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Son of Pakistan
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Wikipedia article
'Son of Pakistan' (, ) is a 2011 Lollywood Urdu film written and directed by Jarrar Rizvi and released in summer 2011. It stars Sana Nawaz, Meera, Shamil Khan and Ghulam Mohiuddin, Baber Ali and Shafqat Cheema in the lead roles & Amna Zaheer (Daughter of Syed Zaheer Rizvi) as a Child Star daughter of Meera in the film.
The film is shot in several cities of Pakistan, while special shots made in Royal Park, Lahore.
Premise
Set in Pakistan, against the backdrop of the War on Terror and the prevalent consequences of the war stigmatizing Pakistan as a country that breeds and indoctrinates terrorism. The filmmakers intended 'Son of Pakistan' to enlighten the masses and the world at large about Pakistan and its people against the backdrop of the War on Terror's consequences. The filmmakers intended to counter a negative prejudice about Pakistan and its people as terrorists — and to show their perspective that the people of Pakistan follow a peaceful way of life.
The movie tells the story of a dutiful police officer S.P. Islam who comes from a patriotic upbringing as does his brother. 'Son of Pakistan' depicts uncertainty in the concept of patriotism while taking the protagonist's perspective of compassion towards his fellow citizens when he cannot be certain that everyone shares his beliefs. In a place of uncertainty being an enforcer of law where he comes across a potential terrorist every day, he can't trust anyone and has only himself to trust.
Cast
*Ghulam Mohiuddin
*Babar Ali
*Shamil Khan
*Meera
*Amna Zaheer
*Sana Nawaz
*Sila Hussain
*Amit Bhola Hansda
*Shafqat Cheema
Filming
This film was shot in the cities of Pakistan; it was also shot in Kallar Kahar Daman-e-koh Islamabad and farm house of Lahore and different locations of Lahore.
Budget
Director and producer Jarar Rizvi claims that this movie is the most expensive to be made in Lollywood — making it false that film is made in 3 crore the film cost its producer around 85 lacs.
Release
The film was released on 16 December 2011.
Reception
'Son of Pakistan' mostly faced negative reviews. A critical review published in the 'Express Tribune' stated "Son of Pakistan disappoints." There are some sources who praises the film, especially the director and producer for their courageous effort.Box office
The film opened to an occupancy of 30% - 40%. It was released after a long delay and got just few cinemas for release. 'Son of Pakistan' got a poor start but managed to do good business. The critics are rating it as a "Below Average" movie.Soundtrack
References
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