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Sarmad Khoosat’s fans express outrage over injustice towards him

March 21, 2024 by Sana Fatima

Sarmad Khoosat, a renowned Pakistani director, actor, and producer, has been a prominent figure in the media industry. His notable roles include Shashlik, Dil Muhalle ki Haweli, Teri Raza, Baghi, and Pardes. Recently, his name was removed from the upcoming achievers’ list for the presidential award. A brilliant Pakistani director, actor, and producer, Sarmad Khoosat … Read more

Watch: Sarmad Khoosat’s ‘Roshan Raahein’ Telefilm Trailer Out Now!

February 4, 2024 by Rao Abdullah

Sarmad Khoosat’s upcoming telefilm “Roshan Raahein” trailer is out now! The film features Sania Saeed, Rasti Farooq, and Aleeza Fatima as his collaborators. The trailer introduces a young woman who resists fear and inconvenience in the absence of streetlights. Get ready for an emotional journey with “Roshan Raahein” (meaning Illuminated Paths), the upcoming telefilm by … Read more

Arif Hassan Shares How People Mistake His Name With Other Public Figures

September 22, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Arif Hassan discussed being mistaken for other well-known individuals.
Arif had limited prior acting experience.
Arif credited journalist Mohammed Hanif, for connecting him with Sarmad.

In the second episode of Sarmad Sultan Khoosat’s podcast, the renowned filmmaker and actor hosted Arif Hassan, the leading actor from his critically acclaimed film, “Zindagi Tamasha,” made an appearance. During their conversation, they discussed Arif’s journey to fame, starting with his breakthrough role as Rahat Khawaja in the film, and how many viewers and critics were unaware of his name and prior work in the field.

Arif began by introducing himself and shared that he often gets mistaken for other more famous Arif Hassans in Pakistan, including an established architect and town planner, and a retired Lieutenant General and President of the Pakistan Olympic Association. He humorously recounted an incident when a news channel mistook him for the town planner during a live television discussion about a building collapse.

Regarding his path to the arts, Arif confessed that he had limited acting experience before taking on the pivotal role in “Zindagi Tamasha.” He had only been involved in a few theater projects in the 1990s, which were long behind him by the time he started working on the 2019 film. He stated, “Arif Hassan is not at all an actor.”

Arif also revealed that his friend, writer, and journalist Mohammed Hanif, played a crucial role in connecting him with Sarmad, ultimately leading to their collaboration on the film. He empathized with his character, Rahat, who faces society’s backlash when a video of him dancing to a song becomes public, saying, “That person’s journey, how he was a happy and totally fine person and then he suddenly went into that state… I felt that.”

“Zindagi Tamasha,” released in 2019, received numerous awards at international film festivals, including Best Film at the UK Asian Film Festival, Asian World Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, and Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival. The film features Samiya Mumtaz, Eman Suleman, Nadia Afghan, and Adeel Afzal. It recently became available on YouTube for Pakistani audiences after a period of uncertainty.

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Sarmad Khoosat Reveals His Thoughts On Success Of ‘Humsafar’

August 22, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Renowned Pakistani actor and director Sarmad Khoosat recently unveiled his passion project, Zindagi Tamasha, earlier in August. Now, Sarmad has engaged in an interview with the Directors Guild of Pakistan, sharing insights into his career-defining moments.

Participating in a conversation with Rafay Rashdi and Misbah Khalid for a series titled “The Director’s Chair,” Sarmad delves into his directorial journey across diverse projects, highlighting how Humsafar played a pivotal role in paving the path for more ambitious undertakings like Manto.

During the interview, the Pardes actor emphasizes the significance of the path one must traverse to establish themselves as a storyteller within the local industry. He underscores the need for proper educational degrees and programs to provide aspiring directors with a foundation, explaining, “The freedom you will achieve from an educational degree is not something you would get in the practical field. Starting off in the field runs the risk of young talent wanting to live up to a certain directorial style, or to measure success based off of YouTube likes, or who makes the most money.”

