It would not be incorrect to say that, if one were asked to name a single film-maker to credit for the resurgence of Pakistan’s film industry, the answer would have to be Shoaib Mansoor.
The celebrated director’s Khuda Ke Liye and Bol impressed not just Pakistani audiences but many cine-goers across the world. His third film, Verna, is now on the anvil and it has been announced that it will release next year on Eidul Fitr. It stars the lovely Mahira Khan and promoters of the film are suggesting that it’s a woman-centric story, like his last Bol was.
Given Shoaib M’s formidable credentials, we’re looking forward to it.
Published in Dawn, Sunday Magazine, October 23rd, 2016
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