''Aksbandh'' (previously ''Paranormal Karachi Nights'') is a supernatural found footage

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released in 2016, the first film of its kind from Pakistan. It was produced, written, and directed by Emran Hussain and co-written by

Ayaz Samoo Ayaz Samoo is a Pakistani actor, model, host, VJ and writer. He is best known by his character name ''Sajid Billa'' on ARY Musik. In 2016, he won the AFA for Best Actor in a negative role for the film ''Moor''. Early life & career His debut in ...

. ''Aksbandh'' was produced under the production banner of Cinematic Media and Big Idea Entertainment. The film features an assembled cast that includes

, Saud Imtiaz, Danial Afzal, Bilal Yousufzai, Shehzeen Rahat, Mahrukh Rizvi, and Arshad Ali. The film was distributed by

Hum Films Hum Films is a film production and distribution company based in Karachi, Pakistan, working under the Hum Network Limited. It was launched in September 2014, with setting a film ''Na Maloom Afraad'' to release domestically on 5 October 2014. Th ...

on 20 May 2016 in cinemas nationwide.

Plot

The plot of movie resolves around six friends who set out on a fun adventure trip to Drigh Lake in

Larkana Larkana ( ur, , translit=lāṛkāna; sd, لاڙڪاڻو, translit=lāṛkāṇo) is a city located in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the 15th largest city of Pakistan by population. It is home to the Indus Valley civilization site Moh ...

, to make a small budget horror film. However, when the trip takes a nasty turn, the six friends find themselves mixed up in

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activities.

Cast

as Sunny * Danial Afzal Khan as Ayaan * Saud Imtiaz as Shehzad * Shehzeen Rahat as Sadia * Bilal Yousufzai as Raheel * Mahrukh Rizvi as Aaliya * Arshad Ali as Chacha

Production

''Aksbandh'' was completely shot and produced in Pakistan, except for sound recording and mixing, which was done in India.

Marketing and release

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for ''Aksbandh'' was revealed on 15 November 2015. The theatrical trailer and final poster for the film was released on 23 April 2016. The film was released across Pakistani cinemas on 20 May 2016.

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