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 Khuda Kay Liye poster |
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| Directed by | Shoaib Mansoor |
| Produced by | Shoman Productions |
| Written by | Shoaib Mansoor |
| Starring | Shaan Naseeruddin Shah Fawad Afzal Khan Iman Ali Hameed Sheikh |
| Music by | Rohail Hyatt
Production Manager: Rizwaan Chowdhri Assistant Director: Rizwaan Chowdhri, Bilal, Ali Javed. |
| Cinematography | Ali Mohammad Neil Lisk Ken Seng[1] |
| Editing by | Ali Javed Aamir Khan |
| Distributed by | Geo Films |
| Release date(s) | July 20, 2007 (PAK) October 25, 2007 (UAE) November 2, 2007 (UK) November 21, 2007 (US) April 4, 2008 (IND) |
| Running time | 167 mins. |
| Country |  Pakistan India United States |
| Language | Urdu, English, Pashto |
| Gross revenue | over $10 million [1] |
Khuda Kay Liye (Urdu: خدا کے لیے, Hindi: ख़ुदा के लिए, also known in English as "In the Name of God") is a Pakistani Urdu language movie written, directed and produced by Shoaib Mansoor. It stars Shaan, Iman Ali, Fawad Afzal Khan and Hameed Sheikh as its main characters. It was released on July 20, 2007.
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Literally translated, the title means "For God" in Urdu, although idiomatically the phrase has the same meaning as "For God's Sake" in English.
Three different people from different continents have problems that relate to on going issues and Islam.
Two brothers who are both singers, Mansoor (Shaan) & Sarmad (Fawad), become the best singers in Lahore. Sarmad becomes influenced by an Islamic activist. He begins to practice the extremist interpretation of Islam, grows a beard and goes against music, also putting pressure on his free-spirited family to comply. Those parties interpret certain verses of the Quran and Hadith (Islamic religious texts) to call for a ban on music and pictures.
In England, a girl Mary/Mariam (played by actor-model Iman Ali) is a westernized girl in love with a white person called Dave. Her hypocritical father disapproves, despite the fact that he is living with a British woman to whom he is not married. He tells Mary that they are going to Pakistan for a trip and that once they return she can marry Dave. This, however is a trap. While touring FATA, he has her forcibly married to Sarmad, who is her cousin. Mary is then abandoned in FATA at her new household.
Meanwhile, Mansoor goes to music school in Chicago. There, he meets a girl called Janie and instantly falls in love with her. She quits alcohol for him, and they eventually get married. After 9/11, FBI officers capture him when someone overhears a drunk man accusing Mansoor of being a terrorist. Subsequently, he is tortured for a year in custody just because of his Islamic background.
Meanwhile, Mary manages to run away, but is caught by Sarmad in the process. She is kept under strict supervision and due to this incident, Sarmad eventually consummates their marriage by force. She doesn't lose hope, managing to sneak a letter to Dave under the guise of writing to her father. Mansoor and Sarmad's parents finally come to her rescue under the protection of the British Government, but Mary, driven by vengeance, then takes her father and cousin to court in Pakistan. There, a wise Maulana (Naseeruddin Shah) explains to the court how Islam is being butchered in the name of war and hatred, bringing the religion forward in a believable and peaceful manner.
Traumatized by all the suffering he has seen and caused, Sarmad withdraws from the case. He also realizes the damage that he was made to do in the name of religion. Mary is now free, but decides to return to the village where she was kept prisoner, so she can educate the girls there. Meanwhile, Mansoor is still in U.S. custody after a year of torment; the last torture session having inflicted permanent brain damage. After a failed rehab attempt, he is deported and reunited with his family in Pakistan where, thanks to the hope of his family, he begins to slowly recover.
Khuda Kay Liye was released on July 20, 2007.
It is important to note that this is one of very few, if any, independent motion pictures to be released to a cinema-going Pakistani market. The general trend in local cinema revolves around formulaic song and dance numbers, reminiscent of Lollywood musicals. Independent films, or films that break this formula, are rare if not entirely absent.
Khuda Kay Liye was produced in conjunction with the film division of the popular TV network, Geo TV. The film is a joint venture of Pakistan, India, and the United States.[2 ][3 ]
The film opened to generally mixed reviews. There was tremendous curiosity around the film. Presence of Big Names and Naseeruddin Shah resulted in a grand opening and the film turned out to be a huge commercial as well as critical success in Pakistan.
