Bin Roye

Hyped as Pakistan's much awaited venture capable of reviving their film industry, BIN ROYE had big expectations to fulfill both in Pakistan and India. But sadly it couldn't get a decent release in our country because of a ban imposed in Maharashtra and only one show release in the few major cities finding no audience due to lack of information or publicity.

Talking about India in particular, the one and only factor responsible to create some sort of curiosity for the film remained its lead star Mahira Khan, who was simply loved by the Indian audience in the TV serial HUMSAFAR aired at Zindagi Channel. The talented actress is also fondly remembered by those lucky ones who had seen her in the masterpiece creation BOL released a few years back. And as per the latest news, the girl has bagged a major role in an upcoming Shah Rukh Khanmovie too which is nothing short of a life-time opportunity in her rising film career indeed.

BIN ROYE is said to be based on Farhat Ishtiaq's novel BIN ROYE AANSOO that surprisingly has an ages old 'seen before' plot of two sisters falling for the same boy. Though the novel might be a great read with its own engrossing detailing and much more, the film isn't an exceptional one considering its weak story progression, many major flaws and weird sudden jumps in time periods. Moreover with all those tears shed constantly on screen in its later half, the title loses all its meaning as 'Bin Roye' that literally means 'without crying'.

Beginning on a sweet note, there is too much happening too fast in its first half and the entirely predictable love triangle kills the excitement of watching something fresh within the opening hour itself. The story quickly moves through years without any visual justification and many characters get introduced only to be forgotten soon in the next scenes. For instance, I am still thinking for what purpose that young boy was brought in dancing in the wedding song along with Mahira indicating towards some new 'love possibilities'. In short, depending entirely on Mahira alone, BIN ROYE keeps progressing on a familiar path for an hour. But then just before the intermission, we have a well-enacted and directed emotional-breakdown scene that strongly makes a promise of something better coming ahead.

The second half commences with new hopes of seeing a fresh breakthrough happening in the clichéd plot. But an unexpected accident shatters all those hopes soon and the film goes back to the same old pattern of a love triangle heading towards a routine climax focusing on a silent relationship developing between its two lead characters fighting with their own inner tragedies.

However despite having the above mentioned major drawbacks and predictable story developments ignoring many important points such as the child and more, BIN ROYE doesn't actually allow you to rate it as a forgettable venture due to three visible merits overcoming its weaker points.

Firstly it's the emotionally powerful act by Mahira, who simply excels in her portrayal of guilt-ridden soul unable to feel the power of love anymore. The girl not only looks gorgeous on screen with her simple yet adorable presence, but also wins your heart with a powerhouse performance depicting the contrasting emotions felt by her character post intermission. No doubt she is going to be a major highlight of SRK's new film coming soon.

Secondly, BIN ROYE makes a stunning visual impact on the viewers through its rich colourful frames, eye-catching costume designing, beautiful art-direction and soothing background score, making it aesthetically appealing. And one truly feels like watching something great in terms of cinematography, capturing even the close ups quite artistically making you feel the pain.

Thirdly it's the film's catchy and likable soundtrack with many enjoyable tracks infusing new energy into the film at regular intervals. In fact a major reason why BIN ROYE becomes a decent watch remains its songs played in the backdrop just at the right moment like O Yaara, Maula, Tere Bina Jeena and more. As a matter of fact, for some unknown reasons, the composers across the border always manage to find the melody in their songs much better as per my personal opinion.

To sum it all, yes BIN ROYE hasn't got a novel storyline and also features many not so impressive supporting acts from Humayun Saeed, Armeena Rana Khan, Zeba Bakhtiar (of RK's Heena fame) and even Javed Sheikh (who is just wasted as the father). Still directors Momina Duraid and Shahzad Kashmiri successfully manage to keep the viewers thoroughly engrossed with their other visual & musical merits mentioned above and the film truly deserves to be seen by the Indian audiences for sure (who actually haven't witnessed an emotional love saga in Bollywood since the last decade or even more).

Unfortunately, in absence of any mention in the leading newspapers or media channels, almost 95% of the interested viewers remained uninformed about its India release this week causing a big loss both in terms of business as well as a decent cinema unable to reach its target audience. So do try to watch BIN ROYE post its home video release after a couple of months, especially for Mahira Khan and the musical- visual treat offered by its director duo from Pakistan.

