Maya (2015 Pakistani film)
| Maya | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jawad Bashir |
| Produced by | Hina Jawad |
| Story by | Hina Jawad |
Production company |
Twister Films |
Release dates |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | ₨2 crore (US$200,000) |
Maya is a 2015 Pakistani horror film which is directorial debut of Jawad Bashir[1] and produced by Hina Jawad under production banner Twister Films.[2] The film features assembled cast including Ahmed Abdul Rehman, Hina Jawad, Zain Afzal, Sheikh Mohammad Ahmed and Anam Malik. Hina Jawad played the lead role of Maya in film. The film's story is inspired from a real paranormal event that occurred in Denmark.
The film was released nationwide on June 12, 2015.
Cast
- 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
Marketing
A teaser trailer and poster was revealed by official Facebook on May 2, 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
The film had its premiere at Super Cinema in Lahore on June 11, 2015 and the film was released nationwide on next day (June 12).[5]
Reception
Critical response
Momin Ali Munshi of Galaxy Lollywood reviewed the film 3/5 stars and verdicts as "This horror film by Jawad Bashir should definitely be on every horror fans weekend list as it has its fair share of scares and makes for an entertaining watch."[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "No guts, no gory". The Express Tribune. Hasan Ansari. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ↑ "Beware of the 'Maya' scare". Pakistan Today. Sana Gillani. 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.
- ↑ "Maya review". Galaxy Lollywood. Momin Ali Munshi. Retrieved 15 June 2015.