Aksbandh
Aksbandh (previously Paranormal Karachi Nights[2]) is a 2016 Pakistan's first supernatural found footage horror film, produced written and directed by Emran Hussain and co- written by Ayaz Samoo.[3] Aksbandh is produced under the production banner of Cinematic Media, Big Idea Entertainment. The film features an assembled cast that includes Ayaz Samoo, Saud Imtiaz, Danial Afzal,[4] Bilal Yousufzai, Shehzeen Rahat, Mahrukh Rizvi and Arshad Ali.
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| Directed by | Emran Hussain |
| Written by | Emran Hussain Ayaz Samoo |
| Produced by | Naveed Arshad Seemeen Naveed Emran Hussain |
| Starring | Ayaz Samoo Danial Afzal Khan Saud Imtiaz Shehzeen Rahat Mahrukh Rizvi Bilal Yousufzai Arshad Ali |
| Cinematography | Farrukh Hussain |
| Edited by | Zack & Yasir Qazi |
| Music by | Ajay Gupta |
Production companies | Big Idea Entertainment Cinematic Media |
| Distributed by | Hum Films |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu & English |
| Budget | PKR 5.5 million |
| Box office | PRK 9.5 million [1] |
The film will be distributed by Hum Films on May 20, 2016 in cinemas nationwide.
Plot
The plot of movie resolves around six friends who set out on a fun adventure trip to Drigh Lake in Larkana,[5] to make a small budget horror film. However, when the trip takes a nasty turn, the six friends find themselves mixed up in paranormal activities.[6]
Cast
- Ayaz Samoo as Sunny
- Danial Afzal Khan as Ayaan
- Saud Imtiaz as Shehzad
- Shehzeen Rahat as Sadia
- Bilal Yousufzai as Raheel
- Mahrukh Rizvi as Aaliya
- Arshad Ali as Chacha
Production
The entire film's shooting was done in Pakistan, the film was also produced in Pakistan as well; except its sound mixing and recording which was done in India.[7]
Marketing and release
The teaser trailer of film was revealed on November 15, 2015.[8] Theatrical trailer and final poster of film was released on April 23, 2016. The film was released across Pakistani cinemas on May 20, 2016.[9]
See also
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-07-29. Retrieved 2017-01-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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- "'It was risky to invest on Pakistan's first found footage film' : Ayaz Samoo". hip. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- "Danial Afzal Khan on his upcoming movie 'Aksbandh'". hip. Wajiha Jawaid. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
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- "Aksbandh releasing nationwide on 20th May".
- "Aksbandh brings 'found footage' genre to Pakistan | Pakistan Today".
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