''Intezaar'' () is a Pakistani drama film directed by Sakina Samo in her feature film directorial debut based on a script by Bee Gul. Samina Ahmed, Kaif Ghaznavi, Khalid Ahmed, Raza Ali Abid and

Adnan Jaffar Adnan Jaffar ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor and former anchor from Karachi. He is known for his work in theatre, film and television industry of Pakistan for which he is extensively appreciated. Career Adnan began his career after attending Nat ...

appear in prominent roles. The film was first announced in June 2019 during its

post-production Post-production is part of the process of filmmaking, video production, audio production, and photography. Post-production includes all stages of production occurring after principal photography or recording individual program segments. The ...

phase, with music was composed by Darvesh. After delayed theatrical releases, the film released countrywide on 19 August 2022.

Premise

''Intezar'' revolves around a family and their fears of separation, loneliness and death.

Cast

* Samina Ahmed as Salma Kanwal * Kaif Ghaznavi as Ruby * Khalid Ahmed as Daddy * Raza Ali Abid as Ali *

as Sameer * Sakina Samo as Doctor

Production

Pre-production of the film started in early 2019 and the film and its cast was announced by Samo on her social media handle in June 2019, during the

phase of the film in Turkey. It marked Samo's feature film directorial debut and her second collaboration with Gul after she directed telefilm, ''

Kaun Qamar Ara Bee Gul ( ur, ) is a Pakistani screenwriter and director. She wrote Films and TV plays like ''Talkhiyaan'', '' Pehchaan'', ''Kaun Qamar Ara'', ''Firdous ki Dozakh'', most notably ''Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila'' and ''Raqeeb Se'' for HUM TV. Bee Gul's ...

'' which was written by Gul. Owing to creative liberation, the film was made independently without the support of any media partner, as stated by the director. Before its release in theaters, the film was decided to send in international film festivals. Initially planned to release on 20 March 2020, the theatrical release of the film was postponed due to Covid-19 Pandemic until its gets a new release date of 19 August 2022.

Accolades

Harlem International Film Festival The Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) is an annual five-day film festival in Harlem, New York. The first festival took place in 2005. Michael Franti's ''I Know I'm Not Alone'' was named Best International Documentary at the festival that ye ...

- Best Actor - Khalid Ahmed

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 11732494