Big Screen Debut: Mira Sethi for Saat Din Mohabbat In
Earlier it was revealed that a new film ‘Saat Din Mohabbat In’ which is to be directed by Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi, is to star the beautiful and talented Mahira Khan along side Shahreyar Munnawar, and will be their second film together after 2015’s hit Ho Mann Jahan. The new film will be a rom-com. It will also be a debut production of Dawn Media Group: DawnFilms.
However, only recently it was also shared on social media that the film will also feature Mira Sethi in a British-Punjabi character – a comedic role. The film will also mark Mira Sethi’s cinematic debut.
In her own words Mira has said that reading the script, this was an “AHA!” moment. There aren’t too many comedic roles written for women. The writing for my character is terrific.”
She also added, that “it’s not your run-of-the-mill “village” Punjabi, think of a Bradford-tinged accent, so playing with that will be interesting.”
Mira also revealed that in order to prepare for her first appearance in a film:
“I’ve been watching bits and pieces of reality TV about Pakistanis living in Bradford–there are some funny YouTube videos out there.”
As far as what has been revealed about the film this is what we know, the film which is to be penned by Fasih Bari Khan will follow the story of a young man who is on a quest to find his one true love while living in a crowded neighborhood of Karachi. Additionally, it will revolve around how the young lover encounters obstacles, spiritual and physical – both, and these he must overcome in order to achieve his goal/s.
A spokesman for DawnFilms has said:
“Fast-paced and dynamic, this moving film promises to be both a visual and musical treat for moviegoers, as well as an authentic representation of life in Karachi’s teeming neighborhoods.”
Additionally, according to social media, the music for ‘Saat Din Muhabbat In’ will be composed by Sahir Ali Bagga.
The movie is expected to be out sometime in August.