Saawan
{{short description|Pakistani movie (2017)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Saawan
| image = Saawan poster.jpeg
| alt = Quest for Survival
| caption =
| native_name = {{nq|ساون}}
| director = Farhan Alam
| producer = Mashood Qadri
Asma Qadri
| writer = Mashood Qadri
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Saleem Mairaj
- Tipu Sharif
- Imran Aslam
- Syed Karam Abbas
- Arif Bahalim
- Najiba Faiz
}}
| music = Emir Işılay
| cinematography = Farhan Alam
| editing = Aseem Sinha
| studio = Kalakar Films
| distributor = Geo Films
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2017|07||Madrid|ref1={{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/149772-pakistani-movie-saawan-receives-award-at-madrid-film-festival|title=Pakistani movie 'Saawan' impresses all at Madrid film festival|website=www.geo.tv|accessdate=11 August 2017}}}}
| runtime =
| country = Pakistan
| language = Urdu
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Saawan ({{langx|ur|{{nq|ساون}}}}) is a 2017 Pakistani drama film directed by Farhan Alam and produced and written by Mashood Qadri under the production banner of [https://kalakarentertainments.com Kalakar Entertainments]. The film is based on a true story of a disabled child, who faced difficulties in the deserts of Pakistan.{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1148657|title=Farhan Alam’s 'Saawan' carries a message of hope for disabled kids|first=Wajiha|last=Jawaid|date=25 December 2015|publisher=|accessdate=11 August 2017}} The film stars Saleem Mairaj, Syed Karam Abbas, Arif Bahalim, Najiba Faiz and Imran Aslam in the lead roles. The other cast includes Tipu Sharif, Hafeez Ali, Sehrish Qadri, Sohail Malik, Shahid Niazmi, Muhammad Abbas, Danial Yunus, Mehek Zulfiqar and Syed Muhammad Ali. A special appearance is made by Lt. Gen. S. A. A. Najmi (R).{{cite web|title=Saawan Is A "quest For Survival" Against All Odds|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/104231-Saawan-is-a-quest-for-survival-against-all-odds|website=The News International|accessdate=25 March 2016}} It was selected as the Pakistani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/158466-pak-selection-committee-nominates-saawan-for-oscar |title=Pak Selection Committee nominates ‘Saawan’ for Oscar |work=Geo TV |date=17 September 2017 |accessdate=17 September 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/asia/saawan-selected-pakistan-oscar-contention-1202561414/ |title=Desert Drama ‘Saawan’ Selected by Pakistan for Oscar Contention |work=Variety |first=Patrick |last=Frater |date=17 September 2017 |accessdate=17 September 2017}}
Plot
The film tells the story of a disabled child, who is up against all kinds of obstacles and cruelty.{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1153087/farhan-alams-saawan-to-release-across-pakistan|title=Farhan Alam's 'Saawan' to release across Pakistan|first=Saira|last=Khan|date=20 July 2017|publisher=|accessdate=11 August 2017}}
Cast
- Saleem Mairaj as Child abductor
- Syed Karam Abbas as Sawan
- Arif Bahalim as Jishar
- Najiba Faiz as Arzoo
- Imran Aslam as News reporter
- Tipu Sharif
- Hafeez Ali
- Sehrish Qadri as Sana
- Sohail Malik as Sardar Ghazwaan
- Shahid Niazmi as Zakir
- Muhammad Abbas as Rehmat
- Danial Yunus as Mirzaad
- Mehek Zulfiqar
- Syed Muhammad Ali as Humbal
- Lt. Gen. S. A. A. Najmi (R)
- Liam as Tripod dog
Production
The official trailer of the film was released in early March 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNjTwMRYOnM|title=Saawan Full HD Trailer Top Pakistani movie 2016 YouTube|first=|last=Viral Videos|date=10 August 2016|publisher=|accessdate=11 August 2017|via=YouTube}}{{cite web|title=The promo of 'Saawan' is disturbing on many levels|url=http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1149203|website=HIP|accessdate=25 March 2016|date=7 March 2016}} The film was shot in the Balochistan and Northern region of Pakistan in Quetta district, Ziarat district, Gilgit-Baltistan and Shigar.{{cite web|last1=Jawad|first1=Wajiha|title=Farhan Alam’s 'Saawan' carries a message of hope for disabled kids|url=http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1148657|website=HIP|accessdate=25 March 2016|date=3 January 2016}}
Release
The film is scheduled for release in 2017 in Pakistan as well as United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom and India under the production banner of Kalakar Films.{{cite web|title=Pakistani Movie Saawan Trailer Revealed|url=http://www.brandsynario.com/pakistani-movie-saawan-trailer-revealed/|website=Brandsynario|accessdate=25 March 2016}} Rehmat K Fazli, the head of Geo Films in an Interview confirmed that film will release in late September 2017.
= Home media =
Saawan was made available for streaming on Netflix.
Awards
The film won 'Best Foreign Language Feature Film' award at the Madrid International Film Festival 2017, Saawan has also been selected at the Social World Film Festival, Italy, where it is nominated for Best Film, Best Director and special prize of the critics award.{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1153063/saawan-shines-bright-at-the-madrid-international-film-festival|title='Saawan' shines bright at The Madrid International Film Festival|first=Saira|last=Khan|date=17 July 2017|publisher=|accessdate=11 August 2017}}
The film won 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' with Farhan Alam at the Social World Film Festival 2017 in Naples, Italy.{{cite web|url=http://www.lumagazine.it/2017/07/28/claudia-cardinale-legge-il-cinema-al-social-world-film-festival/|title=Claudia Cardinale legge il cinema al Social World Film Festival - LUmagazine|publisher=|accessdate=11 August 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1153063|title='Saawan' shines bright at The Madrid International Film Festival|first=Saira|last=Khan|date=17 July 2017|publisher=|accessdate=11 August 2017}}{{cite web | url=https://www.vicoequense.gov.it/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/6-PROGRAMMA-2017.pdf | title=Programma Social World Film Festival | date=2017 | language=it | publisher=Città di Vico Equense | accessdate=29 May 2018 }}{{cite web|url=https://pakistan.mb4uli.com/tag/saawan/|title=Saawan – Pakistani Celebrity News & Gossip|website=pakistan.mb4uli.com|accessdate=11 August 2017}}
The film won "Best Film' and 'Best Musical Score' at the Salento International Film Festival 2017
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| Award
! Category/Recipient(s) ! Result |
|---|
| rowspan="4"|4th Galaxy Lollywood Awards
| Best Film | {{nom}} |
| Farhan Alam - Best Director
| {{nom}} |
| Mashood Qadri - Best Story
| {{nom}} |
| Saleem Mairaj - Best Actor In A Negative Role
| {{nom}} |
| rowspan="2"|Pakistan International Film Festival
| Farhan Alam - Best Director | {{nom}} |
| Syed Karam Abbas - Best Male Debut
| {{nom}} |
See also
References
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External links
- {{URL|http://saawanthemovie.com|Official website}}
- {{IMDb title|5580778}}
{{Pakistani submission for Academy Awards}}
Category:Pakistani drama films
Category:Films shot in Gilgit-Baltistan