Balu Mahi

Plot

The movie revolves around Bilal (Balu played by Osman Khalid Butt) gatecrashing a wedding and Mahi (played by Ainy Jaffri) seizing the opportunity to run away from a forced marriage.

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Haissam Hussain. The film has been written by Saad Azhar. Other well-known and credible names associated with the film include producers Sadia Jabbar & Muhammad Ashraf Chaudry Muhammad Arshad Chaudry, and Executive Producer Mian Yousaf Salahuddin HKC Entertainment Chairman Hammad Chaudhry, owner of Cinestar in Pakistan, will distribute the film in Pakistan while Grand Showbiz Media is the International Distributor of the film (they have recently distributed the blockbuster Pakistani Film Actor in Law). Other leading industry names associated with the project include music composer Sahir Ali Bagga, who has composed five songs for the film. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan sung a Qawwali titled "Rang De Chunar" where he makes an exclusive cameo for the film. It starrs Osman Khalid Butt, Ainy Jaffri and Sadaf Kanwal in the lead cast. The soundtrack is composed by Sahir Ali Bagga. The dance in the film is choreographed by the great Pappu Samrat, whilst Saleem Daad served as the Director of Photography (DOP).

Filming

The shooting of the film began in January 2016. The film was shot in scenic locations of Northern Pakistan.

Release

The film is released in Pakistan on the 10 February 2017.

Box office

The film collected ₨ 10[million]] at the worldwide box office.

Critical reception

Rafay Mahmood of The Express Tribune rated 3/5 and commented, "Balu Mahi is long but not tiring. Watch it so see Pakistani actors shake a leg in style".

Mehreen Hasan of DAWN Images also rated 3/5 and said, "Balu Mahi is a rom-com with some dark, dramatic moments, but perhaps it's better described and digested as a fantasy film."

Buraq Shabbir of The News praised its cinematography and said, "While the narrative isn't extraordinary or truly original, Balu Mahi has a comedic undertone that keeps the viewer intrigued throughout."

Mehar Khursheed of Newsline commented, "The movie has several moments of hilarity and the acting is more than adequate, worth watching for pure entertainment value."

Hamza Shafique of Dubai Desi Reviews gave film 1.5 out of 5 desi stars and commented, "Balu Mahi feels like a teen you tuber's halfhearted attempt to create a parody of Jab We Met and Dil Bole Haddipa,"

Soundtrack

All music composed by Sahir Ali Bagga.

1. "Rang De Chunar"; by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
2. "Balu Mahi"; by Asim Azhar and Aima Baig
3. "Bechaniyaan" by Sahir Ali Bhagga and Afshan Fawad
4. "Tu Kya Jaane" by Sahir Ali Bhagga