Lafangey
2022 Pakistani horror-comedy film
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Lafangey is a 2022 Pakistani Urdu-language horror-comedy drama film directed by Abdul Khaliq Khan who also wrote the screenplay. It starrs Sami Khan, Saleem Meiraj, Mani, Mubeen Gabol and Nazish Jahangir.[1][2][3] According to media reports, the film is an unofficial remake of 2017 Indian Telugu-language film Anando Brahma.[4][5][6] It was released on 10 July 2022 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha and received poor reviews from critics. The film was initially rejected by the Central Board of Film Censors for its use of "very vulgar language".[7][8]
Saleem Meiraj
Mubeen Gabol
Mani
Nazish Jahangir
| Lafangey | |
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| Directed by | Abdul Khaliq Khan |
| Written by | Abdul Khaliq Khan |
| Produced by | Tariq Habib Rind |
| Starring | Sami Khan Saleem Meiraj Mubeen Gabol Mani Nazish Jahangir |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Cast
- Sami Khan
- Saleem Meiraj
- Mubeen Gabol
- Mani
- Nazish Jahangir
- Behroze Sabzwari
- Rasheed Naz
- Sohail Asghar
- Gul-e-Rana
Release
It released on 10 July 2022 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.[citation needed]
Controversy
The film was rejected by the censor board due to some vulgar dialogues as stated by the sources. However, it was allowed to release.[7][9][10]
Reception
Mohammad Kamran Jawaid of Dawn praised the performances of a number of the actors but criticised the lack of originality of the film as it heavily copied Anando Brahma.[4]
