Screen legend and veteran actor Shafqat Cheema, known for his powerful performance as a villain in Punjabi films, is currently in critical condition.
He has been admitted to the ICU of a private hospital in Lahore after falling into a coma due to blood clot in his brain artery. His family urged fans to pray for his speedy recovery, as he continues to fight for his life.
Cheema is a household name in the entertainment industry, have working in an approximately 952 films overs his illustrious career, from intense action roles to complex villains, he has left a lasting impression on audience with his powerful performances. His portrayal of negative characters in Lollywood m particularly in Punjabi films, earned his widespread recognition and respect.
He has starred in films such as Kalay Chor, Munda Bigra Jee, Zabata, Zameen Aasman, Pajero Group and The Legend of Maula Jatt.
The Legend of Maula Jatt made a huge impact on the entertainment industry, turning into a money making blockbuster with over 600 crores minted at the box office. However, one of the film’s stars, Babar Ali, was disappointed over a powerful scene that was cut from the final version.
During an appearance on After Hours, host Ushna Shah asked Babar, “You mentioned a dialogue that was cut, why was it cut out?”
Babar Ali replied, “To make a long story short, he would say, ‘Remember one thing ‘Maulay Nu Maula Na Maray Te Maula Nahin Marda’.The way I was supposed to deliver that line was very loud, as blood was flowing through me and I was on my last breath. My wife had died, and my son was in danger with a thousand people attacking him. I was supposed to throw him away at that moment. The scene was supposed to be so intense that it was written in blood, and Maula Jatt has made 600 crores and risen above.”
Babar still feel disappointed about missing that powerful scene that was cut from the final version.
“Now, I feel very happy hearing that, that’s enough for me, however, there is still pain in my heart that the scene they had narrated should have been included. I think it’s a beautiful film, and the job done is commendable. I believe it should not have been cut from the audience’s perspective because you have a legendary film star delivering legendary lines. It should have been kept in, it was just crazy,” Ali added.
Babar acknowledged Bilal Lashari’s skills, stating, “I always wanted to see how well that film was directed, and there’s no doubt about that. I’m not saying this because I’m a part of that film, it’s a source of pride for Pakistan. I think if that line had been delivered, it would have been a beautiful moment. The son carries the legacy of the father.”
“For me, it was important to work with the director, and I told him not to cut that line,the director also acts very well, and when he says ‘action,’ I remember it. ‘If Maula does not die, then Maula does not die.’ That was supposed to be very loud; I delivered it at fifty percent of the intensity. Oh my God, at that moment, there was blood, arrows, and it was intense,” Babar added.
The Legend of Maula Jatt, released on October 13 2022 in Pakistan.
The film is written by Nasir Adeeb and directed by Bilal Lashari.
Pakistan’s blockbuster film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ has been banned in Indian cinemas just before its highly anticipated debut on the country’s screens.
According to Indian media, superstar Fawad Khan and A-lister Mahira Khan’s blockbuster movie ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ was scheduled to be released in theaters in Indian Punjab today, but its release has now been postponed.
Indian media reported that the film distributor of ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ in India and Pakistani, Nadeem Mandviwala, confirmed the news about the postponement of the film’s release and said that the film had been stopped due to a court order.
Nadeem Mandviwala said, “Unfortunately, the film’s release has been stalled once again, and nothing can be done until the court gives its verdict.” Earlier, Hindu extremists in India had also threatened to stop the release of the film.
Raj Thackeray, head of the Hindu extremist party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, threatened theater owners in the state of Maharashtra, stating that the film would not be released there under any circumstances.
‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ was released in 2022 and did record-breaking business worldwide.
The moment Indian fans have been waiting for so long is almost here. Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan’s megahit film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ is set to release in cinemas across India on October 02, 2024.
The film’s Instagram account posted the poster of the film with the caption, “Two years on, The Legend of Maula Jatt is still unstoppable! Witness the epic saga on the big screen in India from 2nd October 2024. Cinema listing to be shared soon.”
The Legend of Maula Jatt, released on October 13 2022 in Pakistan. The smash hit is a remake of the 1979 film Maula Jatt.
The film is written by Nasir Adeeb and directed by Bilal Lashari.
Mahira Khan shared the Maula Jatt poster on her Instagram with the caption, “Letss go!”
The film cast includes, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malick, Ali Azmat, Gohar Rasheed, Barbar Ali, Faris Shafi, Nayyar Ejaz, and Shafqat Cheema.
The Legend of Maula Jatt, the most feared warrior in Punjab, is portrayed as a legendary fighter with a troubled past who seeks revenge on the family that killed his parents.
Happy Hearthrob Day Pakistaniyon! Fawad Khan is turning 42 today and will remain the reason why we keep winning the dilf game against India. But aside from his good looks, the actor has won over audiences with his performances. Whether it is playing a swoon-worthy prince, a ferocious warrior, or even a dorky villager, he’ll pull you in and keep you glued to your screen. Aap haar man lo bas.
