Project Ghazi
| Project Ghazi | |
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 Theatrical release Poster | |
| Directed by | Nadir Shah |
| Written by | Syed Mohammed Ali Raza |
| Produced by | Syed Mohammed Ali Raza |
| Starring | |
Production company | GYR Films[1] |
| Distributed by | Distribution Club |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | Rs. 10 crore (US$350,000)[2] |
Project Ghazi (Urdu: غازی; meaning Hero and Conqueror) is a 2019 Pakistani science fiction action film.[3][4] The film is directed by Nadir Shah and produced by Syed Mohammed Ali Raza who are known for their work on TV commercials as well as short films.[5] The film stars Humayun Saeed, Shehryar Munawar and Syra Shehroz.
Synopsis
[edit]The film revolves around a team of scientists and soldiers aiming to produce a new breed of advanced weaponized soldiers code named Project Ghazi, until a group of rogue men try to seize the project. United with a team of dedicated scientist Zara Iftikhar (Syra Shehroz) and distinguished soldiers Major Zain (Sheheryar Munawar) and Salaar Salahuddin (Humayun Saeed) along with other people, they try to stop the rogue men, little do they know that a major disaster is headed their way.[6]
Cast
[edit]- Humayun Saeed as Salaar Salahuddin
- Sheheryar Munawar as Major Zain
- Syra Shehroz as Zara Iftikhar
- Adnan Jaffar as Qataan
- Talat Hussain as Dr. Ziyaad
- Aamir Qureshi as Major Dilawar
- Nusrat Hidayatullah
- Raza Hyder as Colonel Armaghan
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]During a live Facebook session with The Express Tribune, director Nadir Shah explained that "It's a story of an advanced soldier project and it spans over a period of 20 years." He also revealed that there was an element of espionage genre in the film as well.[7]
Casting
[edit]On 12 April 2016 Sheheryar posted a picture of the script on his Instagram account. In an interview with HIP Pakistan he revealed that he will play the lead in the film. "Though I'm not allowed to speak about the project or my character, but I play the protagonist in Project Ghazi. It's basically an action film, and is about to go on floors in a few days."[8] Later Syra Shehroz, veteran actor Talat Hussain and Aamir Qureshi were also chosen to play complex characters, and Adnan Jaffar was cast to play the main antagonist in the film.[9] Humayun Saeed was later cast to play the role of Colonel Salaar in a lead role.[10][11][12]
Filming
[edit]Project Ghazi was filmed in Pakistan.[13]
Release
[edit]The Project Ghazi was initially scheduled for release on 14 July 2017. But at the premiere event, a day before its general release, it was postponed due to the technical issues, particularly the sound design.[14] The film was released on 29 March 2019.[15][4]
Reception
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]Sonia Ashraf of DAWN Images praised the performances of Saeed and Munawar and wrote, "Project Ghazi on its own does have its flaws but knowing the journey the movie made, It feels glad to see the progression.[16]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "GYR Films". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Lodhi, Adnan (9 April 2019). "All eyes on 'Avengers: Endgame' as Pakistani films fail to revive box office". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- ^ "Pakistan's first superhero movie 'Project Ghazi' trailer launched". The Nation. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ a b "Breaking News: Project Ghazi release date confirmed". EntertainmentPk.com. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ Omair Alavi (20 June 2017). "'Project Ghazi' takes film-making to another level". Samaa TV. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ "Pakistan's first superhero movie 'Project Ghazi's first teaser looks fierce! - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Pakistan's first superhero movie 'Project Ghazi's first teaser looks fierce!". The Express Tribune. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Ahmed Sarym (13 April 2016). "HIP Exclusive: Sheheryar Munawar signs his second film, 'Project Ghazi'!". HIP in Pakistan. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Ahmed Sarym (23 June 2016). "Sheheryar Munawar & Syra Shahroz pair up for Project Ghazi!". HIP in Pakistan. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ "Humayun Saeed to star in upcoming movie Project Ghazi". The Nation. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Saira Khan (9 June 2017). "BTS of Humayun Saeed in 'Project Ghazi' will leave you stunned". HIP in Pakistan. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ "Project Ghazi's incredibly slick teaser is out now". DAWN Images. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Buraq Shabbir (21 June 2017). "Project Ghazi adds a new genre to Pakistan's film landscape". The News. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ Rahul Aijaz (14 July 2017). The Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 July 2017
- ^ "Shelved film Project Ghazi is finally hitting screens (again) and has a trailer to prove it". images.dawn.com. 20 February 2019.
- ^ "Project Ghazi is a superhero film that learned from the past". images.dawn.com. 30 March 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019.