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Armeena Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar to star in Pakistan Air Force film 'Sherdil'


KARACHI: Film-maker Azfar Jafri seems to be on a roll. Days after his third and 2018’s first film Parchi released, he has started working on his next project titled Sherdil. The film stars Armeena Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar in the lead, along with Sabeeka Imam and Hassan Niazi.

Hey guys! Something REALLY BIG is coming up this handsome one right here @mikaalzulfiqar! Can you guess what it is? We simply can't wait to tell you. #ArmeenaKhan #MikaalZulfiqar #ippa2017 #Redcarpet @ozmadness @omair78 Hair and Makeup by @monnie.k.makeupartist Photography by @aatifatizafarofficial

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Although the team has been hush-hush about the details of the project so far, Khan shared the first look of the film on her Instagram and even posted a 40 second teaser of the film. It boasted of action, comedy and romance with the backdrop of Pakistan Air Force.

And the first surprise of 2018 *BOOM* Ready?steady! jet! The name of my next film is #Sherdil. Here’s the first look from the photo shoot for your viewing pleasure exclusively. I am so proud to be part of this one (Alhamdullilah) More deets in the press soon. @nomaankhanpk #NKPictures #ArmeenaKhan #Airforce #Film #2018 @oursolutionpak @ozmadness #MikaalZulfiqaar #PakistanAirforce #Featurefilm ✈️ ❤️❤️ @pashali.muhammad @sabeekaimam @mikaalzulfiqar #IbrahimAlvi @mubsherbhatti @jafriazfar @hassaan_jalal @ibrahim_alavi ***Please follow the official page @sherdilthemovie ****

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With the recent boost of strong female characters, we can expect one more with Khan in Sherdil. The film is to be shot in Pakistan and Egypt, and the first spell has already begun in Islamabad. Sonu Dangerous has joined the team as the choreographer.

On set #Sherdil :) can’t share too much. #ArmeenaKhan #Movie #Feature #Airforce @mubsherbhatti #Smokey #Eyemakeup #Selfie

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Talking to The Express Tribune, director Jafri confirmed that Riki Butland will be serving as the cinematographer for Sherdil. Butland has previously worked as part of the camera department on Furious 7 and Star Trek: Beyond. He has also done cinematography for Anil Kapoor and Ajay Devgan-starrer Bollywood film Tezz which was released in 2012.

Made #Parchi like-a-boss… now go watch it like-a-boss!! #Parchi is now released in Cinemas all across Pakistan! #AzfarJafri

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“Yes, Butland is the cinematographer for the film. He has previously worked on Furious 7 and even shot chunks of the film in UAE,” said Jafri.

Parwaz Almost hai Junoon #PHJcrew @shazli_khan @haniaheheofficial @arslanbuttofficial #HamzaAliAbbasi

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The Pakistani film-maker’s fourth venture is surprisingly not an IRK Films project. Meanwhile, he intends to release Sherdil in 2018. With the planned release of Hamza Ali Abbasi-starrer Parwaaz Hay Junoon, which is another film on the Pakistan Air Force, it will be interesting to see how different the two are and how the audience responds to them.

A salute to our forces and all the martyrs and all the brave men. You are our strength. The protectors of our pride. You make the greatest sacrifice, laying down your own lives. #PakArmy #PakAirForce ##PakNavy I #Salute you! What and #honour it was to wear this #uniform #RealHeroes

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On the interesting timing of the two films, Jafri commented, “Yes, I’m aware of Parwaaz Hay Junoon but Sherdil is a totally different film. It has a different story and angle so we are not concerned about that.”

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    Original news : https://tribune.com.pk/story/1607808/4-armeena-khan-mikaal-zulfiqar-star-pakistan-air-force-film-sherdil/