Maya (transl. Illusion) is a 2015 Pakistani horror film which was the directorial debut of Jawad Bashir[1] and was produced by Hina Jawad under the production banner Twister Films.[2] The film's cast included Ahmed Abdul Rehman, Hina Jawad, Zain Afzal, Sheikh Mohammad Ahmed and Anam Malik. Hina Jawad played the lead role of Maya in the film.
| Maya | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jawad Bashir |
| Story by | Hina Jawad |
| Produced by | Hina Jawad |
Production company | Twister Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | Rs. 2 crore (US$69,000) |
The film was released nationwide on 12 June 2015.
Plot
edit5 friends make a plan to live in a farm house. One night they attend a party in which a brutal murder happens. Nida watching this murder is in deep shock. Later they found that the farm house is haunted. They consult a priest for exorcism.
Cast
edit- Hina Jawad as Maya/Mishal
- Ahmed Abdul Rehman as Waqas
- Zain Afzal as Sam
- Anam Malik as Rida
- Rasheed Ali as Priest
- Sheikh Mohammad Ahmed as Amir
- Ali Aftab (special appearance)
- Jawad Bashir (special appearance)
Production
editMarketing
editA teaser trailer and poster was revealed by official Facebook on 2 May 2015.[3] The film trailer was reviewed by DAWN.com as "Given that a good screenplay and creative cinematography couldn't save Siyaah from a poor box office performance, Maya can hardly be expected to haunt the audience."[4]
Release
editThe film had its premiere at Super Cinema in Lahore on June 11, 2015, and the film was released nationwide on the next day (June 12).[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "No guts, no gory". The Express Tribune. Hasan Ansari. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "Beware of the 'Maya' scare". Pakistan Today. Sana Gillani. 22 March 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "Upcoming Pakistani Horror Movie 'Maya' Trailer Released". brandsynario. Faizan Ahmed. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "Trailer out: Jawad Bashir's horror flick 'Maya' fails to give goosebumps". DAWN.com. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "Maya Red Carpet: Premiere Kicks Off in Full Zest!". Pakistan Today. Sana Gilani. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
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