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Gunjal

  • 2023
  • 2h 17m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Ahmed Ali Akbar and Syed Muhammad Ali in Gunjal (2023)
This gripping trailer follows journalist Shahbaz Bhatti as he unravels the mysterious death of a child labor activist. Through shadowy glimpses and stark contrasts, we enter an entangled world that hides painful secrets.
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After a teen labor activist's killer walks free, reporter Shahbaz Bhatti questions the verdict and investigates. His search uncovers conflicting evidence and exposes harsh realities of child... Read allAfter a teen labor activist's killer walks free, reporter Shahbaz Bhatti questions the verdict and investigates. His search uncovers conflicting evidence and exposes harsh realities of child labor in 1990s Pakistan.After a teen labor activist's killer walks free, reporter Shahbaz Bhatti questions the verdict and investigates. His search uncovers conflicting evidence and exposes harsh realities of child labor in 1990s Pakistan.

  • Director
    • Shoaib Sultan
  • Writers
    • Nirmal Bano
    • Ali Kazmi
    • Shoaib Sultan
  • Stars
    • Ahmed Ali Akbar
    • Resham
    • Amna Ilyas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    98
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shoaib Sultan
    • Writers
      • Nirmal Bano
      • Ali Kazmi
      • Shoaib Sultan
    • Stars
      • Ahmed Ali Akbar
      • Resham
      • Amna Ilyas
    • 14User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Ahmed Ali Akbar
    Ahmed Ali Akbar
    • Shahbaz Bhatti
    Resham
    • Sarwat Rehman
    Amna Ilyas
    • Mehar
    Syed Muhammad Ali
    • Irfan Masih
    Ahmad Ali Butt
    Ahmad Ali Butt
    • Salman Habib
    Razia Malik
    • Maryam Bibi
    Arham Khan
    • Iqbal
    Ahsen Murad
    • Arshad
    Fahad Hashmi
    • Hawaldar
    Syed Tanveer Hussain
    • Nadeem
    Sarmed Aftab Jadran
    • Feroz
    Munir Khan
    • Ejaz Ullah
    Samiya Mumtaz
    • Najma
    Ebtisam Mustafa
    • Luqman
    Sardar Nabeel
    • Pervaiz
    Omair Rana
    • Daily Payam Editor
    Ali Aftab Saeed
    • Mazhar
    Habiba Sufyan
    • Saba
    • Director
      • Shoaib Sultan
    • Writers
      • Nirmal Bano
      • Ali Kazmi
      • Shoaib Sultan
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    User reviews14

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    10aprilplace

    Gorgeous film, solid story

    This film is gripping, beautiful, heartbreaking, and illuminating. The story is handled with care, the characters shine, the setting is dynamic and the moments captured are impactful. I love that the film includes many powerful Pakistani women including a newspaper publisher, a political advocate, an investor and more.

    The choice to make the story from the perspective of an investigative journalist was inspired. It made the heavy topic of the murder of a child who experienced and then advocated against child labor engaging.

    Gunjal doesn't serve up easy answers or pretend to know all of the answers. And in that way it finds a story that rings with truth.
    10erinedunleavy

    Complexly Woven, like its title

    I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this movie but it captured me from the beginning with its beautiful cinematography then drew me in with the story. Just when I thought I knew where it was going, it shifted and added a new and compelling layer. What I loved most is that it gave me knew ways of looking at the issue of child labor and economic development around the world - not just in Pakistan, but in a global sense. As easy as it would be to think this is an isolated problem, it faces all countries. I admire the courage and honesty it takes to pursue such a story in one's own backyard. But simply, it was a beautifully told story about the complexities of human nature, the choices that confront us and who we'd like to be in the world vs who we really are, as well as the larger world we live in itself. Done with compassion, grace, but also a fierceness. Finally, not to miss the symbolism of the title. We live in complicated times where we want there to be clear good and evil, but the reality is so tangled. Somehow, I still felt an element of hope, at the end of the movie in spite of the fact that we face unsolvable and perennial problems. A reminder that there will always be people willing to fight, to speak up, and to tell stories. I'm so glad I got to see the film.
    10maheenkhan-09932

    Excellent Work by All Team of Gunjal

    I wish we can make and promote more movies like these. The movie has stayed with me ever since I watched it. What a quality work. Ahmed is just phenomenal and so are the other cast members. From Irfan Masih role to even the policmen role, everybody played it very well. They story was true so the justice was done by filmmakers in a great way. Hope to see more of such Cinema in Pakistan. The cinema will grow and mature from such movies. Despite no marketing this movie can promote its idea in various ways. I wish industry encourages such movies in more celebrated ways. We should be proud to have such film makers in Pakistan.
    10shonekhan-15748

    A master piece

    'Unveiled Legacy" is a captivating biography movie that skillfully weaves the intricate tapestry of a remarkable individual's life. The film's narrative unfolds seamlessly, taking the audience on an emotional rollercoaster through the highs and lows of the protagonist's journey.

    The casting choices and performances are commendable, with the actors embodying the spirit of their real-life counterparts. The director's choice of cinematography and visual style enhances the overall viewing experience, immersing the audience in the historical and emotional landscape of the protagonist's life.

    Looking more from Shoaib Sultan.
    10rehanasarfaraz

    Syed muhammad ali

    Syed Muhammad Ali is a great actor and he did a great job in gunal his acting is outstanding marvelous and his expression and dilouge delivey is great director made a good decision to casted him and he gave his 100%😍😍 and all cast did a great job and crew also editor director camera man everyone should watch it its based on true events it's the best movie in 2023 I've watched i had no idea when i made a decision to watch it but when I've watch I'm very proud that pakistan can also makes a good films and good script we want these types of films and cast after Fazal hussain and zuhab khan I've no ides that we see a great child actor but after watch syed muhammad ali i feel so proud.

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      "Gunjal" is inspired by actual events in the life of child labor activist Iqbal Masih. The film offers a fictional narrative based on his courageous journey.

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 2023 (Pakistan)
    • Country of origin
      • Pakistan
    • Official sites
      • Adur Productions
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    • Languages
      • Punjabi
      • Urdu
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Entangled
    • Filming locations
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    • Production company
      • Adur Productions
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      2 hours 17 minutes
    • Color
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