Joyland helmed by Saim Sadiq is all set to see theatrical release in India. Legend of Maula Jatt was banned, however Cannes winner and Oscar nominee will shine on big screens in neighbouring country.

Joyland production team spoke that film will be screened in India as well among other countries. It will be first Pakistani film to be released in India after Bol, which was directed by Shoaib Mansoor.

About selection offer, director was humbled and said, “I am humbled, thankful and excited about this immense honour to represent Pakistan at Oscars with film that I truly believe is an honest and compassionate representation of who we are as people.

He added, “We always complain about how despite presence of many great artists in all fields Pakistani art has remained grossly underrepresented in world. This year, however, has been different already. So, I’ll take this moment to feel hopeful. With my gratitude to selection committee, I wish best of luck to Joyland and to Pakistan!–Agencies

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 25 2023

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