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Mera Lyari Sets May 8 Pakistan Release as Lead Rejects ‘Dhurandhar’ Label

The sports drama spotlights Lyari’s football culture and women in sport.

Overview

  • The Karachi-set film is slated to reach Pakistani cinemas on Friday, May 8, with no India release announced.
  • At the UK Asian Film Festival, lead actor Dananeer Mobeen said it is a disservice to reduce the movie to a reply to India’s Dhurandhar.
  • Mobeen said the story explores Lyari’s local life, football culture, female football, and South Asian women in sports.
  • During London promotions, her grey tweed co-ord look in Notting Hill drew both support and criticism from social media users.
  • Coverage lists Ayesha Omar, Dananeer Mobeen, and Trinette Lucas as leads, with outlets differing on whether Ali Sajjad Shah or Abu Aleeha is credited as writer-director and on producer titles.