Heer Maan Ja
| Heer Maan Ja | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Azfar Jafri |
| Written by | Owais Korai Baloch |
| Produced by | Imran Raza Kazmi Hareem Farooq Arif Lakhani |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rana Kamran |
| Edited by | Mitesh Soni |
| Music by | Ahmed Ali |
Production companies | IRK Films Arif Lakhani Films |
| Distributed by | Geo Films Distribution Club |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | Rs. 12 crore (US$420,000)[1] |
Heer Maan Ja is a 2019 Pakistani romantic comedy film, directed by Azfar Jafri.[2] The film is produced by Imran Raza Kazmi under the banner of IRK Films; the film is distributed by the Distribution Club.[3] The film stars Ali Rehman Khan, and Hareem Farooq in the lead roles, alongside Faizan Shaikh, Shamayale Khattak, Sami Khan, and Mojiz Hasan in the supporting roles.[4] The film was released on 12 August 2019, on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha.
Cast[edit]
- Ali Rehman Khan as Kabeer Mustafa
- Hareem Farooq as Heer
- Faizan Shaikh as himself
- Abid Ali as Heer's Father
- Sami Khan as Child
- Mojiz Hasan as Jerry (Kabeer's Friend)
- Shamayale Khattak as Ramsey/Ramzan (Jerry's Cousin)
- Shaz Khan as Office Junior Employee
- Sabiha Hashmi as Heer's mother
- Aamina Sheikh as Saba
- Zara Sheikh as Jerry's friend
- Mikaal Zulfiqar as Doctor
- Zayn Khan as Bhai
- Ahmed Ali Akbar as Investigation Officer
- Ali Kazmi as Passport Guy
- Alamdar Hussain as Office Colleague
- Anjum Habbibi as Wajdan's father
- Samina Nighat as Heer's cousin
- Munazzah Arif as Wajdan's mother
- Saleem Mairaj as Chaman Bhai
Production[edit]
Casting and Announcement[edit]
Imran Raza Kazmi hinted the film on December 30, 2017, in an interview with Daily Times. Speaking with the reporter he said, "Our next movie will be a romantic comedy and we plan to start shooting by June 2018". This will be the fourth film released under the banner of IRK Films. Heer Maan Ja will also be the fourth film from IRK Films directed by Azfar Jafri.
In an interview with Papperazi about Heer Maan Ja, CEO & Producer IRK Films, Imran Raza Kazmi said, “Heer Maan Ja” will be a different take on films and humor and people will see Hareem (Farooq) and Ali (Rehman Khan) in a completely different look and avatar compared to Parchi.[5] This will be Hareem Farooq's second movie as a lead cast with Ali Rehman Khan, including Parchi released in 2018. In an interview with Celeb dhaba Hareem Farooq said " Heer Maan Ja is a family entertainment film with a heavy dose of entertainment and families can enjoy the film on a special occasion like Eid ul Adha. Talking to the media, Director Azfar Jafri said Heer Maan Ja will be different than his previous films as it is packed with comedy, action, and entertainment. Ali Rehman Khan said "I really enjoyed working on Heer Maan Ja. I have high expectations with the film and I really hope everyone will like the film.[6]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
Haider Rifaat of The Express Tribune and Naya Daur gave the film a 4/5 rating and stated, "Heer Maan Ja was a crowd-puller. The theme, direction and music of the film were thoroughly entertaining. There were no loose ends and each character got closure, especially Heer. Many stars made brief cameos that positively influenced the story. With emphasis on minute details, the film was shot and acted out smartly."[7][8] Faisal Ali H of Hip in Pakistan praised the performances of Ali Rehman Khan and Hareem Farooq along with screenplay and direction. He made mention of supporting cast and said, "No review of Heer Maan Ja would be complete without the brilliant supporting performances and cameos." He felt that The film had lighthearted sequences, romance & emotions, which were woven into its chase-driven narrative. Concluding Saleem opined, "The film’s positive issue-based messaging is indicative of socially responsible filmmaking which must be lauded. The film easily has all it takes to keep you entertained for the over two hour of its runtime and will definitely spice up your Eid festivities. Momin Ali Munshi of Galaxy Lollywood gave film a 2/5 rating and stated, the plot was making sense but it became a mess because of unreasonable comedy. Film would be better if they reduce some of the comedy scenes and talk something sensible. "[9]
Soundtrack[edit]
| Heer Maan Ja | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Vee Music, Manj Musik, Ahmed Ali and Aakash Pervaiz | |
| Released | 25 July 2019 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 14:02 |
| Language | Urdu |
| Label | Saga Music |
The soundtrack of the film is composed by Vee Music, Manj Musik, Ahmed Ali and Aakash Pervaiz. Lyrics are written by Sunny B, Abdullah Qureshi (Singer), Kashaaf Iqbal, Fatima Najeeb and Herbie Sahara.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heer Maan Ja - Title Track" | Sunny B | Vee Music | Herbie Sahara UK | 3:30 |
| 2. | "Addi Maar" | Herbie Sahara | Manj Musik | Sahara UK, Nindy Kaur | 3:50 |
| 3. | "Chan Mahi" | Abdullah Qureshi (Singer) | Ahmed Ali, Aakash Pervaiz | Abdullah Qureshi (Singer) | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Kuch Tou Hua Hai" | Kashaaf Iqbal and Fatima Najeeb | Ahmed Ali, Aakash Pervaiz | Rameez Khalid, Aima Baig | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 14:02 | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Heer Maan Ja Worldwide business". @HeerMaanJa. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ Staff Report. "IRK Films & Arif Lakhani Films' next titled "Heer Maan Ja" to be release on Eid ul Azha". Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ "Media collaboration for film Heer Maan Ja announced | Samaa Digital". Samaa TV. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ Shaukat, Sarah (18 January 2019). "Hareem Farooq's Heer Maan Ja poster gave us major Runaway bride nostalgia!". Entertainment Pakistan. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ Staff Report (18 January 2019). "IRK Films & Arif Lakhani Films' next titled "Heer Maan Ja" to release on Eid ul Azha". Paperazzi. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "Pakistani film Heer Maan Ja | Cast, Story, Release, Promotions - Showbiz and Fashion". August 2019.
- ^ "Heer Maan Ja: And the award for the best Eidul Azha film goes to…". 17 August 2019.
- ^ "REVIEW: 'Heer Maan Ja' Delivers What It Promises". 15 August 2019.
- ^ ALI H, FAISAL (12 August 2019). "HIP Reviews: 'Heer Maan Ja' is a Madcap Joyride with a Heart". Hip in Pakistan. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
External links[edit]
- Heer Maan Ja at IMDb
- Heer Maan Ja on Facebook
