Project Ghazi

Project Ghazi
Urdu پروجیکٹ غازی‬
Directed by Nadir Shah
Produced by Syed Mohammad Ali Raza
Starring
Production
company
GYR Films[1]
Distributed by Distribution Club
Release date
  • 14 July 2017 (2017-07-14) (premiere)
[2][3]
Country Pakistan
Language Urdu

Project Ghazi (Urdu: غازی‬‎; meaning Hero and Conqueror) is a 2017 Pakistani superhero film.[4] The film is directed by Nadir Shah and produced by Ali Raza who are known for their work on TV commercials as well as short films.[5]

Synopsis

The film revolves around a team of scientists and soldiers aiming to produce a new breed of advanced weaponized soldiers code named Project Ghazi, until a group of rogue men try to seize the project. United with a team of dedicated scientist played by Syra Sheroz and distinguished soldiers played by Shehryar and Humayan Saeed along with other people, they try to stop the rogue men, little do they know that a major disaster is headed their way.[6]

Cast

Production

Development

During a live Facebook session with The Express Tribune, director Nadir Shah explained that "It's a story of an advanced soldier project and it spans over a period of 20 years." He also revealed that there was an element of espionage genre in the film as well.[7]

Casting

On 12 April 2016 Sheheryar posted a picture of the script on his Instagram account. In an interview with HIP Pakistan he revealed that he will play the lead in the film. "Though I'm not allowed to speak about the project or my character, but I play the protagonist in Project Ghazi. It's basically an action film, and is about to go on floors in a few days."[8] Later Syra Shehroz, vetern actor Talat Hussain and Aamir Qureshi were also roped in to play complex characters, and Adnan Jaffar was cast to play the main antagonist in the Film.[9] Humayun Saeed was later cast to play the role of Colonel Salaar in a lead role.[10][11][12]

Filming

Project Ghazi was filmed in Pakistan.[13]

Release

The Project Ghazi was initially scheduled for release on 14 July 2017. But at the premiere event a day before, its general release was postponed, as it appeared to get a harsh response from the audience due to the technical issues, particularly the sound design. New release date will be announced soon.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "GYR Films". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Project Ghazi to release on July 14". The Nation. 4 June 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  3. 1 2 Rahul Aijaz (14 July 2017). The Express Tribune. Retrieved 14 July 2017
  4. ↑ "Pakistan's first superhero movie 'Project Ghazi' trailer launched". The Nation. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  5. ↑ Omair Alavi (20 June 2017). "'Project Ghazi' takes film-making to another level". Samaa TV. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  6. ↑ "Pakistan's first superhero movie 'Project Ghazi's first teaser looks fierce! - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
  7. ↑ "Pakistan's first superhero movie 'Project Ghazi's first teaser looks fierce!". The Express Tribune. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  8. ↑ Ahmed Sarym (13 April 2016). "HIP Exclusive: Sheheryar Munawar signs his second film, 'Project Ghazi'!". HIP in Pakistan. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  9. ↑ Ahmed Sarym (23 June 2016). "Sheheryar Munawar & Syra Shahroz pair up for Project Ghazi!". HIP in Pakistan. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  10. ↑ "Humayun Saeed to star in upcoming movie Project Ghazi". The Nation. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  11. ↑ Saira Khan (9 June 2017). "BTS of Humayun Saeed in 'Project Ghazi' will leave you stunned". HIP in Pakistan. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  12. ↑ "Project Ghazi's incredibly slick teaser is out now". DAWN Images. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  13. ↑ Buraq Shabbir (21 June 2017). "Project Ghazi adds a new genre to Pakistan's film landscape". The News. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
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