'Karachi se Lahore' set to hit screens on July 31 2015

E-Paper | May 02, 2026

Following the buzz around Ho Man Jahaan and Jawaani Phir Nahi Aani, here's another film ready to hit cinemas in three months: Karachi Se Lahore (KSL), set to be released on July 31st.

The film's teaser featuring Ayesha Omer caused a stir when it was released — the movie's expected to pack a punch too.

Directed by Wajahat Rauf, known for his rom-com serials Karachi High (ARY), Minglish (ARY), and recent dramas Nikkah (HUM TV) and Soteli (ARY), KSL boasts a cast of famous TV and film actors like Javed Sheikh, Rashid Naaz, Ayesha Omar, Eshita Syed and Shahzad Sheikh.

Popular theater artist Yasir Hussain, who was lauded for his skills in plays Aangan Terrha and Sawa 14 August has penned the script for KSL.

The cast in a BTS photo. — Photo courtesy: Karachi se Lahore's official Facebook page

“Karachi se Lahore is a romantic comedy, a home-grown Pakistani road trip movie about a group of five people travelling from Karachi to Lahore for a specific purpose," Wajahat revealed in an earlier interview.

"They go through this roller-coaster journey to get to their destination and end up finding themselves in the process", he added.

A BTS photo during the shoot. — Photo courtesy: Karachi se Lahore's official Facebook page

The music for KSL will be directed by singer Shiraz Upal and Noori’s Ali Hamza and Ali Noor. Wajahat had said that there may be item numbers — or what he termed "performance-based songs" — in the film.

New actors, including Ahmed Ali, Aashir Wajahat and Mantaha Maqsood, also feature in Karachi se Lahore.

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Abeera

Apr 07, 2015 02:37pm

I hope this movie gets success as Pakistani Movies and Pakistani Industry is already facing problems

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jakoji

Apr 07, 2015 02:40pm

Are sarees worn in Pakistan (as per the 1st poster)?

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Nisar

Apr 07, 2015 03:16pm

@jakoji Yes, they are in some communities, Is Shalwar Kameez worn in India, as shown by many of your movies?

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lafanga

Apr 07, 2015 03:51pm

What a movie?

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madhusudan

Apr 07, 2015 04:02pm

This year going to be festival of films in pakistan. Definately whole pakistan will enjoy them. Wish i was born in pakistan.

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Karan

Apr 07, 2015 04:02pm

We Indians dont mind it at all when Indian movies are screened in Pakistan. In fact we look at it as another good market. Wonder what stops the Pakistani film makers. Pakistani film makers took a valiant and a big step forward with Bol which got some very good response but have not released any films thereafter. Time for Pakistani film makers to look at the market across the border. Especially when some of the Pakistani artists are doing so well here and are a part of main stream cinema and sound. Also many Indians have roots in Pakistan. Delhi would be the biggest market. Hence, even the very mention of Lahore and Karachi(for some in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Mumbai) would bring a smile to many faces. Hope to see some good comedy movies from Pakistan being screened in India. All the best.

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Sadiq Ali Bohra

Apr 07, 2015 04:40pm

@Nisar YESSSS

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sandip jha

Apr 07, 2015 04:48pm

@Nisar India is county of diversity hence you can see all types of dress.

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anees from zaida

Apr 07, 2015 06:45pm

@sandip jha - India is also a country of ADVERSITY.

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Rahul

Apr 07, 2015 07:53pm

@anees from zaida you are right, but then, exceptions prove the rule!!!

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Mustafa

Apr 07, 2015 11:13pm

@jakoji Sarees are worn in Karachi a lot. This film should have sarees as some part of the film named Karachi se Lahore will be depicting life in Karachi.

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Hibah

Apr 07, 2015 11:58pm

The movies india makes cannot be seen with families while all pakistani movies being made now CAN be seen and here comes the difference

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Haider Rehman

Apr 08, 2015 02:25am

@jakoji Yes.

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Durgesh

Apr 08, 2015 11:53am

will this movie release here in India? would like to watch. I watched only one Pakistani movie Bol that was very good movie

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san(India)

Apr 08, 2015 12:25pm

@anees from zaida :( :( Why this much hate for India?

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jakoji

Apr 09, 2015 02:48pm

@Nisar: Yes, Salwar & Chudidar are very common in India..

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Urooj Saifi

Apr 09, 2015 04:02pm

@jakoji yes they are - all my aunts wear sprees as a day to day dress and for many others in Pakistan it is used on formal occasions.

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