Intezaar (2022 film)
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| Urdu | انتظار |
| Directed by | Sakina Samo |
| Written by | Bee Gul |
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| Starring | Khalid Ahmed Samina Ahmed Kaif Ghaznavi |
| Cinematography | Mirza Mahmood |
| Music by | Darvesh |
| Distributed by | Distribution Club |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Intezaar (Urdu: انتظار) is a Pakistani drama film directed by Sakina Samo in her feature film directorial debut based on a script by Bee Gul. Samina Ahmed, Kaif Ghaznavi, Khalid Ahmed, Raza Ali Abid and Adnan Jaffar appear in prominent roles.
The film was first announced in June 2019 during its post-production phase, with music that was composed by Darvesh. After delayed theatrical releases, the film was released countrywide on 19 August 2022.[1]
Premise
[edit]Intezar revolves around a family and their fears of separation, loneliness and death.
Cast
[edit]- Samina Ahmed as Salma Kanwal
- Kaif Ghaznavi as Ruby
- Khalid Ahmed as Daddy
- Raza Ali Abid as Ali
- Adnan Jaffar as Sameer
- Sakina Samo as Doctor
Production
[edit]Pre-production of the film started in early 2019 and the film and its cast was announced by Samo on her social media handle in June 2019, during the post-production phase of the film in Turkey. It marked Samo's feature film directorial debut and her second collaboration with Gul after she directed telefilm, Kaun Qamar Ara which was written by Gul. Owing to creative liberation, the film was made independently without the support of any media partner, as stated by the director. Before its release in theaters, the film was decided to send in international film festivals.[2][3][4][5]
Initially planned to release on 20 March 2020, the theatrical release of the film was postponed due to Covid-19 Pandemic until its gets a new release date of 19 August 2022.[6][7][8]
Accolades
[edit]- Harlem International Film Festival - Best Actor - Khalid Ahmed[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sakina Samo's 'Intezaar' is finally hitting theatres". 7 August 2022.
- ^ Instep Today (11 June 2019). "Sakina Samo releases poster of her first film, Waiting (Intezar)". The News. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient Sakina working on her newest film titled 'Waiting'". Daily Times. 12 June 2019.
- ^ "Sakina Samo's pulling out all the stops for her debut feature film". Dawn Images. 13 June 2019. Archived from the original on 5 July 2022.
- ^ Muhammad Ali (5 August 2019). "I have complete faith in Sakina Samo as the director of my film: Bee Gul". dailytimes.com.pk. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Sakina Samo to voice the unheard with debut feature, Intezaar (Waiting)". thenews.com.pk. 10 February 2020.
- ^ Irfan Ul Haq (6 August 2022). "Sakina Samo's film Intezaar finally getting released on Aug 19, actor promises it's 'different'". Dawn Images.
- ^ "The wait is over: Sakina Samo's 'Intezaar' will release in cinemas on August 19". Express Tribune. 7 August 2022.
- ^ Asfa Sultan (23 September 2020). "Khalid Ahmad bags Best Actor Award at Harlem International Film Fest". Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 19 September 2021.