Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay (ZKHH) (Urdu: زندگی کتنی حسین ہے, lit. 'Life is so beautiful') is a 2016 Pakistani romantic drama film directed by Anjum Shahzad, written by Abdul Khaliq Khan while produced by Rafiq Ahmed Choudhary, Fahmeeda Abdul Khaliq, Kamran Siddiqui and Jahanzaib Quadir while under the banner of Geo Films. The film's cast included Pakistani television stars Sajal Ali and Feroze Khan in lead roles.[1][2] It is the third project to feature Sajal Ali opposite Feroze Khan after blockbuster drama serials Chup Raho and Gul e Rana. The film was distributed by Geo Films[3] on Eid ul Adha 2016. The film was the remake of the 1979 American film Kramer vs. Kramer.
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| Urdu | زندگی کتنی حسین ہے |
| Directed by | Anjum Shahzad |
| Written by | Abdull Khaaliq Khan |
| Produced by | Rafiq Ahmed Chaudary Fahmeeda Abdull Khaliq Jahanzaib Quadir Kamran Siddiqui |
| Starring | Sajal Ali Feroze Khan |
| Cinematography | Asif Khan |
| Edited by | Ehtesham Khan (ET) Waqas Ali Khan |
| Music by | SOCH Sohail Haider Farhan Shah |
Production companies | RC Films Kingfisher Films |
| Distributed by | Geo Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Budget | Rs. 4 crore (US$140,000) |
| Box office | Rs. 10 crore (US$350,000) |
Plot
editZindagi Kitni Haseen Hy (ZKHH) revolves around the story of a young couple Zain and Mahira who have raised a kid and seem to be struggling with the challenges of life since they married at a very young age. Both of them have their own dreams to follow and appear to be quite passionate about what they wish to achieve in life. Zain, wants to become a filmmaker. However, as their dreams affect their relationship, the two part ways at some point and so goes the story.
Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay is an emotional roller coaster that tackles the themes of love, life, suffering and passion as the two protagonists try to find a way ahead.
Cast
edit- Sajal Ali as Mahira Khan
- Feroze Khan as Zain Ahmed
- Nabeel Zuberi as Faraz
- Adil Fayaz as Mangu Seth
- Shafqat Cheema
- Jibraill Ahmed
- Nayyar Ejaz
- Rashid Farooqui
- Alyy Khan
Production
editThe Film's production is part of a joint venture between an Australian production company RC Films and Rafiq Ahmed Chaudhary's Kingfisher Films.[4] The film's shooting was done in Karachi and Sydney.[5]
Release
editThe film's teaser was released online on 29 June 2016.[6] Whilst the film's theatrical trailer was released on 5 July 2016.[7] The film was released on 13 September 2016 in Pakistan.
Home media
editThe World Television Premiere was held by Geo Entertainment on 27 June 2017, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitar.[8]
Digital media
editZindagi Kitni Haseen Hay is available on Netflix as VOD for streaming.[9]
Music
editThe film's OST is composed by Soch, Udan Khatola and Sohail Haider.[10]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Udasiyan" | Mustafa Zahid | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai" | Adnan Dhool & Momina Mustehsan | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Better Half (Chulbul)" | Bilal Saeed & Sana Zulfiqar | 3:15 |
| 4. | "Kitni Baar" | Sukhwinder Singh | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Manqabat" | Farhan Shah | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Tootiya Tara" | Adnan Dhool | 3:40 |
| 7. | "Udaasiyan" (Slow Version) | Mustafa Zahid | 3:00 |
| 8. | "Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay" | Instrumental | 4:10 |
| Total length: | 29:30 | ||
Box office
editThe film earned Rs. 45 lakh on its opening day in Pakistan. Then at second and third day the film grossed impressively than first day and collected Rs. 90 lakh on second day and same amount on third day.[11] The weekend grossing of film remained Rs. 1.82 crore.[11] The worldwide lifetime grossing of film is Rs. 10 crore (US$350,000).
Accolades
edit| Ceremony | Won | Nominated |
|---|---|---|
| 16th Lux Style Awards[12] |
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| 3rd Galaxy Lollywood Awards[13][14] | Sajal Aly & Feroze Khan - Best On screen Couple |
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| 47th Nigar Awards[15][16] |
The awards were postponed and did not take place |
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References
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- ^ "First Look: 'Zindagi ' looks 'haseen ' for Sajal Ali and Feroz Khan in ZKHH". 4 June 2016. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "Sajal Ali and Feroze Khan to feature in film". 13 November 2015. Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ Bhutto, Rozina (13 November 2015). "Everything you need to know about Feroze Khan and Sajal Ali's debut film". Archived from the original on 10 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "Feroze Khan and Sajal Ali look adorable in Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai's teaser". 27 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 6 November 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
- ^ "Six Pakistani films to premiere on television this Eid". www.hipinpakistan.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Love is in the Air". The News International. Omair Alavi. Archived from the original on 5 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ a b Ghazala Sulaiman (23 September 2016). "Actor in Law Leads, Janaan & Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai Follow: Box-Office Report 2016". Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ "16th Lux Style Awards: Nominations and predictions". The Express Tribune. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ Galaxy Lollywood (26 January 2017). "Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2017 Nominations". Galaxylollywood.com. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "Winners of 3rd Galaxy Lollywood Awards 2017". Galaxy Lollywood. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "Here are the nominations for the 47th Nigar Awards". Dawn. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ "47th Nigar Film Awards Nominations announced". Nation. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2021.