Aksbandh
2016 Pakistani film
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Aksbandh (previously Paranormal Karachi Nights[1]) is a supernatural found footage horror film released in 2016, the first film of its kind from Pakistan. It was produced, written, and directed by Emran Hussain and co-written by Ayaz Samoo.[2] Aksbandh was produced under the production banner of Cinematic Media and Big Idea Entertainment. The film features an assembled cast that includes Ayaz Samoo, Saud Imtiaz, Danial Afzal,[3] Bilal Yousufzai, Shehzeen Rahat, Mahrukh Rizvi, and Arshad Ali.
Ayaz Samoo
Seemeen Naveed
Emran Hussain
Danial Afzal Khan
Saud Imtiaz
Shehzeen Rahat
Mahrukh Rizvi
Bilal Yousufzai
Arshad Ali
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| Directed by | Emran Hussain |
| Written by | Emran Hussain Ayaz Samoo |
| Produced by | Naveed Arshad Seemeen Naveed Emran Hussain |
| Starring | Ayaz Samoo Danial Afzal Khan Saud Imtiaz Shehzeen Rahat Mahrukh Rizvi Bilal Yousufzai Arshad Ali |
| Cinematography | Farrukh Hussain |
| Edited by | Zack & Yasir Qazi |
| Music by | Ajay Gupta |
Production companies | Big Idea Entertainment Cinematic Media |
| Distributed by | Hum Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Languages | Urdu & English |
| Budget | PKR 5.5 million |
| Box office | PRK 2.0 million |
The film was distributed by Hum Films on 20 May 2016 in cinemas nationwide.
Plot
The plot of movie resolves around six friends who set out on a fun adventure trip to Drigh Lake in Larkana,[4] to make a small budget horror film. However, when the trip takes a nasty turn, the six friends find themselves mixed up in paranormal activities.[5]
Cast
- Ayaz Samoo as Sunny
- Danial Afzal Khan as Ayaan
- Saud Imtiaz as Shehzad
- Shehzeen Rahat as Sadia
- Bilal Yousufzai as Raheel
- Mahrukh Rizvi as Aaliya
- Arshad Ali as Chacha
Production
Aksbandh was completely shot and produced in Pakistan, except for sound recording and mixing, which was done in India.[6]
Marketing and release
A teaser trailer for Aksbandh was revealed on 15 November 2015.[7] The theatrical trailer and final poster for the film was released on 23 April 2016. The film was released across Pakistani cinemas on 20 May 2016.[8]
Reception
A review in Dawn found that "This experiment by ad-makers-turned-producers Naveed Arshad and Seemeen Naveed will no doubt help the film industry along in a big way; irrespective of box office results. Times are now a changing and if we can have more projects like Aksbandh, the future is definitely bright for independent Pakistani films."[9] Another review called the film "a spooky treat".[10] The News International found the film "surprisingly good".[11]