''3 Bahadur'' ( ur, ) is a Pakistani
film series A film series or movie series (also referred to as a film franchise or movie franchise) is a collection of related films in succession that share the same fictional universe, or are marketed as a series.
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comprising the
3D computer-animated films directed by
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy ( ur, ; born 12 November 1978) is a Pakistani-Canadian journalist, filmmaker and activist known for her work in films that highlight the inequality with women. She is the recipient of two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awa ...
. The series started with the film ''
3 Bahadur'' in 2015 and is followed by the sequel ''
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam'' (2016).The third and final installment ''
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors'' was released in 2018. Distributed by
ARY Films
ARY Films ( ur, ) is a film distribution and production company in Pakistan, part of ARY Digital Network. 35 films including 11 Urdu, six Punjabi and 17 Pashto films have been released by ARY Films since 2013. Among them, '' Waar'', '' Jawani P ...
, all films gather the story of three friends and their adventurous journey to save their community from evil.
Films
3 Bahadur (2015)
Directed by two times
Oscar award
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winning director
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy ( ur, ; born 12 November 1978) is a Pakistani-Canadian journalist, filmmaker and activist known for her work in films that highlight the inequality with women. She is the recipient of two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awa ...
, the plot of the film focuses on three friends and their journey of saving the community from evils like Baba Balaam. The main roles were played by
Zuhab Khan
Zuhab Khan (Urdu: زوہاب خان; born in Karachi, May 4, 2001) is a young Pakistani actor who started acting by doing commercials and moved on to acting in serials.
He starred in the drama '' Omar Dadi aur Gharwalay'', ''Mein Mummy aur Woh'' ...
,
Hanzala Shahid, Muneeba Yaseen,
Behroze Sabzwari
Behroze Sabzwari ( ur, بہروز سبزواری; born 1957) is an actor from Pakistan, appearing in films, on television, and in voice acting roles alike.
Career
Behroze began his career in Radio Pakistan as a radio presenter. In the late 1 ...
and
Alyy Khan
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He is known for his roles in the films '' A Mighty Heart'' (2007), '' ...
, as Saadi, Kamil, Amna, Dennu and Young Mangu respectively. The film was released on 22 May 2016 in
Pakistan
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as the first full length computer-animated film of
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
. It also became highest grossing
animated film in
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
.
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016)
After getting positive response on ''
3 Bahadur'', director
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy ( ur, ; born 12 November 1978) is a Pakistani-Canadian journalist, filmmaker and activist known for her work in films that highlight the inequality with women. She is the recipient of two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awa ...
announced the sequel ''3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam''. She said "3 Bahadur was a very special project for me because it inculcated a sense of pride and ownership in Pakistani children. Now, with #3Bahadur Part 2, I want to make sure that Saadi, Kamil and Amna inspire bravery and fearlessness in every child across the country." The film will be released in December 2016 and it will be the debut of
Fahad Mustafa
Fahad Salahuddin ( ur, فہد صلاح الدین) commonly known as Fahad Mustafa ( ur, فہد مصطفٰی, label=none), is a Pakistani film and television actor and producer who is best known for hosting ''Jeeto Pakistan'', a game show that ...
,
Ahmed Ali Butt
Ahmad Ali Butt ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor, television host, comedian, keyboardist, rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Career
Butt began his career in music, where he was a member of the alternative rock band ''Entity Paradigm'' (EP) as a vocalist ...
,
Ali Gul Pir and
Sarwat Gilani
Sarwat Gilani ( ur, ; born 22 December 1982) is a Pakistani model, film, television and voice actress.
Film career
Gilani made her movie debut in '' Jawani Phir Nahi Aani'' where she played a pregnant Pashtun woman opposite Vasay Chaudhary. ...
as a
voice over artist.
3 Bahadur: Rise of The Warriors (2018)
The third film, ''
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors'' released in 14 December 2018, which has the voice by
Mehwish Hayat
Mehwish Hayat (born 6 January 1988) is an Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu films and former television. She made her debut in film with comedy ''Jawani Phir Nahi Ani'' (2015) and later went on to '' Actor in Law'' (2016). Hayat i ...
,
Fahad Mustafa
Fahad Salahuddin ( ur, فہد صلاح الدین) commonly known as Fahad Mustafa ( ur, فہد مصطفٰی, label=none), is a Pakistani film and television actor and producer who is best known for hosting ''Jeeto Pakistan'', a game show that ...
,
Sarwat Gillani
Sarwat Gilani ( ur, ; born 22 December 1982) is a Pakistani model, film, television and voice actress.
Film career
Gilani made her movie debut in '' Jawani Phir Nahi Aani'' where she played a pregnant Pashtun woman opposite Vasay Chaudhary. ...
,
Nimra Bucha
Nimra Bucha ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actress who has appeared in variety of TV serials, films, web-series and has also worked in theatre. She played a role of Saadat Hassan Manto's muse in Sarmad Khoosat's '' Manto'' which earned her a nominati ...
, and
Behroze Sabzwari
Behroze Sabzwari ( ur, بہروز سبزواری; born 1957) is an actor from Pakistan, appearing in films, on television, and in voice acting roles alike.
Career
Behroze began his career in Radio Pakistan as a radio presenter. In the late 1 ...
.
Cast and characters
Crew
Box office performance
See also
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List of Pakistani animated films
This is a list of animated films produced in Pakistan.
Featured films
This is a list of Pakistani animated films with their release year, studio, directors and languages.
Upcoming films
This is a list of Pakistani animated upcoming film ...
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List of highest-grossing Pakistani films
This list charts the most successful Pakistani films screened at cinemas in Pakistan and overseas. Pakistani films generate income from several revenue streams including box office sales (admissions), theatrical exhibitions, television bro ...
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy filmography
References
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Film series introduced in 2015
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