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Shoaib Mansoor's trailer for Verna is out now!

Shoaib Mansoor's trailer for Verna is out now!

We see Mahira Khan in her boldest role yet
Updated 17 Oct, 2017

The trailer for the much-awaited Shoaib Mansoor film Verna has just been released.

While Shoaib Mansoor has tried to keep the film's plot under wraps, word has it that Verna is a revenge drama that centres around the protagonist Sarah's (Mahira Khan) struggle for justice after she survives rape.

We got a sense of the film's dark, gritty mood in its initial teaser and then Mansoor offered us some relief in the music video for the song 'Sambhal Sambhal Kay'.

What does the trailer reveal? We learn that that Sarah has been let down by two men in her life — her husband (Haroon Shahid) and a political acquaintance of hers (Zarrar Khan) — and that she does, indeed, have revenge on her mind. Rasheed Naz's closing dialogue 'DNA match kara tou kya kareyge?' (What do we do if the DNA matches?) confirms that a rape does occur in the film.

But there's still lots more to Verna. Watch its trailer here:

Verna comes out on November 17.

Comments

truth seeker Oct 17, 2017 08:42pm
Its so bad. Honestly expected much better!
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cofefe Oct 17, 2017 08:43pm
Awesome trailer. Brilliant performances. A Shoaib Mansoor film is always worth watching in the cinema..can't wait!
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sher Oct 17, 2017 09:01pm
This woman is seriously over-rated. Shoaib Mansoor is an awesome filmmaker and he should hire better talent. there are alot of talented actors in Pakistan now
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Irfan Farooqui Oct 17, 2017 09:18pm
I was expecting something different. But sad to see this trailor.
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Asif Oct 17, 2017 09:25pm
Looks good.
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Mani Oct 18, 2017 12:46am
Video quality and production values look low-budget and TV-like. But the trailer creates intrigue, which is the backbone of every good story. If the film can engage through it's characters, meaning they have depth and the story has twists and turns, it may be a good film.
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Mohsin Oct 18, 2017 12:57am
Mahira Khan is over rated. It doesn’t mean she acted in Indian films she is a good actor. The male actor don’t know about him. Anyways will see
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Joji Oct 18, 2017 04:30am
Looks intriguing. Really liked the trailer. Looking forward to watching it. Mahira is among pakistan’s best actresses...who never disappoints!
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Haris Oct 18, 2017 06:34am
It looks like a Pakistani version of Indecent Proposal.
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Mk singh Oct 18, 2017 06:51am
Looks like a drama rather than a movie ..
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N abidi Oct 18, 2017 07:15am
Mahira khan the ACTRESS, amazingly talented , her diagloges delivery ,body language, her expressions, she is getting so good,film after film! We should give respect to Mahira ,fawad ,and Humayun ,to name a few artists,that are taking Pakistani film industry forward! Also, most importantly tha amazing directers, the master Shoeb monsor ! Amazing casting! Verna a must watch movie!
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Jonathan Menezes Oct 18, 2017 07:53am
The Indian Community in Houston is very excited since the rumor is that the premier will happen here with Mahira Khan, she is well like in the desi community and this films looks like it will be approved by the masses and do well in foreign markets.
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alex Oct 18, 2017 08:00am
@truth seeker So what was the expectation, item songs? toilet humor? crass language?
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Bhoy indian Oct 18, 2017 08:17am
Why do Pakistani films look more like their dramas? This trailer looks more like a drama show than a film. We have a saying in India that when the opening (trailer) is bad the movie is a flop. Sadly this trailer is boring. Also Mahira Khan is over rated as an actor. She really needs to work on her emotional scenes. Saba Qamar would have killed it.
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Zala Oct 18, 2017 08:18am
The film tries to show the secret lives of progeny of Pakistani politicians. Good attempt!
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jahangir achakzai Oct 18, 2017 08:24am
blah blah blah . recycled stuff . nothing new . copy and paste
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Ismail Oct 18, 2017 09:45am
We were in first Year of university and our whole class visited islamabad to watch 'Waar' movie in cinema because it was actually a good Pakistani movie and we were really excite. Same should continue
