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Updated 01 Sep, 2017

We were disappointed when Mahira Khan's next film — i.e., Shoaib Mansoor's Verna — didn't come out on Eid ul Fitr as was earlier announced, but at least we've now got this first look!

The poster centres on Mahira Khan, establishing that the film is indeed based on a female protagonist. She is a woman injured but stares back at the camera defiant. According to reports, Mahira plays a rape survivor who seeks justice against her assaulters.

In a Q&A session on Twitter, Mahira revealed that she signed on to the role because she "[wanted] to be the one to say the lines Shoaib Mansoor had written!"

Mahira made her film debut in Mansoor's Bol, so this is the second time she's worked with him. How was the experience this time around, a fan asked her. "Different from the last time! He lets you do your own thing, he's my first teacher."

Her hope for Verna is that it "resonate[s] with everyone who watches it. I want it to live forever and ever."

Verna is confirmed for release in November this year. The film also stars Haroon Shahid, Zarrar Khan, Naimal Khawar and Rasheed Naz in main roles.

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Ashraf P Sep 01, 2017 05:06pm
What happened to her nose? It looks different.
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superwoman Sep 01, 2017 05:08pm
brilliant!cant wait!!
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adeel ahmed Sep 01, 2017 07:18pm
Good Luck!!
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MHamza Sep 01, 2017 08:22pm
Waoo Mahii
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Citizen Sep 01, 2017 08:37pm
Seems a film with new title but repeat story.
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Peace Sep 02, 2017 12:56am
Why this man always makes movies on negativity in our society. To earn critic awards?? Come on Shoaib you are such thoughtful person. Please portray some good prospects of our society too.
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N abidi Sep 03, 2017 05:06am
Intense, waiting for this movie,thought provoking film!
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A. Khan Sep 03, 2017 10:16am
@Peace If we don't discuss the negative stuff, Pakistan will never move forward. People like you who get upset over films that discuss real issues that so many people face are exactly why we're not making any progress as a country.
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