Actor In Law, Dobara Phir Se screened on Day 1 of Pakistan Film Festival New York

Film screenings aside, the stars got up to some fun during their alone time

04 Dec, 2016

The Pakistan Film Festival New York kicked off with a grand red carpet reception on Friday and followed it up with the screening of some Pakistan's most-loved movies, including Mehreen Jabbar's Dobara Phir Se and Nabeel Qureshi's Actor In Law.

Here are some sneak-peeks at Day 1:

It looked like Actor In Law was well-received. Director Nabeel Qureshi was in high spirits after the screening and got silly on stage with his friend, Mawra Hocane.

Mawara and Nabeel having fun on the stage at Asia Society

A photo posted by Maleeha Lodhi (@maleehal) on Dec 3, 2016 at 2:21pm PST

Both took to the streets after!

Nab Qur took a good old fashioned walk.

Just right after the screening of #ActorinaLaw at #pakistanfilmfestivalnewyork #nabeelqureshi #newyork #swag #formal #zara #lifeofafilmaker #wanderlust 6

A photo posted by Nabeel Qureshi (@nabqur) on Dec 3, 2016 at 10:55pm PST

Mawra, on the other hand, practised her cab-hailing skills to get a taste of the NY experience.

How to be a New Yorker Step 1: Hail a Cab! 🚗✋🏻 #NewyorkDiaries #PFFNYC #karunachani Styled by my @aniafawad MUA @karunachani Attire by @mrselfportrait @katespadeny @marskinryyppy ✌🏻️💃🏻 #MawraHocane 💗🦄

A video posted by MAWRA 🏆 (@mawrellous) on Dec 3, 2016 at 11:30am PST

Side note: Mawra's clutch was on-point! Here's a better look at it.

With the lovely Mawra at the start of our Film Festival

A photo posted by Maleeha Lodhi (@maleehal) on Dec 3, 2016 at 1:02pm PST

Looks like people had a questions from the Dobara Phir Se crew! The littlest cast member Musa had lots to say.

The youngest actor in Dobara Phir sey on stage with the rest of the cast and producer Salman Iqbal

A photo posted by Maleeha Lodhi (@maleehal) on Dec 3, 2016 at 10:41pm PST

Then, the woman-of-the-moment Mehreen Jabbar took the mic.

Meanwhile, in the midst of orchestrating this two-day festival, Frieha Altaf found time for some self-admiration.

Can't go wrong with @shehlachatoor #PFFNYC #newyork #catwalkevents #stars #designer #extraordinaire

A photo posted by Frieha Altaf (@friehaaltaf) on Dec 3, 2016 at 10:33pm PST

On Day 2 of PFFNY (that is, today), scheduled screenings include Dukhtar and Lahore Se Aagey.

Comments

Srini Dec 04, 2016 11:32pm

Pakistanis are very good looking people.

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Aamer Dec 05, 2016 01:35pm

So Happy for Pakistani Cinema. Actor in Law is a great movie, Dobara Phir say is good too. This is what Pakistani Cinema need a total makeover which is happening.

hammad Dec 05, 2016 04:20pm

By the way who's funding these Pakistani Celebs to take luxury trips across the globe?

Mani Dec 05, 2016 07:48pm

The most important aspect of the coverage is missing. The audience. Who came to watch? How many were there? What was their reaction? And btw what is Freiha's association with film? Why is she there? Quality cinema is not coming out of Pakistan and perhaps the govt may be better off setting up a fund to support promising filmmakers instead of organizing oversees events that no one attends.

mahmood anwar Dec 06, 2016 12:46am

Went there for 2 days, watched 7 out of 8 movies, chatted & took selfies with my fav stars like Sanam Saeed, Shehryar Khan, Mawra Hocane and many others incl. Maleeha Lodhi & Mehreen Jabbar. It could have been organized better but it was still so much fun.

MUHIBBEWATAN Dec 09, 2016 11:41pm

This should have been given plenty of coverage on the Satellite channels that promote art irrespective of the origin of it. Only getting a limited coverage will not solve the issue of encouraging and boosting the Pakistani film industry. However, the competition will still be tough as Indian cinema has attained worldwide recognition today. Nevertheless, any effort that brings into limelight the achievements of the Pakistani film industry in current times must be commended in the face of stiff cross-border competition.