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The history of cinema in Pakistan began in 1929, when Abdur Rashid Kardar set up a studio and production company under the name of United Players Corporation (later renamed Playart Phototone), which would become the foundation stone for the Lahore film industry.
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A historical glimpse into the history of Pakistan India Partition and war's of 1965 and 1971 and present day of the new conflict in Pakistan.
- Armaan (1966) Anyone with any knowledge at all of Pakistani Cinema would know of “Armaan”. It was the first film in the country’s history to complete a Platinum Jubilee at the box office.
- Aina (1977) Known as Pakistan’s Crown Jubilee, “Aina” completed 401 weeks at the cinemas and continued running well past what was expected of any film on the local circuit.
- Dulhan Aik Raat Ki (1975) For the more prudish and bashful of our readers, this would perhaps ruffle your feathers, but this film is iconic for reasons besides the title.
- Naukar Wohti Da (1974) Pakistan has been blessed with some of the funniest comedians in the world. Rafi Khawar (Nanha), Rangeela, Khalid Saleem Mota, Albela, Nazar, Khalifa Nazir, Lehri, Nirala, Moin Akhtar, and Umar Sharif had all been at the top of their game in their prime.
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To Strike or “Waar” is a 2013 Pakistani action-thriller movie directed by Bilal Lashari and written and produced by Hassan Waqas Rana. It features Shaan Shahid, Ayesha Khan, Shamoon Abbasi, Meesha Shafi and Ali Azmat in prominent roles. The plot of the movie revolves around a former Pakistan Army officer, Major Mujtaba (played by Shaan Shahid), who...
“Bol” is a Pakistani movie directed by Shoaib Mansoor and released in 2011. It tells the story of a conservative Muslim family living in Lahore, Pakistan, and focuses on themes such as gender roles, religious fundamentalism, and societal pressures. The movie features an ensemble cast including Atif Aslam, Mahira Khan, and Humaima Malik. The film re...
“Na Maloom Afraad” is a 2014 Pakistani comedy-thriller film directed by Nabeel Qureshi. The film revolves around the lives of three individuals who are struggling to make ends meet in Karachi, the largest city of Pakistan. The three protagonists, played by Fahad Mustafa, Javed Sheikh, and Mohsin Abbas Haider, find themselves embroiled in a series o...
“O21” is a Pakistani spy thriller film that was released in 2014. The film was directed by Jami and co-directed by Summer Nicks. It features a talented cast, including Shaan Shahid, Aamina Sheikh, Ayub Khoso, and Shamoon Abbasi. The story follows a group of Pakistani intelligence officers who are tasked with tracking down and eliminating a terroris...
“Mother” is a 2019 Thai drama film directed by Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit. The movie tells the story of a young man who has recently lost his mother and becomes obsessed with the idea of recreating her voice using AI technology. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9234450/ As he delves deeper into his project, he begins to lose touch with reality and stru...
Kambakht is an upcoming Pakistani action comedy film directed by Hamza Ali Abbasi and produced by Eyad Ibrahim and Sharmeen Khan. The movie is set to star Humayun Saeed, Shafqat Cheema, Agha Haris, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui, and Sohai Ali Abro. The plot of “Kambakht” centers around an unlikely friendship between a middle-aged man from the backward...
“Saya E Khuda E Zuljalal” is a 2016 Pakistani war drama film directed by Umair Fazli. The film depicts the struggles and sacrifices of the soldiers who fought for the creation of Pakistan, and also touches upon the issues of corruption and political turmoil that plagued the country in its early years. The film features an ensemble cast that include...
“Zinda Bhaag” is a Pakistani film that was released in 2013. The film was directed by Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi and stars Naseeruddin Shah, Amna Ilyas, and Khurram Patras in lead roles. The film is a social satire that focuses on the lives of three young men living in Lahore, Pakistan, who dream of going abroad to make a better life for themselves...
“Tamanna” is a 2014 Indian drama film directed by Steven Roy Thomas. The movie tells the story of an elderly Muslim woman named Bakhtawar, who lives alone in a small village in India. Bakhtawar becomes determined to fulfill her lifelong dream of going on a pilgrimage to Mecca, despite facing various obstacles including financial difficulties and so...
“Josh: Independence Through Unity” is a Pakistani movie that was released in 2013. The movie is a political drama that is set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. Directed by Iram Parveen Bilal, “Josh” follows the story of Fatima (played by Aamina Sheikh), a dedicated schoolteacher who becomes involv...
Aug 13, 2021 · This brief history of its ups and downs includes mini-profiles of some of the key movers and shakers. Averaging 60 feature films a year, Pakistan is among the top 20 film-producing nations of the world.
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This list charts the most successful Pakistani films screened at cinemas in Pakistan and overseas. Pakistani films generate income from several revenue streams including box office sales (admissions), theatrical exhibitions, television broadcast rights and merchandising. See List of highest-grossing films in Pakistan for domestic gross figures.
Apr 25, 2018 · THE 1960s and 1970s were a golden age of Pakistani cinema. Hundreds of popular films were produced yearly by Lollywood, the Lahore-based entertainment industry. The era’s stars included Waheed...
