'Talash' gets special screening at the UN office in America

Zeeshan Khan-directorial appreciated for its unique script and social message

LAHORE ': Newly-released Pakistani film Talash recently won plaudits from the Pakistani-American community after being screened at the United Nations office in the USA. It is garnering much acclaim for its unique script and production value in particular.

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The film revolves around three medical students who are sent to a far-flung village in interior Sindh to set up a medical camp there. Upon their arrival, the trio ends up having to deal with famine, diseases and a host of other problems plaguing the communities of the region - children in particular.

As per details, the special screening was held for Talash this week, attended by UN officials and guests from all walks of life, including those without Pakistani backgrounds. It was organised by the UN Pakistan Club and Chamber of Economics and Social Council as part of the 30^th annual Children’s Rights convention, which sees participants from around the world.

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The Pakistani ambassador to the UN Muneer Akram also made an appearance as the Chief Guest of the occasion and commended Talash for its subject and the social message it brings forth.

Talash director Zeeshan Khan was also present at the event. He thanked everyone for liking his film and also spoke at length about the various challenges he and his team faced whilst making a project like this, which sheds light on such an important international issue.

In Pakistan, Talash hit theatres back on November 15 and is still playing in cinemas across the country. Senior actor Mustafa Qureshi, Adnan Shah, Saleem Mairaj, Mumtaz Kanwal, Ahmed Zeb, Fariya Hasan and Humaira Bano, amongst others, comprise its ensemble cast.

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According to an official of the Distribution Club, the film has been doing solid business since its release. “It has been two weeks since Talash came out and it is still going steady. In fact, we are expecting it to go a long way in the near future as there are no other, competitor films releasing anytime soon,” a source told The Express Tribune. “It is great that Talash was screened at the UN. This means that the newcomers who are in it have proved that they, too, can compete at the international level!”

Luckily, the success of Talash came at a time when the local cinema industry was still recovering from the losses incurred by Durj and Kaaf Kangana, as well as the current ban on Indian films being screened Pakistan.

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