Why you should watch Na Maloom
Afraad 2 September 6, 2017
Considering the fact that Na Maloom Afraad 2 has gotten some tough competition from its competitor,
Punjab Nahi Jaungi at the box office, the film has been doing extremely well.
Punjab Nahi Jaungi at the box office, the film has been doing extremely well.
Nabeel Qureshi’s recently released film has taken the box office by storm.
Considering the fact that Na Maloom Afraad 2 has gotten some tough competition from its
competitor, Punjab Nahi Jaungi at the box office, the film has been doing extremely well.
A recent tweet shared by director Nabeel Qureshi claims that the film has made nearly 65
million rupees in the opening weekend.
competitor, Punjab Nahi Jaungi at the box office, the film has been doing extremely well.
A recent tweet shared by director Nabeel Qureshi claims that the film has made nearly 65
million rupees in the opening weekend.
One can understand why. Na Maloom Afraad 2 is the kind of film that our industry needed
at this point. Nabeel Qureshi and producer Fizza Ali Meerza have produced a film that is
technically superior to anything to have come out of Pakistan so far, even more superior to
PNJ. In fact, the cinematic element of the film is so strong, it can easily compete with any
Bollywood or Hollywood film as well.
at this point. Nabeel Qureshi and producer Fizza Ali Meerza have produced a film that is
technically superior to anything to have come out of Pakistan so far, even more superior to
PNJ. In fact, the cinematic element of the film is so strong, it can easily compete with any
Bollywood or Hollywood film as well.
Shot by DOP Rana Kamran, NMA2 is visually stunning. Not a single frame has gone to
waste; each and every shot is crisp, clear and beautiful. The sound design is immaculate
as the moods are controlled by well-timed musical cues. The editing is fast paced and
smooth – one doesn’t even feel the time fly by.
waste; each and every shot is crisp, clear and beautiful. The sound design is immaculate
as the moods are controlled by well-timed musical cues. The editing is fast paced and
smooth – one doesn’t even feel the time fly by.
But the credit for that goes to the director. To be able to craft a narrative that moves
flawlessly from one conflict to the other, without wasting a single second - that is the
work of a skilled director and many Pakistani films have been unable to achieve this.
Say what you want about whether the jokes were funny or not, Qureshi has definitely
shown that he is one of the most seasoned film directors in Pakistan right now.
flawlessly from one conflict to the other, without wasting a single second - that is the
work of a skilled director and many Pakistani films have been unable to achieve this.
Say what you want about whether the jokes were funny or not, Qureshi has definitely
shown that he is one of the most seasoned film directors in Pakistan right now.
Fahad Mustafa and Mohsin Abbas Haider are brilliant in Na Maloom Afraad 2 but it’s the veteran actor Jawed Sheikh who truly steals the limelight with his performance.
However, the thing is that the jokes are actually hilarious. While many were worried that
NMA2 might jump into crude and distasteful humour, the film stays in a safe zone while
still pushing some buttons. It’s a film about three sarak chaap Karachi men who have now
become rich; of course their language is going to be crude and offensive. The film reiterates
the belief that one can take a Karachiite out of Karachi but one can never take out Karachi
from a Karachiite.
NMA2 might jump into crude and distasteful humour, the film stays in a safe zone while
still pushing some buttons. It’s a film about three sarak chaap Karachi men who have now
become rich; of course their language is going to be crude and offensive. The film reiterates
the belief that one can take a Karachiite out of Karachi but one can never take out Karachi
from a Karachiite.
The film also shines because of the tremendous performances put forth by the very talented
star cast. Fahad Mustafa and Mohsin Abbas Haider are brilliant in the film but it’s the veteran
actor Jawed Sheikh who truly steals the limelight with his performance. Also worth applauding
are Nayyar Ejaz, who plays the villainous Sheikh Baqlava with perfection, and Saleem Mairaj,
one of the goons looking for the Sheikh’s stolen gold commode. We’re thrilled to see Mairaj in
a meatier role and hope to see more of him on the big screen.
star cast. Fahad Mustafa and Mohsin Abbas Haider are brilliant in the film but it’s the veteran
actor Jawed Sheikh who truly steals the limelight with his performance. Also worth applauding
are Nayyar Ejaz, who plays the villainous Sheikh Baqlava with perfection, and Saleem Mairaj,
one of the goons looking for the Sheikh’s stolen gold commode. We’re thrilled to see Mairaj in
a meatier role and hope to see more of him on the big screen.
It must be said that the women could have had a bigger role to play in the film.
Urwa Hocane and Hania Amir have limited screen time and limited importance
in terms of the script, but they still do justice to their roles. While Sadaf Kanwal
looks beautiful in the song ‘Kaif-o-Suroor’, it also feels as though the item song
was rather unnecessary and could have been done without.
Urwa Hocane and Hania Amir have limited screen time and limited importance
in terms of the script, but they still do justice to their roles. While Sadaf Kanwal
looks beautiful in the song ‘Kaif-o-Suroor’, it also feels as though the item song
was rather unnecessary and could have been done without.
Also, Marina Khan is a complete pleasure to watch on the big screen. We can’t believe that
this is her first film since the revival of Pakistan’s film industry.
this is her first film since the revival of Pakistan’s film industry.
However, the best thing about this easy, breezy comedy is that while it does social commentary
on the growing gap between the rich and the poor all over the world, it never stops to preach
the viewers anything.
on the growing gap between the rich and the poor all over the world, it never stops to preach
the viewers anything.
The film isn’t trying to make you a better person, it simply wants to make you laugh and a have
a good time and our film industry really needs to produce films that provide a good dose of
escapism every once in a while.
a good time and our film industry really needs to produce films that provide a good dose of
escapism every once in a while.
All in all, Na Maloom Afraad 2 is a thrill to watch with your friends. We highly recommend
everyone to watch it at least once!
everyone to watch it at least once!
