a real news anchor).

As a borderline spoof, the tone was hard to decipher. The violence escalates in the second half of the movie but is handled more like a farce than something disturbing. Raunchy humor and  casual violence exclude  Na Maloom Afraad  from being called a family film and is not something I would recommend for children.

The songs in general are all catchy, fun and short enough to not have me wishing there was a fast forward button. But like everything else in the movie they felt disjointed and abrupt.

Characters:

Their middle of the road accessibility should have endeared these characters to the audience and yet I cannot bring myself to care about them.

The difference between Hera Pheri and the numerous movies that followed in its vein is that the original is essentially good-natured. The bumbling idiots who get embroiled in a crime purely by accident recognize what they are doing is wrong and eventually feel pangs of remorse. Here remorse is non-existent and the character’s occasionally seem mean-spirited not acknowledging what consequence their actions may have.

Fahad Mustafa had an everyman charm- unassuming and slightly foolish, which holds the film together.  Mohsin Abas Haider’s goofball was promising if a little patchy. Jawed Sheikh was good, but did not match his own high standard.

The weakest links were the villains. Gogi in particular was more creepy and weird than menacing. None of the female characters were given much to do. Instead of well constructed three dimensional characters the women seemed to be mere crutches for the male ones.  Urvwa Hocane as Naina is purely a love interest. She does well at portraying sweet innocence but we don’t know anything about her that is not linked either to her brother or boyfriend.  Kubra Khan’s Hina exists only for an unexpected plot twist near the end. Mehvish Hayat’s “item number” was fun but her character seemed to have no connection to anything else going on.

Verdict:

What makes NaMaloom Afraad worth watching is its dedication to realism. Whether it’s the sets and wardrobes or the streets of downtown Sadar it was great to see on screen, things that many of us take for granted. The gorgeous cinematography applied to ordinary things is so effective that you can almost smell the bun kebab.

I wish the authenticity and attention to detail of this movie were applied to a more thoughtful tightly knit film.

Nonetheless it is a rollicking romp that is a step in the right direction for Pakistani cinema. Watch this movie for the love of bun kebabs, for arguing with rickshaw drivers over Rupees 20 and for the daily life of a namaloom afraad.

Na Maloom Afraad: the game-changer

The film marks the silver-screen debut of television actor Fahad Mustafa. PHOTOS: STOCK IMAGE

KARACHI: 

It’s colloquial, well-paced and engaging. Na Maloom Afraad is, perhaps, the only Pakistani film to come out in recent years, which is an out-and-out entertainer. We are certainly not categorising it as a mindless entertainer, such as Dabangg and Chennai Express. It’s a smartly-crafted film, which guarantees a paisa-vasool experience. New-age Pakistani director Nabeel Qureshi has finally managed to find the perfect match between intelligent filmmaking and value for money.

Farhan (Fahad Mustafa), who works as a sales representative at IFU life insurance company in Karachi is fired after he fails to materialise any deal in a month. Moon (Mohsin Abbas Haider), who hails from Punjab, wants to go to Dubai to make a living, but he ends up coming to Karachi. He roams around with an empty pocket, as his family continues to believe he is living in Dubai. Then, there is Shakeel bhai (Javed Shaikh), who is under societal pressure to get his younger sister (Urwa Hocane) married, but can’t manage to do so due to financial constraints. Eventually, the trio’s paths meet and the rest of their journey is left for you to witness in cinemas this Eidul Azha.

Although the film’s premise does not make it any less of a cliché, it is the hilarious yet subtle socio-political commentary within the narrative, which makes it stand-out. This includes the depiction of the host of a crime show Choree Ke Peechay Kia Hai, played by Paras Masroor (ofShabbir Tou Dekhe Ga fame). At another place, a bearded groom-to-be who offers a girl a bottle of ittar is sure to crack you up. These small moments are what make Na Maloom Afraad a gripping film and are reflective of the director’s comprehensive understanding of Karachi and its ever-evolving culture.

The perfectly-paced script, with some golden one-liners, doesn’t make you feel that the film has stretched over a period of two hours. And even if you feel that way, the cameo appearances by Ali Rizvi as a tea-restaurant owner and Nayyar Ejaz as Samuel, show that top-class acting has permeated through generations in Pakistan. They also signify that if casted well, Pakistani films can yield results that are of international standards.

