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Khuda Ke Liye (2007)

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User Rating: 8.7/10 (773 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Shoaib Mansoor
Writer:
Shoaib Mansoor (writer)
Release Date:
20 July 2007 (Pakistan) more
Genre:
Drama
Plot:
The film is about the difficult situation in which the Pakistanis in particular and the Muslims in general are caught up since 9/11... more | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
User Comments:
Brilliant ,Brilliant, Absolutely Brilliant! more

Cast

 (Credited cast)
Shaan ... Mansoor
Fawad Khan ... Sarmad
Iman Ali ... Mary / Maryam
Alex Edwards ... Dave
Rasheed Naz ... Moulana Tahiri
Angela Williams
Larry Newman
Humayun Kazmi
Naeem Tahir
Najeeb Ullah Anjum
rest of cast listed alphabetically:

Rufus Graham ... The English Solicitor
Ayub Khoso
Simin Raheel
Austin Marie Sayre ... Janie
Naseeruddin Shah ... Moulana Wali
Hameed Sheikh ... Sher Shah
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
In the Name of God (International: English title)
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Country:
Pakistan
Language:
Urdu | English
Color:
Color | Color (Technicolor)
Certification:
Singapore:NC-16
Filming Locations:
Chicago, Illinois, USA more
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Company:
Geo Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The screening of the movie was legally challenged with allegations that it promotes anti-Islamic values such as permission of creating music of all kinds in Islam and above all the marriage between a Muslim girl and a non-Muslim man. more

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9 out of 9 people found the following comment useful:-
Brilliant ,Brilliant, Absolutely Brilliant!, 11 September 2007
9/10
Author: nadiahaque from United Arab Emirates

"In the name of God" or "Khuda kay liye" portrays the dilemma that every Muslim living abroad and at home faces in present time. It is also an internal war between the moderates and fanatics apart from the outside battle they are fighting within their own world. Frustrated and victimised by generalisations and self righteousness from the fanatic religious groups and authorities both of which lack a deep understanding of how cultural values and religion both entwine to make up Muslims. While not without faith the moderates seem to be paying highest price for this war on terror. How does a moderate Muslim survive this war? What happens when there is clash of fundamentalism.

PROS: Well knit story, although the editing is a bit choppy at times, good cinematography, good script, very true to reality and good acting by Rasheed Naz, Naeem Tahir, Shaan, newcomer Fawad Khan and of course the one and only Naseer ud din Shah. The film leaves you with questions which is more than any Pakistani film has ever done.

CONS: While this film has made big leaps into bringing Pakistani Cinema on the map of the International Cinema. I just think that a little bit of attention to detail would have made it an exceptional film by international standards e.g. Shan could have lost more weight while in the cell, he still looks like he is working out for a marathon. Iman's British accent is a bit funny. Still a brilliant film and better than most bollywood films because it sticks close to reality and deals with very relevant and sensitive issues.

Note: I just wish that they would have released it in other countries especially in the gulf simultaneously as it would have attracted a larger more empathetic audience than Pakistan. Let's hope it does well in the international film festivals.

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