Actor in Law: Difference between revisions

| native_name = {{Infobox name module|ur|{{Nastaliq|ایکٹر ان لاء}}}}

| producerwriter = [[Fizza Ali Meerza]]<br>MehdiNabeel AliQureshi

| writer producer = Fizza Ali Meerza<br>NabeelMehdi QureshiAli

| distributor = [[Urdu 1Urdu1|Urdu1 Pictures]]<br>'''Overseas'''<br>[[Fox Star Studios]]

| released = {{Film date|df=y|2016|09|8|Dubai|2016|09|13|[[Pakistan]]}}

| runtime = 1 hrh 56 min

| country = [[Pakistan]]

| language = [[Urdu]]

| gross = {{PKRPKRConvert|300&nbsp;million|m}}<ref name="BoxOffice">{{Cite web |url=http://boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7422 |title=ArchivedYearly Boxoffice Report Card 2016 :: ARY Films Stands copyOut |access-date=2017-01-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729223054/http://boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7422 |archive-date=2017-07-29 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

'''''Actor in Law''''' is a 2016 [[Cinema of Pakistan|Pakistani]] [[Comedy of manners|socio-comedy film]] directed by [[Nabeel Qureshi (director)|Nabeel Qureshi]], co-written and produced by [[Fizza Ali Meerza]] along with Mehdi Ali. The film was released on [[Eid-ul-Adha]] 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title='Actor in Law' is a romantic comedy that highlights social issues |url=http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1148783/actor-in-law-is-a-romantic-comedy-that-highlights-social-issues |website=hip |date=11 January 2016 |publisher=Wajiha Jawaid |access-date=11 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Om Puri's first Pakistani film to release on Eidul Azha |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1024090/om-puris-first-pakistani-film-to-release-on-eidul-azha/ |website=[[The Express Tribune]] |access-date=26 June 2016}}</ref> by [[Urdu 1 Pictures]]. The film stars [[Fahad Mustafa]] and [[Mehwish Hayat]] in lead roles.<ref name="OmPuri" /> ItThe cast also starsincludes veteran Indian actor [[Om Puri]] in his first Pakistani film, who died on 6 January 2017 suffering Cardiac arrest. On 19 April 2017, itthe movie received the Best Film award at the [[16th Lux Style Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Imdad |first1=Fareeha |title=Lux Style Awards 2017 Winners, Highlights |url=http://fhmpakistan.com/lux-style-awards-2017-winners-highlights-big-moments/ |access-date=25 April 2017 |work=FHM (Pakistan) |date=20 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811230641/http://www.fhmpakistan.com/lux-style-awards-2017-winners-highlights-big-moments/|archive-date=11 August 2018|url-status=dead |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

[[Fahad Mustafa]] stars as an up-and-comingupcoming lawyer who employs theatrics and over-the-top one-liners in the courtroom. He aspires to become an actor, something which is met with disapproval from his father. His world is turned upside down when he is faced with a case that shakes the foundation of the country and threatens his career and family. Will he be able to use his theatricality and knowledge of the law to ensure justice?

