Re: 2008 Pakistani Films
2007 was not a dismal year for the film industry. Films like Khuda Kay Liye, Mohabbatan Sachchian, Jhoomer and others were released and did well at the box office.
Khuda Kay Liye was a brilliant film and the biggest hit of the year. In fact the film was a major talking point of the year.
In 2008 you have films like Ramchand Pakistani, Khullay Asmaan Kay Neechay, Humayun Saeed's first film as producer "Tere Liye, Syed Noor's "Pride of Honour, Kabhi Pyar Na Karna. Also a number of subject orientated quality Punjabi films will also be releasing. The likes of Shaan's Zill-e-Shah, Gulabo, Ijaz Bajwa's Chana Sachi Muchi.
One should also see Reema and Saqib Malik with there new projects. So its not all doom and gloom for the industry.
One thing for sure the so called "Revival of Cinema" which everyone has talked about since the release of Khuda Kay Liye has not materialied.
For good film making you need the right environment and infrastructure which unfortunately do not exist in Pakistan. The current politicall situation does not help things also.
The film industry has always faced so many external and internal problems. One thought that after the success of Khuda Kay Liye the new breed of film makers will come but unfortunately not even one film maker of repute has come forward. Where are all the music video film makers ?. Where are all the educated lot.?. Or do we just love critizing ourselves and feeling inferior. Are we really totally incapable of making quality films. We have a population of over 160 million and a few million overseas and we are still a mess.
Still though they are some people who are doing their best for films in Pakistan.
Rockistan you need to understand the importance of Cinema. If are going to make a mark on the international arena it has to be through films. Just see what Khuda Kay liye has done for Pakistan. Look at what China, Iran and India have achieved from Cinema. We have the talent without doubt but what is needed is a system which we lack.
Any how all the best to Lollywood for 2008.