Some religious conservatives] in Pakistan have passed fatwas banning the film for its allegedly "Islamophobic" content.[2]
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| Soundtrack by Various Artists | |
| Released | July 7, 2007 |
| Recorded | 2006-2007 at Gravity Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Label | Republic Music Group, Huqa Entertainment Corp, Sony BMG |
| Producer | Kami Jee, Rohail Hyatt |
| Professional reviews | |
The OST was recorded at Gravity Studios in Chicago by Kamijee
The track listing for the Pakistani version of the soundtrack is:
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Duniya Ho" | Shoaib Mansoor | Ahmed Jahanzeb; Shuja Haider | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Hamaray Hain" | Shoaib Mansoor | Ahmed Jahanzeb; Shuja Haider | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Bandeya-I" | Bulleh Shah | Khawar Jawad; Farah Zalah | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Tiluk Kamod" | Ahmed Jahanzeb | 4:37 | |
| 5. | "Janie Janie" | Shoaib Mansoor | Ahmed Jahanzeb; Lagan the Band | 6:01 |
| 6. | "Allah Hoo" | Saeen Zahoor; Zara Madani | ||
| 7. | "Mahi Way" | Faiza Mujahid | Khawar Jawad; Faiza Mujahid | 3:10 |
| 8. | "Khuda Ke Liye" | Shoaib Mansoor | Ammar Hassan | 3:33 |
| 9. | "Bandeya-II" | Bulleh Shah | Khawar Jawad; Faiza Mujahid | 3:34 |
Khuda Kay Liye is the second highest grossing film of Pakistan of all time with a gross of over $10 million.[4] Iman Ali makes her cinematic debut with this film, playing an Anglo-Pakistani. Shaan's wife is played by Austin Sayre. Ahmed Jahanzeb and Shuja Haider produced the film's soundtrack. The film has won the following awards since its release:
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File:Khuda Kay Liye (2007).jpg Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Shoaib Mansoor |
| Produced by | Shoman Productions |
| Written by | Shoaib Mansoor |
| Starring |
Shaan Naseeruddin Shah Fawad Afzal Khan Iman Ali Hameed Sheikh |
| Music by |
Production Manager: Rizwaan Chowdhri Assistant Director: Rizwaan Chowdhri, Bilal, Ali Javed. |
| Cinematography |
Ali Mohammad Neil Lisk Ken Seng[1] |
| Editing by |
Ali Javed Aamir Khan |
| Distributed by | Geo Films |
| Release date(s) |
July 20, 2007 (PAK) October 25, 2007 (UAE) November 2, 2007 (UK) November 21, 2007 (US) April 4, 2008 (IND) |
| Running time | 167 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan[2] |
| Language |
Urdu Pashto English |
| Budget | PKR 50,000,000 (estimated)(5 Corores) |
| Gross revenue | over $10 million[3] |
Khuda Kay Liye (Urdu: خدا کے لیے / English: In the name of God or, more correctly, For the sake of God or simply For God) is a 2007 Pakistani Urdu-language film written, directed and produced by Shoaib Mansoor. It stars Shaan, Iman Ali, Fawad Afzal Khan and Hameed Sheikh as its main characters.Naseeruddin Shah,an Indian actor known for his stellar performances in Indian parallel cinema and theater also appears in a class act in the film.It was released on 29 July 2007.
Contents |
Three different people from different continents have problems that relate to on going issues and Islam.
Two brothers who are both singers, Mansoor (Shaan) & Sarmad (Fawad), become the best singers in Lahore. Sarmad becomes influenced by an Islamic activist. He begins to practice the extremist interpretation of Islam, grows a beard and goes against music, also putting pressure on his free-spirited family to comply. Those parties interpret certain verses of the Quran and Hadith (Islamic religious texts) to call for a ban on music and pictures.
In England, a girl Mary/Mariam (played by actor-model Iman Ali) is a westernized girl in love with a white person called Dave. Her hypocritical father disapproves, despite the fact that he is living with a British woman to whom he is not married. He tells Mary that they are going to Pakistan for a trip and that once they return she can marry Dave. This, however is a trap. While touring FATA, he has her forcibly married to Sarmad, who is her cousin. Mary is then abandoned in FATA at her new household.
