The Pakistani film industry continues to flourish, as the demand for movies continues to rise in Pakistan and abroad. With new films being released every year, it’s important to see which films are most popular among viewers, and why they have been such a success.
It’s also interesting to note how these films have changed over time, reflecting the changing tastes of movie-goers over the years. This list compiles 10 of the most popular Pakistani movies of all time, based on viewership statistics from film review sites and IMDB ratings provided by users.
1) 'Jinnah' (1998)
Jinnah is a 1998 historical biographical film about the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The film was written by Akhtar ul Iman and directed by Jamil Dehlavi.
It stars Mohammad Ali Johar as Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Om Puri as Lord Mountbatten. It also features Ayesha Dharker, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, Helen Baxendale and John Rhys-Davies.
2) 'Waar' (2013)
Waar is a 2013 Pakistani drama-thriller film directed by Bilal Lashari, and written by Noman Ansari. It stars Shaan Shahid, Shamoon Abbasi and Savera Nadeem in lead roles. The film tells the story of three friends who fight against terrorism with their intellect, knowledge, and courage.
In December 2012, director Bilal Lashari signed an agreement with ARY Films to produce the first installment of Waar.
3) 'Khuda Kay Liye' (2007)
This movie is the first and only Pakistani film to win an Oscar, taking home the award for Best Foreign Language Film in February 2008.
It is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of political unrest in Pakistan. The film follows Amir, a young man from Lahore, as he falls in love with a woman named Ayesha. Amir's father has other plans for him, however, and arranges for his son to marry a woman named Naila instead.
4) 'Bol' (2011)
Bol is a very popular Pakistani movie that has been released in 2011. It was directed by Shoaib Mansoor and stars Mahira Khan, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui and Hamza Ali Abbasi. The story focuses on the lives of two youngsters, Raheel (played by Mahira Khan) and Zohaib (played by Hamza Ali Abbasi).
The movie shows how their friendship eventually changes into a love affair. This is the main theme to this movie but it also focuses on other topics such as child abuse, media's negative impact on society and many more that are relevant to today's world. Bol won many awards at international film festivals and has been screened in different countries around the world.
5) 'Punjab Nahi Jaungi' (2017)
This recent comedy film by Nadeem Baig is the second highest grossing Pakistani film in the country's history, with a total of Rs. 26 crores or $2.8 million as its earnings from domestic box office revenue since its release on Eid al-Adha in 2017. The story revolves around a Punjab-based family, and focuses on their lives after a patriarch dies in an accident.
In the span of just two weeks, this movie has managed to pass the previous record holder for highest grossing Pakistani film ever, 'Waar' (2013), which had grossed Rs. 23 crores or $2.4 million at the domestic box office when it was released back in 2013.
6) ' Moor' (2015)
Moor is a 2015 Pakistani drama movie and it stars Mahira Khan, Humayun Saeed, Mohib Mirza, Sajjal Ali and Adnan Siddiqui. The movie is about a love story that takes place in the historic city of Lahore. The movie has topped the list of the highest-grossing Pakistani films ever since its release. It is also one of the few Pakistani films to have received international recognition for its content and quality.
7) 'O21' (2014)
O21 is a 2014 action thriller film that was written and directed by Bilal Lashari. The movie stars Shaan Shahid, Sajid Hasan, Ayesha Khan, Ali Safina and Shaz Khan. It is the third installment in the O series. When police officer Farhan (Shaan) encounters international terrorist Amar Khalid (Sajid), he finds out that he's been framed for murder.
8) 'Na Maloom Afraad' (2014)
'Na Maloom Afraad' is a 2014 Pakistani comedy film. It is the first installment in the Na Maloom Afraad series. The film stars Fahad Mustafa, Mohsin Abbas Haider, and Omran Shafique. The film was directed by Nabeel Qureshi and written by Vasay Chaudhry. It is about a group of friends who are amateur detectives but end up becoming embroiled in a real crime when one of their friends goes missing.
9) 'Zinda Bhaag' (2013)
Zinda Bhaag is a 2013 Pakistan Urdu-language comedy-drama film directed by Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi, and written by Manzar Sarwar. The film was released on 4th July 2013 in Pakistan and Canada. It stars Fahad Mustafa, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Sarwat Gilani, Nimra Khan, Nadeem Baig and Adeel Husain. The title translates to Runaway or Keep Moving.
10) 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani' (2015)
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani is the highest-grossing movie in Pakistan and has been called the first truly modern, post-millennial Pakistani film. It's a comedy about four friends who reunite after years apart. The film explores the challenges that young people face in Pakistan today and depicts the reality that many young people from different parts of the country and socioeconomic backgrounds are living with.
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