When prompted about the projects closest to his heart, Sarmad singles out two: Humsafar and Manto – each for distinct reasons. He notes that both projects achieved success through vastly different avenues of comparison. While Humsafar, despite being mainstream with actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, may not have been his most passionate endeavor, its success granted him the leverage to pursue more provocative projects. Sarmad states, “It is important to get that kind of validation, but what you do with that validation [matters]; I used that validation to earn the freedom to make Manto.”

Regarding Manto, Sarmad reveals that this project holds a special place in his heart. Despite reportedly earning less than half of what he garnered from his serial, he worked on Manto as an actor, director, additional screenwriter, editor, and sometimes project manager. He elaborates, “I think the project is close to my heart because I had established an emotional connection with it. So, when today I look back at it, of course, it gave me financial damage, of course, it gave me a lot of heartache [and] trauma, but it is very close to my heart and when I think of its success, of course, I think of Humsafar.”

Throughout the 30-minute discussion, the director of Zindagi Tamasha attributes his achievements to recognizing the value of believing in the narrative one aspires to convey. Concluding the interview, he remarks, “Storytellers are dreamers. They might believe that their story is very good, but that belief is very important. To be that foolish, to be a dreamer, to take that leap of faith, I feel, is very important to telling stories … and it will perhaps keep our individual voices and styles alive.”

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‘Zindagi Tamasha’ Set To Release On YouTube & Vimeo

August 4, 2023 by Areej Afzal

This month marks Pakistan’s celebration of Independence and freedom, and filmmaker Sarmad Khoosat aims to liberate something as well. After facing numerous controversies and delays, the highly anticipated film “Zindagi Tamasha” is finally set to release worldwide on August 4, 2023, on Khoosat Films’ YouTube and Vimeo channels.

Despite encountering financial and intellectual setbacks, Khoosat, the director and co-producer of the film, urges the audience to approach it with an open heart and mind.

Initially, “Zindagi Tamasha,” produced by Khoosat Films, received international acclaim, garnering multiple awards and being Pakistan’s official submission for the Oscars. However, due to protests by religious groups, the film faced difficulties in reaching local audiences, despite clearance from all three censor boards. In honour of Pakistan’s Independence Month, the team has decided to directly release the film to the audience.

In an emotional statement, Sarmad expressed his desire to liberate the film during this month of independence, expressing regret for the controversies that overshadowed its original message. He acknowledged the collective sense of loss and perceived failure, emphasizing that it was not just his personal struggle but a reflection of the system’s failure to support independent voices.

Despite the challenges, Sarmad invites viewers to watch “Zindagi Tamasha” with an open mind, separating it from the controversies that surrounded it. He encourages viewers to evaluate the film based on its own merits and form their own opinions.

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Rabia Butt Exudes Elegance In ‘Gunah’ Press Meet

July 24, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Gorgeous actress Rabia Butt, known for her supermodel background and acting skills, is making a comeback with her impeccable style choices in the Pakistani entertainment industry.

As a top-notch artist with an illustrious career in both fashion and dramas, Rabia knows how to make a fashion statement on and off the screen. At a recent press meet-up for her latest mini-series “Gunah,” she was hailed as the best-dressed lady, exuding boss energy in a formal black suit, crisp white shirt, and elegant gold jewellery. Her statement eyeliner and peach lip combo added to her captivating look.

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In the series “Gunah,” Rabia portrays the character of SHO Sabiha, a righteous female police officer facing the challenges of a society where the rule of law is distant and women are often undervalued. Speaking passionately about her role, she expressed her empathy for countless women struggling in a male-dominated society.

“This series stands as a powerful testament, highlighting the immense challenges women encounter while striving to forge a path towards justice amidst a societal landscape that continually seeks to undermine their worth,” she concluded.

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Director and actor Sarmad Khoosat described “Gunah” as a series exploring the depths of passion as it transforms into a dangerous game, delving into the mystique of love and the original sin. Directed by Adnan Sarwar and written by Mohsin Ali, the series features an ensemble cast including Sarmad Khoosat, Saba Qamar, Juggun Kazim, Usman Chaudhry, Faiz Chauhan, and Fahad Hashmi. Rabia Butt’s exceptional performance is expected to captivate audiences in this thought-provoking series.

