The Blockbuster Pakistan movie ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani’ one of the highest grossing film of Pakistan, how has its most awaited sequel on its way ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’, whose trailer was released at an exclusive event held on 25th June 2018 at Nueplex Cinema, Rashid Minhas Road, Karachi.
Produced under the banner of Salman Iqbal Films and ARY Films in association with Six Sigma Plus, written by the ace writer Vasay Chaudary and directed by the talented Nadeem Baig, the man behind the JPNA’s first instalment and Punjab Nahi Jaun Gi which was unparalleled blockbuster of Pakistan by ARY Films.
The sequel also boasts of a grand star cast which has the addition of some popular names including the renowned host and actor Fahad Mustafa and as well as the beautiful actresses Mawra Hocane and Kubra Khan in the lead roles. Continuing from first edition are Humayoon Saeed, Vasay Chaudary, Ahmed Ali Butt, Sarwat Gillani, Uzma Khan in lead roles as well as Safina Behroz, Kunika Lall, Shehzad Khan, Kanwaljit Singh, Sohail Ahmed, and Omer Shahzad in supporting roles.
The story of ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ revolves around the lives of four men and their lives are full of drama and comedy. The audience can expect a fun-filled roller coaster ride and full-fledged entertainment for the whole family. The film is shot in the most beautiful and exotic international locations of Turkey and Dubai.
On the music we have some very exiting names like Shiraz Uppal, Sahir Ali Baggia, Ahmed Ali Butt, Shuja Haider, Momina Mustehsin, Naeem Abbas, Arif Lohar and sons of Abida Parveen who are performing a film for very time.
Trailer launch event was hosted by Vasay Chaudary who invited Salman Iqbal, Nadeem Baig, Humayoon Saeed, Mawra Hocane, Kubra Khan on stage to share their views on ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’. Notable absentees at the trailer launch were Fahad Mustafa and Ahmed Ali Butt, Sarwat Gillani and Uzma Khan. During the first instalment of this movie, one of the main lead Hamza Ali Abbasi opted to stay out of promotions.
Salman Iqbal, the founder and President of ARY Digital Networks and producer of the film sated; “we have high expectations from ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ and have full faith that it will add to the legacy of its first instalment and will prove to be a stellar success.”
Jerjees Seja, CEO of ARY Digital Networks and producer of this film said; “I believe that the brilliant trailer speaks for itself, ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ is the most sought after franchise and its marketing will be supported by sponsoring partners who will be going all out to promote the movie at the time of its release”.
Sunsilk, Knockout and Fair & Lovely are the main sponsoring partners of the movie while Next Cola, Turkish Airlines and McDonalds are supporting sponsoring partners of ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’.
Humayoon Saeed, the producer and actor of the film said; “we have left no stone unturned to make this movie bigger and better in terms of production and also the whole cast has put in their best efforts and the audience will be able to see that in the trailer”.
Replying to a question, Humayoon Saeed said; “this is the most expensive film that he has worked / produced”, and further said that; “ARY Films promotes films like no other channels, but even then other channel should promote films that are not theirs”. On the international front B4U will be promoting ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’.
Seasoned actor Humayoon Saeed further said; “right now ARY Films is making / producing only one movie a year and later on we will go on to make / produce for 3 to 4 movies a year and then we will certainly give chance to new comers new comers will be given a chance too”.
On Fahad Mustafa, Humayoon Saeed said: “Fahad has infused new life and energy in movie and that is exactly what we needed for ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’”.
Shahzad Naseeb who is also the producer of the film said; “’Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ is a big effort from our side, and I am confident that the film will make its mark on the cinema circuit when it is released.”
Nadeem Baig, the Director of this movie, stated; “this movie is made on a much larger canvas then its first instalment and each and every actor has put their heart and soul in the making of this movie shine. We are hoping for best!”
A very senior member of press questioned director Nadeem Baig; “Why you do you select only 40+ lead actors (male) for your films?”, his answer was simple that’ “we select them because they deliver”,
Another question from press to director Nadeem Baig; “shouldn’t you be working with others too”, why do you work with same cast and producers?, to which he replied that; we have been together for some time now and while together we have built a solid team and teamwork and chemistry between us is exemplary. All of use gel well and understand each other so its makes our life much easier on sets”.
He further said that’ “our next project will be relased apart from Eid holidays, which is aimed at giving chance to others and new comers”.
Vasay Chaudary informed that; “Omer Shahzad was chosen only because of his six packs as previously some Indian choreographers had pointed-out about missing of six packs on Pakistani heroes”.
After sharing their views on ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ a question and answer session was arranged with the members of press present at this trailer launch event and some of the questions and their answers are;
‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ is slated to release this Eid-ul-Azha.
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