Hijrat (film)
| Hijrat | |
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| Directed by | Farooq Mengal |
| Written by | Farooq Mengal |
| Produced by | FM Productions |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Asad Ali Zaidi |
| Music by | Sahir Ali Bagga |
Production company | FM Studios |
| Distributed by | Hum Films Eveready Pictures |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | Rs. 0.60 crore (US$21,000)[1] |
Hijrat is a 2016 Pakistani romantic film directed by Farouq Mengal and produced by FM Productions, and starring Asad Zaman and Rabia Butt.[2] The plot revolves around people affected by the Afghan War.
The film was distributed by Hum Films and Eveready Pictures on 22 April 2016 in cinemas across Pakistan.[3] Its premier held at The Place, Nuplex Cinema, Karachi, Pakistan. The Film was opened with average reviews from Critics and low response from audiences, resulting that at last it was declared as a ''Flop'' and was an Unprofitable film for the Makers and Distributors.[4]
Cast
- Asad Zaman as Murad
- Rabia Butt (Protagonist)
- Noman Ejaz
- Nadeem Baig
- Salma Agha as Feriha
- Ayub Khoso
- Wiam Dahmani (Cameo)
- Rubab Ali as Mahi
- Mareeha Safdar
- Zaib Rehman
- Jamal Shah
- Durdana Butt
- Sana Nawaz (Special Appearance in song ''Chali Re Chali'')
Filming
The film has shot its first spell in Quetta, shooting continued in Europe in spring of 2014 (Istanbul, Turkey[5]). The film-making equipment has been imported from India.[6] Farouq Mengal used all his mastery and filmed some of the best shots never practiced in Pakistani Films. Exotic locations of Quetta, Nashukai and Istanbul can be seen. Hijrat was filmed on 35 mm Camera and equipment has shown its class.
Music
The music has been composed by Sahir Ali Bagga and film will include songs by Ali Azmat, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Imran Aziz and Abida Parveen.[7]
Release
Box office
The film failed to recover its budget, grossing only Rs. 6 million across cinemas in Pakistan over the course of one week.[4] It ran for maximum two to three weeks in cinemas of Pakistan. In response to its theatrical failure, an official of Hum Films told The Express Tribune, ''We never expected it to do this badly in cinemas. It was always going to be tough but it is very hard to point out what exactly went wrong.''[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Hijrat Week One Business Pakistan :: A Washout". BOD. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ "Hijrat- Another attempt at the revival of Cinema". Skotato. 18 July 2013.
- ^ "'Hijrat' to release on April 22". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
- ^ a b c "'Hijrat' fails to impress on the box office". The Express Tribune. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ Jebsen, Peter. "On the set of Pakistani movie "Hijrat" in Istanbul". flickr.
- ^ "Farooq Mengal goes from dramas to film". The Express Tribune. 27 January 2013.
- ^ "Hijrat makers promise entertainment". The Express Tribune. 30 October 2013.