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Sarmad Khoosat & Saba Qamar’s Kamli selected for International Film Festival

February 7, 2023 by Maryam nadeem

Kamli made Pakistan proud by having its European premiere at the International Film Festival. Rotterdam 2023, attended by Nimra Bucha and Sarmad Khoosat. Khoosat is a director, actor, producer, and screenwriter. Director Sarmad Khoosat’s film Kamli made Pakistan proud by having its European premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2023, after winning hearts … Read more

Sarmad Khoosat announces the beginning of his YouTube shows

January 30, 2023 by Areej Afzal

Sarmad Khoosat is one of Pakistan’s most creative artists.
He is a well-known director, producer, TV host, and screenwriter.
Sarmad announced the beginning of his YouTube shows via Instagram.

Sarmad Khoosat, one of Pakistan’s most creative artists and well-known director, producer, TV host, and screenwriter, is getting ready to debut his new productions.

Sarmad announced the beginning of his YouTube shows and provided some information about them via Instagram.

“It takes a long time to put together a film, and the films I make; typically don’t get premiered at theatres,” he continued. “Additionally, I lack the ability to produce dramas of 26–36 episodes. I, therefore, made the decision to produce some unique YouTube shows.”

He confirmed producing three programmes for his YouTube channel. for instance, the Khoosat movies that will debut on the platform this week.

Khoosat in the Kitchen, Khoosat Di Translation, and Ba-Adab Khoosat are the three shows he is planning.

He mentioned that he particularly enjoys cooking while discussing the concept for these shows, and as a result, he is developing a programme called Khoosat in the Kitchen.

On occasion, Khoosat Di Translation will talk about movies, especially the ones Sarmad like. On the other hand, Sarmad will read poems and stories written by Adab for his devotees in Ba-Adab Khoosat.

Look at his announcement!

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The films Sarmad Khoosat enjoys will be discussed at random on Khoosat Di Translation. On the other side, in Ba-Adab Khoosat, Sarmad will read poetry and stories written by Adab in his voice for his audience.

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Meet WWF Goodwill Ambassador Sarmad Khoosat

December 22, 2022 by Mishaal Siddiqui

Sarmad Khoosat, a Pakistani actor, director, and producer. He takes on the burden of representing Pakistan on the world stage. He is making a tiny but important change personally. With global warming and climate change bringing significant changes and influencing inanimate and animate life, NGOs and governments are cooperating for the environment and nature. Sarmad … Read more

Pantene Hum Bridal Couture Week Day 1 Celebrities

December 18, 2022 by Shaista Zafar

Pantene Hum Wedding Couture Week (PHBCW) 2022. We got to see some of our favourite celebs strut their stuff down the catwalk. The first day of fashion week featured a number of celebrity showstoppers. Pantene Hum Wedding Couture Week (PHBCW) 2022, which is the 20th edition of the bridal extravaganza, took place yesterday in Lahore … Read more

Sarmad Khoosat’s film “Kamli” is all set to premier in Europe

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 by Raba Noor

The Pakistani film Kamli, a masterpiece of modern cinema by Sarmad Khoosat, is going to have its European premiere at the IFFR in 2023. The international release of the movie will undoubtedly propel Saba Qamar’s career to new heights.

Khoosat Films made the following announcement on Instagram: “We are so excited to announce that ‘Kamli’ will finally be premiering in Europe at the esteemed International Film Festival Rotterdam ‘23 @iffr, where it has been selected for the Limelight Programme.”

According to the official post, “We hope the film charms the audiences the way it has left many spellbound in its successful run across packed cinemas in Pakistan.”

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Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, a renowned Pakistani director, makes Kamli accessible to viewers. Saba Qamar Zaman, Sania Saeed, Nimra Bucha, Omair Rana, and Hamza Khawaja play crucial roles in the movie. The film directed by Khoosat was made public on June 3, 2022.

Qamar has a number of projects in the works, including Serial Killer and Tumhare Husn Ke Naam.