The film is directed by [[Nabeel Qureshi (director)|Nabeel Qureshi]] and produced by Fizza Ali Meerza and Mehdi Ali, making it their second project after [[Na Maloom Afraad]]. The details about the film were unveiled by Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza at a press conference in [[Karachi]] on 9 January 2016. The press conference was also attended by [[Fahad Mustafa]], [[Mehwish Hayat]], [[Alyy Khan]] and [[India]]n veteran actor [[Om Puri]], who made his [[Lollywood]] debut.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Buraq Shabbir |title=Om Puri in Town For Actor in Law |url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/89780-Om-Puri-in-town-for-Actor-in-Law |website=[[The News International]] |access-date=14 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Om Puri to star in Pakistani flick titled ‘Actor'Actor-In-Law’Law' |url=http://arynews.tv/en/om-puri-to-star-in-pakistani-flick-titled-actor-in-law/ |website=[[ARY News]] |date=11 January 2016 |access-date=14 January 2016}}</ref><ref name="OmPuri">{{cite web |title=A first: Veteran actor Om Puri to star in two Pakistani films |url=http://hindustantimes.com/bollywood/a-first-veteran-actor-om-puri-to-star-in-two-pakistani-films/story-TPHQuHyWAOTp6iyop0G2jJ.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=14 January 2016 |date=10 January 2016}}</ref> The producer Fizza also revealed that the film stars [[Fahad Mustafa]] and [[Mehwish Hayat]] in lead roles.<ref name="OmPuri" /> The cast also includes [[Alyy Khan]], [[Saife Hassan]], Saleem Mairaj, [[Saboor Ali]], [[Anoushay Abbasi]] and [[Ahson Talish]] in important roles. [[Humayun Saeed]], [[Mahira Khan]], [[Nayyar Ejaz]], [[Talat Hussain (actor)|Talat Hussain]], [[Rehan Sheikh]], and Rashid Khawaja all made special appearance in the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Om Puri set to star in Na Maloom Afraad duo's next film |url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1174602 |access-date=11 January 2016 |work=[[DAWN Images]]}}</ref> Om Puri told that he signed the film because the script is different and unique. He also told the title ''Actor in Law'' is suggested by him. "I didn't know this team personally when I was approached for the film. But I was aware of the fact that Pakistani films have improved a lot." said Puri.<ref>{{cite web |title=Actor in Law: Om Puri explains all about his Pakistani film |url=http://www.catchnews.com/bollywood-news/actor-in-law-om-puri-explains-all-about-his-first-pakistani-film-om-puri-latest-news-1452609681.html |website=Catch News |access-date=14 January 2016 |date=12 January 2016}}</ref> The director Nabeel Qureshi said that this film is a different story just like [[Na Maloom Afraad]]. "Rather than telling jokes, I enjoy telling stories. And audiencesaudience can expect the same with Actor in Law as well since it has a very unique story," said Qureshi.<ref>{{cite news |title=Om Puri's first Pakistani film to release on Eidul Azha |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1024090/om-puris-first-pakistani-film-to-release-on-eidul-azha/ |access-date=11 January 2016 |work=[[The Express Tribune]]}}</ref> Cinematography was done by Rana Kamran. It was distributed locally and internationally by [[Urdu 1|Urdu 1 Pictures]]. It was the first film distribution by [[Urdu 1]]. The film was released on the occasion of [[Eid al-Adha]] in mid 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Urdu 1 ventures into film distribution with ‘Actor'Actor in Law’Law' |url=http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1148782 |website=hip |date=11 January 2016 |publisher=Wajiha Jawaid |access-date=11 January 2016}}</ref>

The first spell of the film was shot in [[Karachi]].<ref name="Filming and soundtrack" />

Title poster of film was released in February 2016 while the first look poster was revealed on 24 June 2016 via social media.<ref>{{cite web |title=Unveiled: First poster of Om Puri's debut Pakistani film |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1129867/revealed-first-poster-om-puris-debut-pakistani-film/ |website=[[The Express Tribune]] |date=25 June 2016 |access-date=26 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Actor in Law's first look leaves us with a lot of questions |url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1175681 |website=[[DAWN Images]] |date=25 June 2016 |access-date=26 June 2016}}</ref> Director claimed that, Indian actor [[Om Puri]] will also come to Pakistan for the promotional purpose of his debut Pakistani film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Om Puri will be in Pakistan for Actor-in-Law promotions, shares director Nabeel Qureshi |url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1175642 |website=[[DAWN Images]] |date=20 June 2016 |publisher=Irfan ul Haq |access-date=26 June 2016}}</ref> On 28 June 2016, the trailer launch event was held in [[Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts|PC Hotel]], [[Karachi]] where character posters were also unveiled. According to the Pakistani box office reports, the [[lollywood]] movie Actor in Law collected over 100&nbsp;million in just 5 days in Pakistan, which is the second best performance by a Pakistani movie after [[Jawani Phir Nahi Ani]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Aijaz |first1=Rahul |title=Box office: ‘Actor'Actor in Law’Law' leading, ‘Janaan’'Janaan' and ‘Maalik’'Maalik' catching up |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1185025/box-office-actor-law-leading-janaan-maalik-catching/ |access-date=25 April 2017 |work=[[Express Tribune]] |date=20 September 2016}}</ref>

Actor in Law released in [[UAE]], [[UK]], and [[Middle East]] on 8 September 2015.<ref>{{cite news |title=Om Puri's ‘Actor'Actor in Law’Law' out this weekend |url=http://gulfnews.com/leisure/movies/news/om-puri-s-actor-in-law-out-this-weekend-1.1892581 |access-date=7 September 2016 |work=[[Gulf News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Om Puri wants to bridge the gap between India and Pakistan |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/om-puri-wants-to-bridge-the-gap-between-india-and-pakistan |website=[[Khaleej Times]] |publisher=Arti Dani |access-date=7 September 2015}}</ref> The film was released nationwide on 13 September ([[Eid al-Adha]]) alongside [[Azfar Jafri|Azfar Jafi's]] romantic comedy [[Janaan]] and [[Anjum Shahzad]]'s romantic drama [[Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay]].

