''Ghabrana Nahi Hai'' (English: You shouldn't worry) is a 2022 Pakistani action comedy film directed by Saqib Khan, who also wrote it with Mohsin Ali. Produced by Jamil Baig under JB Films and Hassan Zia under Mastermind Production, it stars

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. It was released on

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Premise

Being an only child to her father, Zubeda was raised more like a son to be an empowered woman. She wants justice for her father, and seeks help from officer Sikandar. However, she gets trapped in a love triangle with him and her cousin.

Cast

as Zubaida *

as Sikandar, a cop * Nayyar Ejaz as Bhai Miyan (Antagonist) *

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as Vicky, Zubeda's cousin * Afzal Khan as Aslam * Saleem Meraj as Rizwan * Dodi Khan as Raza * Tayyab Mahmood Sheikh as Police Constable (Right) * Sohail Ahmed as Chodhri Sajjad Additionally, YouTuber Junaid Akram and news reporter Amin Hafeez also appear in the film.

Production

In September 2019, it was announced that Mohsin Khan and Saqib Khan would be making a film. Soon, Jamil Baig and Hassan Zia signed in as producers. The film was announced in January 2020 under the title ''Zubeda Mard Ban''; however it was changed to ''Ghabrana Nahi Hai'' in February. As the cast was finalized, the filming was set to begin in March 2020; however, after only two days, it was paused due to the

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. After the lockdown restrictions lifted, 90% principal photography took place in Malir District, Karachi, from November 2020 onward. Then filming took place respectively in Lahore and Faisalabad in January 2021, before wrap-up in February 2021; followed by

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. Arshad Khan served as cinematographer, and Hunain Shamim as editor; the cast and crew included 17 debutants, as the producers wanted to put forward fresh talent. The film's title is derived from the famous dialogue of Imran Khan, 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan, though not in a sarcastic way but for a positive message.

Soundtrack

Release

The initial intention of the filmmakers was to release the film on Eid al-Adha in August 2020, however, it couldn't happen. The film teaser was released on 17 December 2021, and the film trailer on 12 March 2022. The film was released on Eid al-Fitr, 3 May 2022.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt12796444 2022 films 2022 romantic comedy films 2020s Urdu-language films Films shot in Karachi Films shot in Lahore Geo Films films Pakistani romantic comedy films Pakistani action comedy films Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic Films impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic