Dekh Magar Pyaar Say

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{{Infobox film

| name = Dekh Magar Pyaar Say

| image = DMPS_Teaser_Poster_1.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Theatrical release poster

| native_name = دیکھ مگر پیار سے

| director = Asad Ul Haq
Simon Okeke

| producer = Ali Murtuza

| writer = Saba Imtiaz

| starring = {{ubl|Humaima Malick|Sikander Rizvi|Irfan Khoosat|Amna Ilyas

}}

| narrator =

| music = Background score:
Abbas Ali Khan

Songs:
Mooroo

| cinematography = Nic Knowland BSC

| editing = Eng Yong Teh

| studio = Shiny Toy Guns

| distributor = HKC Entertainment

| released = {{film date|df=yes|2015|08|14}}

| runtime = 107 min

| country = Pakistan

| language = Urdu

| budget =

| gross =

}}

Dekh Magar Pyaar Say is a 2015 Pakistani romantic comedy film directed by Asad ul Haq and produced by Ali Murtaza {{cite web|title=Shiny Toy Guns to release 'Dekh Magar Pyar Se' in summer 2015|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1153834/shiny-toy-guns-to-release-dekh-magar-pyar-se-in-summer-2015|work=29 December 2014|date=29 December 2014|publisher=Dawn, 29 December 2014|accessdate=22 April 2015}} under the production banner Shiny Toy Guns. The film was the directorial debut for Haq. The movie starred Humaima Malick and Sikander Rizvi in the lead roles.{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/923355/more-pyaar-from-sikander-and-humaima/|title=More pyaar from Sikander and Humaima|date=20 July 2015}} The latter made his film debut with the movie.{{cite web|title=Humaima's 'Dekh Magar Pyaar Say' was released in cinemas across Pakistan on 14th August, 2015|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1173440/humaimas-dekh-magar-pyaar-say-to-hit-screens-in-august-2015|work=2 April 2015|date=2 April 2015|publisher=Dawn, 2 April 2015|accessdate=22 April 2015}}

Dekh Magar Pyar Se received positive reviews for good direction, acting and praise for its music. The cinematography was especially lauded as it showcased the beauty of Lahore.{{Cite web|url=http://arynews.tv/en/review-dekh-magar-pyar-se-at-your-own-risk/|title = REVIEW: Dekh Magar Pyar Se, at your own risk!|date = 18 August 2015}}

Cast

  • Humaima Malick as Annie
  • Sikander Rizvi as Sikandar{{cite web|last=Raza|first=Munnazzah|title=Humaima's 'Dekh Magar Pyaar Say' to hit screens in August 2015|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1173440/humaimas-dekh-magar-pyaar-say-to-hit-screens-in-august-2015|work=2 April 2015|date=2 April 2015|publisher=Dawn, 2 April 2015|accessdate=22 April 2015}}
  • Irfan Khoosat
  • Amna Ilyas - Special appearance in song "Kaala Doriya"

Production

The film was produced, financed and developed by Shiny Toy Guns.{{cite web|title=Dekh Magar Pyar Se to release summer 2015|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/813534/dekh-magar-pyar-se-to-release-summer-2015/|work=28 December 2014|date=28 December 2014|publisher=Express Tribune, 28 December 2014|accessdate=22 April 2015}} The styling for the movie was done by Saima Rashid Bargfrede. Shehryar Yasin was hired as the Creative and Fashion Design Director for the movie.

=Casting=

On 2 April 2015 Humaima Malick and Sikander Rizvi were confirmed as the lead actors. Amna Ilyas was cast for an item song "Kaala Doriya".{{cite web|last=Qamar|first=Saadia|title=Aman Ilyas to feature in 'Dekh Magar Pyar Say'|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/890114/amna-ilyas-to-feature-in-dekh-magar-pyar-say/|work=21 May 2015|date=21 May 2015|publisher=Express Tribune, 21 May 2015|accessdate=8 July 2015}}

=Filming=

The film was mostly shot in Lahore over a 45-day period{{cite web|title='Dekh Magar Pyaar Say' wraps up shoot; to release in August|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/20-May-2015/dekh-magar-pyaar-say-wraps-up-shoot-to-release-in-august|work=20 May 2015|publisher=Daily Times, 20 May 2015|accessdate=8 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709195926/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/20-May-2015/dekh-magar-pyaar-say-wraps-up-shoot-to-release-in-august|archive-date=9 July 2015|url-status=dead}} with filming wrapping up in the week of 18 May.{{cite web|title='It's a wrap! Dekh Magar Pyaar Say stars say goodbye to Lahore|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1182927|work=18 May 2015|date=19 May 2015|publisher=Dawn, 18 May 2015|accessdate=8 July 2015}} The cast and crew were spotted in London shooting scenes for the movie.{{cite web|title=Dekh Magar Pyaar Say team spotted in London|url=http://dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/23-Jun-2015/dekh-magar-pyaar-say-team-spotted-in-london|work=23 June 2015|publisher=Daily Times, 23 May 2015|accessdate=8 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623183858/http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/entertainment/23-Jun-2015/dekh-magar-pyaar-say-team-spotted-in-london|archive-date=23 June 2015|url-status=dead}} The cast and crew were reportedly filming bonus footage for the movie in London.{{cite web|title=Here's how you can be part of Dekh Magar Pyaar Say team's London adventures|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/907871/heres-how-you-can-be-part-of-dekh-magar-pyaar-say-teams-london-adventures/|work=22 June 2015|date=22 June 2015|publisher=Express Tribune, 22 June 2015|accessdate=8 July 2015}}

=Marketing=

On 2 April 2015 the first teaser poster for the movie was released. Motion poster was revealed on 2 June. The teaser trailer for the movie was released on 1 July via the movie's official Facebook page.{{cite web|title=Pakistani movie Dekh Magar Pyaar Say's trailer releases|url=http://arynews.tv/en/pakistani-movie-dekh-magar-pyaar-says-trailer-releases|work=2 July 2015|date=2 July 2015|publisher=ARY News, 2 July 2015|accessdate=8 July 2015}}{{cite web|title=The wait is over! The teaser for the most anticipated rom-Com for 2015 is out! Dekh #MagarPyaarSay|url=https://www.facebook.com/1579268909024459/videos/1616499208634762/?video_source=pages_finch_trailerwork%3D1&_fb_noscript=1 |publisher=Facebook, 1 July 2015|accessdate=8 July 2015}} To promote the movie, fans were given the opportunity to view the filming of the bonus footage being shot in London via the Periscope app. The movie was also promoted using the hashtag "magarpyaarsay". The theatrical trailer was revealed online on 12 July 2015.

Soundtrack

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The background score of the film was given by Abbas Ali Khan.{{cite web|author1=Humay Waseem|title=Attending Abbas Ali Khan's 'Mehfil'|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/951818/attending-abbas-ali-khans-mehfil/|website=The Express Tribune|accessdate=6 April 2016|date=6 September 2015}}

{{Tracklist

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Kaala Dooriya

| length1 = 02:40

| title2 = Tumhein Dillagi (Band Version)

| title3 = Tumhein Dillagi (Film Version)

| title4 = Neray Neray Vas

| title5 = Kabhi Kabhi

| title6 = Tasveer

| title7 = Tauba Tauba

| title8 = Dekh Magar Pyar Say (Title Track)

| length4 =

}}

Reception

Dekh Magar Pyar Se received positive reviews with good directing and acting while praising its music.

See also

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