Actors Sanam Saeed and Usman Mukhtar’s recent interview on Hum News with director Azfar Jafri had everyone laughing. Director of ‘Umro Ayyar’ Azfar Jafri is an excellent mimic, and he had incredible impressions of Sanam and Usman. He described Usman’s on-set attitude and how he used to talk about the situation.
Furthermore, he imitated Sanam Saeed and remarked how serious Sanam is when working on a set. Azfar Jafri mimicked Sanam Saeed’s straight-forward style, saying, “she says what needs to be said without caring how blunt it looks.” He also made Sanam’s perfect impression and even sounded like her.
A team from The Current was invited to the premier of ‘Umro Ayyar’ at CUE Cinema, Lahore, on June 13. The event was attended by many celebrities, including Fawad Khan, who made a grand entry that caught everyone’s attention. Other notable celebrities who walked the red carpet included Faysal Qureshi, Bilal Lashari, Saba Qamar, Syed Noor, Irfan Khoosat, Afzal Khan (Rambo) and his wife Sahiba.
The cast of the film, including Usman Mukhtar, Faran Tahir, Ali Kazmi, Sanam Saeed, Daniyal Raheel, and Simi Raheal, were also present at the premier. Veteran actor Naeem Tahir was there to support his son, Ali Tahir, who is part of the film’s cast.
As celebrities walked the red carpet, they were surrounded by fans. Some celebrities even took the time to interact with fans, posing for selfies and signing autographs.
The film’s star Faran Tahir made a vintage and impressive entry that left a lasting impression. The ARY Hoshiyaran team was also present at the premier.
The first science fiction movie from Pakistan with amazing visual effects – Umro Ayyar- is set to be released on Eid ul Azha. Fans are eagerly awaiting the movie, which represents a fresh start for Pakistani cinema.
Did you know, Faran Tahir replaced Bollywood superstar in ‘The Jungle Book’
Hollywood actor Faran Tahir, star of such smash hits as ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Star Trek’ is in Pakistan to promote his latest venture, ‘Umro Ayyar.
Faran and Usman Mukhtar appeared as guests on the FHM Podcast.
Among other things, the Hollywood actor discussed the industry’s obsession with Bollywood
“I was initially selected for a role in the 1994 Hollywood film ‘The Jungle Book’, but the producers later opted for Sanjay Dutt instead. However, when Sanjay got entangled in his personal issues, I was called back to replace him and fill in the role,” he revealed.
“We can draw inspiration from Bollywood and Hollywood, but we must also bring our own unique ideas to the table. We don’t need to compare our industry to our neighbors’; just as we don’t compare ourselves to China and Japan. We should focus on building our own strengths and identity in the film industry.” Faran added.
His film is coming to cinemas on this Eid Ul Azha, June 17.
Pakistan’s most expensive film is set to make its debut in cinemas, marking a new era for the film industry.
Actors Usman Mukhtar and Faran Tahir, recently appeared on FHM podcast, where they talked about their film ‘Umro Ayyar’, calling it the most expensive production in the country’s history. Hollywood star Faran Tahir, who plays the primary antagonist, expressed immense pride on being part of the project.
“This film marks the dawn of a new era for our industry, introducing a genre that we’ve traditionally left uncharted. The movie’s title is only one part of this new beginning’s excitement and complexity,: the Iron Man star said.
Usman Mukhtar, who plays the legendary ‘Umro Ayyar’, highlighted the need for local support for Pakistani science fiction projects.
Usman asked the public, “You watch similar films from our neighboring country, so you should definitely watch this one since it’s derived from our own literature. Pakistan’s first superhero movie.”
Faran took the opportunity to highlight the gap between Pakistani literary heritage and the current generation. “Though we’re not expanding as an industry, we’re taking a bold and dangerous step forward today. We’re making important content for our youth, bridging the gap between them and our traditional stories like Umro Ayyar.”
The actors found great satisfaction in the film’s basis in classic literature. Faran provided more information on the creative methods used in the production, especially the use of European stunt directors with prior expertise on popular television shows like ‘Game of Thrones.’
“We identified gaps and brought in international talent where necessary. However, we also established our own VFX studio in Islamabad, which is now fully operational,” he pointed out.
UmroAyyar – A New Beginning
The fantasy film is about Umro, a character from the classic beloved Urdu novel.
The cast includes Ali Kazmi, Farhan Tahir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Manzar Sehbai, Sana Fakhar, Sanam Saeed, Simi Raheal, Usman Mukhtar. The genre of the film is sci-fi movie. It is directed by Azfar Jafri and produced by VR Chili Production. It’s coming to cinemas on this Eid Ul Azha, June 17.
Actress and model Sanam Saeed has given fans a thrilling glimpse into her upcoming film ‘Umro Ayyar’ She posted few picture on Instagram of her character ‘Meenu’ dressed in warrior attire, looking fierce and determined.
The picture also include a selfie with co-star Usman Mukhtar and a behind-the-scenes photo of the cast. Saeed’s caption on her Instagram, “Ayyaron tayyar ho!? Some bts shots of the Ayyars and myself as Meena! Coming to a cinema near you this Eid Al Azha 2024!”
Sanam Saeed is also set to appear in the Indian web series ‘Shandur’ alongside Fawad Khan, as well as in ‘Barzakh’ and the Netflix film ‘Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo.’
