Dekh Magar Pyaar Say

Dekh Magar Pyaar Say is a 2015 Pakistani romantic comedy film directed by Asad ul Haq and produced by Ali Murtaza [1] under the production banner Shiny Toy Guns. The film was the directorial debut for Haq. The movie starred Humaima Malick and Sikander Rizvi in the lead roles.[2] The latter made his film debut with the movie.[3]

Dekh Magar Pyaar Say
Theatrical release poster
دیکھ مگر پیار سے
Directed byAsad Ul Haq
Simon Okeke
Written bySaba Imtiaz
Produced byAli Murtuza
Starring
CinematographyNic Knowland BSC
Edited byEng Yong Teh
Music byBackground score:
Abbas Ali Khan
Songs:
Mooroo
Production
company
Shiny Toy Guns
Distributed byHKC Entertainment
Release date
  • 14 August 2015 (2015-08-14)
Running time
107 min
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Dekh Magar Pyar Se received positive reviews for good direction, acting and praise for its music. The cinematography was especially lauded as it showcased the beauty of Lahore.[4]

Cast

Production

The film was produced, financed and developed by Shiny Toy Guns.[6] The styling for the movie was done by Saima Rashid Bargfrede. Shehryar Yasin was hired as the Creative and Fashion Design Director for the movie.[3]

Casting

On 2 April 2015 Humaima Malick and Sikander Rizvi were confirmed as the lead actors.[3] Amna Ilyas was cast for an item song "Kaala Doriya".[7]

Filming

The film was mostly shot in Lahore over a 45-day period[8] with filming wrapping up in the week of 18 May.[9] The cast and crew were spotted in London shooting scenes for the movie.[10] The cast and crew were reportedly filming bonus footage for the movie in London.[11]

Marketing

On 2 April 2015 the first teaser poster for the movie was released.[3] Motion poster was revealed on 2 June. The teaser trailer for the movie was released on 1 July via the movie's official Facebook page.[12][13] To promote the movie, fans were given the opportunity to view the filming of the bonus footage being shot in London via the Periscope app.[11] The movie was also promoted using the hashtag "magarpyaarsay". The theatrical trailer was revealed online on 12 July 2015.

Soundtrack

The background score of the film was given by Abbas Ali Khan.[14]

No.TitleLength
1."Kaala Dooriya"02:40
2."Tumhein Dillagi (Band Version)" 
3."Tumhein Dillagi (Film Version)" 
4."Neray Neray Vas" 
5."Kabhi Kabhi" 
6."Tasveer" 
7."Tauba Tauba" 
8."Dekh Magar Pyar Say (Title Track)" 

Reception

Dekh Magar Pyar Se received positive reviews with good directing and acting while praising its music.

See also

References
  1. "Shiny Toy Guns to release 'Dekh Magar Pyar Se' in summer 2015". 29 December 2014. Dawn, 29 December 2014. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  2. "More pyaar from Sikander and Humaima". 20 July 2015.
  3. "Humaima's 'Dekh Magar Pyaar Say' was released in cinemas across Pakistan on 14th August, 2015". 2 April 2015. Dawn, 2 April 2015. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  4. "REVIEW: Dekh Magar Pyar Se, at your own risk!". 18 August 2015.
  5. Raza, Munnazzah (2 April 2015). "Humaima's 'Dekh Magar Pyaar Say' to hit screens in August 2015". 2 April 2015. Dawn, 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  6. "Dekh Magar Pyar Se to release summer 2015". 28 December 2014. Express Tribune, 28 December 2014. 28 December 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  7. Qamar, Saadia (21 May 2015). "Aman Ilyas to feature in 'Dekh Magar Pyar Say'". 21 May 2015. Express Tribune, 21 May 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  8. "'Dekh Magar Pyaar Say' wraps up shoot; to release in August". 20 May 2015. Daily Times, 20 May 2015. Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  9. "'It's a wrap! Dekh Magar Pyaar Say stars say goodbye to Lahore". 18 May 2015. Dawn, 18 May 2015. 19 May 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  10. "Dekh Magar Pyaar Say' team spotted in London". 23 June 2015. Daily Times, 23 May 2015. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  11. "Here's how you can be part of Dekh Magar Pyaar Say team's London adventures". 22 June 2015. Express Tribune, 22 June 2015. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  12. "Pakistani movie Dekh Magar Pyaar Say's trailer releases". 2 July 2015. ARY News, 2 July 2015. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  13. "The wait is over! The teaser for the most anticipated rom-Com for 2015 is out! Dekh #MagarPyaarSay". Facebook, 1 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  14. Humay Waseem (6 September 2015). "Attending Abbas Ali Khan's 'Mehfil'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
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