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‘Joyland’ wins Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2023

March 8, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Joyland won the best international film award at Spirit Awards.
Saim Sadiq-directed film gained another trophy.
In his award speech, he thanked every cast member of the film.

The Spirit Awards 2023’s Best International film went to “Joyland“!
Joyland’s trip to the Oscars may have come to an end, but the Saim Sadiq-directed film gained another trophy to its impressive collection of honours at the 38th Independent Spirit Awards. As noted, the picture which has been hampered by controversy at home managed to overcome four other nominees including Marie Kreutzer’s Corsage, Martika Ramirez Escobar’s Leonor Will Never Die, Davy Chou’s Return to Seoul and Alice Diop’s Saint-Omer.

Saim Sadiq said, “They did send us an email saying you should prepare a speech and I archived it and I didn’t take it seriously at all. Now I’m ashamed because I have so many things to say and so many people to thank and I’m just scared that I’ll forget someone,” in his award-winning speech thanking everyone from producers Riz Ahmed, Malala, and Apoorva Guru Charan to his crew, and cast. He exclaimed that he wouldn’t have come this far without them.

He further said, “Thank you really because to support a film that comes from Pakistan that’s in Urdu and Punjabi and talks about the things that this film talks about, it’s not an easy decision to make.”

He added, “It was easier for me to say I want to make this film but perhaps pretty hard for them to say they want to put their mind behind it so I think they deserve so much credit for it.”

He concluded the speech by saying, “[I want to thank] the three people who really really made this film. Alina Khan, Ali Junejo and Rasti Farooq, this one would not be possible without you. Thank you so much. I hope your future is so so bright.”

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Maria B receives criticism for her statement on Sar-e-Rah’s recent episode

March 1, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Maria B has become well-known as a designer.
She earlier called for a ban on Joyland and spoke against the transgender problem.
Maria B intervened and voiced her disapproval of Sar e Rah’s new episode.

Over the years, the name Maria B has become well-known as a designer. People are aware of her collections, designs, and strong opinions on a variety of subjects that she presents on social media. Due to her comments on the movie Joyland and the supposed propagation of LGBTQ ideals in Pakistan through the media and social media, she has recently been involved in public fights. She earlier called for a ban on Joyland and has subsequently been speaking out strongly against the transgender problem.

In a recent episode of Sar e Rah, Muneeb Butt is depicted as being intersex, and how his father, played by Nabeel Zafar, is very sensitive to situations, which helps him achieve his goals. Yet a drama clip that was taken out of context and went viral gave the impression that Nabeel was indoctrinating the youngster with trans ideas.

Maria B intervened and voiced her disapproval of the video on Instagram:

The way Maria ripped things out of context before calling it propaganda infuriated several people. They also urged her to watch the programme first and to treat members of this gender with more respect. What the internet has to say is as follows:

It has been a long time coming, but it looks that Pakistani dramas are finally catching up with the times and beginning to develop stories that reflect the lives and struggles of Pakistani women and intersex people. We are excited to see what the next episode holds for its viewers.

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Malala adds another feather to her cap by becoming an executive producer

February 27, 2023 by Qurat ul Ain Khan Qurat ul Ain

Malala Yousafzai is constantly in the news for her outstanding work and achievements. This time, Malala is attempting to make a film. According to reports, the education activist plans to bring human rights to the big screen. Is there anything Malala Yousafzai cannot accomplish? The Nobel Peace Prize laureate is constantly in the news for her … Read more

Farasat Anees says: ‘T-series must reach out to me before using my song’

February 27, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Farasat Anees criticised Bollywood production company T-series.
He claimed that T-series has stolen his song ‘Biba’.
Farasat further added that they could have reached out to me before using my song.

Farasat Anees, a Pakistani artist, criticised Bollywood production company T-series on Instagram for stealing his song “Biba” for the soundtrack of a forthcoming film. The song “Biba” was initially composed for the Pakistani movie “Joyland,” which was nominated for an Oscar.

Farasat Anees, a singer from Pakistan, used Instagram to criticise Bollywood production company T-series for using his song “Biba” without permission for a forthcoming film’s soundtrack. The Pakistani Oscar-nominated movie “Joyland” initially featured the song “Biba.”

