MOVIE REVIEW : HO MANN JAHAAN

MOVIE REVIEW : HO MANN JAHAAN

Cast : Mahira Khan, Adeel Hussain, Sheheryar Munawar, Sonya Jehan, Bushra Ansari, Jamal Shah, Arshad Mehmood, Nimra Bucha

Cameo Appearances : Hamza Ali Abbasi, Fawad Afzal Khan,Sangeeta, Syra Yousuf, Faisal Kapadia, Bilal Maqsood, Zeb Bangash, Zohaib Hassan etc.

Director : Asim Raza

Release Date : 1st January, 2016
Review By : Usama Hafeez

Story : The story revolves around 3 university friends Munizeh (Mahira Khan), Nadir (Adeel Hussain) and Arhaan (Sheheryar Munawar). When the university is over, Nadir joins his family business while Munizeh and Arhaan persue music. Then Sabina (Sonya Jehan) enters into Arhaan's life and they become good friends. Nadir and Munizeh love each other and got engaged. Due to some misunderstandings, they had a fight and got separated. Sabina thinks that Arhaan love her but he loves Munizeh. After the separation of Nadir and Munizeh, Arhaan confesses his love to Munizeh. At this stage the story makes some turns and twists.To know what happens next, watch the movie.

Script : The dialogues of the film are good but the screenplay could have been better. First 30 minutes of the film is a bit dragged but it becomes interesting as the story progresses. First half was not that good but the second half was excellent. Overall the script is serious and dramatic but it also contains comic dialogues of Sheheryar Munawar and Bushra Ansari.

Music : The music of Ho Mann Jahaan is very good and every song is placed according to the situation. Its music is already Blockbuster which will help its business at the Box Office. Dil Kare and Shakar Wandaan are everyone's favourite.

Locations : The film is shot mostly in Karachi and some scenes are shot in Northern areas. The locations are good, realistic and relatable to the film.

Camera Work : Cinematography of the film is very good. The director very well knows how to capture beautiful moments and present it on the screen.

Acting : All the lead actors performed their role very good.
Mahira Khan was exactly what we were expecting from her.
Adeel Hussain did justice with his role of a simple guy.
Sheheryar Munawar was also good in his comic timing and his chemistry with the other two.
Sonya Jehan has a small role but she performed it very well leaves an impression on the audience.
Bushra Ansari very well played the role of a typical Pakistani mother.

Direction : Ho Mann Jahaan is a sheer cinematic brilliance. Asim Raza succeeded in presenting his vision on the screen.

Editing : Editing of the film was not good. There are some unnecessary scenes which make it a lengthy film.

Costumes and Sets : Costumes were suitable and seems realistic. Costumes, sets and cinematography all confluence into a magnificent presentation.

FINAL VERDICT : Brilliant acting, good music and Asim's artistic vision makes Ho Mann Jahaan a good youth based drama film. You can watch this film with your friends and family. The film is dragged sometimes but overall its a good film. I recommend it strongly.

RATING : 3.5/5