Mahira Khan's Bin Roye to hit screens in India!

E-Paper | May 02, 2026

While cinema buffs in Pakistan are excited about Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan seeing the life of day here, overseas and across the border, people will get to see Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan's Bin Roye on the big screen.

Asia media powerhouses, B4U and HUM Netwoork have decided to join hands to make a widespread release for the romantic drama possible.

Duraid Qureshi, CEO of HUM Network said: “Hum Network is constantly thriving at taking Pakistani entertainment to new heights. We are thrilled that through this collaboration Bin Roye will reach to audiences worldwide”.

The romantic drama also stars Zeba Bakhtiar, Javed Sheikh and Junaid Khan among others and has been directed by Momina Duraid of Humsafar fame.

Dubbed a music-driven movie, it has some big names behind its soundtrack, such as Abida Parveen and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, which will be revealed on July 6.

The feature film is slated for an Eid release and will also be turned into a drama series for HUM TV.

Read: Directorial woes didn't deter Bin Roye, says Mahira Khan

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Dipak Singh

Jul 02, 2015 12:32pm

Its good for Lollywood.

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Haider Rehman Real

Jul 02, 2015 01:23pm

Good to see Hum moving to movies too.

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Awadh2948

Jul 02, 2015 01:24pm

Hope THIS FILM WILL GIVE VERY GOOD COMPETITION to Salman's Bajrangi Bhai jan. Like Banladesh give to Indian cricket team

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anupam

Jul 02, 2015 01:48pm

I dont think Anybody Here will India will go and watch this movie .

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Alee Xhah

Jul 02, 2015 01:53pm

I wish to see some different story not same as our pakistani Dramas. Goodluck

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Asma Jahangir

Jul 02, 2015 01:57pm

As an East Punjabi, I cannot wait to see this movie. This movie will do well in India. Well done my Lahori dosto.

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irfan farooqui

Jul 02, 2015 02:00pm

is this movie or drama....so confusing....

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Sunil

Jul 02, 2015 03:08pm

Doubtful, the film Bin Roye might be below average in India.

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Sunil

Jul 02, 2015 03:11pm

@Awadh2948 At least India lost by 2-1 ODI, where as Pakistan lost 3-0 to Bangladesh.

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Gaurav Arya

Jul 02, 2015 03:24pm

In India there are 3 holidays in which big movies are released - Eid, Diwali and Christmas/ New Year. "Bin Roye" may be an excellent movie but no movie can survive in these three slots. These slots are owned by Khans, Hrithik, Ajay and Akshay. I wish Bin Roye had been released a month after Bajrangi Bhaijaan (BB). For 20 years Khans have ruled these 3 slots. Mahira's film will get swamped in the Salman tsunami. BB will be released in over 5000 screens in India. There will be mass hysteria of Salman fans. Anyway, I think Mahira was ill advised B4U in India so she chose the Eid slot. B4U is a big name in India no doubt but Salman Khan is the 800 pound gorilla.

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Ali

Jul 02, 2015 03:36pm

Barely anyone will watch it in India. No one really cares about Lollywood movies in India and thats the bitter truth.

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kuriouskat

Jul 02, 2015 03:49pm

@Gaurav Arya Very fair assessment !

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Satt

Jul 02, 2015 03:54pm

There is some potential in few circuits where there is good Muslim population like lucknow,hyderabad but I think B4u has done wrong speculation about it.It would be nice if they would have bought TV rights of the movie and released after few weeks over smaller screen.It can earn good amount of revenue from ads and that would be good amount for a low budget Pakistani movie.But still B4U can do something to make it earn,they should release movie as less no. as possible screens by that way it can make some crowd.

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Abhijeet Desai

Jul 02, 2015 04:00pm

@Awadh2948 - Yes everyone let's hope.

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Abhijeet Desai

Jul 02, 2015 04:03pm

@Gaurav Arya - Appreciate for your eye opener...in fact applaud.

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Jul 02, 2015 04:16pm

At least find a suitable title for that movie.......Indians gets addicted to big budget ,big canvas ,expensive sets and large diaspora kind of movie, ofc good story is most essential. But, if in any case this movie lags.....it won't last a couple of days in front of BB. Good luck to crew and the cast .....