In an interview with the Indian publication The Print, Anees stated that the music company had not contacted him before utilising one of his songs: “A billion-dollar company like T-Series should be professional in its approach. They (the music directors) could have at least reached out to me or perhaps mailed me once before putting out the song. There was no communication from their end. Perhaps there could have been a counter-quote, and we could have made something together.”

Anees further claimed that hearing T-Series’ “Biba” gave him a strange feeling and that the company is notorious for stealing Pakistani songs: ‘“This is not the first time they have done something like this. They’ve earlier done this with Abrar’s song. If nothing else, this only motivates me that such a big label has copied my song and that makes me want to do better work further.”

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Another Pakistani song ‘Biba’ is copied by Bollywood

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Bollywood will continue to appropriate Pakistani classics.
T-Series was called out by Farasat Anees for stealing his song “BIBA.”
Anees posted a video on Instagram that includes clips from both songs.

Undoubtedly, Bollywood will continue to appropriate Pakistani classics. T-Series, the music giant of B-Town, is here to ruin yet another Lollywood musical score after distorting Nach Punjaban, Disco Deewane, and numerous other songs. The Indian music company was recently called out by Pakistani singer Farasat Anees for stealing his song “BIBA,” which was used in the Pakistani Oscar-nominated movie Joyland. Anees claimed to have fans in Pakistan and India in an interview with a local media outlet called Images. Anees has sent emails to the record company but hasn’t gotten a response, which irritates him.

Anees posted a video on Instagram that includes clips from both songs and asks viewers to comment on whether they think the song has been stolen.

“What a disgrace! T-Series [is] stealing our work because it has been trending in the world. Me and my brothers, Toshi and Slick Trick, worked day and night to bring this song where it is. PLEASE HAVE SOME SHAME and stop ruining every good song from Pakistan,” he captioned the post.

Anees further wrote, “The love and respect Indians showed to our version of ‘BIBA’ was massive. We will always be grateful for that. [They are] also supporting us in the comment section of this cheap copy of ‘BIBA’. Will always be thankful to listeners across the border!”

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Joyland is the first movie from Pakistan to take home a prize at Cannes 2022. The film also received the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard category and the Cannes Queer Palm Award for outstanding LGBT, “queer,” or feminist-themed film. Sarwat Gilani, Sania Saeed, Ali Junejo, Alina Khan, and Rasti Farooq are the stars of Joyland.

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Creative Artists Agency signs Saim Sadiq’s ‘Joyland’ for representation

February 17, 2023 by Areej Afzal

The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has signed director Saim Sadiq.
The film was given the Un Certain Regard and Queer Palm awards.
The movie is also shortlisted for Best International Film at 95th Academy Awards 2023.

The Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of the largest agencies in America, has signed director Saim Sadiq. In doing so, he joins the ranks of A-list actors and luminaries from the business including Zendaya, Tom Hanks, Samuel L. Jackson, Pete Davidson, Ellen DeGeneres, Ryan Murphy, Steven Spielberg, Allison Williams, and A$AP Rocky, among others. With the release of his drama film Joyland, Sadiq garnered popularity and was included on Variety’s list of the “10 Directors to Watch” for 2023.

The jury applauded Joyland, the first Pakistani film to ever have its world debut at Cannes Film Festival 2022, and it was given the Un Certain Regard and Queer Palm awards.

The movie has also been shortlisted for Best International Film at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 and has been nominated for Best International Film at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist and the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, as well as the British-Pakistani artist Riz Ahmed, who has won Oscars and Emmys, support Joyland. The couple joined Sadiq’s honourable movie as executive producers.

Sania Saeed, Sarwat Gilani, Rasti Farooq, Salman Peerzada, and Sohail Samir all have significant roles in the movie in addition to Junejo and Khan.

The path of the youngest son in a patriarchal home is followed in the sexual revolution tale of Joyland. He joins an erotic dance theatre in defiance of the family’s anticipation that he and his wife will have a son. There, the transgender woman who runs the troupe becomes his love.

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Faysal Quraishi’s criticism on Maria B makes people unhappy

February 8, 2023 by Areej Afzal

In Kuch Ankahi, a poster of Joyland was seen in the backdrop of a scene.
Maria B pointed it out as subliminal promotion of the LGBTQ agenda.
Faysal Quraishi says It is a Pakistani movie therefore advertising it is acceptable.

