Aksbandh | |
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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 |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | Pakistan |
Language | Urdu & English |
Budget | PKR 5.5 million |
Box office | PRK 2.0 million [1] |
Aksbandh (previously Paranormal Karachi Nights[2]) is a supernatural found footage horror film released in 2016, the first film of its kind from Pakistan. It was produced, written, and directed by Emran Hussain and co-written by Ayaz Samoo.[3] Aksbandh was produced under the production banner of Cinematic Media and 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.
The film was distributed by Hum Films on 20 May 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
Aksbandh was completely shot and produced in Pakistan, except for sound recording and mixing, which was done in India.[7]
Marketing and release
A teaser trailer for Aksbandh was revealed on 15 November 2015.[8] The theatrical trailer and final poster for the film was released on 23 April 2016. The film was released across Pakistani cinemas on 20 May 2016.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ "Yearly Boxoffice Report Card 2016 :: ARY Films Stands Out". Box Office Detail. 7 January 2017. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ↑ "'Paranormal Karachi Nights' is now called 'Aksbandh'". hip. Wajiha Jawaid. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ↑ "'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.
- ↑ "'Aksbandh's' official trailer is out!". 23 April 2016.
- ↑ "Aksbandh releasing nationwide on 20th May".
- ↑ "Aksbandh brings 'found footage' genre to Pakistan | Pakistan Today".
- ↑ "Pakistani Movie Aksbandh: First Found Footage Film May Hit Screens Soon". brandsynario. Tanzeel Hassan. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ↑ "Aksbandh releasing nationwide on 20th May".