Dum Mastam is a 2022 Pakistani romantic, comedy film directed by Mohammed Ehteshamuddin, and produced by Adnan Siddiqui and Akhtar Husnain under Cereal Entertainment. Written by Amar Khan, the film stars Imran Ashraf and Amar Khan along with Sohail Ahmed, Saleem Meraj and Momin Saqib in supporting roles. The film was released on Eid al-Fitr, 3 May 2022, by Hum Films.
| Dum Mastam | |
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| Urdu | دم مستم |
| Directed by | Mohammed Ehteshamuddin |
| Written by | Amar Khan |
| Produced by | Adnan Siddiqui Akhtar Husnain |
| Starring | Imran Ashraf Amar Khan (Full Cast) |
| Cinematography | Suleman Razzak |
| Music by | Various (see below) |
Production company | Cereal Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Hum Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes[1] |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Languages | Urdu Punjabi |
| Box office | Rs. 7 crore (US$240,000) [2] |
Plot edit
The film revolves around two individuals from the Walled City of Lahore.[3] Aliya, an ambitious and full of dreams girl who craves to become a big dancer and Sikandar Hayat Khan a.k.a. Bao, Aliya's neighbour who loves her. Being neighbours, they both have good relation with each other but Aliya has never thought about it. When Bao confesses his feelings for her, she denies straighly as she wants to focus on her dream. However, Bao sends his parents to her house with his proposal where she along with her family insults them. Bao bares it and tells her that she has left from his heart as she has disrespectful his parents.
In dance class, Aliya meets with an accident and one of her legs becomes fractured due to Bao's mistake who leaves the rope of wheel, where she was sitting. It becomes impossible for her to fulfil the dream of becoming dancer with the fractured leg, so she decides to marry him. She asks Bao for marry her after which they both get marry.
Cast edit
- Amar Khan as Aliya, Sikandar's love interest
- Imran Ashraf as Sikandar "Bao" Aliya's love interest
- Sohail Ahmed as Bao's father
- Saleem Meraj as Arif Tootiwala
- Momin Saqib as Guddu Razor
- Adnan Shah Tipu
- Saife Hassan
- Faiza Gillani as Aliya
- Uzma Beg
- Tahira Imam
- Sikandar Nawaz Rajput as Khurram
- Agha Mustafa Hassan
- Tayyab Mahmood Sheikh[4]
Cameo appearances edit
- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as Himself
- Adnan Siddiqui as Director
- Wajahat Rauf as Voice Over Man
- Arslan Naseer as CBA (Himself)
- Taimoor Salahuddin as Mooroo
- Buraq Shabbir as Himself
- Hassan Chaudhry as Journalist
- Omair Alavi as Himself
- Maliha Rehman as Herself
- Kiran Malik as Dancer
- Ali Hayat Rizvi as Stage actor
- Nigah Jee as Choreographer[5][6]
Production edit
Adnan Siddiqui announced on 25 October 2019 that he began the production of his new film, titled Dum Mastam under his Cereal Entertainment, with an intention to release it in 2020. He further said that he did not want to star himself.[6] Written by Amar Khan as her dream project to be directed by Ehteshamuddin, she had not wished to be in lead cast in her own story, until been selected by the director. Ashraf also said that he came in for another project for a small role, before he got this role in a sudden. While both the leads have already been working in Pakistani dramas, including 2018's fame Belapur Ki Dayan and Ranjha Ranjha Kardi respectively, they are set to debut in the Pakistan film industry with this.[3]
Filming took place in two spells respectively; 60 percent in Lahore and 40 percent in Karachi, with some mid gap in January 2020, while a music video has been shot in different locations across Pakistan. However, principal photography was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan in March 2020; the last few days' shoot was then completed in October after the lockdown restrictions started lifting, followed by the post-production phase taking place till completion in July 2021.[3][7][8][9]
Meme sensation Momin Saqib is also set to make his film debut.[10] Music is done by Naveed Nashad, Shiraz Uppal, Azaan Sami khan, Bilal Saeed and Shani Arshad, with singers Ali Tariq, Neha Chaudhry, Beena Khan, Sarmad Qadeer, and Waqas Ali; while lyrics for 2 songs are by Shakeel Sohail. Cinematography is done by Suleman Razzak, while complete cast and crew was revealed on 12 July 2021.[9][5]
Soundtracks edit
| Dum Mastam | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Recorded | 2019–21 |
| Genre | Romance film |
| Language | Urdu Punjabi |
| Label | HUM One Two[11] |
| Singles from Dum Mastam | |
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Larki Achari" | Shakeel Sohail | Shiraz Uppal | Shiraz Uppal, Neha Chaudhry | 4:21 |
