ISLAMABAD: It’s Eid, your house is packed with relatives, you have devoured more mutton than a doctor would recommend in one sitting and you have run out of topics to argue about over the family table — what to do?
Head to the movies, of course! In Pakistan, Eid releases and trips to the cinema are a tradition many embrace, with the day’s festivities often ending with a bag of popcorn and a packed movie theater. There is no reason not to extend that tradition to wherever you now reside, because Pakistani films are playing in cinemas near you!
This Eid Al-Adha, Pakistan’s film industry is gracing the box office with a host of entertainment for all, and new releases featuring some much-loved superstars.
Parey Hut Love
Maya Ali (Teefa in Trouble) and Sheheryar Munawar (Ho Mann Jahan) star in the Asim Raza directed ‘Parey Hut Love’ (Move over, Love).
Written by Imran Aslam, the trailer which is sitting at a few million views, features glamorous sets, songs that will be playing at every party come wedding season and cameos by familiar faces including Mahira Khan’s (whose own film premieres on the same day), Sonya Jehan and Meera.
For many weeks now, the stars have been out promoting their film which is said to be based on the English romantic comedy, “Four Weddings and a Funeral.” The film also stars Ahmed Ali Butt and Zara Noor Abbas. With inklings of Bollywood style productions evident in the film’s trailer, one should expect beautifully choreographed dances, a stellar soundtrack and a romantic storyline packed with comic punches.
Pakistan Release: August 11th, 2019
UAE Release: August 8th, 2019
Superstar
If you like romance with drama, check out “Superstar” starring Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf (Janaan). Directed by Mohammed Ehteshamuddin and written by Azaan Sami Khan, “Superstar” tells the story of the rise of stardom of an actress named Noori (played by Khan) and her great love Sameer (Ashraf). With almost two million views on YouTube for the film’s wildly popular song titled ‘Noori’ released last month, people seem to be raving already. The film also features some guest appearances by Kubra Khan, Syra Shehroze, Hania Aamir, Osman Khalid Butt and Fahim Burney. A few songs have already been released from the film whose trailer shows a promising story steeped in emotions about the trials and sacrifices one must make to follow their dreams, embrace fame and become a star.
Pakistan Release: August 11th, 2019
UAE Release: August 11th, 2019
Heer Maan Ja
IRK Films present it’s latest offering, a romantic comedy starring Hareem Farooq and Ali Rehman Khan: ‘Heer Man Ja.’ This is the second production from the IRK banner to star Farooq and Khan, who starred in Imran Raza Kazmi’s ‘Parchi’ earlier. Heer Man Ja promises a little bit of a lot: romantic-comedy-action that tells the story of Kabir and Heer who embark on an adventure when Heer enlists Kabir (unwillingly) to help her abandon an arranged marriage, something that the trailer promises will result in a great deal of hilarity. The film also features some favorites from the IRK banner, including Ahmed Ali Akbar, and stars like Mikaal Zulfiqar, Shaz Ali Khan, Aaminah Sheikh, and Ali Kazmi.
Pakistan Release: August 11th, 2019
UAE Release: August 22nd, 2019
