ISTANBUL,
11 June 2017: Ambassador of Pakistan Mr.
Sohail Mahmood has said that efforts are underway to further promote
Pakistan-Turkey collaboration in joint production and exchange of films and TV
serials. He was addressing a press conference held at the conclusion of the
shooting for an upcoming film “Wajood” by Pakistan’s most accomplished and
well-known director, producer and actor Javed Sheikh. “Wajood” has been shot at
various locations in Turkey -- including Rize, Antalya and Istanbul. Its cast
consists of leading actors from Pakistan’s film industry, with Danish Taimur
playing the lead role.
Ambassador
Sohail Mahmood noted that 2017 marks the 70th Year of Diplomatic Relations
between Pakistan and Turkey and added that the Pakistan Embassy, in
collaboration with relevant Turkish authorities and institutions, is organizing
cultural and literary events to celebrate this milestone in a befitting manner.
He hoped that the release of this movie, Wajood, would be an important part of
such celebrations.
Referring
to the revival and revitalization of the film industry in Pakistan, Ambassador
Sohail Mahmood said this transformation is part of a larger process in which
phenomenal growth of Pakistani music, visual and preforming arts, and
literature has taken place. A key element of this growth and expansion is the
deeper involvement of younger artists -- who are highly motivated, talented,
and enterprising. Lauding the multidimensional talents of Javed Sheikh and his
role as a mentor for the new generation of artists, Ambassador Sohail
underscored that Javed Sheikh has introduced Turkey’s breath-taking natural
beauty and the warmth and graciousness of the Turkish people to Pakistani
audiences through his earlier films including "Chief Sahib" made in
1995.
It is also
heart-warming that in the last few years, the entertainment industry in
Pakistan and Turkey has played an important role in bringing the two brotherly
people even closer to each other, said the Ambassador. He added that while
Turkey has a well-established and experienced film production and distribution
chain, Pakistan, with its nearly 200 million population, has a strong viewer
market with an increasing desire for quality entertainment. This creates
immense opportunities for the producers in both countries to distribute and
display their films and drama serials in each other’s markets.
Speaking on
the occasion, Mr. Javed Sheikh highlighted the theme of the movie as well as
its cast and production team. He thanked Ambassador Sohail, the Pakistan
Embassy and the Turkish authorities for providing all possible facilitation and
support during the shooting. He also spoke highly of the love, affection and
respect of the Turkish people for the people of Pakistan, which he and his crew
members consistently experienced first-hand during their stay. Thanking Turkish
Airlines for its support of the movie, Javed Sheikh underlined that the
remarkable scenic beauty of Turkey, and especially of Rize for the first time
ever, will be transmitted to the Pakistani people with the release of Wajood
and tourism will surge.
Pakistan’s
Consul General in Istanbul Dr. Yusuf Junaid and Shaan Agha of Azad Films also
spoke while the film’s heroine Saeeda Imtiyaz and other leading cast were
present.
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