Ho Mann Jahaan
| Ho Mann Jahaan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| ہو من جہاں | |
| Directed by | Asim Raza |
| Produced by |
Sheheryar Munawar Asim Raza |
| Written by | (Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by |
Rashna Abidi Imtisal Abbasi |
| Story by | Asim Raza |
| Starring |
Mahira Khan Sonya Jehan Adeel Hussain Sheheryar Munawar |
| Music by |
Zebunissa Bangash Atif Aslam Faakhir Mehmood |
| Cinematography | Salman Razzaq Khan |
| Edited by | Amir Saif |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | ARY Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 170 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Budget | Rs 2.64 crore |
| Box office | Rs 21.26 crore (US$2.1 million) (Worldwide) [1] |
Ho Mann Jahaan (Urdu: ہو من جہاں) is a 2016 Pakistani coming-of-age drama film, written and directed by Asim Raza at his directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Rashna Abdi, Imtisal Abbasi and Asim Raza. While dialogues were written by Yasir Hussain and Asim Raza. The film stars Mahira Khan, Sheheryar Munawar, Adeel Hussain and Sonya Jehan along with veterans Bushra Ansari, Nimra Bucha, Arshad Mahmud, Jamal Shah and Munawar Siddiqui.[2]
The film was released in the Middle East on 31 December 2015 by ARY Films[3] and on January 1, 2016[4] in Pakistan.
The film has opened to a good box office response while it has been met with mixed to positive reviews by the critics.
Plot
Ho Mann Jahaan is a coming of age urban story set in present-day Karachi. The film revolves around three main characters – Arhan (Sheheryar Munawar), Manizeh (Mahira Khan) and Nadir (Adeel Husain). The story is about their friendship born out of shared experiences, passion for music and aspiration for fame. Sonya Jehan plays the role of Sabina, a powerful independent character symbolizing strength and wisdom. The film is a reflection of the current dichotomy that exists in our society where we talk of free will but readily accept conformity. Parents impose restrictions and dictate terms, because they love their children but at times don't understand them. This is a film of many layers, connecting to both younger as well as the older generation.
Cast
- Mahira Khan as Manizeh
- Adeel Hussain as Nadir
- Sheheryar Munawar as Arhan
- Sonya Jehan as Sabina
- Bushra Ansari as Nadir's mother
- Arshad Mahmud
- Nimra Bucha as Shahida
- Jamal Shah as Manizeh's father
- Ahmed Ali Akbar
- Atif Aslam (cameo appearance) in "Dil Kare" Song
- Fawad Afzal Khan (cameo appearance) as Rafael
- Hamza Ali Abbasi (cameo appearance) as Malang Baba
- Syra Yousuf (cameo appearance) in the "Shakar Wandaan" Song
- Bilal Maqsood (cameo appearance)
- Faisal Kapadia (cameo appearance)
- Zoheb Hassan (cameo appearance)
- Ali Zia Naqvi (cameo appearance)
- Syed Faizan Ali (cameo appearance)
- Gulfam Ramay as gul G (Cameo Appearance)
Production
The film was primarily shot in Karachi, and some parts were shot in the northern areas of Pakistan . The film was shot using two Alexa cameras with two camera units. The film's first teaser was released on March 25, 2015 [5][6] where the cast and crew got together for a press event at the films largest and one of the industry's most expensive sets.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was digitally released on November 1, 2015.[5][7] It comprises a total of ten songs by various artists.[8] The album contains only three original tracks, written by Asim Raza; the rest of the songs were re-recorded by artists who had previously performed them.[9] The album was produced by Faakhir and Ehtisham Malick at ET studios. The song "Khush Piya" was dedicated to Malika Pukhraj by Tina Sani.[10]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Barish" | Jimmy Khan | Jimmy Khan | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Mann Ke Jahan" | Asim Raza | Zebunnisa Bangash | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Ghar Nari" | Hazrat Amir Khusrau | Fareed Ayaz | 4:48 |
| 4. | "Dil Kare" | Asim Raza | Atif Aslam | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Dil Pagla" | Asim Raza | Zebunnisa Bangash | 4:34 |
| 6. | "Dosti" | Zoheb Hassan | Zoheb Hassan and Zebunnisa Bangash | 3:38 |
| 7. | "Khush Piya Waseen" | Khwaja Ghulam Farid | Tina Sani | 4:19 |
| 8. | "Sarak Sarak" | Mai Dhai Band | Mai Dhai | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Shakar Wandan" | Afzal Sahir | Asrar | 3:46 |
| 10. | "The Audition" | Louis J. Pinto | Louis J. Pinto (Gumby) | 1:12 |
Release
The film was originally scheduled to be released on Eid al-Azha's holiday on September 25, 2015,[11] but was rescheduled for release on January 1, 2016.[12]
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=6407
- ↑ "'Ho Mann Jahaan' Upcoming Pakistani film's cast and crew addresses media in Karachi". dailytimes.com.pk. March 27, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ "ARY Films to release 'Ho Mann Jahaan'". BizAsia. Raj Baddhan. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ↑ "Mahira Khan's "Ho Mann Jahaan" to be released on January 1, 2016". Daily Pakistan. Ali Zain. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- 1 2 "Faakhir composes two songs for 'Ho Mann Jahaan'". geomusic.pk. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Soundtrack of ARY Films' Ho Mann Jahaan released on November 1, 2015". ARY News. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Ho Mann Jahaan music released". The Express Tribune. November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Mahira Khan's Ho Mann Jahan: Movie songs released online". The News Teller. November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Is Ho Mann Jahaan helping soundtracks in Pakistan reach a new high?". Dawn News. November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ↑ Mokhtar, Nyda (April 11, 2015). "16 facts you didn't know about Ho Mann Jahaan". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Ho Mann Jahaan delayed, to not release on Eid-ul-Adha '15". Galaxy Lollywood. Aayan Mirza. Retrieved 3 August 2015.