Daily Times

KARACHI: The official trailer and track “Band Baj Gaya” for ‘3 Bahadur – The Revenge of Baba Balaam’ was launched with the introduction of a new character, Mitthu.

This film is the sequel to Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s 2015 animated blockbuster ‘3 Bahadur’.

Releasing on December 15, ‘3 Bahadur – The Revenge of Baba Balaam’ features voiceovers by Fahad Mustafa, Behroze Subzwari, Sarwat Gillani, Ahmad Ali Butt, Khalid Malik, Zeba Shahnaz, Zuhab Khan, Arisha Razi Khan, Hanzala Shahid, Ali Gul Pir, Mustafa Changezi, Badar Qureshi and Bassam Shazzali. Shiraz Uppal has composed the soundtrack of the film.

The story line revolves around three friends who find themselves at odds with each other after successfully reclaiming their town from Mangu the villain. When Deenu their trusted friend lands into trouble they have to find a way to come together again. They know that only then can they defeat the all powerful Baba Balam who seems to have cast a spell on their bustling Roshan Basti.

Olpers General Manager Marketing Muhammad Haroon Tarar commented, “Olper’s stands for high quality, ‘Full of Nutrition’ Milk that is free of any preservatives. Regular consumption of nutritious, unadulterated milk among children results in healthy growth in bones and overall development. However, mothers struggle to get children excited about drinking milk. That is why Olper’s has partnered with the very popular ‘3 Bahadur’ franchise to encourage milk-drinking among growing-up children.”

Academy Award-winning film director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy shares, “Revenge of ‘Baba Balaam’ is a family entertainer. You will laugh at the antics of Mithu the parrot and be in awe at the courage displayed by the 3 bahadur. At Waadi Animations, we create films so that children can see a reflection of themselves on the big screen. We want them to go home from the cinema feeling that they too can be tomorrow’s heroes.”

ARY President Salman Iqbal states, “We are pleased to be a part of this venture as ‘3 Bahadur’ was the biggest animated venture in Pakistan. With the sequel, we hope to surpass and exceed all viewer expectations.”

ARY Digital Network CEO Jerjees Seja shares, “‘3 Bahadur’ is another entertainment venture for the children of Pakistan – which hopes to show them that it is only when we work together that we can overcome the greatest obstacles.”

The sequel also introduces new characters as well as sponsors to the animation industry. Bank Alfalah CMO Aly Mustansir shared, “As part of its brand ideology, Bank Alfalah is committed to supporting talent in various areas including film, fashion, sports and innovation. We believe that art and culture play a significant role in a country’s development and image. We are extremely pleased to see the rise of new cinema in Pakistan and have tried to play our part by supporting various projects over the last few years. The decision to support Waadi Animations and ‘3 Bahadur 2’ was, therefore, a natural one. With the aim to discover the potential of Pakistan, the Bank Alfalah Rising Talent platform continues to serve as a practical expression of our corporate philosophy.”

Ideas Director Ziad Bashir commented, “We are proud to be a part of such a promising initiative that teaches kids to raise their voice against evil and unjust behaviour and to have the courage to make a difference in society. At ideas we firmly believe that nurturing kids to be leaders at a very young age will result in a very bright and prosperous nation.”

The City School Southern Region Regional Director Shehryar Ahmad said, “The City School is proud to partner with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s ‘3 Bahadur – The Revenge of Baba Balaam’. TCS believes in inculcating values and ‘3 Bahadur 2’ exemplifies the value of unity, friendship and cooperation.”

‘3 Bahadur’ was Pakistan’s highest grossing animated film and garnered a large base of fans.