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Updated 29 Jun, 2016

If the poster piqued our interest, the trailer definitely lived up to the hype.

The trailer of Actor In Law is out now and it doesn't disappoint. Starring Fahad Mustafa, Mehwish Hayat and Bollywood actor Om Puri in lead roles, the film's trailer highlights some hilariously unforgettable -- and regrettable for some -- moments from last year.

From model Ayyan Ali's arrest to morning show host Ayesha Sana's 'bright karein' outburst, the trailer parodies events that made headlines in the past.

While the trailer was filled with such references, we've filtered the ones we loved most.

1) That 'bright karein' moment

Ayesha Sana sparked a stir after losing her cool in a behind-the scenes video. Celebs and many others took to Dubsmash to nail her 'bright karein' video, but we think Fahad Mustafa took the cake.

2) Annoying impotence SMSes/adverts

There's no denying that we get plenty of texts regarding impotence or mardana kamzori, so much so that these SMS have become a running joke. Mehwish Hayat does a take on this 'weakness' remarkably well. Notice the ad at the back and the fact that the female is the one calling the clinic.

3) Ayyan Ali's arrest

Remember the famous chestnut brown hair, dark blue hoodie and aviators? All of Pakistan does. Ayyan Ali's walk of shame from the police mobile to the court house created a frenzy among reporters, and is burned in everyone's memory... including these filmmakers!

4) Mubasher Lucman aka Muddasir Sultan

Twitter is one place everyone boasts about their followers and Pakistan's very own Mubasher Lucman is no less. This parody of the TV news anchor mirrors the time he said (on his show) that Bilawal Bhutto's followers pale in comparison to his. That's how much of a big deal it is to have a large Twitter following.

5) Burning effigies

What do we do best when it comes to protests? Burn effigies and further the destruction of our country.

6) For the love of social media

This has to be our favourite of the lot... not only because there is so much fire in Mehwish and her delivery is downright perfect, but also because of the simple reason that if it's not on Facebook, then it didn't happen. Kind of reminds us of Sohai Ali Abro and her incessant selfie craze in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani. #LovingThis!

Here's the trailer:

The film is set to release on Eid ul Azha.

Comments

Arisha G Jun 29, 2016 09:32pm
Didn't appreciate the QA joke - even though it is supposed to be a light hearted movie - for the 'awaam'. my 2 cents.
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saifullah mahsud Jun 29, 2016 09:43pm
Nice trailer at the end!
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shary Jun 29, 2016 10:37pm
Its a must watch..
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PakPower Jun 29, 2016 11:07pm
Looks a great flick. Namaloom Afraad didn't disappoint and from what can be seen in the trailer, AIL holds the same promise.
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50 Shades of Khaki Jun 29, 2016 11:30pm
Looks awesome!
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shah Jun 29, 2016 11:48pm
why so much bad language
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zeeshandxb Jun 30, 2016 12:58am
the quaid e azam joke and the danda on the white part of the flag was cheap publicity stunt ...
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Rashid Sultan Jun 30, 2016 01:04am
Where is the offence? He acted to the very end until his tragic death.
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Gp65 Jun 30, 2016 01:55am
@Arisha G It wasn't a joke. It is factually correct. He wanted to act in Shakespeare plays while in UK. His father denied him permission,.
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Rizwan Khalid Jun 30, 2016 04:53am
@Arisha G. It's not a joke. It is true. Do read up some history. Jinnah was obsessed with stage acting and loved Shakespeare.
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Omrna Jun 30, 2016 05:22am
good laughter
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Khwarezmi Jun 30, 2016 07:18am
Looks good. Om Puri is pure quality!
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Shanzey Ahemd Jun 30, 2016 08:39am
pathetic acting my mehwish hayat
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Jay Jun 30, 2016 09:45am
@Arisha G but it's true! He did! He was mesmerised by Shakespeare and perhaps even fancied himself as Romeo in a play. Theatre was huge back then. He wanted to take up theatre. Eventually, he gave that dream up. Became a barrister, but Shakespeare remained his favourite. If I'm not wrong or forgetting, in Kanji Dwarkadas' biography of Ruttie, it has been mentioned as well (note: Kanji was a close friend of Mr. and Mrs. Jinnah)
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rizwan Jun 30, 2016 02:44pm
@Gp65 yes i have read too. once he had palyed role of romantic hero onn stage .
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Average Joe Jun 30, 2016 02:59pm
Why masala movies? Can't we come up with something original?
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Zal Saadi Jun 30, 2016 10:28pm
@Arisha G By the by, it's true though; QA even performed in Shakespearian Plays in London in his youth; so the statement is historically correct and not a joke. For confirmation, check Stanley Wolpert's Jinnah of Pakistan.
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Arisha G Jul 05, 2016 10:41pm
Jay and Zaal Saadi, Thank you for the correction and information. I stand corrected; read it in the other article and revised my comments there as well. Without prior knowledge, it was easy to misinterpret it being used as a cheap shot for publicity. It wouldn't have been the first time, provocative material was used for that purpose. Now I know better.
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