Saawan | |
Director: | Farhan Alam |
Producer: | Mashood Qadri Asma Qadri |
Starring: |
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Music: | Emir Işılay |
Cinematography: | Farhan Alam |
Editing: | Aseem Sinha |
Studio: | Kalakar Films |
Distributor: | Geo Films |
Country: | Pakistan |
Language: | Urdu |
Saawan (Urdu: {{nq|ساون) is a 2017 Pakistani drama film directed by Farhan Alam and produced and written by Mashood Qadri under the production banner of Kalakar Entertainments. The film is based on a true story of a disabled child, who faced difficulties in the deserts of Pakistan.[1] 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).[2] It was selected as the Pakistani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[3] [4]
The film tells the story of a disabled child, who is up against all kinds of obstacles and cruelty.[5]
The official trailer of the film was released in early March 2016.[6] [7] The film was shot in the Balochistan and Northern region of Pakistan in Quetta district, Ziarat district, Gilgit-Baltistan and Shigar.[8]
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.[9] Rehmat K Fazli, the head of Geo Films in an Interview confirmed that film will release in late September 2017.[5]
Saawan was made available for streaming on Netflix.
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.[10]
The film won 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' with Farhan Alam at the Social World Film Festival 2017 in Naples,Italy.[11] [12] [13] [14]
The film won "Best Film' and 'Best Musical Score' at the Salento International Film Festival 2017
Award | Category/Recipient(s) | Result |
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4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards | Best Film | |
Farhan Alam - Best Director | ||
Mashood Qadri - Best Story | ||
Saleem Mairaj - Best Actor In A Negative Role | ||
Pakistan International Film Festival | Farhan Alam - Best Director | |
Syed Karam Abbas - Best Male Debut | ||