List of Pakistani films of 2018
This is a list of Pakistani films released in 2018.
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 is the all time grossing pakistani film released on EidulAzha this year.
List of Pakistani films of 2015
This is a list of Pakistani films released in 2015.
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani was the all time grossing pakistani film released on EidulAzha this year, replaced by Punjab Nahi Jaungi
released on EidulAzha 2017.
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani
Jawani Phir Nahi
Ani, sometimes abbreviated as JPNA is a 2015 Pakistani adventure comedy film directed by Nadeem Baig.
It was co-produced by Humayun Saeed, Salman Iqbal and Shahzad Nasib at Saeed's production house, Six Sigma Plus.
It is the first installment in the" Jawani Phir Nahi Ani" film series, The film stars Humayun Saeed, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahmad Ali Butt, Vasay Chaudhry, Mehwish Hayat and Sohai Ali Abro.
The supporting cast includes Jawed Sheikh, Ismail Tara, Bushra Ansari, Ayesha Khan, Sarwat Gillani and Uzma Khan.
The film is about a single man who is a divorce lawyer.
He takes his three married friends on a trip to help them escape their wives.
The film was shot in various locations in Thailand including Bangkok, Pattaya and Coral Island.
A few scenes were shot in Karachi.
On 5 June 2015, the film wrapped and post-production began.
The film was released on Eid al- Adha, 25 September 2015.
It received positive reviews from critics and grossed worldwide, becoming the highest grossing Pakistani film to that date, breaking the record of" Waar"( 2013).
This record was then broken by" Punjab Nahi Jaungi"( 2017).
It is currently the third- highest- grossing Pakistani film.
A sequel," Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2", was released on August 22, 2018 with Baig returning as director.
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 , sometimes abbreviated as JPNA 2, is a 2018 Pakistani romantic comedy film,directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Vasay Chaudhry.
It is a joint venture of Salman Iqbal Films, Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib's Six Sigma Plus, and Jerjees Seja's ARY Films.
It is sequel to the 2015 film "Jawani Phir Nahi Ani", and the second installment in "Jawani Phir Nahi Ani" film series.
The cast includes Humayun Saeed, Ahmed Ali Butt, Vasay Chaudhry, Uzma Khan and Sarwat Gillani all of whom reprise their roles from previous film, along with Fahad Mustafa, Kubra Khan, and Mawra Hocane who join the franchise.
Following the death of his wife Marina in the previous film, Sherry falls in love with another girl, Celina, but learns that she is engaged to someone else in Dubai.
He goes to Dubai to win her father's heart.
After success of the first film, its sequel was soon confirmed in January 2016.
It was officially announced in February 2017.
After plot changes and other delays, filming began on 8 November 2017.
The first spell in Istanbul, Turkey was completed on 2 December 2017.
Second spell started in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in April 2018.
Filming wrapped up on 7 May 2018.
The film premiered on 19 August at CineStar IMAX Lahore, and on 20 August at Nueplex Cinemas, in DHA, Karachi.
It was released on Eid al-Adha, 22 August 2018.
It grossed worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Pakistani film worldwide, as well as highest grossing film ever at the Pakistani box office, and Saeed's highest-grossing film to date.
It received critical praise for its direction, script, cast, and performances.
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 , sometimes abbreviated as JPNA 2, is a 2018 Pakistani romantic comedy film,directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Vasay Chaudhry.
It is a joint venture of Salman Iqbal Films, Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib's Six Sigma Plus, and Jerjees Seja's ARY Films.
It is sequel to the 2015 film "Jawani Phir Nahi Ani", and the second installment in "Jawani Phir Nahi Ani" film series.
The cast includes Humayun Saeed, Ahmed Ali Butt, Vasay Chaudhry, Uzma Khan and Sarwat Gillani all of whom reprise their roles from previous film, along with Fahad Mustafa, Kubra Khan, and Mawra Hocane who join the franchise.
Following the death of his wife Marina in the previous film, Sherry falls in love with another girl, Celina, but learns that she is engaged to someone else in Dubai.
He goes to Dubai to win her father's heart.
After success of the first film, its sequel was soon confirmed in January 2016.
It was officially announced in February 2017.
After plot changes and other delays, filming began on 8 November 2017.
The first spell in Istanbul, Turkey was completed on 2 December 2017.
Second spell started in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in April 2018.
Filming wrapped up on 7 May 2018.
The film premiered on 19 August at CineStar IMAX Lahore, and on 20 August at Nueplex Cinemas, in DHA, Karachi.
It was released on Eid al-Adha, 22 August 2018.
It grossed worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Pakistani film worldwide, as well as highest grossing film ever at the Pakistani box office, and Saeed's highest-grossing film to date.
It received critical praise for its direction, script, cast, and performances.
Vasay Chaudhry
Vasay Chaudhry( born on 12 November 1981) is a Pakistani screenwriter, actor, director, producer, host, and comedian.
He is best known for writing sitcoms and comedy- dramas for Pakistani televisions.
He is also known for writing films.
He wrote Main Hoon Shahid Afridi and Jawani Phir Nahi Ani.
Both films were considered commercially successful, with the latter breaking many records and earning more than 49 crores at the box office.
He also wrote Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, which was released on 2018 Eid al- Adha.
Chaudhry is also known for hosting the comedy show, Mazaaq Raat, on Dunya News since 2015.
His name is sometimes misspelled as" WasayWassay" or" Vassay" in print and electronic media.
Nadeem Baig (director)
Nadeem Baig( born 24 March 1975) is Pakistani film and television director, producer and writer from Karachi, Pakistan.
Baig won the Lux Style Award For Best Director for" Punjab Nahi Jaungi".
He made his Film directional debut in 2015 with the highest grosser of the year," Jawani Phir Nahi Ani".
He is a frequent collaborator with Humayun Saeed, having directed" Jawani Phir Nahi Ani", which became huge success at the box office and is currently the third highest grossing film.
" Punjab Nahi Jaungi", which is currently the second highest grossing film and" Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2", which is currently the highest grossing film.
List of Pakistani films of 2013
This is a list of Pakistani films released in 2013.
Waar was the all time grossing pakistani film released on EidulAzha this year, replaced by Jawani Phir Nahi Ani released on EidulAzha 2015.
Punjab Nahi Jaungi
Punjab Nahi Jaungi, is a 2017 Pakistani romantic comedy film directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Khalil- ur- Rehman Qamar.
It stars Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat and Urwa Hocane in lead roles.
The story is about a love triangle, between the lead characters, and the film also exhibits the Punjabi culture of Pakistan.
The film released worldwide on Eid al- Adha, 1 September, under the production banners of Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib's Six Sigma Plus, and was distributed by Salman Iqbal and Jerjees Seja's ARY Films.
With a worldwide gross of over, it remained the highest grossing Pakistani film until beaten by" Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2".
Sembilu
Sembilu is a 1994 Malaysian drama film directed by Dato' Yusof Haslam.
The story concerns on a love story between a famous rock singer, Awie, with his lover Wati which is opposed by Wati's brother.

Question: Are both Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Sembilu from the same country?
Answer: no