Tag: #pakistancinema

  • Donkey King is back; Check release date here

    Donkey King is back; Check release date here

    Fans of ‘The Donkey King’, get ready for a fun surprise. The film is coming back on Father’s Day on June 16. Geo Films has uploaded a video where Donkey King announced that he’s coming back.
    ‘The Donkey King’ is a popular Pakistani animated movie released in 2018.

    The story revolves around Mangu, a humble donkey who becomes King with the help of Miss Fitna. However, he forgets his responsibilities and indulges in luxury. When Miss Fitna’s secret plan to capture jungle animals is revealed, Mangu stops her and saves the day, earning the respect and love of his subjects. In the end, Mangu becomes a beloved king.
    The film is one of the highest-grossing animated movies in Pakistan and among the highest-grossing Pakistani films overall.

  • Director of ‘Gunjal’ wins debut award at India’s Dada Saheb Phalke film festival

    Director of ‘Gunjal’ wins debut award at India’s Dada Saheb Phalke film festival

    Pakistani director Shoaib Sultan has won the debut director award for his film ‘Gunjal’ at the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival in New Delhi, India. The achievement is a big milestone for both Sultan and Pakistani cinema.

    The festival, which celebrates great filmmaking, featured films from around the world, and Sultan’s work shone brightly among them. Sultan thanked the organizers, saying the award is a big step forward for Pakistani cinema.

    ‘Gunjal’, a Pakistani movie released on December 15, 2023, has gotten a lot of attention for its talented cast, including Ahmed Ali Akbar, Resham, and Amna Ilyas.

    Speaking from Saudi Arabia, where he currently resides, Sultan expressed his gratitude for the honor bestowed upon him.

    He said, “The award has encouraged everyone in the Pakistani film and cinema industry.’ He added that support from the current government and the announced funding for the Pakistani film industry will lead to the production of better films and provide people with better opportunities to watch movies.