Chalien phir aaj National Heartthrob Day hai aka Fawad Khan’s birthday, we’re celebrating it with our favourite five roles that prove he will keep ageing like fine wine.
Khoobsurat (2014)
Yes we know, the film was a flop. But holy moly Fawad outshone like nothing else. He had limited screen time compared to Sonam, but created a cult following on the internet that has Indian fans, to this day, pleading with their government to give this man an exception and cast him in another Bollywood rom com. And yes, we’re also adding in a TikTok that proves why the film established a cult following online.
If critics thought Fawad only had the ability to work as eye candy on the screens, this film singlehandedly proved them wrong. The actor played a closeted writer Rahul Kapoor, who arrives back at his home to celebrate his grandfather’s birthday and also navigate fragile relations with his family.
Dastaan (2010)
Dastaan is celebrated today as one of the best dramas to come out of Pakistan, and Fawad cemented his role as a promising actor with his performance as Hassan. He plays a man who is deeply in love with Bano (played by Sanam Baloch), but both are tragically split apart due to the partition when she is forced into a marriage with a Sikh man.
Akbari and Asghari (2011)
Don’t call yourself a Fawad stan if you don’t remember this hilarious gem of a drama. Fawad had a small role as Akbari’s dorky husband from the village, but he still wins hearts for his comedy skills and hilarious acting.
Humsafar (2011)
Yes yes coming to the drama that made Fawad into the household name he is today. Ashar will continue to tower over all the leading men on our screens, and the reason behind this entirely is how Fawad enlarged the role with his seductive looks and charm. We were all Khirad every single time he stepped into the screen. And just to keep the fans happy, here is a TikTok of him in the serial.
#12Yearsofhumsafar Though it was ZGH that introduced me to Fawad Khan, it was Humsafar that cemented my love and displayed the immense talent he has. No other drama has come close since then. Both Fawad and Mahira gave their best performance and it will remain a classic forever. pic.twitter.com/tDvckzU3F5
Aur kitni baar Mahira aur Fawad humara dil jeetain gay? The duo, who can make a simple seven second video exude more chemistry than all the high budget Bollywood love stories put together, has once more joined hands to win hearts again. Their recent photoshoot for the brand Sadaf Fawad Khan has won X (formerly Twitter) over.
A few days ago, Mahira shared a seven-second video of her walking towards Fawad. The clip spread like wildfire across social media. Clearly the two know how much power they hold over the generation that loved Khirad and Ashar.
The duo look exquisite posing for the campaign ‘Phir Milenge’, with Mahira wearing a red blouse and matching lengha adorned with silver patterns, pairing it with silver jewelry. Her hair is pulled back in a bun. Fawad wears a grey kurta with matching pajamas.
Since the photoshoot was released on social media, Twitter users are going wild. Fawad and Mahira continue to hold a place in our hearts and will do so for a long time ahead.
Mahira & fawad khan need to stop so that i can catch a breath. This type of behaviour is not appreciated FUCK GUYS IM ON MY HOLIDAY WHY COULDN’T YOU DO THIS YESTERDAY
Omgggg ✨ I MISSED OG AMMI ABBU’S PS PICS TODAY ?!?!?!? Khairrrr chorooo… THEY ARE SOOO HASEEEN But WHY DID I FOUND ONLY ONE PIC BAAKI KAHAN HEIN SFK WALON?! Or damn broo kapray show ho rhe pehli pic mein asay toh hota yaar #FawadKhan#MahiraKhan#Fahirapic.twitter.com/GG6DTdNMUJ
Australian-born philanthropist Shaniera Akram is making her film debut with ‘Money Back Guarentee’ which also stars her husband Wasim Akram and Fawad Khan as the main leads. The supporting cast of the movie include Ayesha Omar, Javed Sheikh, Gohar Rasheed among others.
Akram opened up about why she chose to act in the film, revealing that the director Faisal Qureshi had reached out to her and her husband with the script:
‘The director of the film reached out to me and Wasim about whether we would like to take part in his film, and then when he sent us the script, I found it to be incredibly funny and excellent. After that, we both agreed to take part in the project.”
Akram also talked about the kind of role she would be playing in ‘Money Back Guarentee’:
“I have a neutral character in this film. I play an American woman who, along with some other Americans, comes to Pakistan… I am not allowed to talk about my role in the film, but I had a lot of fun playing this part.”
Akram revealed that she loved acting and would like to do more films in the future, as well as write stories for Pakistani cinemas:
“I will definately keep on acting in the future because i loved this role, and I enjoy performing in front of the camera. I think i would love to play more challenging roles ahead. I would like to do more roles where speaking Urdu is a requirement, I have a really good memory so I can memorize dialogues and speak them in a better manner. I would need to take guidance from a coach as well…I would love to write a few stories, I have a few amazing ideas for Pakistani cinemas. But I would love to act in a role which would reflect my experience of staying in Pakistan, especially when I came to this country for the first time. I think this would be quite an interesting.”
Akram revealed she was nervous about how Pakistani audiences would respond to seeing her on the screen, adding:
“I’m not sure if Pakistani audiences would be willing to see me on television screens. I can only find out after they watch me in my first film.”
