Saawan


Saawan is a 2017 Pakistani suspense drama film directed by Farhan Alam and produced and written by Mashood Qadri under the production banner of Kalakar Films. The film is based on a true story of a disabled child, who faced difficulties in the deserts of Pakistan. 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. It was selected as the Pakistani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

Plot

The film tells the story of a disabled child, who is up against all kinds of obstacles and cruelty.

Cast

The official trailer of the film was released in early March 2016. The film was shot in the Balochistan and Northern region of Pakistan in Quetta district, Ziarat district, Gilgit-Baltistan and Shigar.

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. Rehmat K Fazli, the head of Geo Films in an Interview confirmed that film will 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.
The film won 'Best Film' and 'Best Director' with Farhan Alam at the Social World Film Festival 2017 in Naples,Italy.
The film has been nominated at the Salento International Film Festival
AwardCategory/RecipientResult
4th Galaxy Lollywood AwardsBest Filmrowspan=""
4th Galaxy Lollywood AwardsFarhan Alam - Best Director
4th Galaxy Lollywood AwardsMashood Qadri - Best Story
4th Galaxy Lollywood AwardsSaleem Mairaj - Best Actor In A Negative Role
Pakistan International Film FestivalFarhan Alam - Best Director
Pakistan International Film FestivalSyed Karam Abbas - Best Male Debut