In the last decade, Pakistani cinema has experienced a remarkable resurgence, captivating film lovers and rekindling a passion for the silver screen. New talent in acting and directing has injected fresh energy into the industry, drawing audiences back to theaters. Many films have resonated with viewers and achieved commercial success. How well do you know this cinematic revival after years of slumber—excluding, of course, the occasional regional gems? Let’s find out!

1. Which Pakistani films have featured Indian actors in lead or supporting roles?

a) Khamosh Pani

b) Khuda Ke Liye

c) Actor In Law

d) Godfather: the legend
continues

e) Love Mein Ghum

f) All of the above

2. Which upcoming
Pakistani film will reunite actors Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan on the silver screen after their successful pairing in TV series Humsafar and the massively hit film The Legend of Maula Jatt?

a) Neelofar

b) Kambakht

c) Love Guru

d) Waar 2

3. Which Pakistani film, celebrated for its exceptional animation, has garnered multiple standing ovations at international film festivals?

a) The Bottle worker

b) The Glassworker

c) Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor

d) The Goblet Guru

4. Which veteran film director has recently engaged in a public spat with his former leading actress?

a) Jarrar Rizvi

b) Shahzad Rafiq

c) Javed Sheikh

d) Syed Noor

Answers

1. f) The answer is all of the above. Indian actress Kirron Kher starred in Khamosh Pani, portraying a Pakistani widow whose life changes after the partition. Indian actress Shilpa Shukla also made her acting debut in the same film in 2003. Naseeruddin Shah played a guest role in Khuda Ke Liye, which starred Fawad Khan, Shaan Shahid and Iman Ali. Om Puri was part of the 2016 cast of Actor In Law. Johnny Lever had a supporting role in Love Mein Ghum in 2011, starring Reema and Moammar Rana. And lastly, Vinod Khan appeared in the 2007 Pakistani film Godfather: the legend continues, along with Indian actor Arbaaz Khan.

2. a) Neelofar is an upcoming Pakistani film starring Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, and Madiha Imam. Written and directed by Ammar Rasool and co-produced by Fawad Khan, this film will mark the third on-screen collaboration between Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, following their success in the hit TV serial Humsafar and their super-hit film, The Legend of Maula Jatt.

3. b) The Glassworker, directed by Usman Riaz, is Pakistan’s first hand-drawn animated film. The film premiered at the 2024 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, as well as at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2024, where it received high praise from the audiences. The film is still running in theatres across Pakistan.

4. d) Veteran director Syed Noor is currently in a public disagreement with actress Resham. In a recent interview, Resham accused Syed Noor of ruining her career, claiming that he humiliated her on a film set, leading to her being blacklisted. Syed Noor responded to Resham’s accusations in a subsequent interview, acknowledging that he had introduced Resham to the industry and helped shape her career, but denied her claims of humiliation. He expressed pride in her success, clarified that there were no suitable roles for her in his films, and was disappointed that she had not acknowledged him as one of her mentors within the industry.