“If histories were told in the form of stories it would never be forgotten.”|Nov. 14, 2021|Pakistan|131 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Drama;History
Description: “Khel Khel Mein,” a 2021 Pakistani historical drama, is directed and written by Nabeel Qureshi and produced by Fizza Ali Meerza. The film stars Bilal Abbas Khan and Sajal Aly and focuses on the Liberation War of Bangladesh, formerly known as East Pakistan. Released on November 19, 2021, it became the first film to hit theaters in Pakistan after the COVID-19 lockdown.
The plot centers on a university drama club that stages a production about the 1971 war for a festival in Dhaka. The story explores themes of myths, mistrust, and curiosity surrounding Pakistan’s surrender, woven into a journey of students uncovering history while promoting mutual respect, love, and peace.
The teaser, released on October 30, 2021, drew mixed reactions for its resemblance to Bollywood’s “Rang De Basanti.” The official trailer followed on November 8. Despite comparisons, the film earned PKR 25 million in its first week and PKR 60 million overall, revitalizing the local cinema market post-lockdown.
Cast director: Nabeel Qureshi
Cast actor: Sajal Ali, Bilal Abbas Khan, Javed Sheikh, Manzar Sehbai, Marina Khan, Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui, Farhan Ally Agha, Mojiz Hasan, Naveed Raza, Faham Usman
Original name: Khel Khel Mein