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Yasir Hussain reveals first look as Javed Iqbal for upcoming film based on infamous serial killer
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Yasir Hussain reveals first look as Javed Iqbal for upcoming film based on infamous serial killer

The actor is playing the serial killer who admitted to killing and dismembering over 100 young boys in 1999.
Irfan Ul Haq
30 Aug, 2021

Fans have been given a glimpse of actor Yasir Hussain's character in the upcoming film Javed Iqbal in which the actor is playing the infamous serial killer who admitted to killing and dismembering over 100 young boys in 1999.

The film is based on the investigation into Javed Iqbal, the serial killer who sent evidence of his crimes to the authorities and media in 1999. It is being directed by Abu Aleeha who has written the screenplay of the film as well.

Hussain took to social media to share a poster of his character from the upcoming film. The poster shows the actor wearing a monochrome sweater and dressed in the likeness of the serial killer from when he was publicly arrested by the police.

Actor Ayesha Omar who is starring in the film alongside Hussain shared the character reveal on her Instagram Story as well, tagging both Hussain and the director while sharing the news.

In a comment to Images, the director said the posters have been shared for the purpose of revealing Hussain's look. The official posters for the film will be revealed in the coming days as well. "We will also reveal Ayesha Omar's look alongside Hussain's for the film," he said.

The movie is due to be released in cinemas but the release date has yet to be confirmed.

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SJ Aug 30, 2021 11:26am
Why bring such ugly characters to life with your acting skills?
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Mohsin Ali Baig Aug 30, 2021 11:32am
Why need to remind this horror image, why not some healthy and soothing topics in this critical time.
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NYS Aug 30, 2021 12:02pm
Hussain spitting title image as serial killer Javed Iqbal Don't know he is alive
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Chrís Dăn Aug 30, 2021 12:27pm
Why he chose this story?
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Fastrack Aug 30, 2021 01:04pm
There are thousands of beautiful stories, of love, hope and kindness. Yet Pakistan media pulls out an old, gruesome chapter nobody wants to recall.
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H Aug 30, 2021 01:18pm
Rather than making something positive this is being shown to the world about Pakistan. Excellent!
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M. Saeed Aug 30, 2021 01:21pm
This is a more suitable theme for the actor who is so keen to make name in anything.
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AK Aug 30, 2021 01:31pm
Why can't you have the courage to select the story of Afia Siddiquie.......double standards!
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Ahmar Qureshi Aug 30, 2021 01:32pm
This looks quite horrific! The artist has played the role of utmost gruesome maniac, I think that this reminiscence would hurt the families of those who were victimized... I agree that we can't hide away from the reality but this movie should be rated for parental guidance..
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Alz Aug 30, 2021 01:38pm
Don't understand why people are being critical of this. We all watch Ted Bundy movies on Netflix but are afraid to bring local serial killers stories to screen.
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Alz Aug 30, 2021 01:40pm
@Fastrack It's a story that is part of our History. Why live in denial and not show the public the dark side of society. We have enough love triangles and masoom crying girls already on screen so it's a breath of fresh air that people are showing other stories.
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Anonymous Aug 30, 2021 02:32pm
Why NOT to depict this horror story? Would society rather be an ostrich and ignore the fact that such monsters do exist only just to avoid feeling uncomfortable? Or would society rather bring light to this difficult topic so we can be careful and keep our children safe. I don’t know about you but I will choose the latter any day!
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M. Saeed Aug 30, 2021 02:46pm
@Alz,---- so, killing over 100 innocent kids and dissolving their bodies in acid, is a breath of fresh air for you to remember ever?
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Osayed Aug 30, 2021 02:47pm
But Why?! I cannot even imagine watching such a piece of so called 'art'. This is a new low for our celebrities.
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Adnan Aug 30, 2021 03:49pm
Please think of the hundred families who have grieved for their innocent children over the past two decades. I know Western media depicts the lives of serial killers and it is a gritty form of storytelling, but do not disregard the families involved over here. This character will bring to surface all the wounds that those families have very hardly covered up. Just to hide their pain. At least you should have fictionalised it or changed the name of the character. This is terrible!
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Salman Aug 30, 2021 04:15pm
I generally hate this guy (tries to act like a celebrity without being one).. But here at least he's part of a project that's not based on formula. Yes the topic is gruesome, but if the movie is well made, full points to him.
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Hashmat Aug 30, 2021 07:13pm
Wow Yasir your inner wretched soul would really come to shine in this role
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TZaman Aug 30, 2021 08:36pm
Poster looks super realistic. Hope the movie is well made too.
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Ali Mehdi Aug 31, 2021 06:13am
It will turn out to be a stupid depiction of a tragedy. Thanks to this below average actor.
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Truth be told Aug 31, 2021 07:03am
@Mohsin Ali Baig ..... money. what else
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Truth be told Aug 31, 2021 07:04am
@NYS may be he is like him in real life? We don't know .... yet.
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Truth be told Aug 31, 2021 07:04am
@Chrís Dăn for cheap and easy money making shenanigans.
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Truth be told Aug 31, 2021 07:06am
@AK because they have a desire to act in Hollywood some day or get recognized outside of their local media and taking a chance on Aafia will make that point moot forever. You raised a very good point which only a true lover of Pakistan and its citizens can come up with.
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Truth be told Aug 31, 2021 07:07am
@Alz you want copy cats?
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Truth be told Aug 31, 2021 07:07am
@Osayed exactly
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Ahmed Sep 02, 2021 08:56pm
What's sad is people criticizing this. It's an artistic expression. Let's see how it turns out otherwise you can go back to watching those stupid dramas on TV.
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