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Revision as of 10:17, 2 July 2017
| Yalghaar | |
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| File:Yalghaar.jpg Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Hassan Rana |
| Written by | Hassan Rana |
| Produced by | Hassan Rana |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Waleed Ughur |
| Music by | Syed Ali Hafeez |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Hum Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | Rs 7.75 Crore ( 4 days) [1][2] [3] |
Yalghaar (Urdu: یلغار; meaning "Assault" or "Attack") previously known as Delta Echo Foxtrot[4] is a Pakistani war-epic film directed by Hassan Rana.[5] The film is produced by MindWorks Media and is based on the true story of Pakistan Army's Swat Operation.[6]
The film "explores what happens in the lives of those involved, including the militants and how all of them are affected at a personal level because of the ongoing operation". It stars Shaan Shahid in the lead role, along with Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Armeena Khan, Aleeze Nasser, Ayesha Omer and Sana Bucha.[4] It is the most expensive Pakistani movie to date. Apart from budget[7] and extensive cast, the film features 150 written characters. On 19 December 2014, Hassan Waqas Rana revealed that this film is a tribute to slain children of the 2014 Peshawar school attack.[8]
Plot
Based on a true story, over 76 hours of a successful military operation conducted in the Piochar region of Swat district, Yalghaar goes up close to follow the lives of the young, passionate officers and soldiers whose patriotism is throbbing with every heartbeat for their country (Pakistan).
Cast
- Shaan Shahid as Colonel Asad in Special Services Group of Pakistan Army.
- Bilal Ashraf as Capt. Bilal
- Humayun Saeed as Trojan, a Militant leader of the local area who has established himself as a Ameer of the area.
- Adnan Siddiqui[9] as Lt Col. Imran.
- Armeena Khan as Jero.
- Mansoor Ahmed as Capt. Mansoor.
- Ayesha Omer as Zarmina.
- Ayub Khoso as Col. Jogezai, a Military Intelligence Colonel and field expert of Northern Pakistan and Afganistan.
- Gohar Rasheed as Baran.
- Hassan Rana as Maj. Gen Hassan.
- Sikander Rizvi as Azhar.
- Ashir Azeem as Maj. Gen Ahmed (Cameo Appearance).
- Sana Bucha as Sadia, a Reporter, and Love of Col. Asad.
- Uzma Khan as Capt. Samia a Military Doctor.
- Aleeze Nasser as Fareeha, wife of Lt Col. Imran.
- Umair Jaswal as Capt. Umair.
- Ahmad Taha Ghani as Capt. Asif, an Army Aviation pilot.
- Naeem-ul-Haq as Jalal Khan.
- Wali Yousaf as Capt. Abdullah.
- Haris Bukhari as a Spec Ops Tech.
- Zarrar Azeem as Capt Zarrar
Production
Development
Soon after the release of Waar back in 2013, Hassan Rana signed two more films with ARY Films sequel of Waar known as Waar 2 and Delta Echo Foxtrot later known as Yalghaar. ISPR was approached in order to get more insight of the facts and figures of the Swat Operation. Hassan Rana wanted to know how it feels to be a soldier who is fighting on the front lines of war.[6]
The movie went into production after about 3 years of extensive research. Apart from using a vast number of choppers and heavy ammunition, an artificial tunnel was dug in Karachi to replicate one found in North Waziristan.[6]
In preparation for their roles, all actors spent time with their real-life alter egos. Humayun Saeed, who plays the role of a militant, spent days with captured militants in order to prepare for his role.[6]
Duraid Qureshi, the CEO of Hum Network Limited announced at the 4th Hum Awards that the film will be distributed under the banner of Hum Films.
Release
Yalghaar was officially released on June 25, 2017 for the Eid al-Fitr holiday on 112[10] screens across Pakistan. It was also released in 22[11] countries at the same time including USA, Uk, UAE, etc. Star cast of the film was present in many countries including the USA where the premiere was held in Newyork City and Los Angles.
Box Office
The film has collected 1.75 crores on day 1 of the Eid, 2.40 crore on day 2 of the Eid, 2.20 crore on day 3 of the Eid. Making a grand total of 6.35 crore as Eid collection. It emerged victorious against other releases of the Eid.[12]
On day 4 of its release, it racked in 1.40 crore, whichہ is the record collection of any movie on thursday in Pakistan taking its total collection to 7.75 crore.[13] [14][15] [16] Nasar Khan, PR & Publications associate manager at HUM Network, local distributors of Yalghaar, confirmed the numbers. “These numbers are accurate. [17]
Critical Response
Rafay Mahmood of The Express Tribune commented while rating just 1.5 out of 5 stars, "this film actually reminded me of the omelette I cook". He further said it deals with wasting "a concept that if done right had the potential to wake up the sleeping giant that the Eid box-office can be. [18] Momin Ali Munshi of Galaxy Lollywood commented while rating just 2.0 out of 5 stars, "A star-studded hot mess!". He summarised by saying "Director Hassan Waqas Rana definitely had his heart in the right place and wanted the average cinemagoer to know what goes on in an army man's life but a poor development of the idea resulted in a mediocre end product. It's a 'Waar' sequel you never asked for!".[19]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7559
- ^ https://galaxylollywood.com/2017/06/30/box-office-yalghaar-mehrunisa-day-4/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/YALGHAAR/photos/a.542587985830518.1073741828.542288815860435/1383152815107360/?type=3&theater
- ^ a b Hasan Ansari; Umar Waqas (28 July 2015). "Cine begin: Aleeze Nasser off to a flying start". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "'Yalghaar' director blames re-shoots for delay in film's release - The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d Instep, Magazine. "From Waar to Yalghaar, this war takes epic proportions".
- ^ "Yalghaar: Pakistan's newest most expensive film". HiP. Fariya Syed. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Yalghaar: A tribute to Peshawar attack victims". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ "Did you know?: Adnan Siddiqui to be seen in Pakistani film Yalgaar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ Facebook, Post. "Yalghaar is releasing on 116 screen across".
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ http://nation.com.pk/entertainment/25-Jun-2017/yalghaar-to-release-in-22-countries
- ^ http://www.boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7550
- ^ http://www.brandsynario.com/box-office-report-2017-mehrunisa-v-lub-u-yalghaars-fierce-race/
- ^ http://www.boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7559
- ^ https://galaxylollywood.com/2017/06/30/box-office-yalghaar-mehrunisa-day-4/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/YALGHAAR/photos/a.542587985830518.1073741828.542288815860435/1383152815107360/?type=3&theater
- ^ https://tribune.com.pk/story/1446287/eid-box-office-yalghaar-leads-pack-mehrunnisa-inching-closer/
- ^ Rafay Mahmood (22 June 2017). "Yalghaar review: bullets, bombs and bad storytelling". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ https://galaxylollywood.com/2017/06/26/yalghaar-movie-review-2017/
External links
- 2017 films
- Pakistani action films
- Pakistani war films
- English-language Pakistani films
- Urdu-language films
- War in North-West Pakistan fiction
- Films about terrorism
- Films set in Karachi
- Films shot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Directorial debut films
- MindWorks Media films
- War films based on actual events
- Epic films based on actual events
- Films set in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Films directed by Hassan Rana