It is widely believed in the film world that
touching the classics for the sake of remake is a bad idea. But then there are
few like Anjum Shahzad and Abdullah Kadwani who believe more in taking risks
and bringing the history on the front for the modern world. This indeed was a
surprise as no one would have thought that 7th Sky Entertainment would pick the
‘Cult Classic’ of the 60s, Armaan, for its next project.
A film as big as Armaan; if needs to be remade all
over again, requires some extensive resources, exceptional directorial skills,
excellent script and an enthusiastic team, and Abdullah Kadwani truly is the
right man to provide all of that. Chambaili is the other big film being made
simultaneously under his production banner of 7th Sky Entertainment. It seems
like he realises the fact that single films aren’t going to do any good to the
industry, instead, back to back quality films are to be provided to get rid of
this slump phase on the local film industry.
The only worry, however, remains here is that how
well Abdullah transits from the TV phase to the film world, many worry about
the increased amount of films being made the drama way. But with the
professional gang working alongside the production experience of 7th Sky
Entertainment, we expect this not happening with Armaan or even Chambaili for
that matter.
Starring Fawad Khan and Aamina Sheikh in the lead
roles, this remake of 1966 Waheed Murad and Zeba starrer Armaan, is currently
under production with Anjum Shahzad as its director and Abdullah Kadwani,
producer. Actress Mahnoor Khan; who we first saw in Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol, is
also part of the cast.
Anjum Shahzad might be a new name to hear, but he
has been part of Pakistan entrainment industry for nearly two decades now. He
made his acting debut with the 1990s comedy classic Family Front but soon left
the acting world to have a career as director. Anjum has since delivered some
of the best Drama serials on our television screens, Dil-e-Nadaan, Khuda Aur
Muhabbat and Jaye Kahan Yeh Dil are just to name a few.
Although this would be the directorial debut of
Anjum Shahzad on big screen, but the cast including Fawad Khan, Aamina Sheikh and
Mahnoor Khan have all done at least a film each. Fawad Khan made his acting
debut through the blockbuster hit Khuda Kay Liye in 2007, whereas Aamina also
made it to the big screen through her recently festival-screened independent
film Seedlings (Lamha). Mahnoor Khan, as mentioned earlier, was first seen in
Shoaib Mansoor’s 2011 blockbuster hit Bol.
Aamina’s manager, Talha Bin Hissam, although
confirmed the news regarding actress’s inclusion in the remake, but excused to
give further details on the project. Our sources however, informed us that the
shooting of the film is currently in its full swing and the other aspects of
the film are also being worked out. We hope to see more updates from the
Armaan-camp soon.
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