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If Khuda Kay Liye was a fine example of fledgling independent cinema from Pakistan – distinct from the Lollywood’s mindless masala – then Ramchand Pakistani by debutante director Mehreen Jabbar is sure sign that quality cinema from our neighbours are surely getting revived, thanks to a young breed of filmmakers who have largely cut their teeth through television and are socio-politically conscious.

Ramchand Pakistani had its first public screening in the Subcontinent at the 10th Osian’s Cinefan Festival of Asian Cinema in New Delhi on 12th July – three weeks before it becomes the first Pakistani film to have simultaneous release on August 1 in both the countries – and wowed viewers with its sensitive storytelling shorn of any melodrama.

Based on a true incident of a young Hindu Dalit boy from a village across the border from Gujarat, who had inadvertently crossed the international border along with his farmer father at …

RAMCHAND PAKISTANI-another from new age Pakistani cinema

After Khuda Kay liye, Pakistani films seem to be more interesting. In next few days, there is another gem “Ramchand Pakistani” is coming.

The movie is about a dalit hindu family living in border area of Pakistan. During the time of kargil war; a man and his son from this family; accidentally cross the border and goes to India, where they are captured by army as supposed to be Jasoos of Pakistan. And then there are consequences due to India Pakistan relations at that time. Story is also focused on status of a woman whose husband and son is captured in India. Wife’s character is played by talented Indian actress “Nandita Das”. Other actors Rashid Farooqui, Syed Fazal etc. are not much known to us.

I have not seen this film so I can’t say much. Gujarati daily Gujarat Samachar has published an article …