This is complemented with brilliant performances by all three leads, especially Haider, who was the surprise package, and Urwa, who has probably given the best performance in the film during her short career. Mustafa has succeeded in switching to the big screen and the smart editing shots save the few moments, where he seems to go overboard. Sheikh is indeed a great actor, but we have seen more convincing performances by him before.

On the down side, one can’t help but compare the film with Priyadrashan’s Hera Pheribecause some scenes and situations are not simply inspired by the film; they are literal rip-offs. So much so that the audience could be heard figuring out who plays Sunil Shetty and Akshay Kumar in the film.  The director often becomes so overzealous with copying Bollywood that he forgets the film is actually set in Karachi and not Mumbai.

A clear reflection of that is in the song where the boy and the girl hold each other’s hands as they enter a shrine, just like you see in every other Bollywood ballad, especially the ones that feature Muslim characters. The keffieh was, perhaps, the only thing missing. Adding to that is the almost angel-like presence of Hina (Kubra Khan) in the narrative, whose preachy monologue in the end doesn’t fit the otherwise raw and insensitive story.  Same goes for Billi (Mehwish Hayat), whose purpose in the plot was confusing and one wonders why she wasn’t just restricted to the brilliant thumkas.

Verdict: Na Maloom Afraad is a smartly-crafted film, which guarantees a paisa-vasoolexperience.  From the item number to the one-liners, every scene has a purpose and reveals something about the ongoing social circus in the country.

Na Maloom Afraad all set to do some damage at the box office

The movie is set for an Eidul-Azha release along with Operation 021, Bang Bang and Haider. PHOTO: HASSAN ANSARI

KARACHI: 

Much like the infamous ‘Na Maloom Afraad’ who wreak havoc in the country, producers of the film, Na Maloom Afraad will follow suit by entering the Eidul-Azha box office race as potential party spoilers.

Given that Shaan’s Operation 021, Shahid Kapoor’s Haider and Hritik Rohsan’s Bang Banghad already earmarked the Eidul-Azha week for their respective releases, the nature of the announcement of the release date of the film comes as a surprise.

The film marks the directorial debut of renowned ad-filmmaker, Nabeel Qureshi, and would be distributed by Eveready Pictures and Hum Films.

The decision to release the film was made public in a curtain raiser arranged for the movie at a local hotel in Karachi. Apart from the principal cast and crew of the film the event was graced by the presence of several members of the Pakistani film fraternity.

“We are confident that we have made a quality product, as we believe NMA is a completely original film with a great storyline. The rest is up to you (the audience) to ensure that Pakistani films such as NMA and Operation 021 do well at the box office and ensure that Eidul-Azha becomes a Pakistani film weekend,” stated the producer of the film, Fizza Ali Meerza.

The cast of the film comprises of veteran actors Javed Sheikh, Salman Shahid, renowned TV actor Fahad Mustafa along with newcomers Mohsin Abbas Haider and VJ Urwa Hocane.

NMA tells the story of Karachi and the chaos and madness that encircles the lives of the main characters played by Javed Sheikh, Fahad Mustafa and Mohsin Abbas Haider. The director was all praise for the cast and crew of the film and further stated that, “the unique selling point of the film is that it is a completely made in Pakistan film.”

To questions about how the film seems similar to several Indian films such as Hera Pheri andDelhi Belly, Nabeel Qureshi confidently answered, “Pakistani audiences are not used to seeing quality products when it comes to Pakistani films and whenever they see a film that is visually brilliant they tend to assume that it has either been made by or in India. We can assure you that it is  completely made in Pakistan.”

The event primarily served the purpose of a music launch for the movie but no song generated as much interest like that of the item song, ‘Billi’. The movie had already generated a lot of buzz when the news had broken that it would be featuring an item song performed by television actress, Mehwish Hayat.

The soundtrack of the film comprises of nine songs of which seven have been composed by the famed duo of Shani-Kami.

Javed Sheikh was of the opinion that this film would be a game changer in the Pakistani film industry commenting, “The film has a different story and is 100% original. If our dramas can be better than Indian TV serials then so can our films.”

