The director states, “Wakhri is made by and for our people”

According to a press release, excitement is building for the much anticipated Pakistani film Wakhri as it gets ready for its national debut, which will finally reveal the cinematic creation to the local audience. On January 5, 2024, the film is scheduled to open in theaters all around Pakistan, offering a unique cinematic experience.

Iram Parveen Bilal, a visionary filmmaker, wrote and directed the widely acclaimed movie. In addition, Nadeem Mandviwala has joined the team after Maula Jatt’s success, striking a deal with Wakhri to produce the film.

The celebrated filmmaker remarks, “Wakhri is first and foremost made by and for our people; it is my love letter to the women of Pakistan and to allies around the world,” in reference to her most recent project. It’s an outcry to give voice to everyone who is marginalized. I started making movies to explore difficult ideas with my viewers and to establish a human connection. Securing this beloved movie’s national release represents the pinnacle accomplishment for our unwaveringly committed crew.

The movie tells the tale of a widowed schoolteacher whose life suddenly takes a different turn after her uncensored social media comments thrust her into the spotlight. Being an unlikely influencer, she struggles to raise her 10-year-old kid while juggling hidden identities and antiquated conventions. “Wakhri” develops into a moving examination of women’s battles to express themselves and take up space in both the actual world and the virtual one.

Notable achievements along the way to bringing Wakhri to the big screen have included appearances at the Busan Asian Project Market in 2022, the Cannes Cinefondation L’Atelier in 2019, and the Open Doors Hub at the Locarno Film Festival in 2018. The movie most recently took part in the esteemed Red Sea International Film Festival, where a number of well-known international celebrities also screened their films.