Teri Meri Kahaniyaan () is a 2023 Pakistani anthology film comprising three short films, directed by Nabeel Qureshi, Marina Khan (in her feature film directorial debut), and Nadeem Baig based on scripts by Ali Abbas Naqvi and Basit Naqvi, Vasay Chaudhary and Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar respectively. The film stars an ensemble cast of Hira Mani, Mani, Ramsha Khan, Sheheryar Munawar, Wahaj Ali, Mehwish Hayat, Zahid Ahmed and Amna Ilyas. The film was released on 29 June 2023, on Eid-ul-Azha.
Plot Jin Mahal directed by Nabeel Qureshi
Shahanshah's family faces a financial crisis following the COVID-19 lockdowns. They initially live in an abandoned train before moving to Sajan Mahal, an old house in Karachi. There, they encounter spooky experiences that scare others away. Mumtaz and Shahanshah seek ways to earn money, and when the residents become frightened, they contact Maria Ansari, the building owner, who uncovers the truth.
Cast Hira Mani as Mumtaz Mahal Mani as Shahanshah Gul-e-Rana as Razia Sultana Falak Shahzad Khan as Jahangir Khushi Maheen as Anarkali Muhammad Hussain Naveed as Alamgir Irfan Motiwala as State Agent Salma Zafar Asim as Maria Ansari Hina Rizvi as Parlour's owner
Pasoori directed by Marina Khan (her directorial debut)
Rumaisa, a passionate singer, receives a selection letter for a singing competition just one day before her wedding. Confident in her abilities, she persuades her fiancé Salman to support her, despite his strict adherence to schedules. Salman's father arrives on time, despite Rumaisa's attempts to stop him. Despite facing criticism, Salman supports her decision and takes her to the show, where she performs.
Cast Ramsha Khan as Rumaisa Sheheryar Munawar as Salman Laila Wasti as Salman's mother Babar Ali as Salman's father Saleem Sheikh as Rumaisa's father Ayesha Gul as Rumaisa's mother Musadiq Malek as Subuktageen Raza Talish as Aamir Hurriya Mansoor as Neha Aadi Khan as Rumaisa's brother Ali Safina as host of competition
Ek Sau Taeeswan directed by Nadeem Baig
On her journey from Nawabshah to Karachi, Sadaf encounters a young banker named Asad, who flirts with her. Sadaf's husband, Afaq, calls her, and she confides in Asad about her husband's infidelities. Asad advises her to seek revenge by forming relationships, but she rejects the idea. Feeling guilty and empathetic, Asad decides to leave her with different intentions.
Cast Mehwish Hayat as Sadaf Wahaj Ali as Asad Zahid Ahmed as Afaq Amna Ilyas as Dania Arjumand Rahim as Mrs. Qutub-ud-Din Khaled Anam as Qutub-ud-Din Adnan Samad Khan as man on train Mashal Khan as Amna
Production In February 2023, during the filming of Jin Mahal in an urban area of Karachi, Qureshi and the cast members including Hira, Mani and Gul-e-Rana were attacked by the residents of there. The cast members were officially revealed by SeePrime on 19 May 2023. Jin Mahal was originally made as a short film for the YouTube channel of SeePrime, however on observing its cinematic shots the producers decided to release it as a feature film.
The film marked the cinematic debut of television actors Hira Mani (from Jin Mahal) and Wahaj Ali (from Ek Sau Taeeswan). Mani played a non-glamourised role in the film and talking about it she stated, "I figured someone has to take up a role like this. I'm proud that I'd be the first one!" With Pasoori, actress Marina Khan also made her feature film directorial debut who previously directed television series as well.
Release The trailer of the film was released on 2 June 2023, and the film released on 29 June 2023 nationwide.
Soundtrack
The film soundtrack album was released by See Tunes in 2023. It consists of a single composed and performed by Shuja Haider.
Reception Dawn Images praised Nabeel Qureshi's direction, the performances of the children, Hira Mani and Gul-e-Rana and the cinematography by Rana Kamran. The reviewer praised Babar Ali's performance in Pasoori and states the film as a space filler between the two. In Ek Sau Taeeswan'''s review, the reviewer praised the performances of the actors especially Zahid Ahmed.
Afreen Seher of The News International praised the performances of Hira Mani and Gul-e-Rana with major praise for the location and art direction of Jin Mahal. While reviewing the Ek Sau Taeeswan'', the reviewer praised the Arjumand Rahim's performance. The reviewer stated the Qamar's script as problematic and the messaging as sexist and puke-worthy.
See also List of Pakistani films of 2023
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