Actor in Law
| Actor in Law | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nabeel Qureshi |
| Produced by | Fizza Ali Meerza |
| Written by | Fizza Ali Meerza |
| Starring |
Fahad Mustafa Mehwish Hayat Alyy Khan Om Puri |
| Music by | Shani Arshad |
| Cinematography | Rana Kamran |
| Distributed by | Urdu 1 |
Release dates |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Actor In Law is an upcoming Pakistani romantic comedy film directed by Nabeel Qureshi, co-written and produced by Fizza Ali Meerza. The film is scheduled for release on Eid-ul-Adha 2016.[1]
Background
The film is directed and produced by Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza and is their second project after Na Maloom Afraad. The details about the film were unveiled by Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza at a press conference in Karachi on 9 January 2016. The press conference was also attended by Fahad Mustafa, Mehwish Hayat, Alyy Khan and Om Puri.[2][3] The producer Fizza revealed that the film stars Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat in the lead roles where as Indian actor Om Puri will make his Lollywood debut.[4] The cast also includes Talat Hussain, Alyy Khan, Rehan Sheikh, Saife Hassan and Rashid Khawaja.[5] Indian actor Om Puri told that he signed the film because the script is different and unique. He also told the title Actor In Law is suggested by him. “I didn’t know this team personally when I was approached for the film. But I was aware of the fact that Pakistani films have improved a lot.” said Om Puri.[6] The director Nabeel Qureshi said that this film is a different story just like Na Maloom Afraad. “Rather than telling jokes, I enjoy telling stories. And audiences can expect the same with Actor In Law as well since it has a very unique story,” said Qureshi.[7] The film is cinematographed by Rana Kamran. It will be distributed locally and internationally by Urdu 1. It will be the first film distribution by Urdu 1. The film is scheduled for release on Eid al-Adha in mid 2016.[8]
Production
Filming
The first spell of film was shot in Karachi.[9]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack is composed by Shani Arshad.[9]
Cast
- Fahad Mustafa
- Mehwish Hayat
- Saboor Ali
- Alyy Khan
- Om Puri
- Rehan Sheikh
- Talat Hussain
- Saife Hassan
- Rashid Khawaja
References
- ↑ "'Actor in Law' is a romantic comedy that highlights social issues". hip. Wajiha Jawaid. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ↑ Buraq Shabbir. "Om Puri In Town For Actor In Law". The News International. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ↑ "Om Puri to star in Pakistani flick titled ‘Actor-In-Law’". ARY News. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ↑ "A first: Veteran actor Om Puri to star in two Pakistani films". Hindustan Times. 10 January 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ↑ "Om Puri set to star in Na Maloom Afraad duo's next film". DAWN Images. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ↑ "Actor In Law: Om Puri explains all about his Pakistani film". Catch News. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ↑ "Om Puri's first Pakistani film to release on Eidul Azha". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ↑ "Urdu 1 ventures into film distribution with ‘Actor in Law’". hip. Wajiha Jawaid. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- 1 2 "From the makers of ‘Na Maloom Afraad’ comes ‘Actor in Law’". The Express Tribune. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.