Teri Meri Kahaniyaan
Teri Meri Kahaniyaan (transl. Our Stories) is a 2023 Pakistani anthology film comprising three short films, directed by Nabeel Qureshi, Marina Khan (in her feature film directorial debut), and Nadeem Baig based on scripts by Ali Abbas Naqvi and Basit Naqvi, Vasay Chaudhary and Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar respectively. The film stars an ensemble cast of Hira Mani, Mani, Ramsha Khan, Sheheryar Munawar, Wahaj Ali, Mehwish Hayat, Zahid Ahmed and Amna Ilyas. The film released on 29 June 2023, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
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Music by | Shuja Haider |
Production companies | SeePrime Hum Flims |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
Country | Pakistan |
Language | Urdu |
Box office | Rs. 14 crore (US$480,000) |
Plot
Jin Mahal
A family who is in a financially challenging situation, experiences some horror and spooky incidents.
Pasoori
The wedding of a couple comes to a halt at the last moment due to some unforeseen circumstances.
Ek Sau Taeeswan
Two strangers meet in a train journey and share their romance, emotions and ideas with each other, when the guy is smitten by her beauty and draws her sketch.
Cast
Jin Mahal
- Hira Mani as Mumtaz
- Mani as Shahanshah
- Gul-e-Rana
- Falak Shahzad Khan
- Khushi Maheen
- Hussain
- Salma Zafar Asim
Pasoori
- Ramsha Khan as Rumaisa
- Sheheryar Munawar as Salman
- Laila Wasti
- Babar Ali
- Saleem Sheikh
- Ali Safina
- Hurriya Mansoor
Aik So Teeswaan
- Mehwish Hayat as Sadaf
- Wahaj Ali as Asad
- Zahid Ahmed
- Amna Ilyas
Production
In February 2023, during the filming of Jin Mahal in an urban area of Karachi, Qureshi and the cast members including Hira, Mani and Gul-e-Rana were attacked by the residents of there.[1] The cast members were officially revealed by SeePrime on 19 May 2023.[2][3] Jin Mahal was originally made as a short film for the YouTube channel of SeePrime, however on observing its cinematic shots the producers decided to release it as a feature film.[4]
The film marked the cinematic debut of television actors Hira Mani (from Jin Mahal) and Wahaj Ali (from Ek Sau Taeeswan).[4][5] Mani played a non-glamourised role in the film and talking about it she stated, "I figured someone has to take up a role like this. I'm proud that I'd be the first one!"[5] With Pasoori, actress Marina Khan also made her feature film directorial debut who previously directed television series as well.[6]
Release
The trailer of the film was released on 2 June 2023,[7][8][9] and the film released on 29 June 2023 nationwide.[10]
Soundtrack
Teri Meri Kahaniyaan | |
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Film score by Shuja Haider | |
Released | 2023 |
Recorded | 2022-2023 |
Genre | Filmi Soundtrack |
Length | 3:47 |
Label | See Tunes |
Producer | Shuja Haider |
The film soundtrack album was released by See Tunes in 2023. It consists of a single composed and performed by Shuja Haider.
No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kahaniyaan" | Shuja Haider | Shuja Haider | 3:47 |
Total length: | 3:47 |
Reception
Images Dawn praised the film and wrote, "The film is a polished, motion picture with the right balance of intelligence, emotion and commercial viability. It is rare seeing these traits in one film, let alone three."[11]
References
- "Residents 'attack' Hira Mani, Nabeel Qureshi on film set in Karachi". The News International. 7 February 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- "Nadeem Baig, Nabeel Qureshi and Marina Khan set to direct upcoming film 'Teri Meri Kahaniyaan'". Business Recorder. 13 May 2023.
- "Wahaj Ali, Mehwish Hayat come together for 'Teri Meri Kahaniyaan'". Express Tribune (newspaper). 22 May 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (11 June 2023). "Spotlight: Stories In Search Of Destiny". Dawn (newspaper). Archived from the original on 11 June 2023.
- Rida Lodhi (12 June 2023). "Three biggies for the big screen: Cast of 'Teri Meri Kahaniyaan' talk about much-anticipated film". Express Tribune.
- Entertainment Desk (5 June 2023). "In a first: 'Teri Meri Kahaniyaan' sets stage for three promising stories in one film". Express Tribune (newspaper). Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- "Wahaj Ali and Mehwish Hayat's Teri Meri Kahaniyaan trailer released". Daily Times (newspaper). 5 June 2023. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023.
- Peerzada Salman (4 June 2023). "Trailer for Teri Meri Kahaniyaan launched". Dawn.
- "Wahaj Ali and Mehwish Hayat's Teri Meri Kahaniyaan trailer released". Daily Times. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- "'Teri Meri Kahaniyan,' the biggest creative ensemble in Pakistani cinema to release this Eid". Samaa TV. 13 May 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- "Teri Meri Kahaniyaan Movie Review: Three very different stories in which the human element trumps all". Images Dawn. Retrieved 29 June 2023.