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29 March 2024

Pakistani film 'Waar' strikes UAE cinemas; Click for where to watch

A scene from Pakistani movie 'Waar'. (SUPPLIED)

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By Ajanta Paul

UAE cinema is the new battleground for Pakistani's biggest blockbuster 'Waar' which is set to take the cinemas by storm on Thursday (Dec 12).

After tasting success in home ground the big budget film is now going global.

The film is set to premiere in cinemas in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman, Al Ain, Muscat, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain on December 12.

The film that was made in a budget of approx. $ 1 million, has reached beyond $ 2 million dollars at the box office till date in Pakistan.

 
 

The commercial success of the movie in Pakistan has built huge expectations among movie lovers in overseas as well.
 
Speaking exclusively to Emirates 24|7 debutant director Bilal Lashari says, "We are very excited about our global release".

In the UAE, fans have been eagerly waiting for the theatre release and the director is also looking forward to bring his film to the Pakistani expatriates here.

"We are looking forward, in fact can't wait to, honestly. Now more than ever because we get all these messages everyday inquiring about its release, especially the UAE and in Dubai there seems to be a big market there. The enthusiasm is very encouraging."

Dubai fans will get a chance to meet the cast including, Shaan, Abbasi, Azmat and Khan, at 8.30pm on Thursday on the main stage of Global Village.

'Waar' revolves around the theme of terrorism in the country and has been filmed with the support of the all-powerful military, police departments and government organisations.
 
In bits and pieces the movie depicts the volatile aspect of Pakistan's rocky relationship with its arch-rival India.
 
The narrative is simple and packed with action.
 
Indian villains team up with Islamist militants to plot spectacular attacks across Pakistan. Pakistani security forces jump in and save the day.

Waar

CAST: Shaan, Hamza Abbasi and Shamoon Abbasi

Abu Dhabi & Al Ain

Club (Al Ain) 1.00, 3.45, 11.45

Grand Cinema 5 (Al Bawadi Mall, Al Ain) 11.00, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00, 11.30

Grand Safeer 3 (Mussafah) 2.00, 5.00, 8.00, 10.45, (Add Thu & Fri) 01.15am

National 4 (Thu) 1.30, 4.30, 7.30, 10.00, 00.15, (Fri to Wed) 1.30, 4.30, 7.30, 10.30

Vox 8 Marina Mall10.00, 12.45, 3.30, 6.15, 9.00, 11.45

Dubai

Grand Cinecity 5 (Al Ghurair)6.00pm, 8.30, 11.00, 01.30

Grand Cineplex 12 (Grand Hyatt)11.00, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00, 11.30

Grand Festival Cinema 12 (Festival City) 11.00, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00, 11.30

Grand Megaplex 20 (Ibn Battuta)11.45, 1.45, 4.45, 6.45, 9.45, 11.45

Lamcy 110.00, 4.00, 10.00, (Add Thu to Sat) 01.00am

Reel Cinemas 19 (The Dubai Mall)3.00pm, 5.35, 8.10, 10.45, 01.20

Vox 5 Deira City Centre10.00, 12.45, 3.30, 6.15, 9.00, 11.45

Vox 12 Mall Of The Emirates  (Sat to Wed)  10.00, 12.45, 3.30, 6.15, 9.00, 11.45

Vox 1 Mercato10.00, 12.45, 3.30, 6.15, 9.00, 11.45

Vox 4 Mirdif City Centre10.00, 12.45, 3.30, 6.15, 9.00, 11.45

Sharjah & Northern Emirates

Grand Mega Mall 410.30pm, 00.55

Gulf 1 (RAK)7.30pm, 00.45

Star Cineplex 21.15, 4.15, 7.15, 10.00

Vox 4 (Aj)(Thu to Sat) 10.00, 12.45, 3.30, 6.15, 9.00, 11.45, (Sun to Wed) 11.45, 2.30, 5.15, 8.00, 10.45

Vox 3 (Fujairah City Centre) 10.00, 12.45, 3.30, 6.15, 9.00, 11.45

Vox 7 (Al Hamra Mall) 10.00, 12.45, 3.30, 6.15, 9.00, 11.45