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Web series is all the rage today as more and more actors from the industry are seen experimenting with the new found medium. ‘Mind Games’ is another series we should all look forward to.

“It’s an international series that potentially will go on Netflix,” actor and filmmaker Shamoon Abbasi said while talking exclusively to Daily Times.

“It is directed by Farhan Tajjamul and produced by Imran Tajjamul under the banner of Picture Wala Production Canada,” he said.

Talking about the cast, he said, “The cast includes me, Emmad Erfani, Sana Fakhar, Kanza Razzaq and more. It’s shot with red camera and the partial shooting will happen in Canada.”

‘Mind Games’ is about money laundering through models in Pakistan, based on true events. Shamoon Abbasi is known for his selection of versatile roles. The different storyline convinced the actor to get on board.

‘My forthcoming web series for Netflix titled ‘Mind Games’ is directed by Farhan Tajjamul and produced by Imran Tajjamul under the banner of Picture Wala Production Canada. The cast includes me, Emmad Erfani, Sana Fakhar, Kanza Razzaq and more. It’s shot with red cameras and some o the filming will take place in Canada’

“As you know, I like to do projects based on reality rather than fantasy stories. The plot of this series is based on some true events and is partially about money laundering done via models from Pakistan. That part intrigued me and I wanted to get more involved; the character that I’m playing is part of that gang that does all this business. There are a few complications, things go awry and then the story revolves around the protagonist, the cop played by Emmad Irfani,” Abbasi explains.

We also talked to the actor about his upcoming film ‘Durj’, which is a mystery thriller, based on cannibalism in Pakistan. The script is written and directed by Abbasi and produced by Dodi Khan. Speaking about his extreme character, the actor states, “It took me around a year to get to work on the character and the whole look. I had to say ‘no’ to many projects; meanwhile, the target was to get closer to the character by feeling the way such people live and survive.”

Revealing some exclusive details, he shared, “Sherry Shah went bald in the film and you’ll see a scene where her head is being shaved.”

Sherry Shah’s pictures went viral over the Internet post her look. It’s evident how the former model has displayed some serious acting skills. The trailer is terrifying and certainly not for the weak hearted!

“Maira Khan has worked very hard in the film which has loads of action and mountain climbing. The research was the hardest part of the film as these were real cases that happened around Pakistan and collecting the data and converting it into a film was a challenge. But now that the trailer is out, viewers are anxious to watch ‘Durj’ around the globe,” Abbasi said.

‘Durj’ is going to be part of Cannes Film Festival.

“The film will be out on Eid hopefully,” Abbasi added.

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