| 2. | "Tu Heer Meri" (title track) | Wasi Shah | Naveed Nashad | Nabeel Shaukat Ali & Beena Khan | 4:39 |
| 3. | "Beqarar Dil" | Bilal Saeed | Bilal Saeed | Bilal Saeed | 3:00 |
| 4. | "Ik Vari Sun Le" | Azaan Sami khan, Shakeel Sohail | Azaan Sami khan | Azaan Sami khan | 4:37 |
| 5. | "Lakhan Vichon Dou" | Bilal Saeed, Young Desi | Bilal Saeed | Sarmad Qadeer, Young Desi | 3:32 |
| 6. | "Khudaya Vey" | Bilal Saeed | Bilal Saeed | Bilal Saeed, Momina Mustehsan | 4:39 |
| 7. | "Kash Aisa Ho" | Bilal Saeed | Bilal Saeed | Bilal Saeed | 3:59 |
Release edit
First poster was revealed on 5 July 2021 at 5th Hum Awards, signing Hum Films in.[12] After delays, release date of Eid al-Fitr, in May 2022, was finalized after cinemas re-started in Pakistan,[13] and film trailer was released in a trailer launch hosted by Sanam Jung at Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts, Karachi, on 24 February.[14][15][16] It had a world television premiere on Eid al-Adha, 10 July 2022, on Hum TV.[17]
Reception edit
Critical response edit
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics towards its storyline, screenplay and performances.[18][19]
Accolades edit
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient/ nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2023 | Lux Style Awards | Best Film (Critics' choice) | Dum Mastam | Nominated | [20] |
| Best Film Actor | Imran Ashraf | Nominated |
References edit
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- Irfan ul Haq (25 October 2019). "Imran Ashraf will make his big screen debut next year in Adnan Siddiqui's production". Dawn. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- Maliha Rehman (26 July 2021). "Adnan Siddiqui's production debut Dum Mastam is all dressed up but has nowhere to go". Dawn. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Ehteshamuddin, Mohammed; Ehteshamuddin, M. (2 May 2022), Dum Mastam (Drama, Romance), Cereal Films, retrieved 4 July 2022
- ^ a b Rameeza Nasim (13 July 2021). "Dum Mastam: Here is all you need to know about upcoming Imran Ashraf starrer". Oye Yeah. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ a b "'میرے پاس تم ہو' کے عدنان صدیقی: 'دنیا بھر میں میرے جیسے ادھیڑ عمر کے لوگ ہیرو آتے ہیں'" (in Urdu). Bol News. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
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- Muna Moini (25 October 2019). ""Dum Mastam is very close to my heart," says Amar Khan". Something Haute. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- Syeda Zehra (13 March 2022). "In conversation with the leading lady of Dum Mastam, Amar Khan". Something Haute. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
- ^ "It's difficult to change content in Pakistan: Ehteshamuddin". The Express Tribune. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ a b * Kayenat Kalam (4 January 2020). "Amar Khan's Grandmother & Fareeha Jabeen's Mother Passes Away". Hit in Pakistan. Retrieved 1 March 2022.[permanent dead link]
- "Amar Khan pays tribute to Dum Mastam songwriter Shakeel Sohail". 24 News HD. 13 June 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "Momin Saqib of 'peezay, burger' fame to make debut in Adnan Siddiqui film". Geo News. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Dum Mastam OST by One Two Records playlist on YouTube
- ^ "First Poster Of Upcoming Film "Dum Mastam" Is Out Now". ReviewIt. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "Adnan Siddiqui's 'Dum Mastam' to finally release this year on Eid". The Express Tribune. 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (24 February 2022). "Dum Mastam unveils a glitzy trailer and a not so surprising Eid release date". Dawn Images. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "WATCH: Amar Khan and Imran Ashraf's rom-com 'Dum Mastam' trailer out now!". Bol News. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ Hasan Kazmi (26 February 2022). "Trailer of upcoming film 'Dum Mastam' revealed in a star-studded ceremony". Daily Times. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ HUM TV [@Humtvnetwork] (9 July 2022). ""Dum Mastam" Is Hitting Your Television Screens On The First Day Of Eid At 8PM" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 July 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Dum Mastam (2022) Movie Review". Ft review. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Dum Mastam pakistani film". AK buzz. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "And the Winner Is: A Look at the Big Victories of the HUM 22ndLux Style Awards 2023!". Daily Times. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
External links edit
- Dum Mastam at IMDb
