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Waar

  • 2013
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
30K
YOUR RATING
Waar (2013)
The efforts of the Pakistani security forces in their fight against terrorism and how the lives of security officials are affected. A retired security officer returns to save Pakistan from a major terrorist attack.
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The efforts of the Pakistani security forces in their fight against terrorism and how the lives of security officials are affected. A retired security officer returns to save Pakistan from a... Read allThe efforts of the Pakistani security forces in their fight against terrorism and how the lives of security officials are affected. A retired security officer returns to save Pakistan from a major terrorist attack.The efforts of the Pakistani security forces in their fight against terrorism and how the lives of security officials are affected. A retired security officer returns to save Pakistan from a major terrorist attack.

  • Director
    • Bilal Lashari
  • Writer
    • Hassan Rana
  • Stars
    • Shaan Shahid
    • Hamza Ali Abbasi
    • Shamoon Abbasi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bilal Lashari
    • Writer
      • Hassan Rana
    • Stars
      • Shaan Shahid
      • Hamza Ali Abbasi
      • Shamoon Abbasi
    • 215User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins total

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    Shaan Shahid
    Shaan Shahid
    • Major Mujtaba Rizvi
    • (as Shaan)
    Hamza Ali Abbasi
    • Field Officer Ehtesham
    • (as Hamza Abbasi)
    Shamoon Abbasi
    • Ramal
    Ayesha Khan
    • Javeria
    • (as Aisha Khan)
    Meesha Shafi
    Meesha Shafi
    • Lakshmi (alias Zoya)
    Ali Azmat
    • Ejaz Khan (Politician)
    Bilal Lashari
    • CTG Officer Ali - Sniper
    Kamran Lashari
    • Head of Security Wing
    Batin Farooqi
    • Militant
    Uzma Khan
    Uzma Khan
    • Mujtaba's Wife
    • Director
      • Bilal Lashari
    • Writer
      • Hassan Rana
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    User reviews215

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    10sirfahad911

    Direction, Acting & Action....

    EPIC!!... Worth watching & was worth waiting 3 years 4 it(after the trailer)... Da age of Gujjars & Dogers sort of movies in Pakistan is at an end.... 1st "Khuda K Liyay" then "Bol" and now "Waar", truly a marked difference in Lollywood mentality... A crystal clear picture of likely events prevailing in Pakistan ... Dark clouds and nightmares of this country & the efforts by each and every soul here to clear it... Patriotism & Devotion at its highest level is shown.... Top class actors of Pakistan ShowbizZz industry take the movie to an exceptionally different level.... True enemies of Pakistan are indirectly referred to as well ... Glamour, Money and Arsenal is posed in true color...
    7amjadsohayl

    waar; make is really good.

    I am really a film lover.But First time I saw a Pakistani film that is incredible to see. Although it is hard to describe it in few lines. But the director did his job to his best and available sources. Some scenes are very awesome and remarkable.One could imagine that it could be a Hollywood standard film. The make of the film, made the WAAR first film in Pakistan history that will break all previous records in Pakistani cinema.DOP is really good. Aerial scenes are credit of the director.There are some weaknesses but could ignore it.I believe that Director Mr. Bilal will do his best next time. And we will see his abilities soon. It is revival of the Pakistani cinema. Houseful tags are hanging outside the cinema gates. I give the credit to all the WAAR team. who gave the Pakistani people a fresh stance after long time. And have the good wishes to all, those made it possible. Especially thanks to ARY and its efforts for Pakistani cinema.
    10muhannidkhan-821-900351

    It's better than what we expected! the best Pakistani movie of all time.

    This is my first ever movie review so if there are some mistakes then i would try to do better in the future review. for me the movie is a 10/10. Waar was the most anticipated movie for a lot of reasons, for example the amazing cinema-tics shown in the trailer , the dialogue's with patriotism in them , a strong cast , and a young and talented director. For me it was the same like every other Pakistani movie freak and i had to watch it the day it got released. As expected the movie met my expectations and even surpassed them at times. It was a complete action packed entertainment flick with minor flaws, The direction and editing for instance was superb and Bilal Lashari showed the audience that he is one of the best in Pakistan and for me , even better than any Indian director at present. The editors have done a great job. The score in the movie deserves a standing ovation because it was brilliant . The cast did exceptionally well and Shan,Ayesha,Shamoon and Hamza were simply outstanding. The one thing that is worth mentioning is the patriotism in the movie. The downside of the movie was it's story , it was soft gripped and its would have been a perfect one if the story was better , the anti India thing wasn't the thing i was worried about but the sudden change of the feeling between scenes and the action sequences suddenly changing to drama scenes made it some what off balanced. The thing that got me glued to the chair was the acting , direction , the music and the beautiful cinematic experience of the movie. In the end i want to say that nobody is perfect there were some small flaws in the movie but over all it was Amazing and at times it made me wonder, if it was seriously a Pakistani movie , A job well done by Bilal Lashari and i hope that he would carry on his great work. and Shan should sign only good movies cause his talent has been wasted for years.
    9movais

    One of the finest Pakistani movies I have ever seen

    On the way back from the cinema.. feeling proud and hopeful with the Pakistani Cinema taking its shape. Bilal Lashari has done tremendous job by producing this great movie Waar, which has every thing to keep the viewer glued. Great visuals, excellent acting and spectacular action makes "Waar" a must watch.

    From beginning to an end its a complete entertainment. The background scores and sound effects are great. For me the movie which takes applause, laughter and screams is the movie for masses and Waar got it all. My experience in Cinema watching the movie was great.

    Had it been a better video quality would make Waar fairly comparable to any Hollywood movie.
    8badar1981

    Ummeed-e-Subah (Ray of hope)

    After years and years of wait, a recursive cycle of the typical local movies showing the badmaashs and gandasas depicting a shallow culture, its almost impossible for us to think that something else can be created. But then comes these new crop trying to defy the conventional wisdom and creating something with heart and soul.

    year is 2013 and there is a list of movies starting with Mein hoon Shahid Afrdid, then Oscar selection from Pakistan Zinda Bhaag and now Waar. I must say things are not same.

    Waar (to Strike) is the story of Pakistan and its people. Telling the events during the ongoing war on terror. Its the story of courage, loss and harsh realities that haunts all the Pakistanis day and night. Capturing the events based on real events is never easy but Director Bilal Lashari needs bravo marks here for finding the right balance of story by telling events in an authentic way but with simplicity.

    Camera work is great (comparing to our own standards rather than the highs sets by masters from around the world).

    Acting is good, shan (Major Mujtaba) is good so as Hamza Ali Abbasi as Ehtesham.

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      Reportedly has over 400 VFX shots.
    • Quotes

      Mujtaba: As long as history will be written by hunters, lions shall never be glorified.

    • Soundtracks
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      Performed by Qayaas

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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2013 (Pakistan)
    • Country of origin
      • Pakistan
    • Official sites
      • MindWorks Media (Pakistan)
      • Off Road Studios (Pakistan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Urdu
    • Also known as
      • To Strike
    • Filming locations
      • Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan(Atrium)
    • Production company
      • MindWorks Media
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    • Budget
      • PKR 180,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $556,003
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 10m(130 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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