Punjab Nahi Jaungi
Punjab Nahi Jaungi | |
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Directed by | Nadeem Beyg |
Written by | Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar |
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Production companies | Six Sigma Plus, Salman Iqbal films |
Distributed by | ARY Films |
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Country | Pakistan |
Box office | Rs. 15 crore (US$520,000) (Worldwide) |
Punjab Nahi Jaungi is a 2017 Pakistani romantic comedy film, written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar and directed by Nadeem Beyg.[1][2][3] It stars Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat and Urwa Hocane in the lead roles.[4][5][6]
The film released worldwide on Eid al-Adha, 1 September, under the production banners of Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib's Six Sigma Plus, and was distributed by Salman Iqbal and Jerjees Seja's ARY Films. The story is about a love triange; where it also exhibits the Punjabi culture of Pakistan.[7][8]
Cast
- Humayun Saeed as Fawad Khaaga
- Mehwish Hayat as Amal
- Urwa Hocane as Durdana Butt
- Ahmad Ali Butt as Shafique Ahmed
- Saba Hameed
- Sohail Ahmed as Mahtaab Khaaga
- Azfar Rehman as Vassay
- Naveed Shehzad
- Behroze Sabzwari
- Safeena Sheikh
- Samina Peerzada
- Waseem Abbas
Production
Development and casting
The film is a joint production between ARY Films and Humayun Saeed's production house Six Sigma Plus. Iman Ali was first chosen as the female lead but due to some reasons she was replaced by Mehwish Hayat.[9] However, Saeed later clarified that Iman Ali was never officially a part of the film and that they were just in talks; and that he and Iman Ali mutually agreed that she will not be cast in this film but in the other film by Saeed in future.[10] The film also has renowned Pakistani television actors such as; Urwa Hocane, Ahmed Ali Butt, Saba Hameed, Sohail Ahmed, Azfar Rehman, Naveed Shehzad, Behroze Sabzwari, Safeena Sheikh, Samina Peerzada and Waseem Abbas.[11]
Filming
Filming took place in Bahawalpur and Karachi.
Release
The film's trailer was released online on 6 July 2017. Within 48 hours, the trailer had over 1 million views and was trended at number 1 on YouTube Pakistan for several days.[12] The film had a premiere event at Nuplex Cinema, Karachi, on 29 August.[13] It is scheduled to be released across Pakistan and worldwide on the festival of Eid al-Adha, 1 September 2017.[14]
Critical reception
Rahul Aijaz of The Express Tribune rated 4 out of 5 stars to the film and said, "a fine line (in terms of story) between turning ridiculous and falling over, yet it somehow manages to keep its balance and not trip often".[15]
Hamna Zubair of DAWN Images commented that the film's "comedy works", but until when a "slap made an appearance" as "this act of violence […] almost ruined" the film.[16]
Omair Alavi of Samaa TV rated 4 out of 5 stars, saying that it "has a message as well as entertainment value". Though, he noted that the roles of Humayun Saeed and Ahmed Ali Butt are hard to accept.[17]
Shahjehan Saleem of Something Haute rated 4 out of 5 stars and said that "the film soars high" because of "the stellar job" and "the script", and it "is so much more than just another glitzy show of emotions".[18]
Soundtrack
Punjab Nahi Jaungi | |
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Soundtrack album by various artists | |
Released | August 2017[19] |
Recorded | 2016–2017 |
Genre | Filmi Soundtrack |
Label | ARY Films |
Producer | Six Sigma Plus |
The film soundtrack album was released by ARY Films in August 2017; consits of 7 songs composed by various artists. There is a single music video from film soundtrack directed by Parmesh Adiwal, titled "Rab Rakha", and featuring Farhan Saeed.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Rab Rakha" | Farhan Saeed | Farhan Saeed | ||
2. | "Ae Dil" | Shakeel Sohail | Shiraz Uppal | Shiraz Uppal, Jonita Gandhi | |
3. | "Ranjha" | Shakeel Sohail | Shiraz Uppal | Shiraz Uppal, Asrar | |
4. | "Raunaq e Ashiqui" | Shakeel Sohail | Shiraz Uppal | Nirmal Roy | |
5. | "Raat Ka Nasha" | Ahmad Ali Butt, Hasil Kurashi | Damia, Rizwan & Ahmad | Ahmad Ali Butt | |
6. | "24/7 Lak Hilna" | Shakeel Sohail, Sahir Ali Bagga | Sahir Ali Bagga | Meesha Shafi, Sahir Ali Bagga | |
7. | "Tere Naal" | Sabir Zafar | Shani Arshad | Shafqat Amanat Ali |
See also
References
- ^ Zeeshan Mahmood (6 July 2017). "'Punjab Nahi Jaungi' is the romantic film we were waiting for since forever!". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "'Main Punjab Nahi Jaungi': Humayun Saeed's highly-anticipated movie project commences". Daily Times. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "New trailer of 'Punjab Nahi Jaungi' is out and it's just okay". Pakistan Today. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ Alefyah Hasnain (5 July 2017). "Punjab Nahi Jaungi: Trailer, Cast, Release Date & Plot". Brandsynario. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "The 'Punjab Nahi Jaungi' teaser is out and emotions are all over the place". DAWN Images. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "WATCH: Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat and Urwa Hocane in Punjab Nahi Jaungi". The Bolton News. 24 July 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "Punjab Nahi Jaungi's trailer is out and the love triangle has us hooked". DAWN Images. 5 July 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "'Punjab Nahi Jaungi'- Reasons Behind this movie name". Something Haute. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Zeeshan Mahmood (3 October 2016). "Shoot for Humayun Saeed & Mehwish Hayat's 'Punjab Nahi Jaungi' begins". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Momin Ali Munshi (21 September 2016). "Iman out and Mehwish in, for Humayun Saeed's 'Main Punjab Nahin Jaoongi'!". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Punjab Nahi Jaungi trailer released". The Nation. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Punjab Nahi Jaungi Trailer is Breaking Records!". VeryFilmi. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ "Star-studded premiere of Punjab Nahi Jaungi in Karachi". ARY News. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Tooba Hameed (5 July 2017). "Punjab Nahi Jaungi Trailer is Out & its a Must-Watch!". VeryFilmi. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Rahul Aijaz (30 August 2017). "'Punjab Nahi Jaungi' review: Simply put, it is a Mehwish Hayat film". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Hamna Zubair (30 August 2017). "In Punjab Nahi Jaungi a wadera tries his luck at modern love and wins us over". DAWN Images. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Omair Alavi (30 August 2017). "An out and out entertainment package". Samaa TV. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ Shahjehan Saleem (30 August 2017). "Haute Review: Punjab Nahi Jaungi". Something Haute. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ "Punjab Nahi Jaungi Songs". ARY Digital. Retrieved 31 August 2017.