In the drama Kuch Ankahi, a poster for Joyland was recently spotted in the backdrop of a scene in which Sajal Aly was standing in the front. Maria B pointed this out as a subliminal promotion of the LGBTQ agenda. She declared that she will continue to advocate for intersex people while refusing to let the transgender agenda overshadow the true intersex community and its struggles.

When analysing the programme, Faysal Quraishi called Maria B out on her fury and asked, “What does she want us to place Pathaan posters in the drama?” It is a Pakistani movie, he claimed, therefore advertising it is acceptable.

People are unhappy with Faysal Quraishi’s position and claim that Maria B is not speaking out against a movie but rather, as she puts it, against the transgender agenda. What was said on the internet was as follows:

In recent days, Maria B has been outspoken about her opinions regarding the promotion of LGBTQ people in the nation. She was vehemently opposed to Joyland and requested that Pakistan outlaw the movie. Maria B has expressed her opinions, saying that while she respects the rights of intersex persons, she cannot accept the advancement of the LGBTQ agenda in a country that practises Islam.

The film Joyland was first outlawed in all of Pakistan but was eventually made legal everywhere else, with the exception of Punjab, after it was charged with promoting the LGBTQ agenda there. The movie was nominated for an Oscar and won big at the Cannes Film Festival, but it didn’t make the final list of nominees.

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Maria B gets angry over Pakistani dramas spotting Joyland poster

February 2, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Maria B is speaking out against those who think it’s acceptable to alter their gender.
She is also protesting scrapfest with a louder voice.
She recently published a number of anti-LGBTQ pieces, including Kuch An Kahi drama.

Maria B is speaking out against those who think it’s acceptable to alter their gender if it makes them uncomfortable. She is also protesting scrapfest with a louder voice. She recently published a number of anti-LGBTQ pieces, one of which was about the television programme Kuch An Kahi. We also have dramas that subtly promote joyland/transgenders, she commented after posting a picture from the film Joyland. She commented,“ We also have dramas promoting joyland/transgenders subliminally. WE ARE NOT STUPID WE GET IT. WAKE UP PAKISTAN… AND SEE THE NEW AGENDA IC. Rather than trying to save pakistan, we are selling our religious identity.

Take a look!

Designer Maria B has been outspoken regarding the LGBTQ community and is clear in her belief that it is a foreign agenda harming the Muslim Ummah. Since Maria B stated that the transgenders’ bill was exploiting the intersex population and promoting LGBTQ, she is the one who stood her ground when it was passed.

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Sarwat Gilani hold off against online trolls

February 1, 2023 by Shaista Zafar

Gilani made her film debut in 2005 with Dil Ki Madham Boliyan. The performer claimed she doesn’t allow herself to be bullied when talking about herself personally. “ The actor condemned the cultural tendency to ignore great accomplishments and only emphasize the flaws. Sarwat Gilani, a renowned actress from Lollywood, has established herself as one … Read more

Sarwat Gillani gives advice over women encouragement

January 27, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Sarwat Gillani expressed her desire to change how women are portrayed in Pakistani.
She then thought back on her earlier roles.
Sarwat responded, “I think our girls should be watching 26 episodes of how not to get married.

Sarwat Gillani highlighted her desire to change how women are portrayed in Pakistani television and film in an interview with JORE. She then thought back on her earlier roles and everything that she had learned from them.

“I believe that as performers, we have a duty to be mindful of the behaviours we promote. Even when I was portraying characters like Satisavitri, the girl next door, or a damsel in distress, I would find myself wondering why we weren’t talking about the extraordinary things that other women were accomplishing. How many of these sad stories are we going to do, I wondered even then. Sarwat disclosed.

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Sarwat Gillani sensed things moving as Churails approached her. I actually always fought for women’s rights on many platforms before Churails. I thought that, on the one hand, I’m urging women to speak up, so how can I be acting like a woman who can do nothing for herself on the other? I would no longer be able to defend a character this meek and weak. The discrepancy there is significant.

