Balu Mahi

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Balu Mahi
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Urdu بالو ماہی
Directed by Haissam Hussain
Written bySaad Azhar
Produced bySadia Jabbar
Chaudry Muhammad Arshad
Starring Osman Khalid Butt
Ainy Jaffri
Sadaf Kanwal
Durdana Butt
CinematographySaleem Daad
Edited byRizwan AQ
Music by Sahir Ali Bagga
Production
company
Sadia Jabbar Productions
Distributed byHKC Entertainment Pakistan
Grand Showbiz Media International
Release date
  • 10 February 2017 (2017-02-10)(Pakistan)
Running time
150 min
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
Box officeRs. 30 million (US$100,000) [1]

Balu Mahi is a 2017 Pakistani romantic comedy film directed by Haissam Hussain, produced by Sadia Jabbar and written by Saad Azhar. [2] [3] A-Plus Films handled distribution of the film in Pakistan, and Grand Showbiz Media handled it internationally. [4]

Contents

Plot

The movie begins with Bilal "Balu" (Osman Khalid Butt) gatecrashing a wedding with the goal of preventing it. He mistakenly believes the bride is his former girlfriend, whom he still loves. The plot thickens when he discovers the bride is Mahi (Ainy Jaffri), not his ex, and that she is being forced into an arranged marriage by her family. Mahi sees Balu's gatecrashing as an opportunity to escape the arranged marriage. They are both on the run now. And try as Balu might, Mahi is not leaving him in peace. [5] [6]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Haissam Hussain. The film has been written by Saad Azhar. Other well-known and credible names associated with the film include producers Sadia Jabbar & Muhammad Ashraf Chaudry Muhammad Arshad Chaudry, and Executive Producer Mian Yousaf Salahuddin HKC Entertainment chairman Hammad Chaudhry, owner of Cinestar in Pakistan, will distribute the film in Pakistan while Grand Showbiz Media is the International Distributor of the film (they have recently distributed the blockbuster Pakistani Film Actor in Law ). Other leading industry names associated with the project include music composer Sahir Ali Bagga, who has composed five songs for the film. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan sung a Qawwali titled "Rang De Chunar" where he makes an exclusive cameo for the film. [7] It starrs Osman Khalid Butt, Ainy Jaffri and Sadaf Kanwal in the lead cast. [8] The soundtrack is composed by Sahir Ali Bagga. The dance in the film is choreographed by Pappu Samrat and Wahab Shah, whilst Saleem Daad served as the Director of Photography (DOP). [9]

Filming

The shooting of the film began in January 2016. The film was shot in scenic locations of Northern Pakistan. [10]

Release

The film is released in Pakistan on 10 February 2017.

Home media

World television premier of the movie was held by Geo Entertainment on Eid ul Adha 2018.

Digital media

The film was released later on Netflix as VOD. [11]

Box office

The film collected approximately Rs. 2530 million at the worldwide box office. [1]

Critical reception

Rafay Mahmood of The Express Tribune rated 3/5 and commented, "Balu Mahi is long but not tiring. Watch it so see Pakistani actors shake a leg in style". [12]

Mehreen Hasan of DAWN Images also rated 3/5 and said, "Balu Mahi is a rom-com with some dark, dramatic moments, but perhaps it's better described and digested as a fantasy film." [13]

Buraq Shabbir of The News praised its cinematography and said, "While the narrative isn't extraordinary or truly original, Balu Mahi has a comedic undertone that keeps the viewer intrigued throughout." [14]

Shahjehan Saleem of Something Haute gave it 3 out 5 stars and said, "the film ends up confused between what it wants in a lot of places, where forced drama, equally confusing moments of conflict, and dance sequences come in." [15]

Mehar Khursheed of Newsline commented, "The movie has several moments of hilarity and the acting is more than adequate, worth watching for pure entertainment value." [16]

Hamza Shafique of Dubai Desi Reviews gave film 1.5 out of 5 desi stars and commented, "Balu Mahi feels like a teen YouTuber's halfhearted attempt to create a parody of Jab We Met and Dil Bole Haddipa." [17]

Accolades

CeremonyWonNominated
17th Lux Style Awards
[18] [19]
  • Best Film
  • Osman Khalid Butt – Best Actor
  • Ainy Jaffri – Best Actress
  • Haissam Hussain – Best Director
  • Durdana Butt – Best Supporting Actress
  • Sadaf Kanwal – Best Supporting Actress
4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards [20]
  • Wahab Shah – Best Choreography for "Balu Mahi"
  • Best Film
  • Ainy Jaffri – Best Actor in a Leading Role Female
  • Haissam Hussain – Best Director
  • Sadaf Kanwal – Best Performance in a Comic Role
  • Osman Khalid Butt – Best Male Debut
  • Sahir Ali Bagga – Best Playback Singer Male for "Tu Kia Janey"
  • Sahir Ali Bagga – Best Music
  • Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri – Best Dance Performance for "Balu Mahi"
  • Hina Rizvi – Best Special Appearance
  • Osman Khalid Butt and Ainy Jaffri – Best On-Screen Couple for "Balu Mahi"

Soundtrack

All music is composed by Sahir Ali Bagga.

No.SongSingers
01"Rang De Chunar" Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Nazish Parvez
02"Balu Mahi" Asim Azhar and Aima Baig
03"Bechaniyaan" Sahir Ali Bagga and Afshan Fawad
04"Tu Kya Jaane"Sahir Ali Bagga

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