Laal is a 2019 Pakistani military action television film written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Haseeb Hassan.[1] It is produced by Geo Films and features Bilal Abbas Khan and Kubra Khan in leads.[2][3] The original soundtrack of Laal was written and performed by Shuja Haider.[4] The film premiered on Geo Entertainment on 23 March 2019 on the occasion of Pakistan Day.[5][6][7][8] It was made available on the digital platform Amazon Prime in October 2019 and also uploaded on Pakistan Navy YouTube Channel.[9][10]
| Laal | |
|---|---|
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| لعل | |
| Genre | Action Drama |
| Written by | Umera Ahmed |
| Directed by | Haseeb Hassan |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original language | Urdu |
| Production | |
| Producer | Haseeb Hassan |
| Production locations | Gawadar Karachi |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup 1080p |
| Running time | 75 minutes |
| Production companies | Hamdan Films Geo Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Geo Entertainment |
| Release | 23 March 2019 |
Plot
editThe story is about a young boy named Behram who lives near Ormara coastal line, Balochistan. His father works for a fishing trawler which barely aids their survival. Like his elder brother Yousuf, his father hopes for Behram to become a fisherman. But, Behram has his eyes set on another dream. Inspired by the Navy officers, he hopes to get education and join the Navy. His dreams are realised when he meets a Navy family willing to help Behram. After 15 years, Behram returns to his hometown after becoming a Naval officer. His return presents him with a life-altering challenge and demands of him a sacrifice that earns him the nation's pride (Laal).
Cast
edit- Bilal Abbas[11] as Behram
- Kubra Khan as Zarminay
- Gohar Rasheed as Yousuf
- Iffat Rahim as Behram's mother
- Adnan Shah Tipu as Zarminay's father
- Saleem Mairaj as Behram's father
- Sidra Niazi as Zarminay's mother[12]
References
edit- ^ "Geo TV to telecast 'Laal' on March 23". The News International. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ "Bilal Abbas Khan's avatar as a navy officer makes an impression". Daily Times (Pakistan). 20 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Bilal Abbas Khan to play navy officer in patriotic telefilm 'Laal'". Daily Times. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Parwaz Hai Junoon director's next project: A telefilm on the Navy". 7 February 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ Images Staff (19 March 2019). "Bilal Abbas Khan's telefilm about Pakistan Navy gets a teaser". Dawn. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Bilal Abbas to play a Navy officer in Telefilm 'Laal'". The Nation. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Teaser trailer of Bilal Khan's telefilm 'Laal' released". Dunya News. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "The teaser for Bilal Abbas Khan's special Pakistan Day telefilm Laal is out | Samaa Digital". Samaa TV. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Pakistani telefilm Laal makes it to Amazon Prime". The News. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ "Telefilm 'Laal' tugs at our heartstrings with its sheer brilliance". Daily Times. 31 March 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Bilal Abbas Khan to essay a Navy officer in his next, Laal". The News International. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Geo TV to telecast 'Laal' on March 23". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 15 June 2021.