Lafangey is a 2022 Pakistani Urdu-language horror-comedy drama film directed by Abdul Khaliq Khan who also wrote the screenplay. It starrs Sami Khan, Saleem Meiraj, Mani alongside Mubeen Gabol and Nazish Jahangir.[1][2][3] According to media reports, the film is an unofficial remake of 2017 Indian Telugu-language film Anando Brahma.[4][5][6] It was released on 10 July 2022 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha and received poor reviews from critics. The film was initially rejected by the Central Board of Film Censors.[7][8]
| Lafangey | |
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| Directed by | Abdul Khaliq Khan |
| Written by | Abdul Khaliq Khan |
| Produced by | Tariq Habib Rind |
| Starring | Sami Khan Saleem Meiraj Mubeen Gabol Mani Nazish Jahangir |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Cast
editRelease
editIt released on 10 July 2022 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
Controversy
editThe film was rejected by the censor board due to some vulgar dialogues as stated by the sources. However, it was allowed to release.[7][9][10]
Reception
editMohammad Kamran Jawaid of Dawn praised the performances of a number of the actors but criticised the lack of originality of the film as it heavily copied Anando Brahma.[4]
References
edit- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (January 13, 2022). "Mani will soon be seen on cinema screens in horror-comedy film Lafangey". Images.
- ^ "'Lafangey will breathe life into the horror-comedy genre'". Tribune Pakistan. 29 June 2022.
- ^ Staff, Images (July 5, 2022). "A guide to the movies releasing in Pakistani cinemas this Eidul Azha". Images.
- ^ a b Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (July 24, 2022). "THE ICON REVIEW: BAD BOYS, BAD COPY". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Sohaib, Rija (July 1, 2022). "Is Film 'Lafangey' A Blatant Copy Of Telgu Movie 'Anando Brahma'?". Lens.
- ^ "Truth About Lafangey Being A 'Copy' & Is It Banned? | Sang-e-Mah End Explained | Stars & Promotions" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ a b "Censor board bans Lafangey over 'vulgar' content". Daily Times. July 6, 2022.
- ^ "'Lafangey' cast still clueless about the ban on their film". Tribune Pakistan. 6 July 2022.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (July 5, 2022). "Lafangey director Abdull Khaaliq Khan says he wasn't officially informed the movie had been banned". Images.
- ^ Haq, Irfan Ul (July 9, 2022). "'We are good to go': Lafangey director Abdull Khaaliq Khan says censor board has cleared the film". Images.
