Parwaaz Hai Junoon

In the picturesque mountainsides of outer Islamabad, Pakistan, Sania (Hania Amir) finds solace while gazing at PAF jets soaring through the skies. The narrative unfolds with an intense dogfight between PAF JF-17s, piloted by Hamza Haider Ali (Hamza Ali Abbasi) and Nadir Kirmani (Shaz Khan), against enemy Mirage-2000s infiltrating Pakistani airspace. Hamza's daring maneuvers lead to victory, and despite reprimands for the dangerous risk, he draws inspiration from a past hero, Squadron Leader Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafique.

A group of aspiring PAF Fighter Pilots, including Saad Khan (Ahad Raza Mir), Rashid Minhas Yousufzai (Sikander Vincent Khan Yousafzai), Zaid Ali (Shafaat Ali), Shamir Hamid, and female cadets Sania and Ujala, embark on their journey to the PAF academy. Sania faces skepticism due to her physical attributes, but her unwavering love for Pakistan earns her a spot. The diverse group undergoes rigorous training, marked by humorous encounters and Saad's initial arrogance, particularly towards Sania and the female cadets.

Meanwhile, Hamza, preparing for Nadir's wedding to Fiza, Sania's cousin, meets Sania. Their playful interactions lead to a deepening romance, with motorcycle trips and mountain tea becoming their cherished moments. Hamza's commitment to being a fighter pilot, akin to his father, sparks playful banter about choosing between love and duty. As terrorist attacks surge, Hamza and Nadir are selected for critical bombing missions against Taliban militants.

Back at the academy, Saad's jealousy intensifies, especially as Rashid excels. Zaid leaves the Airforce, emotionally affecting his friends. Sania faces challenges, with Saad offering genuine advice amid occasional mockery. The plot takes a poignant turn when Hamza's marriage plans face parental objections, leading to a life-altering decision.

A Taliban attack near civilians prompts Hamza's heroic low-altitude strike, resulting in critical injuries and martyrdom. Hamza's father, initially dismissive, undergoes a transformation after meeting Sania at the grave. The narrative reveals that Sania's journey, fueled by both patriotism and her relationship with Hamza, was intertwined with fulfilling Hamza's dream.

In the present, Saad confronts his misplaced jealousy and learns about Rashid's fiancée, Sherbatgul. Saad apologizes, realizing his unfounded fears, and a humorous dinner scene unfolds. At the graduation ceremony, Sania, Saad, and Rashid receive honors, with the seniors, including a decorated Nadir, in attendance. The film concludes with Sania finding peace in the mountains, reminiscing about Hamza, and a hopeful scene of Saad and Sania, now flying JF-17s, hinting at a possible romance. The final vision of Hamza's spirit saluting encapsulates the enduring impact of their journey.

• Hamza Ali Abbasi as Sq/Ldr Hamza Ali Haider
• Hania Amir as Flying officer Sania Taimoor
• Ahad Raza Mir as Flying officer Saad Khan
• Shaz Khan as Sq/Ldr Nadir Kirmani
• Kubra Khan as Fizza Nadir Kirmani
• Shafaat Ali as Aviation Cadet Zaid Ali
• Sikandar Vincent Khan as Flying officer Rashid Minhas Yousafzai
• Rachel Viccaji as Flying officer Ujala
• Mustafa Changezi as Flying officer Rashid
• Sabeena Syed as Diya
• Alamdar Khan as Adil
• Adnan Jaffar as OC Flying Taimoor
• Arslan Asad Butt as Air Force student

• Marina Khan as Sania's mother
• Asif Raza Mir as Haider Ali
• Hina Khawaja Bayat as Shehla
• Annie Zaidi as Sania's aunt
• Farhan Ally Agha as Ali
• Rasheed Naz as waiter
• Shamoon Abbasi
• Irfan Ahmed
• Faisal Nawaz
• Solat Hameed
• Asif Samad
• Jibran
• Shahnawaz Khan
• Ahsen Abdul Sattar
• Israr Shaheed