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Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar denies working with Shaan and Sarmad Khoosat

September 24, 2022 by Raba Noor

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar denies rumours that he collaborated with Shaan Shahid and Sarmad Khoosat.
Meray Paas Tum Ho actor denied any involvement in any project with the Waar actor and Kamli director.
The premiere of Shaan’s next movie Zarrar is scheduled for November 25.

Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar disputes that he collaborated with Shaan and Sarmad Khoosat.

Famous Pakistani author Khalil ur Rehman Qamar has clarified the rumours that he, actor Shaan Shahid, and filmmaker Sarmad Khoosat will collaborate on a forthcoming untitled movie.

In response to the rapidly spreading viral news, the Meray Paas Tum Ho actor denied any involvement in any project with the Waar actor and Kamli director.

The London Nahi Jaunga writer stated in his tweet, “I have just seen a rumour news from some u tube channel telling I m joining with shan and sarmad khosat for a film project ‘ no it’s not true.”

I have just seen a rumour news from some u tube channel telling I m joining with shan and sarmad khosat for a film project ‘
no
it’s not true

— Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar (@KrqOfficial) September 23, 2022

The premiere of Shaan’s next movie Zarrar is scheduled for November 25 after a number of delays.

When they were released earlier this year, Khalil ur Rehman’s London Nai Jaunga and Khoosat’s Kamli broke box office records.

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Sarmad Khoosat sister’s emotional rukhsati video makes round on internet

September 17, 2022 by Sania Saeed

Sarmad Khoosat is a TV and movie actor, director, and writer from Pakistan who has been in the entertainment business for decades. Without a doubt, Sarmad has done a lot for Pakistan’s entertainment business. He is Irfan Khoosat’s son. Irfan Khoosat is a Pakistani actor, producer, and comedian. A few days ago, Sarmad posted some … Read more

Nadia Khan drops pictures from Sarmad Khoosat’s niece wedding ceremony

September 12, 2022 by Muzzammil Mehboob

Nadia Afgan and Mandana Zaidi attended the wedding of Sarmad Khoosat’s family. Nadia Afgan looked stunning in an attractive yet understated black suit and gorgeous dull gold jewelry. The family dressed in the same hues as the theme of Barat, “Black and red”. Sarmad Khoosat and Nadia Afgan are fantastic co-stars and close friends; they … Read more

Saba Qamar getting married? Read to find out!

July 3, 2022 by Mahrukh khan

As you are all aware, Saba recently released a video of herself in her room, surrounded by gorgeous bouquets of flowers. Her posts hinted to a lovely transformation in her life. She also admitted in an interview that she was in love with someone whose identity is still a secret. With her outstanding performance in … Read more

Kamli’s opening weekend numbers show great promise at the box office

June 7, 2022 by Web Desk

The Saba Qamar-Hamza Khawaja starrer Kamli has been raising waves with incredible word-of-mouth excitement. Sarmad Khoosat has every cause to be smiling with pleasure, especially when looking at the box office results. The Khoosat Films initiative has gotten a slew of positive reviews, and its day one collection suggested an increasing trend. Now, the picture, … Read more

Despite its niche content, Kamli performs well at the box office

June 4, 2022 by Web Desk

Kamli, directed by Sarmad Khoosat and starring Saba Qamar and Hamza Khawaja, was released on June 3rd and has been hailed by many as one of the greatest, if not the best, Pakistani movie to have graced the big screen. This is where Kamli’s box office collection stands after only 24 hours, thanks to a … Read more

Does Sarmad Khoosat resemble Andrew Garfield?

May 24, 2022 by Web Desk

Among other things, the Humsafar director spoke with The Current PK and disclosed the name of an international actor who may play his biography. Sarmad stated, “I haven’t done anything unique to make a biography on me, and I don’t think I will go there in any case, but suppose some actor can do … Read more

Pakistani artists discouraged to work in India by Indian political party

May 21, 2021 by Hamna Humail

India once again did not stop its hateful comments towards the Pakistani entertainment industry. Pakistani art is yet again hated by an Indian Hindu extremist party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena which threatens and discourages Pakistani actors who want to work in India. The nationalist far-right Indian political extremist party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena strongly opposes Pakistani actress … Read more

Teaser of Mahira Khan’s Baarwan Khiladi Is Finally Out

February 19, 2021 by Muhammad Usman

The teaser of Mahira Khan‘s first web series Baarwan Khiladi has finally released and it looks amazing.

