Kamli (2022 film)

Kamli (Urdu: کملی; lit: Mad) is a 2022 Pakistani drama film directed by Sarmad Khoosat, who also has produced it with Kanwal Khoosat under the banner Khoosat Films. It stars Saba Qamar, Sania Saeed, Nimra Bucha and debutant Hamza Khawaja in lead roles. The film released theatrically on 3 June 2022 and opened to positive reviews from critics.[1][2]

Kamli
Theatrical Poster
Urduکملی
Directed bySarmad Khoosat
Screenplay byFatimah Sattar
Produced bySarmad Khoosat
Kanwal Khoosat
StarringSaba Qamar
Hamza Khawaja
Sania Saeed
Nimra Bucha
Edited bySaim Sadiq
Nadeem Abbas
Music bySaad Sultan
Production
company
Khoosat Films
Distributed byDistribution Club
IMGC
Release date
  • 3 June 2022 (2022-06-03)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
BudgetRs. 30 million (US$100,000)
Box officeRs. 60 million (US$210,000)

Plot

Kamli revolves around the intertwining stories of three women and their restrained desires.

Cast

Lead

Recurring

Production

In September 2019, Saba Qamar signed up for Sarmad Khoosat's second feature film Kamli.[3][4] Besides Qamar, Sania Saeed and Nimra Bucha were also cast in this film; it was their second feature film collaboration with Khoosat after his directorial debut Manto (2015).[5] Debutant Hamza Khawaja was selected to portray the male lead opposite Qamar. The principal photography began in the first week of October and lasted for two months.[6] Khoosat revealed that the film would be a tragic love story.[7][8][9]

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed and produced by Saad Sultan. Lyrics are written by Shakeel Sohail, Bulleh Shah, Izzat Majeed, Anjum Qureshi and Sohail Shahzad. Kamli's music tells a story of its own. It also pays homage to Reshma jee with Maina Tu, bringing back her melodious voice at a turning point in the film.[10][11][12][13]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Mukhra"Atif Aslam3.39
2."Aag"Amna Rahi, Farah Naz, Shamim Akhtar, ft. Zeb Bangash3.16
3."Kaash"Zeb Bangash, ft. Sohail Shahzad4.28
4."Naina"Sohail Shahzad3.32
5."Paani"Nimra Gilani, Zenab Fatimah4.04
6."Mainu Tu"Reshma5.54

Release

Initially planned to release on Eid-ul-Fitr 2020, the theatrical release of the film was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. The film was released on 3 June 2022.[2]

International Screening

The film was screened at Indus Valley International Film Festival (IVIFF) 2022 in Chandigarh where Saba Qamar won best actress award for her performance.[14][15] It was also screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) from 31 January to 2 February 2023.[16][17]

Home media

The film had a Television Premier on 7 January 2023 on Hum TV.[18]

Reception

Critical reception

The film was lauded by critics and analysts across Pakistan. Something Haute's Manal Khan wrote, "Kamli is an important achievement, for everyone."[10] The film also received rave review from Galaxy Lollywood's Momin Ali Munshi. Appreciating Saba Qamar's work, he added, "Yet again, Saba Qamar proves why she is Saba Qamar."[19] The Express Tribune's Simran Siraj wrote that the film would remind you of "the mirrored wall between your reality and desires."[20]

Accolades
Year Ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
2022 Indus Valley International Film Festival (IVIFF) Best Film Actress Saba Qamar Won [14]
Sunday Special Icon Awards Best Actress Of The Year Saba Qamar Won [21]

