Imran Khan’s biopic 'Kaptaan' nearing completion

E-Paper | May 01, 2026

With announcement of release dates for several films nowadays, many may have forgotten about the much-awaited biopic Kaptaan based on the life of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, but to refresh memories it appears that the film is in its final stages of production.

Speaking to DawnNews, actor Abdul Mannan who plays Imran Khan in the film said that the film was nearly done but that some changes were to be made: "The film is almost done, but another aspect is to be added; because he got married again, so it will be updated soon."

Giving details about Kaptaan, he added: "I have tried my best to be Kaptaan. The movie is all about Imran Khan’s life; how he started his journey — from cricket to winning the World Cup, then his struggle for his cancer hospital and his marriage as well."

The cast includes Abdul Mannan as Imran Khan, Saeeda Imtiaz as Jemima Khan, Sonya Jehan as Imran's sister and Mehwish Nasir as Benazir Bhutto.

The biopic explores the politician's life and his transition from a cricketer to leading his party PTI. Although the film's trailer came out two years ago, the film is yet to make its way to cinema screens.

However, as Mannan says, it is expected that the film may soon be released.

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gulzarkhan

Apr 30, 2015 03:53pm

cant wait !!!

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madhusudan

Apr 30, 2015 03:59pm

Why it takes so much time to complete and release one film in pakistan?

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Sadiq Ali Bohra

Apr 30, 2015 04:03pm

I bet it would be a block buster movie .... releasing it at this time of Imran's life if the best suitable for it's success...!`

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Asif Bhatti

Apr 30, 2015 04:20pm

All the best - YOU ROCK MR KHAN!

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Awan

Apr 30, 2015 04:23pm

Personality worshipers will love this movie.

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Karam

Apr 30, 2015 04:24pm

@madhusudan Unlike India, we neither have deep interest in film making nor watching films.

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Apr 30, 2015 04:27pm

What a country!! No film on Benazir Bhutto, Zulfikar Bhutto and Malala but IK is definitely the hero. Thanks to the umpire

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Owais Mangal

Apr 30, 2015 04:32pm

@Awan Correction, please. "Principle worshipers"

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Ahsan

Apr 30, 2015 04:41pm

Yay! More things aint nobody got the time for!

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Umair Mussani

Apr 30, 2015 04:46pm

Is dharana failure is included in the film :P

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Apr 30, 2015 05:15pm

The trailer looks quite unimpressive,I hope the movie is better, by the way Imran is still better looking than the movie hero:)

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Taimoor Shaukat

Apr 30, 2015 05:15pm

Excellent, if any guy deserves a movie being made on him it is Imran Khan. From one of the greatest Cricket Allrounder to Philanthropist to a 25 year long Political Struggle , his life has seen all the peaks and troughs. Undoubtedly he has been the most talked about person in the last decade and that too between all social classes of Pakistan. His followers love him, his Adversaries may choose to hate him but can never ignore Big Khan.

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Awais Ali

Apr 30, 2015 05:19pm

You may disagree with IK,s politics but you can,t doubt about his honesty, sincerity and willingness and there is not a single mother in Pakistan who will not wish about his son to become Imran Khan.

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not surprised

Apr 30, 2015 05:25pm

In current Pakistan...one person to feel prooud of ..mighty Imran Khan! Country needs him and May God Bless him...

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Aashiq Awara

Apr 30, 2015 05:33pm

@Umair Mussani : Ha, ha,,, Good one.

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Zak

Apr 30, 2015 05:42pm

Love life of IK ,nice.

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sara

Apr 30, 2015 05:59pm

@Awan sorry if no one has ever inspired you otherwise you would known that all nations celebrate their heroes. stop making Pakistan a hero -less country. If you don't look upto any personality then thats your loss...world has got great heroes & so does Pakistan!

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sara

Apr 30, 2015 06:03pm

@Umair Mussani failure? no man it has rippled down effect & its gonna be there forever now...you need to study of different world's movement...their achievements are never gauged on short term gains but n the long term impact! Political historians will write about it as first ever movement for ensuring the sanctity of votes of Pakistani voters (bullyes die down in history)....its just the beginning....

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Sara

Apr 30, 2015 06:05pm

This film is such a joke! When will your kaptaan actually start working in KPK? How about including the feedback from the people of KPK, so that the whole nation knows how IK has performed in that province?

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Rahila Iftikhar

Apr 30, 2015 06:09pm

I think its going to be a 'Flop'

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Rahila Iftikhar

Apr 30, 2015 06:11pm

I think movie is going to be a flop.

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usman777

Apr 30, 2015 07:18pm

@madhusudan - because art should not be treated as a product that comes out of an assembly line. I would much rather have quality than quantity. This should be the Pakistani mantra in all endeavors related to creativity.

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Farooq

Apr 30, 2015 07:37pm

i hope the film does justice to his life story

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Anwar

Apr 30, 2015 08:22pm

Funny thing is popularity of this movie will be discussed politically !

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Khan

Apr 30, 2015 08:22pm

@Sara i am not sure if you are from KPK or not but Imran khan's party has done a great job in KPK and this is coming from someone who lives in KPK

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Rakaposhi

Apr 30, 2015 08:33pm

No offense to the actor but at least they should have found a hero who is better looking than Imran Khan - its a movie after all. His voice also does't do justice to Imran Khan.

