Sherdil Returns To Cinema This September 6th

The movie that was released on the 23rd of March. 'Sherdil' is a patriotic Pakistani action film produced by NK Pictures. It is written and produced by Nomaan Khan, directed by Azfar Jafri, and stars Mikaal Zulfiqar, Hassan Niazi, Armeena Rana Khan and Sabeeka Imam. The film revolves around Pakistan Air Force.

The movie came at an amazing time when people were already celebrating the forces for having shot down the indian plane that dared to trespass Pakistan's territory.

Sherdil was also praised for Mikaal Zulfiqar's acting as a PAF Pilot. The movie was loved by the audience for its subject matter.

We have a great news for HIP followers, The movie Sherdil will be showing on screens on the 6th of September, you can enjoy these patriotic pieces on Defence Day which is celebrated in Pakistan as national day to commemorate the sacrifices made by Pakistani soldiers in defending its borders.

Mikaal Zulfiqar's 'Sherdil' now has a game you can download

Mikaal Zulfiqar-starrer Sherdil may not be soaring too high on the critics’ list but that hasn’t stopped Zulfiqar from introducing something new and exciting regarding the film.

The actor took to Instagram yesterday to reveal ‘Sherdil The Game’. “Now you can be #Sherdil too!

Sherdil The Game launches on Google Play and iTunes! You can play as my character! Search for Sherdil the game!”Led by Zulfiqar’s character in the film, pilot Haris Mustafa, the game is the first of its kind. Although animated film 3 Bahadur also released a game back in 2015, Sherdil The Game is Pakistan’s first video game based on a live-action film.

The film was shot by renowned Hollywood cinematographer, Riki Butland who’s been associated with franchises like the Fast & Furious and Star Trek, and has signed onto Sonu Dangerous for choreography.

Also starring Armeena Khan as the female lead, Hasan Niazi as the antagonist and Sabeeka Imam in a supporting role, the soundtrack is being composed by Adnan Dhul and Rabi Ahmed of Soch, who have previously worked on Bollywood film, Ek Villain and the recently-released local production, Chupan Chupai.

Sherdil's Revenue to go Towards Martyrs' Families

As its release date draws closer, the PAF action drama Sherdil continues creating more of a stir. Initially noticed for the high relevance of its subject material following the Indo-Pakistan tensions, the movie was recently able to rope in one of the leading distributors of foreign films for its middle-east rollout.

Within Pakistan, the movie continues with its marketing blitz. The Sherdil team, including producer Nomaan Khan and actors Meekal Zulfiqar and Hassan Niazi were on Juggun Kazim’s morning show this week, where they unveiled a figurine collectible for Meekal Zulfiqar’s character and also discussed the evolution of the project and the cast’s on-set experiences. They have also been touring major universities, such as FUIC, across the country. In another important development, the movie was able to bring on-board a major Pakistani telecommunications company as one of its sponsor.

Now the film’s producer and writer Nomaan Khan has announced that 20% of the film’s proceeds would go towards families of the martyrs through PAF’s Shaheed Fund. This jaw-dropping figure would provide audiences even more incentive towards watching the film, since their theater tickets would not only be paying for the price of admission but also contributing significantly towards a social cause that has gained significance following the recent regional tensions. Corporate social responsibility is vital for communities to benefit from a successful commercial project, and it is especially praiseworthy that local film makers such as Khan are taking it seriously as well.

Sherdil’s trailer was unveiled on March 5, and two of its songs, the romantic track O Janiya and the patriotic rock-flavored number Sanson mein baqi hai dum were released a few days back. Khan says he is elated with the kind of response the film has been able to generate, and wherever the team has visited for promotions they have been cheered and showered with much love from the audience.

Sherdil is all set to release on March 22 over the Pakistan day weekend. It will be releasing alongside Laal Kabootar, and the movie’s film makers are hopeful that they will be able to set the film theaters abuzz with patriotic fervor over the holiday period.

The film is directed by Azfar Jafri, and produced and written by Nomaan Khan. It stars Mekaal Zulfiqar, Hassan NIazi, Armeena Khan and Sabeeka Imam, and features photography by Hollywood cinematographer Riki Butland.

"Sherdil will have an unconventional approach to bringing enemies face to face," says director Azfar Jafri

It was the Pakistani horror film Siyaah that catapulted director, Azfar Jafri into the limelight and onto the map of Pakistani cinema. Siyaah, was an independent and a low budgeted project, from where Jafri moved onto directing Janaan, the biggest blockbuster of its year and a film that made a bold statement about the Pukhtoon culture in the cinema.

From a horror flick, to a romantic drama in Janaan and an out an out comedy with action in Parchi, in a little time, Azfar Jafri, as a director, has managed to experience what other directors take very long to do so. His latest directorial venture, Sherdil, his fourth for the cinema, will now be an action drama, revolving around the subject of Pakistan Airforce, with an amazing cast consisting of Mikaal Zulfiqar, Armeena Khan, Sabeeka Imam and Hassan Niazi amongst others.

Here Jafri talks to HIP about Sherdil and addresses expectations people have from the upcoming film to the best of his efforts.

Talking about Sherdil, Azfar indulges how the story will revolve around the struggle and passion of an Airforce pilot played by Mikaal Zulfiqar and how he achieves his dream. "Its a fictional story that focuses on the fruit of success; when you're after something, there has to be some struggle before you achieve it," speaks the director.

"The film projects enmity in an entirely different light. Sherdil will have an unconventional approach to bringing the enemies face to face, something that we haven't seen before. And that is part of the reason why I took up this particular project. Also I find myself relating very well to everything that will be portrayed in the film and I believe everyone else will be able to do so too," adds Jafri about why he said yes to an action-drama after a comedy recently.

Sherdil happens to be the second cinematic venture announced on the topic of Pakistan Airforce but according to Azfar, the film is far from being a tribute. Yes, it showcases a story of an Airforce pilot but that is where similarities with Parwaz Hai Junoon will end for Sherdil.

Th story for Sherdil has been given by the producer Noman Khan. According to Azfar, Noman worked on the script for more than two years before he finalized the project and sought a team for the film. Specialists have been flown in from the best industries in the world for Sherdil. Where Ricki Butland of Star Trek: Beyond fame will be handling the film's cinematography, Scott Newman takes up the reigns of VFX. "Flight specialists will be training the actors on board to bring out the best onscreen", shares Azfar.

Sherdil will be an action packed drama film that will revolve around the lives of an Airforce officer and those on the base. Azfar Jafri, who ventured into filmmaking with a horror film to his credit, has directed a family drama, an action comedy and horror film earlier. Venturing into a new game with Sherdil, Azfar speaks of genre being the wrapper of the product only. "Genre is just the wrapper for a film, it is how its marketed. For me, the focus is always the story. Whether I'm directing a horror film or a romantic comedy, my target is to tell a strong story through my direction that the audience will enjoy," says Azfar commenting how all his earlier films focus on stories more than anything.

Another interesting revelation made by Azfar Jafri during the interview was the fact that even though Armeena Khan is shown in coveralls/ pilot uniform in the photo shoot that was released earlier, the actress will not be playing a pilot in Sherdil. Morever, Sabeeka Imam will play a very pivotal role in the film alongside Armeena and Mikaal. Hassan Niazi, Laila Zuberi and some very talented fresh new faces will also be introduced through Sherdil, once the film releases.

From the looks of it, Sherdil will turn out to be a mega budgeted film parts of which will be shot not only in the most beautiful locations of Pakistan but in Egypt as well. According to sources, the film is set to release in 40 countries in different languages by early next year.