Sarwat responded, “I think our girls should be watching 26 episodes of how not to get married – because the whole premise of dramas today is whether a girl is good enough to be married or whether she will be accepted by her in-laws,” when asked about the kinds of stories that women and girls need to see on television.

Unapologetically, Sarwat said, “Girls have raised their standards in Pakistan; they are more career-oriented, multitaskers, and wise; even as housewives, they take care of a lot of things on their own; there are a lot of successful women who have overcome a lot of obstacles. not just personally, but also professionally. And talking about that is not permitted. A lovely medium, art allows you to express the most repulsive topics in their purest form. like in Mataye Jaan’s Hania. Why aren’t we discussing information that is more realistic, useful, and elevating for Pakistani women?

Why, the actor questioned, must we always discuss demeaning women? That information won’t benefit women. It will just support [problematic] male behaviour!

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Joyland is not nominated for Oscar in 2023

January 25, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Hollywood began the run-up to the Academy Awards with Everything Everywhere All At Once.
This movie received the most nominations with 11.
Joyland has failed to get its first Oscar nomination in international features films category.

Joyland, a movie from Pakistan, hasn’t been given its first Oscar nomination in the category of international feature films. Joyland, the first movie from Pakistan to ever be selected for an Academy Award shortlist, did not receive a nomination.

Hollywood formally began the run-up to the Academy Awards on March 12 with the release of the sci-fi blockbuster Everything Everywhere All At Once, which received the most nominations with 11.

Irish black humour With nine nominations each, The Banshees of Inisherin and the World War I movie All Quiet on the Western Front shared second place. Elvis, the rock biopic, received eight nominations, and Steven Spielberg’s quasi-memoir The Fabelmans, received seven.

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Oscar-nominated Pakistani movie “Joyland” is releasing In India

January 25, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Sadiq’s film Joyland would have a global release, including in India.
Joyland’s production crew has confirmed that it will debut in India.
Sadiq’s creation unexpectedly managed to make it to the Oscars as Pakistan’s official entry.

Given how Indian authorities treated Bilal Lashari’s The Legend of Maula Jatt, the prospects of any Pakistani film being released in India were small; yet, there is one cinematic classic Joyland that will soon be released in the neighbouring country.

Joyland, directed by Saim Sadiq, is one of the best works ever produced in Pakistan and is breaking all rules.

Variety claimed that Sadiq’s film Joyland, which had its US premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, would have a global release, including in India. The Oscars-shortlisted film Joyland’s production crew has confirmed that it will debut in India (distributed by PVR). In addition, Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol, which was released approximately ten years ago, was the last movie to be released in India before Sadiq’s most recent offering.

Sadiq’s creation unexpectedly managed to make it to the Oscars as Pakistan’s official entry and was also shortlisted despite the criticism and a restriction on theatrical release in some locations throughout the nation.

Before Joyland’s production, Sadiq talked about his choice and said: “The opportunity to represent Pakistan at the Oscars with a movie that I really feel is an accurate and sympathetic depiction of who we are as a nation fills me with awe, gratitude, and excitement. The triumphs and tragedies of these characters should encourage empathy in viewers both in Pakistan and beyond. We shall require a lot of prayers and well wishes from our folks in the upcoming months as we travel the path ahead.”

The director, age 31, continued, “We frequently bemoan the fact that, despite the existence of numerous outstanding artists across all genres, Pakistani art has continued to be woefully underrepresented in the global art scene. But this year has already been different. So I’ll take this opportunity to feel optimistic. I thank the selecting committee and wish Pakistan and Joyland the best of luck.”

Sania Saeed, Junejo Khan, Sarwat Gilani, Rasti Farooq, Salman Peerzada, and Sohail Samir are all featured in the ensemble cast of Joyland. Recently appointed executive producers for the movie are Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and actor-director Riz Ahmed.

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Sarwat Gilani talks about men beating their wives

January 23, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Sarwat Gilani is a very talented actress,
She talked about her transition from portraying weak characters to powerful protagonist.
“All these women who are deceived, abused, and tormented by males, support that narrative”.

Sarwat Gilani, a renowned type-casting culture-buster, is one of the many talented actors. She extended her horizons and opted for strong-willed female characters in Churails and Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam. While the 40-year-old is cautious about what she represents, she is also conscious of who she collaborates with and how she distinguishes between art and the artist.

The Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 diva talked about her transition from portraying weak characters to powerful protagonists in an interview with JORE. The Joyland star bemoaned how preconceptions and misogyny impacted the field and the calibre of work created. Gilani also discussed the influence personal issues have on an actor’s career.

We need to talk about principles and self-respect, Gilani said when addressing drama serials that encourage women to fall in love with stalkers or harassers. We must educate. Someone who beats his wife or pursues girls is not a guy. Men will continue to be how they are as long as we don’t demonstrate what a guy should be.

The Yeh Ishq Hai actor expressed his opinion on how public figures accused of harassment, whether in Hollywood or Lollywood, affect the environment on the sets: “Even if a certain person is a great artist but he’s a child molester, or he’s beaten up his wife but he’s a great actor, you should not work with them by principle. When the #MeToo movement first emerged in Hollywood, a large number of female A-listers had been silent about the harassing filmmakers. However, people spoke up when they could, and this entire movement came as a result. the dynamics for women in the entertainment industry while working on Churails. “Even before Churails, I was constantly promoting women’s rights on many forums,” she claimed. Because I’m urging women to speak up on one end and acting like a woman who can do nothing for herself on the other, I felt like I would no longer be able to defend a persona this meek and weak. That is a massive paradox.

Gilani explained how an actor’s career does not serve as the necessary attestation to be referred to as a good human being. She said, “Art is about expression; it’s not about keeping people quiet. So, it should be obvious what to do if someone is a wonderful artist but a bad person.

The Pujaran actress lamented how women in Pakistani society are pressured into covering up domestic violence, saying, “All these women who are deceived, abused, and tormented by males, actually embrace that story, they want to cover up the truth. Because “izzat ki baat hai,” a wife is not permitted to discuss her husband’s extramarital activities in public. So, while it is entirely acceptable for men to cheat, it is insulting for women to discuss it? You’ve been teaching us all our lives that lying and cheating are wrong, and now you’re telling us that beta is alright to let go of. No! You’re so perplexed.

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The Dil E Muztar actress stated, “Girls have raised their standards in Pakistan; they are more career-oriented, multitaskers, and wise; even as housewives, they take care of so many things on their own; there are so many accomplished women who have battled so much. not just personally, but also professionally. And talking about that is not permitted. A lovely medium, art allows you to express the most repulsive topics in their purest form. like in Mataye Jaan’s Hania. Why aren’t we discussing information that is more realistic, useful, and elevating for Pakistani women?

Gilani has lately appeared in the films Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors, Joyland, Khasara, and Naulakha.

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Riz Ahmed, first Pakistani actor to announce Oscars nominations

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Riz Ahmed will make history by announcing Oscars nominations.
For this historic occasion, he will collaborate with M3GAN’s Allison Williams.
The announcement will be made at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT on Tuesday.

Riz Ahmed will make history next week when he announces the Oscar nominations for the first time as an actor of Pakistani heritage.

For this historic occasion, he will collaborate with M3GAN star Allison Williams.

The announcement will be made at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT on Tuesday from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater of the Academy and will be broadcast live on ABC’s Good Morning America, the ABC morning programme announced Wednesday.

Along with GoodMorningAmerica.com, ABC News Live, Disney+, Oscars.org, Oscar.com, and the Academy’s social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, it will also be streamed live on these websites.

The Long Goodbye, a highly praised live-action short film that Ahmed co-wrote with Aneil Karia, earned him his first Oscar last year. He had previously received a nomination for Sound of Metal. Other works include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the Emmy-winning miniseries The Night Of.

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He revealed earlier this week that he had joined Joyland, Pakistan’s Oscar entry, as an executive producer. He expressed his delight over the collaboration on Instagram. “Being a part of Joyland makes us at Left Handed Films extremely proud. Go left is our adage, and Saim Sadiq’s original movie does just that “the Emmy Award-winning actor wrote.

“Joyland is ground-breaking. And it’s easy to get lost in all the ways that it is; the first Pakistani film at Cannes, the first award-winner, the first to be Oscar-shortlisted, and a queer love story that has overcome multiple obstacles to its release,” said In a statement to Variety announcing the agreement, Ahmed was joined by Left Handed Films executive Allie Moore.

