KARACHI: Momina & Duraid Films held a press conference to announce their upcoming cinematic venture ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’ that pays a tribute to Pakistan Air Force for its commitment to protect and defend the freedom our nation stands for.
This mega movie will be released on Eidul Azha 2017, which also coincides with the Air Force Week thus making it the most appropriate time to acknowledge and express our gratitude to our fighter pilots and the entire force behind them for their dedicated service to the nation.
Producer of ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’, Momina Duraid announced that MD Films second cinematic venture will feature in leading roles the most sought-after celebrities of Pakistan’s entertainment industry, including the heartthrob of millions Hamza Ali Abbasi and the dashing Osman Khalid Butt. The female lead of the movie is yet not chosen and suggestions are invited from the viewers as to whom they want to see opposite these talented male leads. Other than the main leads, most of the supporting characters will be played by real time cadets, fighter pilots and air force personnel to enhance the authenticity of the project. This film will mark the directorial debut of Haseeb Hassan who has previously mesmerised the television audiences with hit serials like ‘Diyar-e-Dil’ and ‘Mann Mayal’. The script for ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’ is written by the famous novelist and drama writer Farhat Ishtiaq who has given us hit projects like ‘Humsafar’, ‘Udaari’ and ‘Bin Roye’.
Speaking about the film, producer of the movie Momina Duraid said, “When it comes to men behind flying machines, Pakistan Air Force ranks today as one of the best air forces in the world. It’s an honour and a proud privilege for us to be able to produce ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’, the first ever cinematic venture, in association with Pakistan Air Force, which is planned to hit the silver screens on Eidul Azha, September 2017, releasing worldwide Insha Allah. It gives us an opportunity to bring to the nation a passionate story of brave men and women who must rise above the earth to the top of the atmosphere, to guard and protect our motherland, Pakistan.”
Speaking on the occasion, Hum Network President Sultana Siddiqui said, “Hum Network has always focused on issues for the betterment of society. Films on the armed forces are extremely important so that our people can learn the meanings of patriotism, honour and integrity and should be able to appreciate the huge contributions made by our forces to provide us a safe haven. In collaboration with the Air Force we will be presenting what real heroes are and what their sacrifices, their dedication, their courage and their deep connection with the soil have been and are towards our beloved country.”
Speaking about making a film on Pakistan Air Force, Air Commodore Syed Muhammad Ali Director Media Affairs PAF said, “Flying is a very demanding profession and producing a commercial film on this profession is even more demanding. PAF is respected world over due to its glorious history and rich traditions. The Pakistani nation holds PAF in the highest esteem and wants to know about its countless epics of bravery either by reading books or watching documentaries. Keeping the aspirations of our nation in mind the idea of Momina & Duraid Films to produce a feature film portraying heroic PAF characters is very noble. I am fully aware of the fact that it won’t be easy but believe me if we succeed in producing a quality film it will be definitely a blockbuster and at the same time service to the nation. I m sure that this movie will not only highlight the sacrifices rendered by PAF for the nation but also prove to be a harbinger of change for the Pakistani cinema.”
The shooting for the film will begin in October. Hum Films will be the official distribution and marketing partner for the movie with Hum Network Limited as official media partner.