Aksbandh
| Aksbandh | |
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| Directed by | Emran Hussain |
| Written by | Emran Hussain Ayaz Samoo |
| Produced by | Naveed Arshad Seemeen Naveed Emran Hussain |
| Starring | Ayaz Samoo Danial Afzal Khan Saud Imtiaz Shehzeen Rahat Mahrukh Rizvi Bilal Yousufzai Arshad Ali |
| Cinematography | Farrukh Hussain |
| Edited by | Zack & Yasir Qazi |
| Music by | Ajay Gupta |
Production companies | Big Idea Entertainment Cinematic Media |
| Distributed by | Hum Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu & English |
| Budget | PKR 5.5 million |
| Box office | PRK 2.0 million [1] |
Aksbandh (previously Paranormal Karachi Nights[2]) is a supernatural found footage horror film released in 2016, the first film of its kind from Pakistan. It was produced, written, and directed by Emran Hussain and co-written by Ayaz Samoo.[3] Aksbandh was produced under the production banner of Cinematic Media and Big Idea Entertainment. The film features an assembled cast that includes Ayaz Samoo, Saud Imtiaz, Danial Afzal,[4] Bilal Yousufzai, Shehzeen Rahat, Mahrukh Rizvi, and Arshad Ali.
The film was distributed by Hum Films on 20 May 2016 in cinemas nationwide.
Plot
[edit] | This article needs an improved plot summary. (June 2018) |
The plot of movie resolves around six friends who set out on a fun adventure trip to Drigh Lake in Larkana,[5] to make a small budget horror film. However, when the trip takes a nasty turn, the six friends find themselves mixed up in paranormal activities.[6]
Cast
[edit]- Ayaz Samoo as Sunny
- Danial Afzal Khan as Ayaan
- Saud Imtiaz as Shehzad
- Shehzeen Rahat as Sadia
- Bilal Yousufzai as Raheel
- Mahrukh Rizvi as Aaliya
- Arshad Ali as Chacha
Production
[edit]Aksbandh was completely shot and produced in Pakistan, except for sound recording and mixing, which was done in India.[7]
Marketing and release
[edit]A teaser trailer for Aksbandh was revealed on 15 November 2015.[8] The theatrical trailer and final poster for the film was released on 23 April 2016. The film was released across Pakistani cinemas on 20 May 2016.[9]
Reception
[edit]A review in Dawn found that "This experiment by ad-makers-turned-producers Naveed Arshad and Seemeen Naveed will no doubt help the film industry along in a big way; irrespective of box office results. Times are now a changing and if we can have more projects like Aksbandh, the future is definitely bright for independent Pakistani films."[10] Another review called the film "a spooky treat".[11] The News International found the film "surprisingly good".[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Yearly Boxoffice Report Card 2016 :: ARY Films Stands Out". Box Office Detail. 7 January 2017. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "'Paranormal Karachi Nights' is now called 'Aksbandh'". hip. Wajiha Jawaid. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ "'It was risky to invest on Pakistan's first found footage film' : Ayaz Samoo". hip. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ "Danial Afzal Khan on his upcoming movie 'Aksbandh'". hip. Wajiha Jawaid. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ "'Aksbandh's' official trailer is out!". 23 April 2016.
- ^ "Aksbandh releasing nationwide on 20th May".
- ^ "Aksbandh brings 'found footage' genre to Pakistan | Pakistan Today".
- ^ "Pakistani Movie Aksbandh: First Found Footage Film May Hit Screens Soon". brandsynario. Tanzeel Hassan. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ "Aksbandh releasing nationwide on 20th May".
- ^ Alavi, Omair (29 May 2016). "The ticket: Aksbandh, where few dare to tread". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Mahmood, Beenish (24 May 2016). "A spooky treat: Pakistan's first believable found-footage film, Aksbandh". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Alavi, Omair. "Horror's unexpected victory". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 27 May 2024.