Be it politics or the film world, nothing happens without controversy in Pakistan. The same happened with four Urdu and one Punjabi film to be screened in cinemas on Eid-ul-Fitr.
On the occasion of Eid this year, when Pakistani films started showing in cinemas, the Hollywood film ‘Doctor Strange’ was also released on May 6, on which Pakistani filmmakers complained that their shows were reduced and ‘Doctor Strange’ was shown. have been given.
In this regard, the filmmakers also held a press conference in Karachi.
The filmmakers were of the opinion that local films should be protected and if Doctor Strange had been released a week later, the film might not have mattered.
He said that the local cinema should have limited the imported film to 15% on the occasion of Eid.
Cinema owners, on the other hand, maintain that advance bookings for Doctor Strange were already in place before Ramadan, and that apart from a few cinemas, no one has increased or reduced previously scheduled shows.
Some cinema owners made it clear that they put on shows only when at least 10 people buy movie tickets. If there are less than 10 people, they cancel the show.
Secondly, in the cinemas where the shows of Pakistani films have not been reduced, are these films playing well? The answer is quite difficult.
In 2019, pre-Corona, cinema ticket prices were around 20% lower on Eid and the number of cinema screens was more than 160.
This number barely reached 140 on the first Eid after the global epidemic of Corona and the ongoing wave of inflation in the country, political instability and expensive cinema tickets were the reasons that affected Pakistani films. On the second and third day of Eid, the night shows were full, but on the fourth day, the number of people decreased again.
But the biggest problem was to release four Urdu and one Punjabi film simultaneously on Eid-ul-Fitr.
There are not enough cinemas in Pakistan to carry the burden of five films. There is some room in the multiplex, but what about the single screen cinemas? They can only put one show on prime time, not four.
If the Pakistani filmmakers had realized that five films on Eid would create problems for each other, they would not have done so and it would have hurt all the films as a whole.
According to cinema owners and distributors, the number of people in the cinema this time has been reduced by 30 to 40 percent.
An overview of movies released on Eid-ul-Fitr
Don’t panic
The film named after the famous phrase of former Prime Minister Imran Khan proved to be quite interesting. As a daughter has to prove that she is no less than a son, this film is a complete package in terms of story, presentation and acting.
The story of the film was coherent, the dialogues were lively and each scene was moving the story forward. There was no dull moment anywhere in the film, and it turned out to be a complete film.
The story of ‘Ghabrana Nahi’ is about a girl named Zubaidah alias Zobi, whose father’s plot in Karachi is encroached upon and she comes to Karachi from Faisalabad to redeem the encroachment.
If someone emerges in this film, it is Syed Gibran, who played the role of a lover, a true lover, with the quality that he became the life of the film.
Nayyar Ejaz’s performance as the villain was quite lively, while Zahid Ahmed played the role of a corrupt police officer well.
The story revolves around Saba Qamar and he has given this character four moons from his experience. ‘John Rambo’ also made his presence felt at many places. Due to its very features, the film is on top at the box office.
(Photo: Adnan Siddiqui/Instagram)
I’m drunk
This love story, born in a locality in inner Lahore, is excellent in terms of its presentation. With Adnan Siddiqui as the producer, this film stands out from all the other films due to its production.
The songs of this movie are very good, especially ‘Lakki Achari’ is very popular among the people and all the songs of this movie are very well done.
After a long time, a Pakistani film had such excellent sets that looked very good on the cinema screen.
Talking about acting, Amar Khan proved that she can act well in the film as well and has the potential to be a future heroine, especially her dance moves on screen.
Imran Ashraf’s character ‘Bao’ suited his personality so he got into the role.
The supporting actors in the film, like Sohail Ahmed and Salim Meraj, played their roles as expected, however Momin Saqib’s role was a bit too loud.
But despite all these good things, the biggest problem of the film is its length with many unnecessary, irrelevant scenes and unrelated plot twists. During the film, it was not understood when and why Salim Meraj changed his party, why Imran Ashraf shaved his head, the girl was dancing in front of the entire neighborhood in the wedding, no one had a problem, but when she was alone in the room. Why did her father slap her when she was dancing?
Due to many such questions, the film starts to feel cumbersome and loses its impression, otherwise it has proved to be a better offering among Eid films and good editing could have made it better.