BIN ROYE, what it makes to make a real classical love story family drama flick. A good script, brilliant screenplay great music, flawless direction , superb acting and melodious music. Just to mention some of the all-time family drama romantic movies like Silsila, Kabhi Alvida na Kehna , Saajan, Ashqui etc had all these ingredients (even though I don't market Bollywood movies any more) and moviegoer came out of cinema emotionally attached to these movies. Now question rises does BIN ROYE has these ingredients or not, talented Hamuyun Saeed along with Mahira Khan and the director Momina Duraid who is very well known in making great dramas. Bin Roye had everything to be a great love story ever told on silver screen but alas it didn't seems to happen. Momina Duraid the director seems to make a drama serial of 120 Mins or so not a movie, from acting to dialogues , Bin Roye had its loop wholes which spoil a great love story into a just an average movie. The acting, Humyun Saeed and Mahira Khan both disappoints, even though both had a great margin but director has not been able to use their full talent. Its totally underacting, scenes may have been much much better , Question rises was Humayun Saeed was a right choice if same role has been done by Fahad Mustafa or Fawad Khan or Humza Ali Abbasi, Mahira khan even though has done better acting but definitely acting may have been much better. Music is the strong area of the movie. On positive side , as one of the first movie from Momina Duraid as a Director, we hope next time she does justice to her movie direction, as a Pakistani Movie not a bad one but surely BIN ROYE may have been a great love story. On the whole just an OK movie, which surely have been a great movie but the director seems to be confused that either it's a drama for HUM TV or a silver screen movie. Acting 4.5/10 Story 7/10 Music 8/10 Direction 4/10 Overall 6/10

Salam , just watched this movie on 19th July at Cineplex Centaurus Islamabad it was the only show , to be honest I wasn't much excited as I already read the reviews of its premiere in Karachi where public said that story was weak but still I had some hope and faith but as soon as the movie started all the expectations went in vain from very first scene the movie seemed a typical traditional Pakistani fair where sweet dish was shown being prepared with dialogs very weak indeed but yet Mahira Khan caught your attention because of sharp colors used in dressing and sets anyway the movie then started with old typical girl loves boy plot where boy doesn't show much interest then later he goes abroad where he falls in love with someone and marries blah blah , then crying tears and every thing happens so quickly in this movie that you don't even know what is happening scene to scene details are not shown every thing is done in so hurry as if one's halwa was getting cold , it seemed as if they made this story for drama but later decided to put whole drama in 2 hour movie and that too forcefully so script was extremely poor and so weak it would have worked 15 years back but no chance in today's era. Acting was quite good by all three lead members Humayun was superb as usual with mature acting , Mahira was sharp , Armeena had small screen time but did her part best rest cast was wasted to be honest it seemed extra to me. Music was the best part of the movie with all 5 songs outstanding straight from the heart , background score was superb and fantastic really enjoyed all songs especially Maula Maula which was magical on screen especially songs 2nd part at the end . So for me this movie brings nothing new in revival of cinema no path breaking element in it but only contributes a little bit in revival cycle only tiny addition not much , with this cast they could have made a brilliant love story but chance missed and main culprit was bad script going no where any way not a recommendable piece of cinema . Overall 6/10 , Script 3/10 , acting 8/10 , Music 10/10.

Great Pakistani romantic film with excellent songs, photography and background score. Direction was good however, a lot of scenes kept going back and forth between countries which became confusing at times.

Mahira Khan's acting was amazing, she is a naturally gifted actress.

Humayun Saeed needs to retire. His acting was boring, least inspiring and he looked quite old in front of Mahira. If they had opted for Fawad Khan instead, this film would have been extra special.

First half of the film was superb, whilst the second half dragged a bit.

Overall a great a film and worth watching for sure….two thumbs up!!

This is a Beautiful movie in a whole. i like the lovely and colorful locations throughout, powerful background music. wonderful songs by our well renowned singers along with well suited plus decent choreography. flawless picture show specially the accident scene very well shown. wisely chosen, wonderful yet graceful wardrobe. real life simple looks of characters. A great attempt to give a decent, clean and comfortable family movie for our community internationally. showing Pakistani environment with some film fantasy. Mahira khan's stunning beauty and admirable flawless acting, all team members are well fitted in there characters and all have well played there characters. A visual treat overall.