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sudhakar USA

Jul 02, 2015 04:30pm

@Gaurav Arya : Although very fair assessment, I feel that they should've release it a month before the BB and not after. That way they would've cashed in on the pre-Eid enthusiasm where people would be in a mood to spend rather than after when people would be accounting for their festival spending/bills.

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Awais Ali

Jul 02, 2015 04:41pm

This is very very Good initiative by HUM Tv and B4U. God bless you all.

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Dipak Singh

Jul 02, 2015 04:56pm

@Gaurav Arya If story is good, I mean out of the box than it will definitely work even in India. we like good work & storied movie.

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adnan

Jul 02, 2015 06:54pm

this is wrong movie to show it will flop badly in india and possibly in Pakistan but likely more in India

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adnan

Jul 02, 2015 07:57pm

Very positive news. India is a much bigger movie market than Pakistan and gives our movies a much bigger audience.

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Jul 02, 2015 08:10pm

Frankly its a foolish decision to release this movie during Eid in India. When Bajrangi Bhaijaan is released, there wont much left to juice . They should have released it a week before or 2-3 weeks after BB release. A weeks below average business in India can be double the lifetime collections in Pakistan.

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Vijaykumar

Jul 02, 2015 08:20pm

@Gaurav Arya even if Bin Roye is released in 100 screens india , it can recover its cost .In India there are audience for other than masala movies too

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Warrior Bin Qasim

Jul 02, 2015 08:52pm

I am getting tired of Mahira.

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Haider

Jul 02, 2015 09:03pm

It isn't giving a silver screen touch ... It seems like we are watching yet another hum drama promotional trailer.

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Rafiq Ebrahim

Jul 02, 2015 09:31pm

A heartening news. Will it be screened in USA? We are anxiously waiting to see this movie.

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Rafiq Ebrahim

Jul 02, 2015 09:33pm

@anupam Just wait. Indian cine goers will definitely see this movie and be thrilled, as they have been doing watching Pakistani dramas.

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Rafiq Ebrahim

Jul 02, 2015 09:34pm

@Sunil Definitely not.

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AB BOB

Jul 02, 2015 10:27pm

I don't know why we get into this Pak Vs India on every issue. My best wishes to the movie.

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Zak

Jul 03, 2015 12:10am

Pakistan taking the lead in film field.

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Pakistani

Jul 03, 2015 02:30am

I bet in this movie there won't be flying and hitting with one hand or stopping cars with one foot like in over rated bollywood movies. Lol

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AYZA

Jul 03, 2015 02:31am

What a masterfully produced movie based upon this preview and a definite contrast from Humsafar! Only saw limited episodes of Humsafar when it first aired on HUM TV; IMO, it was way too dark, overly dramatic and depicted Mahira Khan's role as a helpless and too emotionally dependent upon the main male character. Bin Roy seems to be a breath of fresh air in its cinematic visuals, and best of all it showcases strong, independent minded females with positive self esteem. One can be sure, it will be a resounding success in India - especially among viewers celebrating the Eid festival. Bin Roye's theme is highlighting classically cultural scenes with intelligent dialogue vs shallow, gratuitous productions which Bollywood is (in) famous for. As long as B4U's promotional campaign for Bin Roye is widespread throughout Indian theaters, it should do well. BTW, the lead actress Mahira is a very special and highly talented member of the "KHAN" tribe ; )

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Ajay vikram Singh

Jul 03, 2015 04:46am

@anupam - I had watched Pakistani movie "Bol" in a theater in India.

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Ajay vikram Singh

Jul 03, 2015 04:54am

Welcome. But hope you bring in something different, rather than trying to be a smaller and less skilled, wanna-be Bollywood. We know you people love bollywood and your culture is essentially north Indian culture. But our subcontinent has a distinct cultural flavor every 200 miles. The erstwhile north-west of india (now pakistan) has its own flavor to add. Bring that up. Be yourself Pakistan. Best wishes.

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Omran

Jul 03, 2015 06:47am

All the best and new competitor for Indian Cinema..

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