(Photo: Hania Amir/Instagram)
Stay in the veil
This is the story of a married couple who are not having children and now the family and society are putting pressure on them.
As far as director Wajahat Rauf’s films are concerned, this is the ‘best’ film ever, with the subject of male infertility, considered taboo in society, so Shazia and Wajahat deserve praise for making it.
Saba Faisal’s daughter Sadia Faisal and theater actor Hasan Raza have started their film journey with this film.
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Hania Aamir, Ali Rahman acted well in the film individually, but as a film pair they did not have the chemistry that was hoped for.
Hania proved herself to be a good actress on several occasions, but Javed Sheikh’s role in the film was the most important. His impromptu acting definitely brings smiles on the faces of the viewers while Hasan Raza dominates Ali Rehman in several scenes.
The 90-minute film was shot like a telefilm and the major problem was that it was confused by forced humor.
Yasir Hussain’s scene as a doctor, which is also in the trailer, seems unnecessary and less polite.
Talking about the songs, apart from ‘Pela Rang’, no other song is worth mentioning, although the songs in Wajahat Rauf’s films are very good.
It could have been a very successful film if the presentation of a good film in terms of subject had been better.
(Photo: Yasir Nawaz/Instagram)
Dizzy
Although the film was unique from other films released on Eid, at least in terms of its subject matter.
The story of a mysterious murder has always attracted the public interest, but it turned out to be the weakest of all the films, and its impact was also evident at the box office.
It is a conventional story of identical twin sisters, one a housewife and the other a film star. Then one person was killed, which is suspected by many people.
The film had several problems, it looked like a long TV play rather than a movie. Ahsan Khan, Neelam Munir and Yasir Nawaz, all these three failed to impress with their acting this time.
The editing of the film is very confusing, with two or three scenes out of place, the flashbacks are difficult to predict.
If you see the car attack scene, even after the glass of the car was broken, a character sometimes speaks Urdu, sometimes Punjabi, so to speak, he is a lawyer, but suddenly the dialogue starts speaking in Punjabi, so the continuity in the film. There was a permanent lack of
A superstar has been murdered, in such a case there should have been at least one woman police officer on the spot, but that too was not taken care of.
The story was badly affected due to the addition of comedy in the film. About 35% of the film had Yasir Nawaz himself in front of the camera and all these scenes were weak in terms of direction. This problem was also present in Rang No. 2, and the same was seen in Chakra.
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Mpilation of various reviews and highlights from several recent Pakistani films that were released around the Eid holiday. Each film brings forth its own unique themes, acting performances, and production qualities.
1. **Ghabrana Nahi**: This film features a strong narrative revolving around a female protagonist, Zubaidah (Zobi), who fights against encroachment on her father’s land. The film is praised for its coherent story and lively dialogues, with standout performances from Syed Gibran as the lead male and Nayyar Ejaz as the villain. Zahid Ahmed adds to the mix with his portrayal of a corrupt police officer. this film is described as a complete package with an engaging storyline that successfully captures the audience’s interest.
2. **I’m Drunk**: A love story set in inner Lahore, this film differentiates itself through its high production quality and captivating music, especially the popular song ’Lakki Achari’. Amar Khan and Imran Ashraf deliver commendable performances, although some scenes feel excessive or poorly connected, which detracts from the film’s overall impact. The film is recognized as one of the better offerings during Eid, but could have benefited from tighter editing.
3. **Stay in the Veil**: This film addresses the sensitive topic of male infertility, which is often considered taboo in Pakistani society. Directed by Wajahat Rauf, it features notable performances from Hania Aamir and Ali Rahman, although their on-screen chemistry is found lacking. Javed Sheikh’s role is particularly highlighted for its comedic value. Despite its ambitious themes, the film suffers from forced humor and could have been more impactful with better presentation.
4. **Dizzy**: This film centers around a mysterious murder and stands out due to its unique subject matter compared to other Eid releases. However, it is noted as the weakest of the films, with its box office performance reflecting its lower impact on audiences.
these films showcase a range of stories and performances, with varying degrees of success in engaging their audiences and delivering meaningful messages. The reviews indicate a mixture of praise for certain performances and criticisms regarding plot coherence and film pacing.