=== Home Media Video===

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Actor in Law opened to full houses on 13 September 2016. The film managed to exceed expectations and mint {{PKR|16&nbsp;million}} on its first day. Numbers continued to grow on 14 September and the film minted {{PKR|23.5&nbsp;million}} on its second day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7188 |title=Actor in Law Two Days Revised Numbers Pakistan :: Good |publisher=Boxofficedetail.com |access-date=2016-09-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916042601/http://boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7188 |archive-date=16 September 2016 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Film managed to register mark of {{PKR|57.4&nbsp;million}} at the end of its first weekend.<ref name="1stweekend">{{cite web |title=Actor in Law Eid Weekend Business Pakistan :: Biggest Of 2016 |url=http://boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7203 |website=BOD |access-date=17 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917081426/http://boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7203|archive-date=17 September 2016|url-status=dead |df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 16 September 2016, Urdu 1 pictures announced that the film had collected a total of {{PKR|60&nbsp;million}} over the 3-day Eid Holiday.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nation.com.pk/entertainment/16-Sep-2016/actor-in-law-rules-box-office-with-rs-60-million-business |title=Actor-in-Law rules box office with Rs 60 million business |date=16 September 2016 |publisher=Nation.com.pk |access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref> By 18 September 2016, the film had grossed {{PKR|100&nbsp;million}}, domestically.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/actorinlawthefilm/photos/a.565141296978726.1073741828.564842943675228/657647211061467/?type=3&theater |title=Actor in Law – The Film – Timeline |publisher=Facebook |access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref> On 25 September 2016, Urdu 1 Pictures announced the film had grossed {{PKR|180&nbsp;million}} worldwide.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}}

''[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]]'''s Salima Feerasta rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, commenting that the film "makes a strong case for Fahad Mustafa's ascent as cinema's golden boy".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://images.dawn.com/news/1176234 |title=Review: Actor in Law makes a strong case for Fahad Mustafa's ascent as cinema's golden boy |date=13 September 2016 |publisher=Images.dawn.com |access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref> Omair Alavi, writing for The News, commended the film for tackling social issues and praised the performances of [[Fahad Mustafa]], [[Mehwish Hayat]] and [[Om Puri]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Alavi |first=Omair |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/150022-A-social-drama-for-the-ages |title=A social drama for the ages |publisher=Thenews.com.pk |access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref> Rafay Mahmood of [[Express Tribune]] gave the film 3/5 stars. He felt the film delivered on several accounts but "[didn't] work on as many layers as [[Na Maloom Afraad|NMA]] and [did] not have the same shock value".<ref>{{cite web |last=Mahmood |first=Rafay |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1181281/review-actor-flaw/ |title=Review: Actor in flaw? |date=12 September 2016 |publisher=Tribune.com.pk |access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref> Sami Saayer, also writing for Express Tribune, was more encouraging of the film, comparing it to "[[Manmohan Desai]]'s brand of Cinema".<ref>{{cite web |last=Saayer |first=Sami |url=http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/40484/actor-in-law-manmohan-desais-brand-of-cinema/ |title=Actor in Law: Manmohan Desai’sDesai's brand of cinema |publisher=Blogs.tribune.com.pk |date=2016-09-15 |access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref>

Shahjehan Saleem, writing for HiP, gave the film 4.5/5 and wrote, "Whether it is the language, which borders close to the ''Karachiwala'' slang, or the rustic urban sprawl of Karachi, where it's based, the film screams life in a metropolis."<ref>{{cite web |title=In Focus: Actor in Law is an intelligent comedy for the masses |url=http://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1150690/in-focus-actor-in-law-is-an-intelligent-comedy-for-the-masses |website=hip |date=12 September 2016 |publisher=Shahjehan Saleem |access-date=15 September 2016}}</ref>

Hamza Shafique of Dubai Desi Reviews commented, "Playable Music, believable acting, laugh out loud comedy and stirring messages makes 'Actor in Law' a must go this Eid. I left cinema entertained , I go with 3 desi stars."<ref>{{cite web |title=Actor in law – Movie Review | date=10 September 2016 |url=http://dubaidesireviews.blogspot.ae/2016/09/actor-in-law-movie-review.html?m=1 |access-date=25 April 2017}}</ref>

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