See also

References
  1. "'Kamli' to elevate Pakistani cinema to new heights". Daily Times. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  2. "'Kamli' is touted to be the best Pakistani film ever". The Express Tribune. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  3. ""With Kamli, I'm stepping into the mainstream." – Sarmad Khoosat". The News. 16 September 2019.
  4. "Saba Qamar has signed her next movie". Images by Dawn. 14 September 2019.
  5. "Sarmad Khoosat discusses Kamli". www.thenews.com.pk. 30 December 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  6. "It's a wrap for Kamli, announces Saba Qamar". www.thenews.com.pk. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  7. "Busan: Pakistan's Sarmad Sultan Khoosat Starts 'Kamli' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. 7 October 2019.
  8. Images Staff (9 October 2019). "Saba Qamar's next film is a tragic love story at heart, reveals Sarmad Khoosat". Dawn Images.
  9. "'Kamli' is a tragic love story: Sarmad Khoosat". Express Tribune. 9 October 2019.
  10. Khan, Manal (7 June 2022). "Haute Review: Kamli is one of Pakistan's most important films of the last few decades". Something Haute. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  11. "Must listen: The soulful, melodious & profound OST of Kamli". 25 May 2022.
  12. "Why 'Kamli' songs are named after elements of nature? Sarmad Khoosat explains".
  13. "Upcoming Film Kamli's Song "Pani" Featuring Saba Qamar - Out Now". 16 May 2022.
  14. "Pakistani actor Saba Qamar bags an award at Indian film festival". 25 November 2022.
  15. "Saba Qamar wins award for Kamli across the border". 22 November 2022.
  16. "How Sarmad Khoosat's Kamli is leading the way for Pakistani cinema". 2022.
  17. "Khoosat Films on Instagram: "We are happy to announce that Kamli will be screening at the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam @iffr in Europe. The shows are lined from 31st Jan to 2nd Feb. Book your tickets to experience the enigmatic world of Kamli on the big screen. Kamli - a tale of love, loss and cloaked secrets by @sarmadkhoosat Starring @sabaqamarzaman @thesaniasaeed @nimrabucha @omairana & introducing @hamzaakhawaja Directed by - Sarmad Sultan Khoosat Executive Producer - Irfan Khoosat Produced by - @kanwalkhoosat & @sarmadkhoosat Distributors for Pakistan - Distribution Club & @imgcclub Screenplay & Dialogues by - @fatimahsattar Edited by - @saim.sadiq & @chnadeem88 Associate Producer - @asil.baqa Director of Photography - @awaisgohar Sound - Ashar Khalid & Kashif Ejaz Additional Story & Dialogues by - Sarmad Khoosat Music Producer - @msaadsultan Music Composers - Zulfiqar Ali, Saad Sultan, @sohail_shahzad_official & Izzat Majeed Lyrics by - Bulleh Shah, Shakeel Sohail, @anjqureshi Sohail Shahzad & Izaat Majeed Vocalists - Reshma Jee, @atifaslam @zebbangash @nimragilani @zenabfatimahsultan @rahi_amna & @sohail_shahzad_official Based on a short film by - @meharbano Colourist - Fatimah Sattar Production Designer - Kanwal Khoosat Art Directors - @irammyth & @majydbayg Costume Designer - @usamakhanjalandhar Hair & Makeup by - @madiha.qaiser Choreographer - @gillianrhodesofficial #kamlithefilm #kamli #khoosatfilms #distributionclub #imgc #sarmadkhoosat #sabaqamar #saniasaeed #nimrabucha #omairrana #hamzaakhawaja #atifaslam #zebbangash #reshma #saadsultan #bullehshah #pakistanicinema #pakistanifilm #worldcinema #globalcinema #urducinema #romance #lovestory #pakistanishowbiz #pakistanifilmindustry #pakistanimovie #internationalcinema #film #cinema #comingsoon"".
  18. "Saba Qamar starrer 'Kamli' to get a TV premiere soon". 23 December 2022.
  19. The Sach Sach Review | Kamli | Saba Qamar | Sania Saeed | Sarmad Khoosat | Momin Ali Munshi, retrieved 8 June 2022
  20. "Review: 'Kamli' pierces deep into your soul". The Express Tribune. 4 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  21. "Celeste Sunday Special Icon Awards | Vote for Your Favorite Category Now!". 7 December 2022.
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