ISLAMABAD: Hum Films and Mindworks Media Production hosted a special screening of Pakistan’s most-anticipated action-thriller movie of the year, ‘Yalghaar’, at Cinegold Plex, Bahria Islamabad. The special screening was attended by DG ISPR, Major General Asif Ghafoor, former DG ISPR Lieutenant General Asim Salim Bajwa, Brigadier Salahuddin, Sultana Siddiqui and other dignitaries. Following the red carpet where fans had fun and “selfie time” with the lead cast, the audiences were treated to the viewing of the film which was received with great applause and appreciation. With Hum Films as its official distribution partner in Pakistan, ‘Yalghaar’ is written, produced and directed by Hassan Rana. The movie boasts a stellar cast including the industry’s stalwarts Shaan Shahid, Humayun Saeed, Bilal Ashraf, Adnan Siddiqui, Ayub Khoso, Attiya Khan, Ayesha Omar, Sana Bucha, Armeena Rana Khan, Gohar Rasheed, Umair Jaswal, Ali Rehman, Alyzeh, Aly Mustansir, Irfan Gilani, Wali Yousaf, Naeem Haque, Alam, Ahmed Ghani and many others. ‘Yalghaar’ features Humayun Saeed in an avatar role with a spectacular display of acting by veteran Shaan Shahid, Adnan Siddiqui and the ever charming Bilal Ashraf, along with other cast members that will stand the test of times. Speaking about the film, Dr Hassan Rana said, “‘Yalghaar’ is a labour of intense passion, love and pain for me personally. I literally had to put my life on the line to get that one perfect shot. The reason was simple, to capture the true essence of my characters. Some people will love the film and some won’t, but one thing which I am sure is that my bosses would not fault the efforts of my team and my actors. They have literally put their sweat and blood into it.” Set to release this Eid, Yalghaar’s plot displays patriotism, dedication and devotion of Pakistan army in the inferno of war against terrorism. With its engaging script, action-packed thrill and edge-of-seat entertainment, the story will keep the audiences engaged to the very last moment. Distributed by Hum Films across Pakistan and produced under the banner of Mindworks Media Production, ‘Yalghaar’ – a Hassan Rana film is an Eid gift for Pakistanis. It is a one-of-its-kind movie with the biggest production crew and budget in the history of Pakistan cinema, and will surely leave an everlasting impact on its audiences around the globe with its simultaneous release in 60 countries. “Published in Daily Times, June 20th, 2017.“