The movie has already garnered a tremendous amount of exhibitor interest but cinema owners seem to be in a dilemma about which film to screen. The announcement to release the film on Eidul-Azha has not only taken cinemagoers by surprise but cinema owners as well.

An official of Capri cinema stated that they have signed a priority contract when it comes to the release of Pakistani films but they have already entered into a similar agreement with the producer of Operation 021 and due to a shortage of screens in Capri they might have problems accommodating NMA.

Na Maloom Afraad set to be released on Eidul Azha

One of the most anticipated locally produced movies of the year, Na Maloom Afraad, has been  given release date. 

The film, a comedy thriller, is set to be released in cinemas across Pakistan on Eidul Azha. Along with Operation 021, the local cinema industry aims to ensure it will be a meaty Eid, as far as watching local fare on the silver screen is concerned.

The plot revolves around three protagonists and life’s paradoxes.

The cast includes film and television veterans Javed Sheikh and Salman Shahid along with actors Fahad Mustafa, Mohsin Abbass Haider, Urwa Hocaine and British actor Kubra Khan.

According to a press release, the film features television sensation Mehwish Hayat in a dance number. Na Maloom Afraad has been directed and by Nabeel Qureshi and produced by Fizza Ali Meerza under the banner of Filmwala Pictures, who have also co-written its script.

“The storyline is close to the lives of people living in Pakistan, particularly Karachi and the film has mostly been shot in the old areas of the city,” said Qureshi. “The backbone of this film is the original script and content. The intervening plots and overlapping situations will gratify the audience in an amusing and humorous way,” he added.

Nabeel Qureshi: ‘Fard’ behind ‘Namaloom Afraad’

The story of three reckless souls, struggling to achieve their goals and are brought togethe and are caught in a thrilling roller coaster ride in Nabeel Qureshi’s ‘Namaloom Afraad’ is of the most highest anticipated films of the year.

The drama school drop out (a long painful story he prefers to avoid), is passionate about his film. Dressed in jeans and sandals, the trend setter could easily be mistaken for a college student rather than a director  reviving film industry

He has certainly managed to break the trend prevalent in the recently revived film industry swamped with stories based on patriotism with a mad cap comedy.

Theatrical posters of ‘Namaloom Afraad’

Within hours of release, the first theatrical trailer created stir as fans began anticipating the arrival of a new potential blockbuster in the budding Pakistani film scene.

“You cannot predict anything before the film is released.  At the moment, it is my own property, but as soon as it is released, it will become public. Then, it will solely be the audiences’ decisions which will matter. If they like it, then the film is obviously good and if they don’t, we will have to think about improvising our work.”

He further adds, “God forbid, if my film fails to succeed, it will hurt. But rest assured, it will work as a driving force for my team and I to work harder and employ as much efforts as we can.”

Like the renowned painter Picasso once said, inspiration exists but it has to find you working, Qureshi’s inspiration for this upcoming thriller seems to come from a random conversation with the film’s producer, Fizza Ali Meera.

“I remember Fizza and I making small talk when it clicked to us that the discussion we are having can very well be converted into a movie plot. As for the quirky name of the movie, we just found the term ‘Namaloom Afraad’ too catchy. Even the actors were excited and charmed with the title of the movie,” he elaborates.

Nabeel Qureshi on the sets of ‘Namaloom Afraad’

Although the audiences’ bar is set high and they are expecting a lot from this flick, they think the plot has taken inspiration from Priyadarshan’s Hera Pheri, however, the newcomer obviously doesn’t concur with this view. “It is human nature to connect things. There are hundreds of films out there made on the same topic and have been successful too. But that doesn’t mean I have copied anyone’s idea. It is one hundred percent original script,” Qureshi asserts. “I am not a fool to make a heavy-budget movie which people have already seen. Audiences will certainly have a different opinion about the movie once they watch it”

A glimpse of Mehwish Hayat’s item number has people talking and seems to be all the rage with the cinema goers. Will Namloom Afraad also see the same fate as Tees Maar Khan which only became prominent because of Sheila Ki Jawani?

“First of, it is a dance number and not an item number. And the reason for including it in the movie was not to give audiences another reason to watch the movie but because it was the need of the script. Also, Mehwish isn’t only there for that song, in fact, she is also playing an important character in movie which eventually leads her to this song,” he reveals.

Nabeel Qureshi certainly looks like one of the finest directors to look forward to and he himself feels confident about his work and talented team. “There wasn’t a single day which went wasted. We had to work with a very tight schedule and the action sequences were hasslesome but we managed quite well.” He further adds, “One thing my team and I feel proud about the most is the fact that we got a chunk of Saadar closed for a shoot where we had to show cars and buses ablaze on the street.”

Nabeel Qureshi with the lead actors of ‘Namaloom Afraad’

This girl just wants to have fun

A shimmering ghagra, a tiny choli. A slender waist gyrating to powerful desi beats. A few raunchy thumkas and jhatkas to the frenzied approval of the  all-male crowd. Sounds like a scene from Munni Badnam or Chikni Chameli, doesn’t it? Only it’s not. This is what a three-second teaser of model /actress Mehwish Hayat’s item number from the upcoming film Na Maloom Afraad looks like.

“It’s going to be the highlight of the film,” an excited Mehwish told Instep over the phone. Shot inside a ‘maut ka kuan’ or well of death, the song has a carnival-like atmosphere and the kind of energy and masala that make for a hit item number. It might not be a Fevicol, but it is a far cry from the absurdly choreographed dance numbers that have characterized Pakistani movies till recently.

The 22-year-old lightly dismissed the idea that some people would find her dance moves and revealing costume ‘vulgar’ – a term often used to describe female actors in this country who dare to break out of the girl-next-door mould. “I think I’ve done enough submissive roles as a television actress. How many times can one play the good wife, sister or daughter-in-law? The song provided me with a great opportunity to have a bit of fun. It was quite liberating to do something that was a departure from the lackluster roles given to women on TV.”

A passionate dancer, Mehwish has proven to be anything but lackluster when it comes to setting the stage on fire. Her live performances at television award shows are crowd-pleasers, the right balance between energetic and sensual. When the producer of Na Maloom Afraad approached her for the role, Mehwish says she accepted it without a second thought. “It might be a tiny role but it’ll have a lasting impact on the final product. It has been very tastefully done and is not demeaning at all. There is not even a hint of cleavage! Plus the song has an amazingly catchy beat and is sure to become a hit at weddings. Won’t it be a pleasure to finally be able to dance to a good Pakistani song at a mehndi rather than just Indian numbers?”

Not that she has anything against our friends across the border. In fact, Mehwish claims to have been offered Huma Qureishi’s role in Dedh Ishqiya initially, an offer she declined because it required her to film some very explicit scenes. “I told the director I would only accept the role if those scenes were written out of the screenplay, but obviously that wasn’t going to happen.” Does she regret her decision, seeing how the role catapulted Huma to the A-list? “Not really. I’m glad my debut film is going to be a Pakistani venture. Plus, I would never have pulled off those racy scenes as well as Huma.”

In case you’re getting the wrong message, let us set the record straight: Mehwish is no prude. She is quite comfortable with her ‘sex symbol’ tag and revels in all the attention it gets her. She lists as a proud accomplishment making it to the ninth place in the “Sexiest Asian Women in the World” ranking by a UK-based Asian magazine in 2008. “Sandwiched between the likes of Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra as I was, it was quite an honour,” she says.

Will Mehwish be chalking up Na Maloom Afraad as another milestone in her career? One fervently hopes so, for the Pakistani film industry could do with a sizzling new hottie amongst its ranks. The current crop of filmmakers is producing some remarkable work but in pursuing the lofty goal of ‘reviving Pakistani cinema’, they are forgetting what it means to have some light-hearted fun. The makers of Na Maloom Afraad seem to have the right idea with this item number and if executed right, it will soon have Mehwish dancing her way into the audiences’ hearts. After all, a bit of masala never hurt anyone.

Labour of love: Mehwish Hayat on her upcoming item number

Mehwish Hayat performing the item number in the film, 'Na Maloom Afraad'. – Photo courtesy Filmwala Pictures

KARACHI. A three-second glimpse of Mehwish Hayat's jhatkas in a ghagra choli is really all it took to send fans swooning.