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“Joyland is truly a joy to watch,” says Priyanka Chopra

January 18, 2023 by Raba Noor

Priyanka Chopra declares Joyland to be a must-see.
Ali Junejo won the Best Actor prize at Palm Springs International Film Festival.
The team is optimistic that the movie will win the Oscar this time.

Priyanka Chopra loves the Pakistani film Joyland and declares it to be a must-see. She posted a clip from the teaser to her Instagram story and stated: “#Joyland is truly a joy to watch. Bravo to the entire team for bringing this story to life. It’s a must watch.”

Saim Sadiq is the director of Joyland, which Khoosat Films is the producer of. Executive producers Malala Yousufzai and Riz Ahmed most recently joined the group.

From all across the world, people have been showing their love and respect for the movie. Now included in the list of admirers is Priyanka.

Yesterday morning, it was announced that actor Ali Junejo, who portrayed Haider in the film, had taken home the Best Actor prize from the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

The 2023 95th Academy Awards have officially shortlisted the film Joyland. The team is optimistic that the movie will win the Oscar this time even if the final nominees have not yet been revealed.

Ali Junejo, Alina Khan, Rasti Farooqi, Sania Saeed, and Sarwat Gillani play the key characters in Joyland.

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Joyland Actor Gets Best Actor Award At Palm Springs Film Festival

January 16, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Ali Junejo won the Best Actor trophy at the Palm Springs Film Festival.
He played Haider in the critically acclaimed movie Joyland.
Ali Junejo expressed his appreciation and joy at winning this special award.

At the Palm Springs Film Festival, Ali Junejo, who played Haider in the critically acclaimed movie Joyland, won the Best Actor trophy.

The PSIFF shared the exciting news on Instagram. They stated: “The winner of the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Actor in an International Film is… Ali Junejo in “Joyland!” Along with the PSIFF, director Joyland Saim Sadiq also announced the fantastic news on his Instagram account with a caption saying, “The winner of the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Actor in an International Film is….Ali Junejo in “Joyland”! This award is sponsored by #fipresci Congratulations!”

Ali Junejo expressed his gratitude and delight for obtaining this prestigious prize in a video message. The accomplishment makes him feel grateful and honored.

Junejo also expressed his gratitude to Saim for having faith in him to play Haider in the movie. He also complimented the actors Alina Khan and Rasti Farooqi for their assistance in his excellent performance.

Joyland, which won the Cannes LGBTQ Palm award for outstanding LGBT, queer, or feminist-themed film, includes a daring picture of a transgender dancer in Pakistan that originally gained attention. The movie, which has the support of Khoosat Films, has made Pakistan proud on worldwide stages since its debut. Additionally, it has made the Oscars 2023 shortlist.

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US distributor Oscilloscope Laboratories to release Pakistani film Joyland

January 10, 2023 by Nida Sumair

Pakistani film ‘Joyland’ will be available to watch in cinemas this year.
Sean Baker of films The Florida Project, Red Rocket, and Tangerine took to Twitter to promote the film.
Oscilloscope Laboratories also announced that Joyland has joined their “O-Scope family”.

Joyland, Pakistan’s Cannes Award-winning and potential International Oscar contender has gained yet another foreign supporter. Sean Baker, who has worked on the movies The Florida Project, Red Rocket, and Tangerine, expressed his appreciation for the US distributor Oscilloscope Laboratories’ choice to release the movie there on Twitter.

Announcing the news on Twitter, the director wrote: “Great news. The lovely movie by Saim Sadiq will be released via Oscilloscope. is the first Pakistani film to be included on the Oscars shortlist.

As they are thrilled to premiere the highly “captivating and vital” Pakistani film, Oscilloscope Laboratories also tweeted that Joyland has joined their “O-Scope family.” Additionally, the distribution business disclosed that it will be shown in theatres this year.

Great news. Oscilloscope is releasing Saim Sadiq’s beautiful film. Happens to be the first Pakistani film to be shortlisted for the Oscars. https://t.co/dG6glyERa1

— sean baker (@Lilfilm) January 8, 2023

Baker’s tweet was reposted on the movie Joyland’s official Instagram account, which said “We love Florida Project, Tangerine and Red Rocket and to have the support of the filmmaker who gave us these gems means the world. Thank you Sean Baker.”

