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  • Pakistan’s smash hit ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ to release in India next month

    Pakistan’s smash hit ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ to release in India next month

    The wait is almost over for Indian fans of Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan as their smash hit film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ is set to release in cinemas across India on September 20, 2024.

    The Legend of Maula Jatt, released in October 2022, is a remake of the 1979 film Maula Jatt.

    The original film’s famous characters were Maula Jatt and Noori Natt, played by Sultan Rahi and Mustafa Qureshi. The first Maula Jatt was written by seasoned writer Nasir Adeeb and directed by Yunus Malik.

    The Legend of Maula Jatt cast includes Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malick, Ali Azmat, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Nayyar Ejaz, and Shafqat Cheema.

    Two Pakistani films have been released theatrically in India in recent years. Both were written and directed by renowned director Shoaib Mansoor: Khuda Kay Liye in 2007 and Bol in 2011.

    Read more:‘The Legend Of Maula Jatt’ set to release in India?

    The Legend of Maula Jatt, the most feared warrior in Punjab, is portrayed as the legendary fighter with a troubled past who seeks revenge on him.

    The story takes place in a land where honour and vengeance determine their fates as they clash. The film was written by Nasir Adeeb and Bilal Lashari and directed by Bilal Lashari. In this film, Fawad Khan played the character of Maula Jatt, and Hamza Ali Abbasi played the character of Noori Natt.

  • Veteran actor of ‘Khuda Kay Liye’ fame Rasheed Naz passes away

    Veteran actor of ‘Khuda Kay Liye’ fame Rasheed Naz passes away

    Veteran Pakistani Actor, Rasheed Naz has passed away at the age of 73 on Monday morning. His daughter-in-law, Madiha Rizvi who is also a TV actress shared the news of his demise news on her Instagram.

    Many Pakistani celebrities have expressed their condolences over the loss of a legendary actor.

    Rashid was born on September 9, 1948, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and appeared in various dramas and films in Pakistan and across the border in India as well.

    He started his career as an actor in 1971 in Pashto dramas. He also acted in several Pashto, Hindko and Urdu language plays. His first Urdu play was Aik Tha Gaoon in 1973. He also worked in the Pakistani private channel, NTM in Dasht which is one of his memorable projects. His astonishing projects included Namos, Zama Jang, and Dakit.

    His character, Moulana Tahiri in Shoaib Mansoor’s film, Khuda Kay Liye (2007) got recognition and praise from the audience. His last project with Shoaib Mansoor was Verna released in 2017.

    He also acted in the comedy genre Pakistani film Karachi to Lahore.

    He worked in a few Bollywood movies along with Akshay Kumar in Baby in 2015 and ISIS: Enemies of Humanity with Rahul Dev released in 2017.

    Rasheed Naz’s upcoming movie, Zarrar is the most anticipated movie of Pakistani cinema directed by Shaan Shahid and expected to be released this year.

  • Maya Ali starts shooting for ‘ABG’ with Shoaib Mansoor

    Maya Ali starts shooting for ‘ABG’ with Shoaib Mansoor

    Shoaib Mansoor’s upcoming film ABG starring Maya Ali and Emmad Irfani in the lead has finally gone on floors. The real name of the film is not known as yet, but its acronym is ABG, as per Maya.

    Maya announced the news by sharing a picture from the first day on set on her Instagram.

    “First day on the set of ABG. Blessed to have gotten a chance to work with the great Shoaib Sahab,” she wrote in the caption.

    Emmad also shared a picture of himself with the director at the Pakistan Air Force and sent him his best wishes for the shoot.

    Does this mean that PAF and patriotism will be a central theme in the film?

    We’ll have to wait and find out because details about the film are being kept tightly under wraps.

    The film will be the first time the Maya and Emmad will be seen together on the big screen. Maya was last seen in the film Parey Hut Love and Emmad is currently making waves with his ongoing drama Jalan. The actor was supposed to make his film debut with Gawah Rehna this year. However, its release got delayed due to the pandemic.

    ABG will also mark Mansoor’s return to the director’s seat after a break of almost three years – his last film was the Mahira Khan starrer Verna, which released in November 2017.

    An official release date for ABG has not been announced yet.

    Meanwhile, friends and colleagues of Maya sent her best wishes in the comments section of her post, with Mahira telling her that she is “working with the best”.

  • Everything you need to know about Maya Ali, Emmad Irfani & Shoaib Mansoor’s upcoming film

    Though all films scheduled to release this year have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, filmmakers in Pakistan have already started working towards their next projects which means that audiences will be in for a treat once cinemas reopen.

    After a hiatus of almost three years, renowned director Shoaib Mansoor will be reportedly be donning the director’s hat once again as it has emerged that he is all set to direct his next film, featuring Maya Ali and Emmad Irfani in the lead. While the director is yet to make an official announcement, the lead pair of the film has confirmed the news and expressed their excitement.

    Speaking to a local media outlet, Maya said: “I feel lucky, I feel blessed. One day I get a call from Shoaib Mansoor and the next thing I know is that I am doing the role. The feeling is truly indescribable. It’s a big deal for me.”

    While the actor refrained from sharing further details about the film or her character, she revealed that the acronym of the title is ABG, adding that she has never done a role like this in her career before.

    Emmad on the other hand, while talking about the project said: “Having this opportunity to be a part of his next feature film is a great honour for me and I feel all excited and raring to go already.”

    The film will be the first time the two actors will be seen together on screen. Maya was last seen in the film Parey Hut Love and Emmad is currently making waves with his ongoing drama Jalan. The actor was supposed to make his film debut with Gawah Rehna. However, its release got delayed due to the pandemic.

    ABG is expected to go on floor this December.

  • On TV Tonight: Mahira Khan in Verna

    On TV Tonight: Mahira Khan in Verna

    Shoaib Mansoor’s Verna didn’t do too well at the box office, but the movie is an important step towards discussing issues that plague our society. Pakistan’s superstar Mahira Khan takes the lead in the film, Hamza Ali Abbasi’s wife and a great actor in her own right, Naimal Khawar is also in the film, as well as Haroon Shahid and Zarrar Khan.

    Mahira Khan plays a rape survivor

    The film revolves around a couple Aami (Haroon) and Sara (Mahira) and how their lives change after Sara is raped by a governor’s son (Zarrar Khan). After she is raped, she vows to fight for justice.

    Aami and Sara are a happy couple before their lives are ruined

    The film was directed by Shoaib Mansoor, who had two super hits before, Khuda Kay Liye and Bol but Verna didn’t receive a similar response. Criticism revolved around a disjointed script, bad audio and weak storytelling.

    The film was made in 2017 but will air tonight, Saturday November 16th, on HUM T.V. at 9:10PM.