Pakistani cinema has been trying to revive itself since the past decade and now it seems, the industry is gradually and certainly succeeding in its efforts. Today, two major Pakistani films namely Na Maloom Afraad 2 and Punjab Nahi Jaungi get released in cinemas across the world and as it seems, its not only Pakistan that's excited but the world as well. And we have news to prove it.
BBC News recently gave coverage to the release of the aforementioned Pakistani films and it proves the world is now recognizing the successful revival of Pakistani cinema.
The news stated the number of films being made had increased tenfold and it was a pleasure to hear how Pakistani films with production values at par with India's most lucrative Bollywood industry, were releasing globally today.
Talented Pakistanis with resources are now foraying into the film industry, willing to invest and bring better technology on the forefront and this certainly has increased Pakistan's film outcome with better quality and engaging subject matter.
As Fizza Ali Meerza, producer of Na Maloom Afraad 2 said on BBC News,
"The year when we produced Na Maloom Afraad, it was maybe one of the three films happened to be on the floors. It then grew by the year and right now we have 40 -45 films in process"
Its great to notice directors and producers are now willing to experiment with subject choices and focus on entertainment. Fahad Mustafa also stated how the industry was focusing on lighthearted and entertaining subjects to bring more to the audience.
"People will decide which films they want to watch. You have to make films which the audiences will pick as they want to have fun and laugh. It shouldn't be too intense. Why do we keep on bringing the saddest image of Pakistan and for how long will we do that?"
Punjab Nahi Jaungi and Na Maloom Afraad 2 both explore different genres. One is a romantic movie while the other happens to be an out and out comedy, but the fact that both these movies have been produced with high quality production values, we're quite impressed with the outcome of the industry this Eid and hope for an even better future.
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