• Comment: The copyright violation was restored with very minimal, superficial revision. I removed it since it's not something we'd want to include anyway. bonadea contributions talk 16:52, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: @Bye To Hichki, please rewrite the highlighted parts in your own words, you copied word for word from the source. The film was announced in 2020. Model turned actress Amna Ilyas appeared in many films including 7 Din Mohabbat In, Ready Steady No and Baaji. In 2020, According to reports, Amna has signed another film project, titled Mastani, which will see opposite TV actor Affan Waheed, who appeared in drama serial Do Bol. Amna Ilyas, who played the titular role, confirmed the news to Instep. According to director-writer of the film, Usman Rizvi, the film falls under the genre of comedy, drama and suspense.
    In a interview, Affan Waheed, who is makes his big screen debut with the film shared, “It’s an exciting, enthralling and awe-inspiring love journey of a kind-hearted and ordinary man Shakil and his complete opposite love interest, Aaliyah. One of the reasons I chose this script was that my character didn’t require slapstick humour to make its presence felt”.
    Comr Melody Idoghor (talk) 00:15, 17 December 2024 (UTC)


Mastaani
مستانی
Directed byUsman Rizvi
Written byUsman Rizvi
Story byUsman Rizvi
Produced bySayeda Daniya Nizami
StarringAffan Waheed
Amna Ilyas
Abbas Ashraf Awan
Hira Khan
CinematographyKhizer Idrees
Edited byM. Arif
Music byNaveed Nashad
Production
company
DU Entertainment
Distributed byIMGC
Distribution Club
Release date
  • 23 August 2024 (2024-08-23)
(Pakistan)
Running time
137 minutes[1]
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
Box officeRs. 10 crore (US$350,000)

Mastaani is a 2024 Pakistani romantic-thriller Urdu language film directed and written by Usman Rizvi.[2] The film is produced by Daniya Nizami. It stars film debutant Affan Waheed, Amna Ilyas, Abbas Ashraf Awan and Hira Khan. The film production done under the banner of DU Entertainment and Distributed by International Multi Group Of Companies (IMGC) and Distribution Club. The film was released on 23 August 2024.[3][4]

Synopsis

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A tale of a bold and determined young girl, driven by her desire to create meaningful change in society, only to find her path altered by unforeseen twists of fate.[5]

Cast

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Production

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Development, casting and filming

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Amna Ilyas played the lead role of Aliyah

The film was announced in 2020. Amna Ilyas, known for 7 Din Mohabbat In and Ready Steady No. She stars in Mastani alongside television actor Affan Waheed, making his film debut after his success in drama series Do Bol for ARY Digital. Affan called the story “an exciting love journey between Shakil, a kind-hearted man, and his opposite, Aaliyah,” adding that he chose the role for its subtle humor and depth.[7]

Principal photography begun in June 2020. Filming for the film took place at Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Kashmir, Pakistan.[3][8]

Release

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First teaser released on 4 July 2024. Trailler was released on 23 July 2024 and the film released on 23 August 2024 across the country (Pakistan).[8][9][10][11]

Reception

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Dawn Images reviewed the film and states that "The film is well-intentioned with powerful performances and stunning cinematography but is let down by its inability to focus on a few core issues.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mastaani - Cinepax". cinepax.com.
  2. ^ Kashif, Saleha (August 26, 2024). "A Blend of Rom-Com and Thriller: Amna Ilyas and Affan Waheed are Confident 'Mastaani' Will Captivate Audiences". Next TVC.
  3. ^ a b Desk, News (August 25, 2024). "'Both rom-com and a thriller'". The Express Tribune. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Kamran Jawaid, Mohammad (September 8, 2024). "THE ICON REVIEW: MASTANI MISFIRES". DAWN.COM.
  5. ^ "Affan Waheed ready to make film Debut in Mastaani". Dunya News. 28 January 2020.
  6. ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (January 27, 2020). "Affan Waheed is making his cinematic debut in Mastani". Dawn Images.
  7. ^ Zahra, Afshan (January 27, 2020). "TV's Favourite Actor Affan Waheed Is Making His Silver Screen Debut With Mastani". Oyeyeah.
  8. ^ a b "'Mastaani' (Trailer): Affan Waheed and Amna Ilyas Give A Glimpse Of Love, Mystery & Heartbreak!". PakistaniCinema.Net. July 27, 2024.
  9. ^ Ariff, Sana (July 11, 2024). "Mastaani Film 2024: Starring Amna Ilyas & Affan Waheed". Social Diary Magazine.
  10. ^ "Mastaani - Nueplex". nueplex.com.
  11. ^ "Mastaani New Pakistani Movie Release 2024 - Aaj news". Aaj English TV. August 25, 2024.
  12. ^ Danial, Sara (September 9, 2024). "Review: Mastaani has too many issues and not enough focus". Dawn Images.
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