The series Baarwan Khiladi is a coming of age story set against the backdrop of the OG of all games – Cricket. A story about friendships, relationships, unity, failure, success, love, and courage.

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Earlier, Mahira Khan had announced that she started her own production venture by the name of “Soul-Fry Films”.

She took to Instagram and shared the good news with her fans and followers. She wrote,

“I’m nervous and excited to share with all of you my first venture into production. I would have no one better to be my co-pilot on this trip with me other than Nina Kashif”

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The Raees actress had revealed in an interview that she always wanted to be a director or producer but was lazy to step into the profession.

“To be honest, I’ve always been inclined to getting behind the camera, always wanted to direct or produce. But I am also very lazy when it comes to finally decide and doing something,” she told an international news outlet.

“My co-producer, Nina Kashif, gave me that push! It’s very small at the moment. I want to get my hands dirty with smaller projects first, make stories that get me excited,” the Bin Roye starlet continued.

Mahira was asked why she did not cast herself in the project, to which she replied,

“There wasn’t a role that suited me. Maybe if I was younger, I would have played a character in it.”

Baarwan Khiladi Cast:

Danyal Zafar, Shahveer Jafry, Khaqan Shahnawaz, Zarrar Khan, Meer Yousuf, Kinza Hashmi, Sarmad Khoosat, Mira Sethi, and many more

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Sarmad Khoosat was once a prisoner, shares picture from hard times

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Talented director Sarmad Khoosat shares a strong character of himself on Instagram from Prisoner Z in Justice Project Pakistan’s No Time To Sleep. Khoosat in his post wrote, “Throwback to the confinement and suffocation of this performance and how this quarantined life is imitating all those theatrics in these strange times.” On World Day Against the … Read more

Atiqa Odho voiced support for Sarmad Khoosat after Zindagi Tamasha got banned

January 22, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Versatile film star Atiqa Odho voiced support for Sarmad Khoosat after his film Zindagi Tamasha faced ban from release by the state’s censor authorities. Atiqa Odho took to Instagram to show solidarity with the filmmaker. Sharing a picture of Sarmad, Odho wrote, “Film Art under threat and we should not sit back and allow this … Read more

Government to send the Zindagi Tamasha case to IIC

January 22, 2020January 21, 2020 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that Central Film Censor Board postponed the release of movie, Zindagi Tamasha. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has postponed the release of Zindagi Tamasha till February, 3, 2020. مرکزی فلم سنسر بورڈ نے فلم “زندگی تماشہ” کا تنقیدی جائزہ لینے … Read more

Two Pakistani filmmakers awarded at Busan Film Festival

October 16, 2019 by Arhama Altaf

Sarmad Khoosat wins at Busan Film Festival

Two Pakistani filmmakers received awards from the prestigious Busan Film Festival including Hamza Bangash and Sarmad Khoosat respectively for ‘Mariam’ and ‘Zindagi Tamasha’. Writer-Director Hamza Bangash received an Award of Excellence, from the Asian Film Academy and Motion Picture Association (MPA) for his feature film-in-development ‘Mariam’. While, Sarmad Khoosat’s ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ has been awarded the … Read more

Saba Qamar slams rumors of signing film on Kalbhushan Jadhav

September 17, 2019September 16, 2019 by Arhama Altaf

Saba Qamar refutes reports of her signing a film on Kulbhushan Jadhav

Top actress Saba Qamar slammed rumors of her doing a film which revolves around Indian spy Kulbushan Yadav. Addressing the buzz around her doing a film on Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav, Saba Qamar turned to twitter, refuting the hearsay and urging the public to refrain from spreading unverified information. “It’s always so funny to know … Read more

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