Chakkar (film) explained
Chakkar is a 2022 Pakistani murder mystery film directed by Yasir Nawaz produced by Nida Yasir under the banner of Farid Nawaz Productions.[1] It stars Ahsan Khan and Neelam Muneer with Yasir Nawaz and Jawed Sheikh in supporting roles.[2] The film is released on Eid al-Fitr 3 May 2022 with negative reviews from critics towards its storyline, performance and direction. The film was declared a box office bomb.
Cast
- Ahsan Khan as Kabir Ahmed: Mehreen's husband, Zara's partner in crime. (Main antagonist)
- Neelam Muneer in dual roles
- Mehreen Khan: Kabir's wife, Zara's sister, (Dead)
- Zara Khan: Mehreen's sister, Kabir's partner in crime. (Antagonist)
- Yasir Nawaz as Inspector Shahzad.
- Ahmed Hassan
- Mehmood Aslam
- Suhail Khan as Insurance Officer
- Danish Nawaz as Director (cameo)
- Shoaib Malik in a (cameo appearance)
Production
The film was officially announced in 2019 with Feroze Khan and Mawra Hocane in the leading cast.[3] [4] In early 2020, it revealed that Khan has been replaced by Ahsan Khan while Neelam Muneer has replaced Hocane.[5] [6] The film's principal photography began in March 2020 in Karachi. The film was wrapped up on 27 December 2020.
Soundtrack
The music of the film is composed by Naveed Naushad.[7]
Release
In January 2021, it was announced that it is set to be released on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2022.[8] [9] It had a world television premiere on Eid al-Adha, 10 July 2022, on ARY Digital.[10]
Notes and References
- News: Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz's 'Chakkar' hopes to bring in a different genre to Pakistani cinema. Muhammad Kamran Javaid. Dawn News. 23 December 2020. 19 January 2020.
- News: Neelam Muneer to star opposite Ahsan Khan in Chakkar. The News Images. 16 April 2019. 5 October 2018.
- Web site: Dawn Images. 6 November 2019. 20 February 2022. Irfan ul Haq. Mawra Hocane and Feroze Khan are pairing up for a feature film.
- Web site: Daily Times. 2019-11-08. Mawra Hocane and Feroze Khan pair up for ‘Chakkar’.
- Web site: The News. March 2020. Ahsan Khan joins the cast of Chakkar.
- Web site: www.thenews.com.pk. 23 March 2020. Neelam Muneer to star opposite Ahsan Khan in Chakkar.
- Web site: Ready to Spin It's Magic on the Audience: Yasir Nawaz Talks About "Chakkar". 25 December 2020.
- News: 'Chakkar' - Neelum Muneer and Ahsan Khan film’s teaser out now. 31 January 2022. 6 February 2022. Daily Pakistan (newspaper).
- News: First teaser of pulp-thriller ‘Chakkar’ offers all the drama but no plot. 1 February 2022. 6 February 2022. The Express Tribune (newspaper).
- arydigitalasia. 1546101937501868033. WORLD TV PREMIERE: Watch #Chakkar tonight at 9:00 PM. ARY Digital. 10 July 2022. 17 July 2022.
