Neelofar is a Pakistani romantic drama film written and directed by Ammar Rasool. It stars Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Madiha Imam as leads.[3][4][5] The film is co-produced by Fawad Khan.[5]Neelofer marks the third on-screen collaboration between Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, following their appearances in Humsafar and The Legend of Maula Jatt.[6][7]
The story follows Neelofar (Mahira Khan), a visually impaired woman who inspires and transforms the life of Mansoor Ali Khan (Fawad Khan), a reserved writer. As their friendship deepens, the film explores themes of love, empathy, and the search for meaning beyond physical perception.[8]
Principal photography for the film concluded in December 2020.[11][1] In this film, Mahira Khan plays the role of a blind girl.[12]
In an interview in June 2024, Fawad Khan said that Neelofar was "almost in its completion phase", marking the reunion of his on-screen pairing with Mahira after their earlier successful work together.[13] The film is written and directed by Ammar Rasool and is co-produced by Fawad Khan among others.[14]
The film's music album consists of 6 songs. All songs have been composed and sung by Zeeshan Vickey Haider, produced by Fawad Khan and Hassaan Khalid. Distribution rights were acquired by Sufiscore.
Music video of Tu Meri was released as the first song from the movie on Sufiscore's official channel, followed by Tum He Ho and Socha Nahi. The complete album was released on 25th October 2025 and is available on all major streaming platforms including Youtube and Spotify.[15]
In an exclusive interview with Quill Quest Magazine, composer Zeeshan Vicky Haider revealed that the film's key tracks, "Tu Meri" and "Ja Rahe" (originally titled "Ja Rahe Tere Shahar Se"), were personal compositions written prior to the film's production during his move from Karachi to Lahore, rather than being commissioned specifically for the movie. Haider also disclosed that while the production team initially discussed hiring mainstream singers, they ultimately retained his original vocals to preserve the emotional authenticity of the songs. Lead actor Fawad Khan was also reported to be actively involved in guiding the film's background score.[16]
The film's teaser was released on 12 October 2025.[18] Originally scheduled for a 23 December 2022 theatrical release, it was postponed for unspecified reasons. [19] The film was released on 28 November 2025. [20][21]
The film held its red-carpet premiere on 28 November 2025 at CUE Cinemas in Lahore. The event marked the first public screening of Neelofar and was attended by the lead cast, including Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, along with their spouses. A wide range of prominent figures from the Pakistani entertainment industry were also present, such as Atif Aslam, Zeb Bangash, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Ali Zafar, Ahmed Ali Butt and Sarmad Khoosat. Following the red-carpet arrivals, guests were invited to an internal screening, which served as the film’s official debut ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on 28 November 2025.[22]
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