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The Pakistani web series 'Dhoop Ki Deewar' that features Sajal Aly along with Ahad Raza Mir tells a cross-border story of love, loss and family. The series, now streaming an Indian Ott platform, is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Haseeb Hasan.

Talking about the show Haseeb Hasan said, "Dhoop Ki Deewar is a reflection of positivity beyond borders, religion and societal biases. The sole essence of the show lies in the simplicity of its narrative. In the show, a subject such as cross-border love story has been dealt with so differently and has an underlying message of peace, harmony and joy of life. Our entire team including Misbah Shafique have put our heart and soul into this little labour of love and are hoping for a heartwarming response from our viewers."

Writer Umera Ahmed mentioned, "My inspiration for the story stemmed from the sole thought that no matter which country,...

Manzar Sehbai, the Pakistani actor living in Germany since past 30 years, is making his debut in Bollywood with Hasnanin Hydrabadwala (The Train, Killer & Jashn fame) directed ‘Ya Rab’. In this film, Manzar Sehbai is doing the pivotal character of neurosurgeon. He has earlier received rave reviews for his portrayal of a hakim in Pakistani film Bol. “That was my debut in Pakistani film industry and Ya Rab is my debut for Hindi film industry. I have enjoyed both the experiences. I am basically a theater artiste and have done serious research in theater in Germany. Fil ...

Movie Review: "Bol"; Cast: Humaima Malick, Manzar Sehbai and Atif Aslam; Director: Shoaib Mansoor; Rating **** - speak up for this little.

Pakistan, in contrast to India, which is one the largest film producing nation in the world, barely makes a handful of films every year. To see a Pakistani film that is better than most commercial Indian films, is embarrassing. "Bol", despite its few flaws, becomes that minor masterpiece that eclipses Bollywood.

A woman sentenced to death recounts her story of growing up in the shadow of an oppressive father, who denies his girls their fundamental rights.

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Back in 2007 a British-Pakistani friend strongly recommended the film Khuda Ke Liye, which she watched with us. Having never seen a Lollywood film before, I recall being impressed with the production values, acting, music and concept. Now years on with the export of so many great Pakistani singers to Bollywood (Adnan Sami, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam) it was only natural to be watching a film where I’d seen the director’s first film and in which singer Atif Aslam makes his acting debut.

Bol (Speak up) is the second film written and directed by Shoaib Mansoor and has done extremely well in Pakistan. Like his first film, this is also a social commentary, which looks to reflect a slice of society, as well as challenge it.

Based in Lahore, it takes place in the house of a family of young girls and highlights the challenges and confrontations they have with their father,...

Pakistani director Shoaib Mansoor’s muck awaited film Bol is all set for Eid release.

News is that Naseeruddin Shah, who has worked with Shoaib in his previously acclaimed ‘Khuda Ke Liye’ was offered the pivotal role of the father ‘Hakim Sahib’ done by Pakistani actor Manzar Sehbai in the movie, but could not do it as he had already signed another movie at the same time.

The actor went on to say, “I have had the good fortune to work in Shoaib Mansoor’s Khude Ke Liye&nbs ...

Sunil and Krishika Lulla of Eros International, hosted a series of special screenings of the upcoming movie Bol directed by acclaimed Pakistani director Shoaib Mansoor at a suburban theatre in Mumbai. The film, which releases on August 31st, is a gripping drama based on the plight of the girl child. Krishika Lulla says about the film, “This is a fabulous film that deals with gender issues in Pakistan, questioning the reasoning behind considering the birth of a female child as a bane.”

Many turned up to watch and support the film that stars Humaima Malick, Atif Aslam, Iman Ali, Mahira Khan, and Manzar Sehbai. Early in were the likes of Prahlad Kakkar and Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra who were seen chatting with Sunil Lulla. Also present were Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Chitrangada Singh, Vidya Malvade, Sudhir Mishra, Vinay Pathak, Harman Baweja and Jackie Bhagnani who came in with Honey Bhagnani.

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