Fahad Mustafa, Mahira Khan. Photograph: file
KARACHI:
The trailer of the upcoming Pakistani movie Aag Lage Basti Mein, starring Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa, has been unveiled forward of its scheduled Eid-ul-Fitr launch, drawing consideration from throughout the nation’s leisure trade.
The movie, written and directed by Bilal Atif Khan, blends comedy, motion and romance, and is positioned as a business entertainer aimed toward festive audiences.
The story follows Barkat, performed by Fahad Mustafa, an trustworthy however struggling man, and his spouse Almaas, portrayed by Mahira Khan, who grows annoyed with what she sees as his idealistic way of living. Their relationship varieties the emotional core of a story that strikes between home tensions and felony misadventure.
The trailer options motion sequences, humour and glimpses of the couple’s strained marriage, together with scenes suggesting Barkat’s involvement in crime might result in critical penalties.
The movie additionally marks the mainstream cinema debut of social media character Samra Shehzadi, who rose to prominence on-line by way of viral content material. Talking on the trailer launch, she described her first movie look as an emotional and thrilling expertise.
Veteran actor Salahuddin Tunio, Fahad Mustafa’s father, will share display house together with his son for the primary time. Chatting with The Specific Tribune, Mustafa stated a scene during which his father slapped him carried emotional significance, including that he continues to study from him as an actor.
“There was a scene during which somebody needed to slap me, and that slap got here from my father a slap full of love and blessings. I’ve been working with my father since a really younger age. I’ve been slapped in dramas earlier than as effectively”
Mahira Khan stated the function was totally different from characters she has beforehand portrayed. She famous that the temporary required her to play a extra confrontational character, one thing she stated didn’t come naturally to her, however added that the power of the script helped her put together for the function.
“Bilal insisted and stated this function was meant for me and that I might do it. So, I spent lots of time observing folks and making ready for the character. The reality is, the script was written so effectively that it made the method simpler.”
The supporting solid consists of Javed Sheikh as against the law boss and comic Tabish Hashmi in a unfavourable function.
Talking on the occasion, Fahad Mustafa described the movie as a “paisa vasool” entertainer, whereas Javed Sheikh stated audiences would admire its storyline and cinematic enchantment.
‘Aag Lage Basti Mein’ is scheduled for launch in cinemas throughout Pakistan on Eid-ul-Fitr.
