Zindagi originals ‘Dhoop Ki Deewar’ and ‘Qatil Haseenao Ke Naam’ bag Gold at Promax India Awards 2022.

Zindagi has played a significant role in redefining content with shows and talent from across the border. As both the countries are celebrating 75 years of Independence, Zindagi’s popular shows ‘Dhoop Ki Deewar’ and ‘Qatil Haseenao Ke Naam’ have won big at the Promax India Awards, 2022.

Celebrating the outstanding achievement and win across the region, Zindagi takes home the Promax Gold, for the path-breaking desi noir show, ‘Qatil Haseenao Ke Naam’, and cross-border story ‘Dhoop Ki Deewar’.

Celebrated Pakistani music artist, Zeeshan Parwez has been awarded the gold for ‘Qatil Haseenao Ke Naam’ for the ‘Best program title sequence’, while noted Visual artist Rahada Tajwer wins yet another gold for ‘Dhoop Ki Deewar’ for the ‘Best key art’.

A favorite among the digital audiences on both sides of the border, Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly starrer, ‘Dhoop Ki Deewar’ also wins the ‘Best social media campaign’ for a program.

Set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pak conflict, ‘Dhoop Ki Deewar’ aims to highlight that there is no real winner of a war. It tells the story of Vishal Malhotra and Sarah Sher Ali, where they both lose their fathers in a cross-border clash.

Adding to its bouquet of offerings, Zindagi’s popular original, ‘Qatil Haseenao Ke Naam’ is a gripping crime drama series, directed by Meenu Gaur. The drama centers on several aggrieved women who punish men for their deceit, opportunism, and violence.

Talking about the win, ‘Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam, musician Zeeshan Parwez said; “It was a pleasure crafting a title sequence for Meenu Gaur’s Desi Noir web series and I thank all the jury members for this award. Congratulations to everyone at Zee Zindagi and all team members involved with this production.”

Talking about the win, ‘Dhoop Ki Deewar’ visual-artist Rahada Tajwer said; “working on this project was both liberating and exhilarating. Liberating because I was given complete creative freedom in terms of concept and execution, and exhilarating because the team was extremely supportive and appreciative throughout the process. Apart from the artworks being recognized globally and then winning an award, which was of course extremely overwhelming – in a good way, what also stood out was Zee Zindagi’s team’s humility. I have told friends, family, and colleagues repeatedly how I was treated as an equal without ever having to feel out of place, how each idea was greeted with such joy, and how I developed relationships from across the border and that means the most to me. The award is the cherry on top and I am so grateful that I got to work on this project, my heart is really full. When the team won the award and I got phone calls and messages from the team was the kind of moment that I’m going to replay in my head anytime I need cheering up”.

Director of ‘Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam’ Meena Gaur added; “Qatil Haseenson Ke Naam was genuinely a labor of love by the whole team, and winning this award for the title sequence makes us all so proud and grateful.”

Zindagi’s success at the Promax India Awards 2022, is another key step toward an inclusive approach to content, bridging the gap between the two countries.

Right on target – Parwaaz Hai Junoon

Momina and Duraid Films and HUM Films launched the trailer of the much-anticipated film of the year, “Parwaaz Hai Junoon” (PHJ) at Nueplex Cinema here in Karachi. The trailer launch event was a star-studded affair and in attendance were the crème de la crème of Pakistan’s entertainment industry, including the star cast of the film, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hania Amir, Ahad Raza Mir, Shafaat Ali Khan, Marina Khan, Hina Bayat, Asif Raza Mir, Azaan Sami Khan, Adnan Jaffer and many other stars. With the shining stars also present on this occasion were the producer of the film PHJ Momina Duraid, director Haseeb Hasan, writer Farhat Ishtiaq, Director Media Affairs PAF Air Commodore Ali, president HUM Network Limited Sultana Siddiqui, CEO HUM Network Limited Duraid Qureshi and many others from the corporate sector.

The event was abuzz with stars and media personalities and the much-anticipated trailer was screened amidst thunderous applause by the attendees. The trailer of PHJ contains all the elements of a super-hit film. From the strikingly handsome star-cast to brilliant acting, soothing music, immaculate direction and a perfect blend of action, thrill, romance, patriotism, mind-boggling visuals and fighter jets, the trailer of PHJ definitely ticks all the boxes and leaves one wanting more. “Parwaaz Hai Junoon” is a tribute to the brave sons of the soil who guard our skies and long for “Shahadat” with pride in the line of duty.

The trailer also served as a teaser to the soothing music of the film. “Nachay Ray” sung by Jabir and Zeb Bangash made the audiences wanting to dance to its tune, while the melodious Atif Aslam made everyone “thaam lo” their hearts. Music of the film is exceptional and is composed by the very talented Azaan Sami Khan who will be making his debut as a music composer for “Parwaaz Hai Junoon”. Azaan’s knack for music and his brilliant composition will make you look forward to the movie even more.

Speaking about the film, Farhat Ishtiaq said, “I have written this story with great passion and have high expectations from the film. The whole crew has worked very hard to bring the story to life and I am sure the audiences will enjoy every bit of it.”

“I am very excited for the trailer launch of my debut film as a director. PHJ is not an ordinary film, it is a tribute to the brave sons of the soil who lay down their lives with pride to protect our country. It is a perfect blend of patriotism, thrill and passion and will surely meet the expectations of modern-day cine-goers.” Said Haseeb Hasan, director of PHJ.

Speaking about the film, producer Momina Duraid said, “Parwaaz Hai Junoon is finally ready for parwaaz and we hope that we have done justice to the subject of the film, while keeping the family entertainment value high. Insha-Allah our audiences will be proud of this film.”

Speaking on the occasion, president HUM Network Sultana Siddiqui said, “Upholding the image of women and the country has always played an important role in M&D Productions and PHJ focusses on these points. It is a story-based film with good content, patriotism, thrill and romance and everyone associated with the film has played their part to make it an outstanding film.”

Produced under the banner of Momina and Duraid Films, PHJ is written by the legendary Farhat Ishtiaq and will mark the directorial debut of Haseeb Hasan. The film boasts a stellar cast including Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hania Amir, Ahad Raza Mir, Shaz Khan, Kubra Khan, Shafaat Ali Khan, Marina khan, Hina Bayat Khwaja, Asif Raza Mir, Adnan Jaffer, Saad Kazi and others.

 

 

Parwaaz Hai Junoon is all set to release worldwide under the banner of HUM Films on Eid-ul-Azha 2018.