According to director of media affairs PAF Syed Mohammad Ali and Momina Duraid, the film is intended to be a tribute to Pakistan Air Force with stories inspired from real life.{{cite news|title=Hamza Ali Abbasi And Osman Khalid Butt To Star In An Air Force Film|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/148798-|first=Manal Faheem|last=Khan|newspaper=The News International|date=8 September 2016|access-date=9 September 2016}} Duraid also announced that all of the major earnings of film will be donated to PAF funds. The casting of Hamza Ali Abbasi and Osman Khalid Butt was announced at the launch event of film, with real life members of Pakistan air force comprising the rest of the cast.{{cite web|title=Hamza Ali Abbasi and Osman Khalid Butt to star in Pakistan's 'Top Gun'|url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1176203|first=Irfanul|last=Haq|publisher=Dawn News|date=8 September 2016|access-date=9 September 2016}}{{cite news|title=Hamza Ali Abbasi, Osman Khalid Butt to share screen for first time ever|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1178462/h|newspaper=The Express Tribune|date=8 September 2016|access-date=9 September 2016}} Few days later Osman had to withdraw as the film's shoot schedule clashed with his promotions for Balu Mahi and was replaced by Ahad Raza Mir. Farhat Ishtiaq wrote the film's script.{{cite news|title=Looking forward to present the face of PAF to the world: Muhammad Hashir|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1178735/l|newspaper=The Express Tribune|date=8 September 2016|access-date=9 September 2016}} The final cast includes Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahad Raza Mir, Kubra Khan, Hania Aamir, Shaz Khan, Marina Khan and Shamoon Abbasi.{{cite web|title=Osman Khalid Butt is replaced by Ahad Raza Mir in 'Parwaaz Hay Junoon'|url=http://galaxylollywood.com/2017/01/19/okb-replaced-in-parwaaz-hay-junoon/|first=Zeeshan|last=Mahmood|publisher=Galaxy Lollywood|date=19 January 2017|access-date=25 January 2017}}

In an Interview to Daily Pakistan, Hamza Ali Abbasi confirmed that much of the filming was done at various places of Pakistan such as cities which included Saidpur, Murree, Sargodha and Lahore, as well as Karachi.{{cite web|title=Exclusive BTS Coverage of ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’ with Hamza Ali Abbasi|url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/lifestyle/exclusive-bts-coverage-of-parwaaz-hai-junoon-with-hamza-ali-abbasi/|work=Daily Pakistan|access-date=11 September 2018}} The director Haseeb Hassan also revealed that some parts of the film were shot on K2 and the Karakoram Highway.{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1151993|title=Parwaaz Hai Junoon enters its second spell!|website=www.hipinpakistan.com|date=4 March 2017|access-date=5 March 2017}}

Two separate teasers of the film was released, first teaser, featuring Hamza Ali Abbasi and Shaz Khan was released on 19 April 2018,{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179886/hamza-ali-abbasi-is-soaring-the-skies-in-the-parwaaz-hai-junoon-teaser|title=Hamza Ali Abbasi is soaring the skies in the Parwaaz hai Junoon teaser|access-date=20 April 2018}} while the second teaser featuring Ahad Raza Mir and Hania Amir was released on 23 April 2018.{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179923/ahad-raza-mir-has-some-serious-goals-in-the-new-parwaaz-hai-junoon-teaser|title=Ahad Raza Mir has some serious goals in the new Parwaaz Hai Junoon teaser|access-date=25 April 2018}}

