Films in Pakistan

Pakistan always claims itself to be A COUNTRY OF GREAT POTENTIALS. From natural resources to brilliant minds, Pakistan has always proved the claim right. But issue rises when the resources and potentials are not used or not given their deserved value.

Coal can produce Power, Pakistan has got Coal Mines- That’s potential.. Pakistan is not making Power out of coal is the issue.

Same is with our potential in field of FILM INDUSTRY. Pakistan is equipped with millions of talented artists and almost all of them are trying to pass through the tiny hole where they can explore their talent and start their career in desired profession.

 Downfall of Pakistan film industry is considered to start when in an industry which was supposed to represent the NATION started focusing just one language and one region of one province. As a result violence-ridden Punjabi films prevailed and overshadowed the Urdu cinema.

That lead to division of Cinema into Punjabi industry and Pushto industry- Both popular among their people but no work was done on quality due to limited budget, so did the audience Limited and mostly illiterate to attend the cinema. And then for cinema’s too- limited and of low quality -.

Industry is known by the name of LOLLYWOOD considering LAHORE the media hub. In this hub they had 67 cinema houses 10 years back and the numbers are reduced to 55 now and out of these 55 not all are operational.

Upcoming talent including film makers, actors, musicians and finances are hoping to take the industry to higher level. Some consider a total change with all new professionals holding degree must replace all those who were part of dark ages.

Where some young filmmakers oppose it stating "I don't think so. Because these actors are experienced just need to polish them. The presenter has actually no sense to present them. So the basic error began from filmmakers"

After a revolution in Drama industry Pakistan is expecting a revolution in film industry with the help of those getting degrees in media studies and those experienced - This needs nothing but determination of young talent and some transparency to help the real talent get into the world of fame.