Saawan

Saawan (Urdu: ساون‎) is a 2017 Pakistani suspense drama film directed by Farhan Alam and produced and written by Mashood Qadri under the production banner of Kalakar Films. The film is based on a true story of a disabled child, who faced difficulties in the deserts of Pakistan.[2] The film stars Saleem Mairaj, Syed Karam Abbas, Arif Bahalim, Najiba Faiz and Imran Aslam in the lead roles. The other cast includes Tipu Sharif, Hafeez Ali, Sehrish Qadri, Sohail Malik, Shahid Niazmi, Muhammad Abbas, Danial Yunus, Mehek Zulfiqar and Syed Muhammad Ali. A special appearance is made by Lt. Gen. S. A. A. Najmi (R).[3] It was selected as the Pakistani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[4][5]

Saawan
ساون
Directed byFarhan Alam
Produced byMashood Qadri
Asma Qadri
Written byMashood Qadri
Starring
Music byEmir Işılay
CinematographyFarhan Alam
Edited byAseem Sinha
Production
company
Kalakar Films
Distributed byGeo Films
Release date
  • July 2017 (2017-07) (Madrid)[1]
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Plot

The film tells the story of a disabled child, who is up against all kinds of obstacles and cruelty.[6]

Cast
  • Saleem Mairaj
  • Syed Karam Abbas
  • Arif Bahalim
  • Najiba Faiz
  • Imran Aslam
  • Tipu Sharif
  • Hafeez Ali
  • Sehrish Qadri
  • Sohail Malik
  • Shahid Niazmi]]
  • Muhammad Abbas
  • Danial Yunus
  • Mehek Zulfiqar
  • Syed Muhammad Ali
  • Lt. Gen. S. A. A. Najmi (R)
  • Liam (dog)

Production

The official trailer of the film was released in early March 2016.[7][8] The film was shot in the Balochistan and Northern region of Pakistan in Quetta district, Ziarat district, Gilgit-Baltistan and Shigar.[9]

Release

The film is scheduled for release in 2017 in Pakistan as well as United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom and India under the production banner of Kalakar Films.[10] Rehmat K Fazli, the head of Geo Films in an Interview confirmed that film will release in late September 2017.[6]

Home Media

Saawan was made available for streaming on Netflix.

Awards

The film won 'Best Foreign Language Feature Film' award at the Madrid International Film Festival 2017, Saawan has also been selected at the Social World Film Festival, Italy, where it is nominated for Best Film, Best Director and special prize of the critics award.[11]

The film won 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' with Farhan Alam at the Social World Film Festival 2017 in Naples,Italy.[12][13][14][15]

The film won "Best Film' and 'Best Musical Score' at the Salento International Film Festival 2017

Award Category/Recipient(s) Result
4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards Best Film Nominated
Farhan Alam - Best Director Nominated
Mashood Qadri - Best Story Nominated
Saleem Mairaj - Best Actor In A Negative Role Nominated
Pakistan International Film Festival Farhan Alam - Best Director Nominated
Syed Karam Abbas - Best Male Debut Nominated

See also

References
  1. "Pakistani movie 'Saawan' impresses all at Madrid film festival". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  2. Jawaid, Wajiha (25 December 2015). "Farhan Alam's 'Saawan' carries a message of hope for disabled kids". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  3. "Saawan Is A "quest For Survival" Against All Odds". The News International. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  4. "Pak Selection Committee nominates 'Saawan' for Oscar". Geo TV. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  5. Frater, Patrick (17 September 2017). "Desert Drama 'Saawan' Selected by Pakistan for Oscar Contention". Variety. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  6. Khan, Saira (20 July 2017). "Farhan Alam's 'Saawan' to release across Pakistan". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  7. Viral Videos (10 August 2016). "Saawan Full HD Trailer Top Pakistani movie 2016 YouTube". Retrieved 11 August 2017 – via YouTube.
  8. "The promo of 'Saawan' is disturbing on many levels". HIP. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  9. Jawad, Wajiha (3 January 2016). "Farhan Alam's 'Saawan' carries a message of hope for disabled kids". HIP. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  10. "Pakistani Movie Saawan Trailer Revealed". Brandsynario. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  11. Khan, Saira (17 July 2017). "'Saawan' shines bright at The Madrid International Film Festival". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  12. "Claudia Cardinale legge il cinema al Social World Film Festival - LUmagazine". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  13. Khan, Saira (17 July 2017). "'Saawan' shines bright at The Madrid International Film Festival". Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  14. "Programma Social World Film Festival" (PDF) (in Italian). Città di Vico Equense. 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  15. "Saawan – Pakistani Celebrity News & Gossip". pakistan.mb4uli.com. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
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