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sher khan

Apr 30, 2015 08:43pm

Flop

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Taimoor Khan

Apr 30, 2015 08:46pm

@Sh Ofcourse, besides politics he is the national hero. And yes, WHAT A COUNTRY!!

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Israr

Apr 30, 2015 09:01pm

@Sh The problem with a film on any other politician is that the filmmakers will have to hide more facts about their lives than they can show. No such problem with Kaptaan. He has so, so many things to be proud of and none to be ashamed of. Can you say so about any of his contemporaries?

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Human

Apr 30, 2015 09:03pm

@Sh zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was a hero?????his socialist policies ruined pakistans economy......he was responsible for separation of east pak.....he appointed zia as the coas who further ruined pakistan

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Rabeea Umair

Apr 30, 2015 09:11pm

cant wait to see the film. Really excited.

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Rabeea Umair

Apr 30, 2015 09:11pm

Cant wait to see the film. Really excited.

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hassan

Apr 30, 2015 09:18pm

You need a life story in it. This would have 2 stories and minimum

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Rehan

Apr 30, 2015 11:00pm

I hope they stay with the truth of his live in all aspects .

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Anarchist

Apr 30, 2015 11:01pm

@Sara His life surely did not start two years ago when PTI took charge in KPK. Perhaps, we should make a movie on NS, SS, Zardari and AH. I personally think such a movie would be more interesting.

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pakis92

Apr 30, 2015 11:18pm

ok so the movie is coming i hope the movie doesn't come with cheap third class item songs(like billi in namaloom afrad and ayesha omer's song in kTL)... though i am not a big fan of Khan's governance in KPK but still i m waiting for the movie. lets c if the movie does justice with Khan's life or not.

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Hamaad

Apr 30, 2015 11:27pm

I don't see IK's personality and charisma reflected in this actor.

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Confused

May 01, 2015 12:09am

A better movie would be a critical look at Bhutto. You may not like Bhutto and his policies (I do not) but you have to admit it makes a good movie. "A young aristocrat grows up in luxury and goes to the finest institutions of higher learning, comes back to his homeland and is supported by dictatorial powers to rise in fame and glory. He then takes destiny in his own hand and uses populism to become the leader of a nation at a time when that nation is recovering from a traumatic civil war. In doing so, he fights entrenched religious end economics interests and the armed forces. He also unites the Muslim ummah. Then power corrupts him - he rigs elections, takes people's property, and other unwise dealings. This comes back to him when the entrenched interests fight back and hang him. He was not a hero, he was not a villain but he was someone Pakistan would remember forever" Now that's a movie - not something about a guy whose story is still being written.

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Krishna

May 01, 2015 12:14am

@Umair Mussani Bhai, Super !

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Ubaid

May 01, 2015 12:30am

Kaptaan has given more to the country than anyone else, particularly then the so called politicians. You are the pride of Pakistan

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Masood Haider

May 01, 2015 03:09am

Not true Awais!

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Yaar Nawab

May 01, 2015 03:42am

@Sh and it can be said as "when is a movie coming for other three" By the way a documentary already exists on Benazir. Please stop bashing Imran all the time !!!

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I'm always right

May 01, 2015 06:43am

He doesn't look remotely like Imran Khan. They couldn't even bring his accent to being close to IK's. Why couldn't they get a British woman to do the British accent, that Jemima accent sounds so fake. This looks like a disaster.

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karim

May 01, 2015 07:21am

After Quaid-e-Azam, Imran Khan is the only Pakistani that is respected worldwide. This role requires a lot of courage and guts and I hope this actor can pull it off. Think 92 World Cup Final Think Imran Khan!

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sallu

May 01, 2015 08:21am

Looks like a PTI fan made this movie.. Why our people are so much people oriented??? I am making a movie on Zardari, anyone wana join me? :)

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Azam Khan

May 01, 2015 08:34am

Too soon, too quick. Should have waited for Kaptaan to complete his innings. He is yet to become our PM and then retire. After that it would be the right time to display the legend.

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Fawad Gilani

May 01, 2015 08:46am

This will be the greatest work of fiction ever produced in Pakistan!

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majid

May 01, 2015 09:40am

@Umair Mussani you have a good sense of humour

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jagmohan

May 01, 2015 10:07am

Every cricket fan loves Imran Khan for his magical performance.Beyond that he engaged on establishing a Cancer Hospital,a great service for horrified patients in the country, besides paying great memorial service to his dear mother.His life in youth too,has been of attention to many and enjoyed company of rich and famous personalities beyond his country's borders.His joining politics is not surprising as any one in his position could follow the track.His success in the mission is for people to decide.Making of film on such a person is not amazing and box office hit may not be much in doubt.At least the Indian subcontinent may like to watch the same.

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unknown

May 01, 2015 05:21pm

@sara @khan don't be like those who criticize other without any reason.Ik has done great in KPK if u don't know his work in KPK then plz don't comment on that...ppl like u criticize without any reason ....

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unknown

May 01, 2015 05:23pm

@Rabeea Umair me too iam just waiting....oh my God movie about imran khan

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Zak

May 01, 2015 06:30pm

Only 1 Imran khan in the world,and he is ours. No one else will ever have one like him.

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WAQAR ALI

May 01, 2015 06:44pm

I consider Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto as a Hero, A big leader and a world fame politician.Ik is like a peanut with no sense of humour and a bluff at all times.

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Bea

May 01, 2015 09:44pm

@karim just like Imran Khan himself this film will leave a lot to be desired for ,as he himself as a man of politics has been a complete let down.

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