Laal (film) explained

Native Name:لعل
Genre:Action
Drama
Director:Haseeb Hassan
Country:Pakistan
Language:Urdu
Producer:Haseeb Hassan
Location:Gawadar
Karachi
Camera:Multi-camera setup
1080p
Runtime:75 minutes
Company:Hamdan Films
Geo Films
Network:Geo Entertainment

Laal is a 2019 Pakistani military action television film written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Haseeb Hassan.[1] It is produced by Geo Films and features Bilal Abbas Khan and Kubra Khan in leads.[2] [3] The original soundtrack of Laal was written and performed by Shuja Haider.[4] The film premiered on Geo Entertainment on 23 March 2019 on the occasion of Pakistan Day.[5] [6] [7] [8] It was made available on the digital platform Amazon Prime in October 2019 and also uploaded on Pakistan Navy YouTube Channel.[9] [10]

Plot

The story is about a young boy named Behram who lives near Ormara coastal line, Balochistan. His father works for a fishing trawler which barely aids their survival. Like his elder brother Yousuf, his father hopes for Behram to become a fisherman. But, Behram has his eyes set on another dream. Inspired by the Navy officers, he hopes to get education and join the Navy. His dreams are realised when he meets a Navy family willing to help Behram. After 15 years, Behram returns to his hometown after becoming a Naval officer. His return presents him with a life-altering challenge and demands of him a sacrifice that earns him the nation's pride (Laal).

Cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geo TV to telecast 'Laal' on March 23. The News International. en. 2019-10-20.
  2. Web site: Bilal Abbas Khan's avatar as a navy officer makes an impression. 2019-03-20. Daily Times (Pakistan). en-US. 2019-03-21.
  3. Web site: Bilal Abbas Khan to play navy officer in patriotic telefilm 'Laal'. 2019-02-07. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-03-21.
  4. Web site: Parwaz Hai Junoon director's next project: A telefilm on the Navy. 7 February 2019. 15 July 2020.
  5. Web site: Bilal Abbas Khan's telefilm about Pakistan Navy gets a teaser. Images Staff. 2019-03-19. Dawn. en. 2019-03-21.
  6. Web site: Bilal Abbas to play a Navy officer in Telefilm 'Laal'. 2019-02-06. The Nation. en. 2019-03-21.
  7. Web site: Teaser trailer of Bilal Khan's telefilm 'Laal' released. Dunya News. 2019-03-21.
  8. Web site: The teaser for Bilal Abbas Khan's special Pakistan Day telefilm Laal is out Samaa Digital. Samaa TV. en-US. 2019-09-07.
  9. Web site: Pakistani telefilm Laal makes it to Amazon Prime. NewsBytes. The News. en. 2019-10-20.
  10. Web site: Telefilm 'Laal' tugs at our heartstrings with its sheer brilliance. 2019-03-31. Daily Times. en-US. 2019-10-20.
  11. Web site: Bilal Abbas Khan to essay a Navy officer in his next, Laal. NewsBytes. The News International. en. 2019-03-21.
  12. Web site: Geo TV to telecast 'Laal' on March 23. 2021-06-15. www.thenews.com.pk. en.