For those who don’t know, rapper Adam Yauch of Beastie Boys owns Oscilloscope Laboratories, an independent film distribution company. The business, which is based in New York, features a recording studio and filmmaking resources.

The announcement follows Joyland, a movie by Sadiq, being named to the Oscars’ Best International Feature Film shortlist. This year, it will compete at the 95th Academy Awards in March among films including Argentina’s Argentina, 1985, Austria’s Corsage, France’s Saint Omer, Morocco’s The Blue Caftan, and India’s Last Film Show, among others.

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Khoosat film Joyland nominated for Oscar

December 22, 2022 by Raba Noor

Joyland is said to be the first Pakistani film to be nominated for an Oscar.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shortlists for 10 categories.
Film was at first outlawed for having “objectionable content” in its own country.

Joyland has risen to new heights after being chosen for the International Feature Film category at the Oscars.

An international feature film with a transgender topic from Pakistan made the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shortlists for 10 categories for the 95th Academy Awards.

The film, which was at first outlawed for having “objectionable content,” is said to be the first Pakistani effort to be nominated for an Oscar, the highest-profile honor in the entertainment business.

Other films in this genre include Argentina from Argentina, Corsage from Austria, Close from Belgium, Cambodia’s Return to Seoul, Holy Spider from Denmark, Saint Omer from France, All Quiet on the Western Front from Germany, The Quiet Girl from Ireland, Bardo from Mexico, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths from Mexico, The Blue Caftan from Morocco, EO from Poland, Decision to Leave from South Korea, and Cairo Conspiracy from Sweden.

Leading celebrities and activists like Noble Aureate Malala and British actor Riz Ahmed praised the Oscar nomination as the media took notice of Joyland’s most recent accomplishment.

Malala recently sent a happy message on Instagram. “Everyone behind the screen who was on the screen. You guys did such an amazing job. Being a part of this endeavor is a great honor for me. For all of the artists and for Pakistan, it is really an incredible time. The squad must be aware of how proud everyone is of them, she wrote.

A screenshot of an article detailing Joyland’s Oscars submission was also posted by Riz Ahmad, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and others.

The film first encountered a number of issues in its own country. It was prohibited in Punjab after the censor board cleared it because it had extremely unpleasant content that was opposed to Pakistani religious and social norms.

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Saim Sadiq make it to Variety’s ‘Directors to Watch for 2023’

November 30, 2022 by Muzzammil Mehboob

Variety has chosen Saim Sadiq as one of the Directors to Watch for 2023. Joyland was finally released in Pakistan on November 18 after suffering censorship hurdles. The has only been released in Sindh. Variety has chosen Saim Sadiq as one of the Directors to Watch for 2023. Earlier afternoon, Saim announced this incredible accomplishment … Read more

Joyland actor Salman’s daughter and model Zara Peerzada got engaged

November 23, 2022 by Raba Noor

Pakistani model Zara Peerzada and daughter of famous actor Salman Peerzada recently got engaged in a private ceremony. She has proven her name in the modeling industry, which is not surprising given that she is a smart and beautiful woman.

Zara is quite active on her social media accounts and never stays behind in impressing her audience by sharing her latest photos. This time, Zara shared a number of photos from her engagement ceremony.

Here are the latest photos of Zara Peerzada with her fiance:

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She wrote a sweet long note along with her pictures which read, “On a late Sunday afternoon, two slightly dysfunctional but incredibly warm and loving families got together to celebrate their frustrating children after many years of waiting for us to be ready.
I am so grateful that we were given the time to explore ourselves as partners and as individuals without pressure (ok there was some pressure @ mama) to be able to enjoy this moment fully, without any doubt.”

“It felt easy, like it always has, and it felt like home, like it always has been. There was laughter and food and cake and flowers and only the biggest smiles and only a few inappropriate jokes (which is a triumph).”

“I am very self conscious about sharing my personal life and even more so about sharing public adoration – but I adore you @sarwan_saleh. Thank you for being the most gentle, loving partner who bears all my neurosis with grace and understanding. I still wish you didn’t sleep so much but Its okay kyoun kay main bohot khush houn (and you keep me well fed).”