The svelte actress' special appearance for an item number in upcoming Pakistani film Na Maloom Afraad has created a stir on social media, as the first trailer for the film treats fans to a quick look of the performance. With her energetic and willowy dance performances on stage shows for Veet and Hum TV, it is no wonder that the talented actress' role in the upcoming film has people talking.

While the name of the song has not yet been disclosed by the film-makers in the spirit of building anticipation pre-release, we have learnt that the music for the number has been composed by Shani and Kami.

Also read: 'Trailer's out: Namaloom Afraad shows blockbuster potential'

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“I used to watch a lot of Michael Jackson and Jennifer Lopez videos to copy the moves,” Hayat tells Dawn. “I loved to dance and really wanted to do something related to dance in the industry.”

As a child, Hayat said she had an interest in dancing and used to practice freestyle dance steps.

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Read more: 'First person: Getting to know Mehwish Hayat'

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With long shooting hours under the supervision of Lahore-based choreographer, Nigah Hussain, Hayat said had sore feet by the time the shooting ended for the dance number.

“It was a wooden dance floor... I had bruised and swollen feet and was unable to walk for days,” she said.

Screenshot from the film, 'Na Maloom Afraad' – Courtesy Photo

Working through the pain, Hayat said playing the 'item girl' was a worthwhile experience.

“Item songs are the highlight for any film, and after working on this one, I definitely feel that Pakistani cinema is evolving. We’ve already made our name in television and will soon rise in the film industry as well. We [Pakistan] are no less than any other country's film industry.”

“I was working with Jawed Sheikh those days and he was all praise for the film,” she says. “Fizza (the producer) then got in touch with me. By then, I already knew what the film was about so I listened to the song, and instantly decided to do it!.”

Having worked in both, television and film, Hayat says she feels more comfortable on the silver screen and is proud to be part of the upcoming feature film.

“It’s every actor’s dream to work on the big screen," she gushes. "I also believe Director Nabeel Qureshi is one of the finest directors to look forward to. He is excellent at his work and I’m proud to be part of the Na Maloom Afraad team.”

She adds that she feels strongly about representing Pakistan in the foreign film industry and is open to accepting any offer she receives from abroad.

With Chikni Chameli as her favourite item song, one can only wait and see the moves Hayat brings to the number, which looks -- even by a glimpse -- like a rendition of the upbeat Bollywood songs that are all the rage with cinema goers in the sub-continent.

Na Maloom Afraad theatrical trailer released

The film is supposed to be released in august. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA

KARACHI: Filmwala pictures have released the first theatrical trailer for their upcoming feature film Na Maloom Afraad offering a sharp glimpse into what audiences can expect in their local cinemas come August 2014.

The 2:51 minutes long trailer sheds light on the lives of three struggling fellows (Javed Sheikh, Fahad Mustafa and Mohsin Abbass Haider) who hatch a plan to save their lives and the love of their lives.

Their plan, however, backfires bringing them face to face with Goggi (Salman Shahid), an underground mafia boss, who wants them to provide him with parcel.

The three have to run across city creating chaos to bring their second plan to success and get rid of the mafia boss.

The theatrical trailer, rather an extended teaser, is sharp and could possibly have included most of the gags and action sequences of the movie.

It looks similar to some recent Indian releases in the way it is coloured, shot and edited.

The veteran Javed Sheikh plays a stuttering old man with a penchant for saying “I told you so…”. Fahad Mustafa, who has been charming audiences on the small screen, can finally look forward to his silver screen debut, though a fuller assessment on his acting skills can only be made once the film is out.

Salman Shahid seems to be the anti-typical villain in the short sequence we see him in the trailer, though this is to be expected in a comedy film.

Model-cum-TV star Urwa Tul Wusqa is the female star cast of the film unveiled in the trailer.

For a film on the law and order situation, the trailer lets out a few bank robberies, shutter down strikes, guns blazing and burning cars. A scenario television news watchers and newspaper readers in the country are all to familiar with.

The film is directed by Nabeel Qureshi and produced by Fizza Ali Meerza under the banner of Filmwala pictures.