The iconic gandasa from the Pakistani blockbuster ‘The Legend Of Maula Jatt’ was sold at a charity auction for more than Rs 1.4 crore.
At the charity event organized by Sahara Life Trust in Toronto, Canada, props from the film were auctioned off to Pakistani expats. Actor Fawad Khan was also present at the event.
The replica of the iconic gandasa which had been Maula Jatt’s sole weapon in the film was auctioned off for $50,000 (approximately Rs1.4 crore) at the charity event, with the funds being donated to helping cancer patients.
Since its release last year, ‘The Legend Of Maula Jatt’ had broken records by becoming the first Pakistani film to earn 1000 crore, almost USD 10 million worldwide.
Great news for fans of The Legend of Maula Jatt. After Hamza Ali Abbasi won accolades for his performance as the manacing Noori Nath, Abbasi is making his way back to television screens. The actor took to his Instagram page to announce his next project ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ which will air in 2023. The drama will be produced by Samina Humayun Saeed, written by Rida Bilal and directed by Qasim Ali Mureed. The actor wrote:
“Happy to introduce you to the captivating world of our upcoming project ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ written by Rida Bilal, directed by Qasim Ali Mureed, starring Hamza Ali Abbasi and many more. Produced by Samina Humayun Saeed and Sana Shahnawaz coming soon on a TV screen near you!!”
There was previous speculation that Abbasi was leaving the television industry when he announced in a Youtube video that he was taking an indefinite hiatus from showbiz. However, in 2020, the ‘Maula Jatt’ actor revealed during a game show ‘Kasooti Online’ that he was not done with his career, and still had two more projects under his belt.
The Legend of Maula Jatt headlined by Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Mahira Khan is by far the most expensive film to come out of Pakistan. It is unquestionably the biggest Pakistani release ever internationally.
The film opened to packed houses on October 13th and earned record-breaking figures on day one despite the fact that it is not currently playing in every theater in the country.
Bilal Lashari’s directorial has become the first film in Pakistan’s history to earn 100 crore domestically. This achievement was announced by the makers on social media handles.
Breakdown
It earned 4.4 crores locally and 4.9 crores internationally on its opening day, making it a total of 9.3 crores.
Four-day Weekend Collections
In its extended weekend, the film collected over 50 crores globally.
According to a recent report in Deadline, this action-fantasy movie has broken box-office records within its opening weekend. So far, The Legend of Maula Jatt has collected over half a million dollars. Across 79 locations in the UK, the film has earned $355,000, making it trend at no. 9 on the charts. In the US and Canada, the film grossed $290,000 and $235,000 respectively. On the other hand, in Australia, it earned $160,000. In both Canada and Australia, the Pakistani movie is trending at No. 6 in the charts, while in the United Arab Emirates, it reached No. 1 after earning over $515,000.
The Legend of Maula Jatt has opened in 25 markets worldwide, including Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, and South East Asia, and overall it has grossed $2.3 million globally.
First Week Collections
The Humaima Malick and Gohar Rasheed starrer has garnered 80 crores, globally in its first week of release.
These figures surpass the lifetime receipts of every Pakistani movie and have set new records. The Legend of Maula Jatt is poised to set additional records now that the second weekend has begun.
Second Weekend
Its second-weekend collections gave a new hope to the industry. The magnum-opus crossed the unprecedented 100 crore mark post its second-weekend collections. This made it the first-ever Pakistani feature film to achieve this target.
200 Crore Club
TLOMJ‘s winning streak continues as the magnum opus becomes Pakistan’s first offering to hit the PKR 200 crore mark, globally.
Producer Ammara Hikmat shared the update on her Instagram handle.
Earlier this month, the official Instagram account of TLOMJ shared that the Bilal Lashari directorial has beaten the Laal Singh Chaddha and South Indian blockbuster RRR’s box office collection in Britain.
The post read, “Another day, another achievement! The Legend of Maula Jatt beats the highest-grossing Indian movie of 2022, RRR’s lifetime business in just 17 days in the UK.” A few days ago, it was reported that Pakistan’s most expensive movie has beaten the lifetime number of Aamir Khan starer Laal Singh Chaddha in the UK, in just 13 days.
According to British film publication Screen Daily, Maula Jatt, released by Moviegoers Entertainment, accumulated £44,149 (Rs11.5 million) on its fifth weekend. Its performance has dropped considerably lower than many competitors as its run continues at 54.6 percent, bringing the film to almost £1.3m (Rs340 million). That’s more than the £1.26m (Rs329 million) of this year’s Tamil epic Ponniyan Selvan: I.
The Legend of Maula Jatt has become the highest-grossing Punjabi film globally according to its official Instagram account, the film made $7.8 million (Rs1.7 billion) at the worldwide box office within four weeks of its release.
The movie’s first teaser was released in 2019, which managed to receive a thunderous response worldwide for its cinematic grandeur, exceptional star cast, and mega-scale production.
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