So they were not able to meet the demand for cinema.Īt the start of the year 2020, expectations were high for the Pakistani cinema and film industry since it was scheduled to screen the most expensive film in Pakistani history 'The Legend of Mula Jutt' on Eidul-Fitr.

Pakistani films have failed miserably to make their mark. During this time, some Hollywood films were also screened, thus the eid week alone caused a revenue of Rs 40-45 crore for Pakistani cinema. In 2019 during the week of Eidul-Fitr, two Pakistani films 'Wrong No 2' and 'Chhalawa' were screened which, according to the producers, collected Rs120 million and Rs110 million respectively at the box office. The occasions of both Eidul-Fitr and Eidul-Azha have always been very important for Pakistan's film industry as people barely get seats in cinemas these days. The incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is thinking of solving the problems of the film industry and it remains to be seen whether the government will be limited to promises or some practical steps will be taken.Īs the global coronavirus pandemic has shaken many industries around the world, the world of showbiz, especially cinema, has also been badly affected. Excellent melodies were included in these films.

Nevertheless, whenever the time came for Pakistan, the filmmakers produced brilliant films to awaken the nation. That is why the film industry has been suffering from various ups and downs for 74 years. Since the founding of Pakistan, no significant steps have been taken at official level. Pakistan's film industry has been moving forward on its own, past governments have done nothing but make a few promises. Never has there been such a severe crisis, nor has the film industry declined as much as it does today.įilm is a powerful medium, it has benefits all over the world, but we have never paid attention to it. The future of the Pakistani film industry is at the crossroads where every path appears to lead to the lowest pits of despair.

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