Lollywood is the name given to the Pakistani film industry, based in Lahore. Lollywood has a long and rich history of producing films in various genres, languages and styles. Some of the most popular and successful films of Lollywood till now are:
- Khuda Kay Liye (2007): This film was directed by Shoaib Mansoor and starred Shaan Shahid, Fawad Khan and Iman Ali. It was a drama film that dealt with the issues of religious extremism, terrorism and identity crisis. The film was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including the Best Picture award at the Lux Style Awards.
- Bol (2011): Another film by Shoaib Mansoor, Bol featured Atif Aslam, Humaima Malik, Mahira Khan and Iman Ali in the lead roles. It was a social drama that explored the themes of patriarchy, honor killing, domestic violence and women empowerment. The film was a huge commercial success and broke many box office records.
- Waar (2013): Waar was an action thriller film directed by Bilal Lashari and starred Shaan Shahid, Shamoon Abbasi, Meesha Shafi and Ayesha Khan. It was based on the war on terror and the role of Pakistan’s intelligence agencies in combating terrorism. The film was praised for its cinematography, action sequences and patriotic message. It became the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time.
- Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015): This film was a comedy film directed by Nadeem Baig and starred Humayun Saeed, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahmed Ali Butt and Vasay Chaudhry. It was a story of four friends who go on a bachelor trip to Bangkok and get into hilarious situations. The film was a blockbuster hit and spawned two sequels.
- Punjab Nahi Jaungi (2017): This film was a romantic comedy film directed by Nadeem Baig and starred Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat and Urwa Hocane. It was a story of a feudal lord who falls in love with a modern girl from Karachi and faces cultural clashes. The film was well-received by the audience and critics alike and became one of the highest-grossing Pakistani films ever.
These are some of the hit films of Lollywood till now that have entertained and inspired millions of viewers. Lollywood continues to produce quality films that showcase the talent, diversity and creativity of Pakistani cinema.
