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About the film
Jeewan Hathi (Urdu: جیون ہاتھی, English: The Elephant in the Room) is a 2016 Pakistani dark comedy film directed by Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi, written by Fasih Bari Khan and produced by Shailja Kejriwal and Mazhar Zaidi. The film stars Samiya Mumtaz, Hina Dilpazeer, Naseeruddin Shah, Saife Hassan and Adnan Jaffar.
Production
Jeewan Hathi is produced under Matteela Films. The film is directed by the duo of Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi, who directed Zinda Bhaag (2013). The film is written by Fasih Bari Khan, produced by Shailja Kejriwal and co-produced by Vikas Sharma. The cast of the film includes Samiya Mumtaz, Hina Dilpazeer, Naseeruddin Shah, Saife Hassan, Fawad Khan, Adnan Jaffar, Nazarul Hassan and Kiran Tabeer.
Dilpazeer said in an interview that she would play the role of a morning show host at the television channel of her husband, played by Shah. She said that the film was shot in Karachi.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of the film consists of two songs by Ali Aftab Saeed and Sahir Ali Bagga, with lyrics by Hasan Mujtaba.
Release
The film was first screened at London Indian Film Festival on 17 July 2016 and subsequently at the Locarno International Film Festival on 11 August 2017. It was scheduled to be released across Pakistan on 4 November 2016.
Key details
| Release year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Meenu Gaur |
| Writer | Fasih Bari Khan |
| Starring | Naseeruddin Shah, Samiya Mumtaz, Hina Dilpazeer, Saife Hassan, Adnan Jaffar |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jeewan Hathi released?
Jeewan Hathi is a Hindi-language film released in 2016, directed by Meenu Gaur.
Who directed Jeewan Hathi?
Jeewan Hathi was directed by Meenu Gaur, with the screenplay by Fasih Bari Khan.
Who stars in Jeewan Hathi?
Jeewan Hathi stars Naseeruddin Shah, Samiya Mumtaz, Hina Dilpazeer, Saife Hassan, Adnan Jaffar.
What is Jeewan Hathi about?
Jeewan Hathi (Urdu: جیون ہاتھی, English: The Elephant in the Room) is a 2016 Pakistani dark comedy film directed by Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi, written by Fasih Bari Khan and produced by Shailja Kejriwal and Mazhar Zaidi. The film stars Samiya Mumtaz, Hina Dilpazeer, Naseeruddin Shah, Saife Hassan and Adnan Jaffar.
Where can I watch Jeewan Hathi?
Jeewan Hathi may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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