Dobara Phir Se is a 2016 Pakistani romantic drama film directed by Mehreen Jabbar who co-produced it as well, written by Bilal Sami and a production of ARY Films.[1] The film is produced by Salman Iqbal and co-produced by Mohammad Jerjees Seja.[2] The film stars Ali Kazmi, Hareem Farooq, Adeel Hussain, Tooba Siddiqui, Sanam Saeed, Atiqa Odho, Shaz Khan, and child actor, Musa Khan. The film was released on 25 November 2016.[3]

Dobara Phir Se
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMehreen Jabbar
Written byBilal Sami
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAndreas Burgess
Edited byDipika Kalra
Music by
Production
company
Distributed byARY Films
Release date
  • 25 November 2016 (2016-11-25) (Pakistan)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
Box officeRs. 10.50 crore (US$360,000)

Plot

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Film's story revolves around a character of a divorced Pakistani woman based in New York City who meets an ambitious Hammad (Adeel Hussain). The film explores their relationship and eventual challenges as they begin to grow feelings for one another.

Cast

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Hareem Farooq

Guest appearances

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Production

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The director announced film title in July 2015 that she is about to start this project soon.[4] The film is produced by distribution company ARY Films.[1] The director revealed film's cast and crew on 18 August 2015 in her tweet.[5]

Filming

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Film shooting began on 23 August in New York City. On 28 August, a scene was short over Bridge Street Bridge.[6][7] In the last week of August, scenes were shot at Jennings Beach and Lake Mohegan.[8] First spell of film ended in New York at end of September's first week.[9]

Release

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The film is released in Pakistan across the Country on 25 November 2016.[10]

Accolades

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Ceremony Category Recipient Result Reference
16th Lux Style Awards Best Film Dobara Phir Se Nominated [11]
Best Film Director Mehreen Jabbar Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Film Ali Kazmi Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Film Sanam Saeed Won
Tooba Siddiqui Nominated
Best Female Playback in a Film Haniya Aslam for Dobara Phir Se Nominated

Soundtrack

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "ARY Films all set for its second production 'Dobara Phir Se'". hip. 23 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Dobara Phir Se looks like an emotional rollercoaster". 7 July 2016.
  3. ^ Sana Gilani (31 October 2016). "Dobara Phir Se all set to release on November 25!". Daily Pakistan. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Mehreen Jabbar announces her second film, 'Dobara Phir Se'". hip. 18 July 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  5. ^ "Mehreen Jabbar's Movie Dobara Phir Se to Release in 2016". brandsynario. Archived from the original on 29 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Pakistani Movie Company Sets Up For Filming On Westport Bridge". Westport News. Jay Polansky. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  7. ^ Entertainment Desk (29 August 2015). "Behind the scenes of Mehreen Jabbar's next film, Dobara Phir Se". Dawn. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  8. ^ "Mehreen Jabbar's 'Dobara Phir Se' will be a rom-com". Dawn. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  9. ^ "First spell of Mehreen Jabbar's 'Dobara Phir Se' in NY is over". HiP. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  10. ^ "Dobara Phir Se's Lar Gaiyaan makes you want to attend a Mehndi". 5 November 2016.
  11. ^ "LSA 2016 winners". 5 November 2016. Archived from the original on 10 September 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
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