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For the 1992 Indian film, see Yalgaar (1992 film).
Yalghaar
File:Yalghaar.jpg
Teaser poster
Directed byHassan Rana
Written byHaider Rizvi
Produced byWaqas Butt
Starring
CinematographyWaleed Ughur
Music bySyed Ali Hafeez
Production
company
Distributed byNavi Inc
Hum Films
Release date
2017
Running time
150 minutes
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
Budget₨72.80 crores

Yalghaar (Template:Lang-ur; meaning "Assault" or "Attack") previously known as Delta Echo Foxtrot[1] is a delayed-release Pakistani war-epic film directed by Hassan Rana.[2] it is most awaited movie of Pakistan, because of its different story, directions & big budget of 60 crores, The film is produced by MindWorks Media and is based on the true story of Pakistan Army's Swat Operation.[3]

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.[1] It is the most expensive Pakistani movie to date. Apart from budget[4] 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.[5]

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

Debutants.
  • Sana Bucha as Sadia, a Reporter
  • Uzma Khan as Capt. Samia
  • Aleeze Nasser as Fareeha
  • Umair Jaswal as Capt. Umair
  • Ahmad Taha Ghani as Capt. Asif
  • Rehan Seerat as Capt. Adnan
  • Naeem-ul-Haq as Jalal Khan
  • Wali Yousaf as Capt. Abdullah
  • Haris Bukhari as a Spec Ops Tech

Production

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.[3]

In preparation of 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.[citation needed]

Release

First of all, Team Yalghar announces release date 25 December 2015. After it, Duraid Qureshi CEO of Hum Network Limited announced at 4th Hum Awards 2016 that the film will be distributed under the Hum Films.Film is expected to be released in 2017.

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "'Yalghaar' director blames re-shoots for delay in film's release - The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. ^ a b Instep, Magazine. "From Waar to Yalghaar, this war takes epic proportions".
  4. ^ "Yalghaar: Pakistan's newest most expensive film". HiP. Fariya Syed. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Yalghaar: A tribute to Peshawar attack victims". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  6. ^ "Did you know?: Adnan Siddiqui to be seen in Pakistani film Yalgaar". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
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