The trailer of the film was released on 6 July 2018.{{cite web|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1751937/4|title=Fasten your seat belts: 'Parwaaz Hai Junoon' trailer is one hell of a ride|work=The Express Tribune|date=7 July 2018|access-date=8 July 2018}} Initially, the film was set to release on Eid al-Fitr 2018, but due to the limited screens available, it was postponed until Eid al-Adha 2018.{{cite web|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1180140|title=Parwaaz Hai Junoon's release date postponed|work=Images Dawn|date=25 May 2018|access-date=26 May 2018}} After the delay, the film was released on Eid al-Adha worldwide, 22 August 2018.{{cite news|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1179812|title=Hamza Ali Abbasi's first look from Parwaaz Hai Junoon revealed|date=8 April 2018|access-date=12 April 2018|work=DAWN Images}}{{cite tweet|user=PHJthemovie|number=999587582404190208|title=Announcing the new release date of M&DFilms and @HUMFilms much awaited and multi-starrer @PHJthemovie #RELEASINGWORLDWIDE this #EIDULAZHA2018|retweet=Hum TV|date=24 May 2018|author=Parwaaz Hai Junoon|access-date=24 May 2018}} It had a premiere event in London on same day,{{cite news|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/pictures-parwaaz-hai-junoon-premieres-london/|title=In Pictures: Parwaaz Hai Junoon premieres in London|last=Lakh Baddhan|date=22 August 2018|access-date=23 August 2018|website=BizAsiaLive.com}} after previous premieres were cancelled due to some issues with Central Board of Film Censors.{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1428159|title=Censor issues cause cancellation of film premiere|author=Peerzada Salman|date=20 August 2018|access-date=23 August 2018|work=DAWN}}{{cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1785125/4|title='Parwaaz Hai Junoon' to release uncut on Eidul Azha|author=Shaheera Anwar|date=20 August 2018|access-date=23 August 2018|work=The Express Tribune}} It is the second Pakistani film after Parchi which is screened in Saudi Arabia and the first in China after forty years.{{cite news|url=http://www.aaj.tv/2019/04/pakistani-movie-parwaz-hai-junoon-to-be-screened-in-china/|title=Pakistani movie ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’ to be screened in China|website=www.aaj.tv|access-date=27 April 2019}}

Parwaaz Hai Junoon opened to a good response on the first day of its release and managed to collect {{PKR|1.79 crore}} despite massive clash at the local box office. The film also collected {{PKR|34 lac}} Internationally, taking its first day total collection to {{PKR|2.132 crores}}.[https://www.facebook.com/ParwaazHaiJunoon/photos/a.2072593099436818/2269978173031642 Parwaaz Hai Junoon Day One Business :: Worldwide] on Facebook. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018. Worldwide figures after two days were around {{PKR|5.45 crore}} after collecting {{PKR|2.66 crore}} and {{PKR|66 lac}} from local box office and from overseas markets respectively on second day.[https://www.facebook.com/ParwaazHaiJunoon/photos/a.2072593099436818/2270680639628062 Parwaaz Hai Junoon Day two Collection:: Worldwide] on Facebook. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018. On its third day of release, it grossed around {{PKR|2.43 crores}} from Pakistan and {{PKR|86 lac}} from international markets respectively, bringing the total nett collections to {{PKR|8.74 crores}}.[https://mobile.facebook.com/ParwaazHaiJunoon/photos/a.2072593099436818/2272440759452050 Parwaaz Hai Junoon] on Facebook. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018. Film grossed {{PKR|12.684 crores}} worldwide, after four days of its release.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ParwaazHaiJunoon/photos/a.2072593099436818/2273807249315401|title=Parwaaz Hai Junoon on Facebook|access-date=26 August 2018}} Film's global nett gross after one week was around {{PKR|18.18 crores}}.[https://mobile.facebook.com/ParwaazHaiJunoon/photos/a.2072593099436818/2277454445617348 Parwaaz Hai Junoon / Week One Business] on Facebook. 29 August 2018. Retrieved. 29 August 2018. Within second week of release, it collected {{PKR|21.11 crores}} at local box office, breaking the record of Teefa in Trouble and Punjab Nahi Jaungi of fastest to {{PKR|200 crores}} locally.[https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1155645/parwaz-hai-junoon-breaks-records-of-teefa-in-trouble-and-punjab-nahi-jaungi Parwaz Hai Junoon Breaks Records of 'Teefa In Trouble' and 'Punjab Nahi Jaungi'] HIP. 8 September 2018. Retrieved. 9 September 2018. After ten days, It collected {{PKR|28.12 crores}} at global box office.[https://mobile.facebook.com/ParwaazHaiJunoon/photos/a.2072593099436818/2285798164782976 Parwaaz Hai Junoon / Global box office / Ten Days figures] on Facebook. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018. It collected {{PKR|360.2 crore}} locally until the end of 2018.{{cite news |work=Dawn |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1454402 |title=TRADE: SO, HOW DID THE BOX OFFICE DO? |author=Mohammad Kamran Jawaid |date=30 December 2018 |access-date=30 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230233444/https://www.dawn.com/news/1454402|archive-date=30 December 2018|url-status=live}} After its release in China in November 2020, the film collected {{USD|248,000}} there lifetime.{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/742339|title=Pakistan's Parwaaz Hai Junoon premiers in China|date=12 November 2020|access-date=5 December 2021|work=The News}}{{cite news|url=https://nation.com.pk/22-Nov-2021/donkey-king-becomes-best-performing-pak-film-with-record-box-office-in-china|title=Donkey King becomes best-performing Pak film with record box office in China|date=22 November 2021|access-date=5 December 2021|work=The Nation|last=INP}}{{cite news|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Parwaaz-Hai-Junoon-(Pakistan)|title=Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018)|access-date=5 December 2021|website=The Numbers}}

