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Gunjal

  • 2023
  • 2h 17m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
103
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Ahmed Ali Akbar and Syed Muhammad Ali in Gunjal (2023)
This gripping trailer follows journalist Shahbaz Bhatti as he unravels the mysterious death of a child labor activist. Through shadowy glimpses and stark contrasts, we enter an entangled world that hides painful secrets.
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After a teen labor activist's killer walks free, reporter Shahbaz Bhatti questions the verdict and investigates. His search uncovers conflicting evidence and exposes harsh realities of child... Read allAfter a teen labor activist's killer walks free, reporter Shahbaz Bhatti questions the verdict and investigates. His search uncovers conflicting evidence and exposes harsh realities of child labor in 1990s Pakistan.After a teen labor activist's killer walks free, reporter Shahbaz Bhatti questions the verdict and investigates. His search uncovers conflicting evidence and exposes harsh realities of child labor in 1990s Pakistan.

  • Director
    • Shoaib Sultan
  • Writers
    • Nirmal Bano
    • Ali Kazmi
    • Shoaib Sultan
  • Stars
    • Ahmed Ali Akbar
    • Resham
    • Amna Ilyas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    103
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shoaib Sultan
    • Writers
      • Nirmal Bano
      • Ali Kazmi
      • Shoaib Sultan
    • Stars
      • Ahmed Ali Akbar
      • Resham
      • Amna Ilyas
    • 14User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Gunjal (Entangled) |Trailer | Ahmed Ali Akbar | Resham | Amna Ilyas

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    Ahmed Ali Akbar
    Ahmed Ali Akbar
    • Shahbaz Bhatti
    Resham
    • Sarwat Rehman
    Amna Ilyas
    • Mehar
    Syed Muhammad Ali
    • Irfan Masih
    Ahmad Ali Butt
    Ahmad Ali Butt
    • Salman Habib
    Razia Malik
    • Maryam Bibi
    Arham Khan
    • Iqbal
    Ahsen Murad
    • Arshad
    Fahad Hashmi
    • Hawaldar
    Syed Tanveer Hussain
    • Nadeem
    Sarmed Aftab Jadran
    • Feroz
    Munir Khan
    • Ejaz Ullah
    Samiya Mumtaz
    • Najma
    Ebtisam Mustafa
    • Luqman
    Sardar Nabeel
    • Pervaiz
    Omair Rana
    • Daily Payam Editor
    Ali Aftab Saeed
    • Mazhar
    Habiba Sufyan
    • Saba
    • Director
      • Shoaib Sultan
    • Writers
      • Nirmal Bano
      • Ali Kazmi
      • Shoaib Sultan
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    User reviews14

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    10aprilplace

    Gorgeous film, solid story

    This film is gripping, beautiful, heartbreaking, and illuminating. The story is handled with care, the characters shine, the setting is dynamic and the moments captured are impactful. I love that the film includes many powerful Pakistani women including a newspaper publisher, a political advocate, an investor and more.

    The choice to make the story from the perspective of an investigative journalist was inspired. It made the heavy topic of the murder of a child who experienced and then advocated against child labor engaging.

    Gunjal doesn't serve up easy answers or pretend to know all of the answers. And in that way it finds a story that rings with truth.
    10uzairzoya

    Great watch!

    The movie is very well written and beautifully executed. It is very important for film makers to tell such stories and for our audience to support them. The way the story progresses and characters are introduced, it keeps the audience on their feet and hooked to the screen. The director has done a great job. Acting was amazing and even the child actors have done an exceptional job. Cinematography is a very important part of any film and this film is very well shot. Every scene is a visual experience. Watching this film was an emotional journey. Glad that topics like these are being highlighted by today's filmmakers. A very thought provoking film and definitely worth a watch.
    10kjbdrk

    Worth watching

    Beautifully played, worth every minute English/ urdu subtitles should be mentioned for in between punjabi dialogues Otherwise it was amazing, great thriller and great story line - Never expected it would have so much suspense The role played by the journalist is incredibly amazing, the boy who played irfan mashig he also did a beautiful job- I recommend everybody to watch this film - it is overall a great movie.i would watch it on repeat but will never feel tired of it. The suspense kept me on the edge of the seat and I really enjoyed the high and low suspense that kept the movie alive and along with some humor by the journalist.
    10shonekhan-15748

    A master piece

    'Unveiled Legacy" is a captivating biography movie that skillfully weaves the intricate tapestry of a remarkable individual's life. The film's narrative unfolds seamlessly, taking the audience on an emotional rollercoaster through the highs and lows of the protagonist's journey.

    The casting choices and performances are commendable, with the actors embodying the spirit of their real-life counterparts. The director's choice of cinematography and visual style enhances the overall viewing experience, immersing the audience in the historical and emotional landscape of the protagonist's life.

    Looking more from Shoaib Sultan.
    10maheenkhan-09932

    Excellent Work by All Team of Gunjal

    I wish we can make and promote more movies like these. The movie has stayed with me ever since I watched it. What a quality work. Ahmed is just phenomenal and so are the other cast members. From Irfan Masih role to even the policmen role, everybody played it very well. They story was true so the justice was done by filmmakers in a great way. Hope to see more of such Cinema in Pakistan. The cinema will grow and mature from such movies. Despite no marketing this movie can promote its idea in various ways. I wish industry encourages such movies in more celebrated ways. We should be proud to have such film makers in Pakistan.

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      "Gunjal" is inspired by actual events in the life of child labor activist Iqbal Masih. The film offers a fictional narrative based on his courageous journey.

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2023 (Pakistan)
    • Country of origin
      • Pakistan
    • Official sites
      • Adur Productions
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    • Languages
      • Punjabi
      • Urdu
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Entangled
    • Filming locations
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    • Production company
      • Adur Productions
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      2 hours 17 minutes
    • Color
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