Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God (Urdu: اللہ یار اور خدا کے 100 پھول) is a 2023 Pakistani animated science fiction adventure film directed and written by Uzair Zaheer Khan.[1] It is a sequel to 2018 film Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor produced by 3rd World Studios.[2] The film stars the voices by Ali Zafar, Iqra Aziz, Humayun Saeed, Meera, and Bushra Ansari.[3][4] It was released in Pakistan on 28 June 2023 by Mandviwalla Entertainment. The film is "first stereoscopic 3D animated feature produced in Pakistan."[5][6][7][8]
| Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Uzair Zaheer Khan |
| Written by | Uzair Zaheer Khan |
| Produced by | Uzair Zaheer Khan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Sohail Akhtar |
Production company | 3rd World Studios |
| Distributed by | Mandviwalla Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Cast
edit- Ali Zafar as Minister
- Iqra Aziz as Aira
- Humayun Saeed as Sage
- Bushra Ansari as Lizzy Appa
- Azfar Jafri as Hero
- Anum Zaidi as Allahyar
- Meera as Bush Princess
- Zayn Marie Khan
Production
editIn January 2020, 3rd World Studios announced on YouTube about the production of the second installment of its animated film Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor.[9] The film was directed by Uzair Zaheer Khan, a Pakistani film director and screenwriter who also directed the 2018 film Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor.[10]
The first teaser of the film was released on 23 March 2021 with distribution by Mandviwalla Entertainment.[11]
Release
editThe trailer for the film was released on 26 May 2023 on YouTube. The film was initially scheduled to release in theatres on 2 June 2023.[12] It was released on 28 June 2023 in Pakistan and distributed by Mandviwalla Entertainment.[13]
Reception
editMohammad Kamran Jawaid , in his review for Dawn/Images, stated, "For the laymen who don’t want to get into the technical nitty gritties and just want to know whether the sequel to Allahyar is worth the price of admission — well, I’ve got good news for you, it’s right up there with the best of them."[14] while a review in Dawn wrote, "If wildlife preservation was the idea behind the first film of Allahyar, then the alarming global crisis and shortage of trees are behind the sequel. Allahyar truly rises to the occasion as Muhafiz and saves again with his heroics."[15]
Reporting a special screening, The Nation found "the film lives up to its promise of quality acting along with action, drama and comedy, and what’s more, social messages that were greatly appreciated by the audience."[16]
Soundtrack
editThe OST of the film "Tooti Si Dunya" by Ali Zafar was released on 18 August 2023.[16]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Meray Malik" | Atif 'Rehan' Siddique | Ahmed Ali | Sanam Marvi | |
| 2. | "Tooti Si Dunya" | Ali Zafar | Ali Zafar, Hassan Badshah | Ali Zafar | |
| 3. | "Des Kamaal" | Grehan | Grehan | Imran Saeed |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (9 August 2023). "3rd World Studios Launches Pakistan's First Stereo 3D Toon 'Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Sequel of ALLAHYAR and The Legend of Markhor is all set to hit cinemas in June'23". Geo News. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Kazim, Syeda Shehrbano (10 July 2023). "Pakistan's first stereoscopic, animated movie Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God tackles environmental issues". Dawn. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Hameed, Sana (28 June 2023). "Iqra Aziz unveils Role in Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God". DESIblitz. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "3rd World Studios Launches Pakistan's First Stereo 3D Toon 'Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God'". www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Pakistan's first 3D animated film Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God, holds a special show for a packed audience". Metro Live. 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Animated movie 'Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God' tackles environmental issues | Fab Fun Find - MAG THE WEEKLY". magtheweekly.com. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God - new film from Pakistan". www.animationworld.net. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "First Look Teaser | New Pakistani Animated Movie | Coming Soon". YouTube. 1 January 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Kamran, Qaisar (9 July 2023). "Pakistan's first stereoscopic 3D animated film addresses environmental issues". Aaj English TV. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive: Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God all set to raise awareness on climate change – Something Haute". 23 May 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Teaser for 'Allahyar and 100 Flowers of God' is out". The Express Tribune. 1 March 2023.
- ^ "Iqra Aziz reveals her character in 'Allahyar and 100 Flowers of God'". Daily Pakistan Global. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (24 July 2023). "Review: In Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God, a boy and his friends save a barren world with green energy". Dawn Images. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Suhayb, Muhammad (2023-08-19). "Movie review : Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ a b "Pakistan's first 3D animated film Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God holds a special show to a packed audience". The Nation. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