Shahjehan Saleem of Something Haute rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and said, "despite having major problems script-wise, the film is extremely strong in its aesthetics and acting skills".{{cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1785125/4|title='Parwaaz Hai Junoon' to release uncut on Eidul Azha|author=Shahjehan Saleem|date=23 August 2018|access-date=23 August 2018|work=Something Haute}} Abdul Waheed Bhutto of Review it rated the film 5 stars out of 5 and said, "The movie is visually appeasing & aesthetically sound with the director also doing complete justice to the beauty of Pakistan".{{cite web|url=https://reviewit.pk/parwaaz-hai-junoon-film-review/|title=Parwaaz Hai Junoon – Film Review!|website=reviewit.pk|access-date=24 August 2018|author=Zahra Miraz}}

Omair Alavi rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote to Brandsynario, "It is shot like a TV drama and comes out as one too, despite some very attractive aerial shots where cadets train and pilots unleash their weapons on enemies".{{Cite news|url=https://www.brandsynario.com/parwaaz-hai-junoon-review-when-romance-meets-patriotism-tv-style/|title=Parwaaz Hai Junoon Review: When Romance Meets Patriotism, TV style! – Brandsynario|date=24 August 2018|publisher=Brandsynario|access-date=24 August 2018|author=Omair Alavi}} Hamza Shafique of Dubai Desi rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Overall a very well made, performed and directed product which suffers only from {{sic|it's}} TV drama serial style screenplay and story telling. The performances by the {{sic|principle cast}} and the infused patriotism through brilliantly shot Pakistan Air force sequences never let you get bored but doesn't excite you either".{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} The editor of Oye yeah gave a somewhat positive review and praised the direction and marked, " as a film PHJ has little novelty to offer. The recipe has been over been oversold. The changing the sides didn’t much of a difference.It’s a story we have heard before, wanting us to shed tears we have shed before!".{{Cite news|url=https://www.oyeyeah.com/films/film-review-parwaaz-hai-junoon-old-whine-old-bottle/|title=Film Review: Parwaaz Hai Junoon- old whine, old bottle! – Oyeyeah|date=2018-08-25|work=Oyeyeah|access-date=26 August 2018|language=en-US}} Asjad Khan of HIP gave a positive review but criticised the script and praised the performances.{{Cite news|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1155555/parwaaz-hai-junoon-review-passionate-and-predictable|title=Parwaaz Hai Junoon review: Passionate yet predictable!|last=Khan|first=Asjad|date=25 August 2018|work=HIP|access-date=26 August 2018|language=en-US}}

Hamna Zubair of Images Dawn gave a mixed review and wrote "PHJ may leave the audience with renewed respect for the air force but as a viewer, you may only truly enjoy its silly bits, and that's troubling for a film that's not a comedy".{{Cite news|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1180734|title=I enjoyed Parwaaz Hai Junoon because of the comedy and that's not okay|last=Hasan|first=Mehreen|date=25 August 2018|work=Images|access-date=26 August 2018|language=en-US}}

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