Ishrat Made in China

The film is a slapstick comedy that celebrates the idea of being different. It shows how Ishrat (Mohib) goes to China in order to fulfill his dream and how he faces off against the tyrant, played by HSY. Though it has a social message, the story line could have been better. However, the comedy with lots of action sequences is surely a crowd-pleaser.

A lot of people think that it's a sequel to the sitcom Ishrat Baji. It's not! But yes, the underlying idea remains the same, that you will not succeed in anything unless you put your heart and soul in it. The production value is very modern and the VFX is something that has never been seen before in Pakistan. Pakistanis have an inherent love for humour and the jokes in the film are very desi at heart. So, it's something that audiences from every age group will enjoy.

This is an interesting film to start off with. You'll find contrasting reviews though. But here are my two cents: Go support Pakistani cinema. Until we as the audiences don't step out to watch movies, the industry won't grow. Ishrat is a light-hearted movie, and hits the right notes and makes me picture Karachi instantly.

When Ishrat Made in China's teasers were released in bits, I was blown away by the frames that speak louder than everything else. Kudos to those who kept the Pakistani audience in mind and created a movie which one wants to watch it over and over again.

I liked it, to be honest.. Though it is Mohib's directorial debut, he has definitely done a remarkable job determining the look of the entire movie. Whether it's the special effects, actors' performances, or the locations, he has made sure to present the film in a way that would attract the audiences.