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Sanam Chaudhry encourages ‘Joyland’ supporters to work for Allah’s blessings

November 19, 2022 by Raba Noor

The first Pakistani film to receive recognition at the Cannes Film Festival is Joyland. The movie, which has received widespread praise abroad, was just released in Pakistan, with the exception of Punjab, where it wasn’t. The movie has generated a lot of debate in the nation, with trends emerging for and against it and people voicing their thoughts left and right about whether it should be allowed to be seen or prohibited.

A well-known name in Pakistan’s entertainment sector is Sanam Chaudhry. She has achieved a number of successes. Sanam has now made the decision to give up acting in favor of religion, and she is presently studying Islam and teaching people about its virtues.

Sanam Chaudhry has weighed in on the media controversy surrounding the release of Joyland, which is also Pakistan’s official entry for this year’s Oscars. For the movie to be eligible for an Oscar, it had to be released. People should strive for Allah’s blessings rather than Oscars, according to Sanam Chaudhry. She also demanded that the film be outlawed.

Here is what she said:

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Joyland cleared for release in cinemas nationwide on 18th Nov

November 16, 2022 by Raba Noor

Joyland will be released in cinemas nationwide on 18th November, following full board approval. The upcoming film is officially cleared for its theatrical release, with some cuts.

Ever since the Pakistani government banned the internationally recognized film Joyland, celebrities have come out with a strong voice, calling for an end to the ban.

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Celebrities protest the suspension of film “Joyland”

November 15, 2022 by Ayesha Siraj

Joyland is facing a major roadblock in its journey to release in its home country as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has revoked the censor certificate granted to the filmmaker months ago Joyland has been deemed “uncertified” by the federal government after complaints Director Saim Sadiq shared his statement on Instagram, “We — as … Read more

‘Joyland’ director says ministry’s ‘sudden U-Turn’ is unconstitutional

November 15, 2022 by Mahrukh khan

Saim Sadiq, the director of Joyland, announced that he had obtained a letter from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Despite receiving approval from all censor boards, the movie may not be released in its nation of origin. Because of “written objections” from individuals who allege it contains pornographic and immoral material. Saim Sadiq, the … Read more

Pakistan bans the movie Joyland after revoking its censorship certificate

November 14, 2022 by Ayesha Siraj

Joyland is a new release for the industry Week before the movie revoking its censorship certificate Pakistan bans the movie Joyland after revoking its censorship certificate Just a week before it is scheduled to be released in Pakistan, Saim Sadiq’s Joyland—entry Pakistan’s for best international film at the Oscars in 2023—is experiencing a significant setback. … Read more

Joyland trailer released: An Inspiring tale of tears and resistance

November 5, 2022 by Muzzammil Mehboob

The trailer of the upcoming film Joyland has been released. The film will be released in theaters on November 18, 2022. Saim Siddiq, the film’s author, and director shared the trailer on Instagram earlier today. The trailer of the upcoming film Joyland has been released, leaving fans to question if Khoosat Films can get any … Read more

Debut of “Joyland” will take place at the American Film Institute Festival in 2022

October 25, 2022 by Absara Ramzan

Khoosat films announced the amazing news through their Instagram page Joyland has made it to the American Film Institute Festival 2022 Khoosat films posted on their Instagram, they wrote: “Joyland will have its US premiere in November at the American Film Institute Festival 2022. The cinematic trailblazer that has been accumulating historic milestones and accolades … Read more

Joyland: What does a 45-second teaser says?

October 13, 2022 by Raba Noor

Joyland is a highly anticipated upcoming Pakistani film by Khoosat Films.
The teaser was also reposted by actress Sania Saeed.
The world premiere of Joyland is scheduled for November 18, 2022, in Los Angeles.

Joyland is an upcoming Pakistani film by Saim Sadiq. The story is about gay love in Pakistan. After censorship, the film will be released on November 18.

The film’s early glimpses show joy and tragedy in a patriarchal Pakistani family. The 45-second teaser shows a guy in love, a woman in the wilderness, a family partying in its bubble, and a bloody transwoman.

The teaser shows glimpses of a show ready to begin, with dance, misery, and dreams vanishing in glitter and smoke.

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