The year 2016 saw the release of multiple romantic comedies (Teri Meri Love Story, Lahore Se Aagey) aside from films that tackled the themes of love and friendships (Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay, Dobara Phir Se). While this will continue in the coming year, with films such as Chalay Thay Sath and Balu Mahi, there are a few projects that intend to explore issues beyond love tales.
The year 2016 saw the release of multiple romantic comedies (Teri Meri Love Story, Lahore Se Aagey) aside from films that tackled the themes of love and friendships (Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay, Dobara Phir Se). While this will continue in the coming year, with films such as Chalay Thay Sath and Balu Mahi, there are a few projects that intend to explore issues beyond love tales.
One such film, which is set against the backdrop of a historical incident, is Mikaal Zulfiqar-Sadia Khan starrer The Trial that centers upon the 1971 war that led to the split between East and West Pakistan. Written, directed and produced by popular news anchor Kamran Shahid, The Trial aims to capture the problems that were faced by people at the time of war as well as their consequences.
Not even a historical story can be devoid of romance and the movie will ponder over Mikaal and Saadia’s love story. The two have earlier worked together for a play Laa, written by Sarmad Sehbai.
The Trial also stars Shamoon Abbasi, who plays the antagonist, Resham and Alyy Khan in pivotal roles. Expected to release in March 2017, it will mostly be shot in Karachi and partially in Dhaka.