Meanwhile, Mansoor goes to music school in Chicago. There, he meets a girl called Janie and instantly falls in love with her. She quits alcohol for him, and they eventually get married. After 9/11, FBI officers capture him when someone overhears a drunk man accusing Mansoor of being a terrorist. Subsequently, he is tortured for a year in custody just because of his Islamic background.
Meanwhile, Mary manages to run away, but is caught by Sarmad in the process. She is kept under strict supervision and due to this incident, Sarmad eventually consummates their marriage by force. She doesn't lose hope, managing to sneak a letter to Dave under the guise of writing to her father. Mansoor and Sarmad's parents finally come to her rescue under the protection of the British Government, but Mary, driven by vengeance, then takes her father and cousin to court in Pakistan. There, a Maulana (Naseeruddin Shah) explains to the court how Islam is being butchered in the name of war and hatred, bringing the religion forward in a believable and peaceful manner.
Traumatized by all the suffering he has seen and caused, Sarmad withdraws from the case. He also realizes the damage that he was made to do in the name of religion. Mary is now free, but decides to return to the village where she was kept prisoner, so she can educate the girls there. Meanwhile, Mansoor is still in U.S. custody after a year of torment; the last torture session having inflicted permanent brain damage. After a failed rehab attempt, he is deported and reunited with his family in Pakistan where, thanks to the hope of his family, he begins to slowly recover.
Khuda Kay Liye was released on July 20, 2007.
It is important to note that this is one of very few, if any, independent motion pictures to be released to a cinema-going Pakistani market. The general trend in local cinema revolves around formulaic song and dance numbers, reminiscent of Lollywood musicals. Independent films, or films that break this formula, are rare if not entirely absent.
Khuda Kay Liye was produced in conjunction with the film division of the popular TV network, Geo TV of Pakistan.[4][5]
The film opened to overwhelmingly positive reviews. There was tremendous curiosity around the film. Presence of big names and Naseeruddin Shah resulted in a grand opening and the film turned out to be a huge commercial as well as critical success in Pakistan. Also, in India the film was critically lauded as people flocked to see the source of the criticism.
Some religious conservatives in Pakistan have criticized the film and called for its ban..[2]
| Khuda Kay Liye | |
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| File:Khuda Kay Liye soundtrack | |
| Soundtrack by Various Artists | |
| Released | July 7, 2007 |
| Recorded | 2006-2007 at Gravity Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Label | Republic Music Group, Huqa Entertainment Corp, Sony BMG |
| Producer | Kami Jee, Rohail Hyatt |
| Professional reviews | |
The OST was recorded at Gravity Studios in Chicago by Kamijee
The track listing for the Pakistani version of the soundtrack is:
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Duniya Ho" | Shoaib Mansoor | Ahmed Jahanzeb; Shuja Haider | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Hamaray Hain" | Shoaib Mansoor | Ahmed Jahanzeb; Shuja Haider | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Bandeya-I" | Bulleh Shah | Khawar Jawad; Farah Zalah | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Tiluk Kamod" | Ahmed Jahanzeb | 4:37 | |
| 5. | "Janie Janie" | Shoaib Mansoor | Ahmed Jahanzeb; Lagan the Band | 6:01 |
| 6. | "Allah Hoo" | Saeen Zahoor; Zara Madani | ||
| 7. | "Mahi Way" | Faiza Mujahid | Khawar Jawad; Faiza Mujahid | 3:10 |
| 8. | "Khuda Ke Liye" | Shoaib Mansoor | Ammar Hassan | 3:33 |
| 9. | "Bandeya-II" | Bulleh Shah | Khawar Jawad; Faiza Mujahid | 3:34 |
Khuda Kay Liye is the second highest grossing film of Pakistan of all time with a gross of over $10 million.[6] Iman Ali makes her cinematic debut with this film, playing an Anglo-Pakistani. Shaan's wife is played by Austin Sayre. Ahmed Jahanzeb and Shuja Haider produced the film's soundtrack. The film has won the following awards since its release:
Khuda Kay Liye (Urdu: خدا کے لیے, English: In The Name of God) is a 2007 Urdu-language Pakistani film. Starring Shaan, Iman Ali, Fawad Khan and Hameed Sheikh as its main characters, the movie is a production of Shoaib Mansoor that became an instant box-office hit across Pakistani cinemas.
The original plot of the movie features an insight into two brothers (who are singers) that experience certain religous and cultural issues. The storyline depicts the clash of western and eastern cultures and how conservative-mindedness and political issues have shaped an influence in the current Muslim society.
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