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Alok Mukherjee Oct 18, 2017 10:01am
They must release this movie in India....Mahira ..is probably..one of the biggest stars...from this subcontinent.....I hope her films get big releases across India. Great screen presence....Great Actress...and drop-dead gorgeous.....what else can you ask for....it will be a shame to not see...Verna...on full screen in India.
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Harsha Subbaiah Oct 18, 2017 10:24am
How don't call that a trailer! Looks like a serial in HD
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a LAY MAN Oct 18, 2017 10:54am
There is an element of some fakeness in the dialogues and delivery. I hope its just a bad trailer though. A Shoaib Manor film is not expected to have such loop holes.
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Alanore Oct 18, 2017 11:07am
Wow, worth watching. Cant wait.
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truth seeker Oct 18, 2017 12:32pm
@Alex No. I hate items songs & crass dialogue too. Given the standards of Shoaib Mansoor & Mahira Khan, more was expected. This looks like a TV drama trailer. Nothing great.
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akram Oct 18, 2017 12:46pm
Shoaib Mansoor is THE top director in Pakistan, his previous work has shown the best of Pakistani cinema.
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akram Oct 18, 2017 12:51pm
@Bhoy indian watch a Shoaib Mansoor movie and say it. Watch Khuda ke liye and Bol His films are better than any bollywood rubbish, I would go further to say they are better quality than a lot of hollywood movies too. Because he shows the reality of society and forces the public to face uncomfortable truths about itself. Film making at its best. I have never seen an indian film do that, few hollywood movies have done that either.
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akram Oct 18, 2017 12:51pm
when is it out in the UK? this is one for the Cinema.
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Alanore Oct 18, 2017 03:07pm
@jahangir achakzai Everyone has their own way of telling a story. Someone can tell you a story it will be boring and someone will tell you a same story and you will love it.
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Alanore Oct 18, 2017 03:20pm
@Bhoy indian Dramas are a part of Movies. A film without drama is nothing but junk. Shoaib Mansoor gave two major hits in the past and this is his 3rd venture which will be a big hit. As far as Mahira Khan is concerned she has 5 super hit movies on her credit 4 in Pakistan and 1 in India. Saba Qamar is good but she just started movies.
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bhoy indian Oct 18, 2017 05:33pm
@Alanore Sorry I defer from you. I did watch Raees & Mahira Khan has no screen presence. Saba Qamar on the other hand was very good in Hindi Medium. Its an acting industry, not a good looking industry.
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ALi Oct 19, 2017 12:40pm
It's better to express your anger than let it fester inside you...
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Armaan Oct 19, 2017 01:18pm
@akram If you haven't watched it,doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Bollywood produced movies - 3 idiots, black, Pink, Taare Zameen par, Devdas, Shahid, Paa, Haidar, Dangal, Lagaan..endless list. Movies which were Oscar nominated, featured in cannes, won various international film festivals, conquered foreign markets - China, Hong kong, Turkey, Japan etc.
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Alanore Oct 20, 2017 11:28am
@bhoy indian Sorry to know you didnt like Mahira in Raees, but check her out in her Pakistani film Bin roy and her tv dramas. No wonder SRK hired her.
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Alanore Oct 20, 2017 04:53pm
@Armaan You are wrong, only Devdas got some international attention at Canns and Aamir Khans Lagan was nominated for oscars, rest of them were not that great.
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N abidi Oct 21, 2017 07:47am
@sher thank god you are not casting films, you probably be jealous of any beautiful and talented artists that has shown great talent in tv and films and even her ads! Mahira is admired and respected artist! So, learn to show respect for the great artists of Pakistan that are putting Pakistan on the map ! What have you done,beside giving negative narrative!
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Saira Oct 21, 2017 04:46pm
Mahira was un uncut diamond who is becoming the gem that she is. She is truly with Sabha one of this generation's most sensational stars; beauty, skills with a lot of integrity! Love you both!!
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