Kaptaan - A Movie On Imran Khan

I am happy to see some good movies being made recently, which gives people like me the hope that everything around us is not dead. 

Kaptaan is a film that is made on the life of Pakistan's infamous cricketer turned politician - Imran Khan. An independent filmmaker based in UK, Faisal Aman Khan took this task of making a movie on a real inspirational hero of our time. And obviously if we look closely at Pakistan's history, we can clearly see that there are very few people who are genuinely remembered and respected for the work they have done.

Imran Khan, however, has earned his name over the years on many grounds. Firstly, being an outclass cricketer who also became the best captain for our cricket team ever helping us win our first and only Cricket World Cup Trophy. After his retirement from cricket, he has continuously worked as a social worker and built cancer hospitals in the country. Struggling for years in the world of politics, he is now considered an icon and a beacon of light in our politically messed up nation that desperately needs honest leadership.

Kaptaan, however, focuses mainly on Imran Khan's life after he left cricket. It shows his struggles while bringing in change in a fixated society as he entered politics and also touches upon his personal life (his marriage and divorce with Jemima Goldsmith) etc.

Though the movie is still in the post production phase, this trailer is pretty decent and leaves a positive image on one's mind. The main lead in the cast is a local Pakistani model, Abdul Mannan, who does resemble Imran Khan in many ways. While, Saeeda Imtiaz who is a Pakistani-American model based in New York played the role of Jemima.

I feel Mannan has given some very genuine expressions in the trailer and does resemble Imran Khan on various occasions. I hope he acts equally well throughout the film. Of course, nobody can be as good looking as the original cricketer but Mannan has done justice to the role. I did google on Mannan and he does look quite handsome as a model himself.

So, hopefully Kaptaan will live up to its expectations and won't disappoint us viewers who are desperate to see awesome work produced within our own country.

De Ghumake - Enjoy The Semi Final Tomorrow!

Everywhere we see, there is just one thing on everybody's mind and it is the Pak-India Semi Final match that will take place tomorrow in Mahali, India. I mean literally, on facebook, twitter, television, papers, this is the only topic being discussed.

I now feel cricket is what drives the nation. We breathe on cricket. It is our lifeline. Anyhow, I am amazed to see how a game can unite people and bring smile on an otherwise depressed nation. I saw how some people are so happy just to see their players play, by wearing the green shirts, and simply by talking about cricket.

This time round, hopes are set really high. But it is so strange that time is just not passing. It has become like the longest of waits. I can see Facebook status updates where the countdown has begun. I don't personally like the insulting and mocking tone of some people though cause a game is a game at the end of the day. But it's a free world as they say.

It is not really a battle field even if we are playing against India. Honestly speaking my Indian friends are excited but I have not seen any insulting updates from their end. Though I feel, both the nations are very similar when it comes to cricket. Very sentimental. Quite emotional!

Having said all that, I would love to send our wishes to Pakistan's cricket team. The pressure's really high on them. Hope they will win the match and make us all proud. But let's focus on enjoying the game. May the best team win.

Whatever the result is let's keep our dignity and give our team respect for providing us some happy and memorable cricket moments. Please no cursing and throwing stones whatever happens!

Enjoy the game and listen to this wonderful charged up cricket song.