Maya (2015 Pakistani film)

Maya (transl. Illusion) is a 2015 Pakistani horror film which was the directorial debut of Jawad Bashir[1] and was produced by Hina Jawad under the production banner Twister Films.[2] The film's cast included Ahmed Abdul Rehman, Hina Jawad, Zain Afzal, Sheikh Mohammad Ahmed and Anam Malik. Hina Jawad played the lead role of Maya in the film.

Maya
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJawad Bashir
Story byHina Jawad
Produced byHina Jawad
Production
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Twister Films
Release date
  • 12 June 2015 (2015-06-12) (Pakistan)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
Box officeRs. 2 crore (US$69,000)

The film was released nationwide on 12 June 2015.

Plot

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5 friends make a plan to live in a farm house. One night they attend a party in which a brutal murder happens. Nida watching this murder is in deep shock. Later they found that the farm house is haunted. They consult a priest for exorcism.

Cast

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  • Hina Jawad as Maya/Mishal
  • Ahmed Abdul Rehman as Waqas
  • Zain Afzal as Sam
  • Anam Malik as Rida
  • Rasheed Ali as Priest
  • Sheikh Mohammad Ahmed as Amir
  • Ali Aftab (special appearance)
  • Jawad Bashir (special appearance)

Production

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Marketing

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A teaser trailer and poster was revealed by official Facebook on 2 May 2015.[3] The film trailer was reviewed by DAWN.com as "Given that a good screenplay and creative cinematography couldn't save Siyaah from a poor box office performance, Maya can hardly be expected to haunt the audience."[4]

Release

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The film had its premiere at Super Cinema in Lahore on June 11, 2015, and the film was released nationwide on the next day (June 12).[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "No guts, no gory". The Express Tribune. Hasan Ansari. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Beware of the 'Maya' scare". Pakistan Today. Sana Gillani. 22 March 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Upcoming Pakistani Horror Movie 'Maya' Trailer Released". brandsynario. Faizan Ahmed. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Trailer out: Jawad Bashir's horror flick 'Maya' fails to give goosebumps". DAWN.com. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Maya Red Carpet: Premiere Kicks Off in Full Zest!". Pakistan Today. Sana Gilani. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
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