Pakistan is a land of cultural diversity. Different regions in the country have their own distinct flavors and variations. The same can be seen in their films, which are chock-full of drama, love, and action. In this article, we will list three of the best films from Pakistani cinema that you really must see on Netflix. Whether you’re new to Pakistani cinema or simply want to catch up, these great movies will leave you speechless.
Best Pakistani Movies on Netflix
Wanna take a short break from Bollywood & Hollywood? Below are the top three Pakistani films you can watch on Netflix this weekend:
1- Teefa In Trouble
Directed by Ahsan Rahim, the 2018 film Teefa in Trouble stars Ali Zafar and Maya Ali. The film revolves around a lower-middle-class Lahori boy, Teefa who works for a local gangster. Teefa kidnaps his friend’s daughter for an arranged marriage, but in the middle of the mission, he falls in love with her.
Director: Ahsan Rahim
Writer: Ali Zafar, Danyal Zafar, Ahsan Rahim
Cast: Ali Zafar and Maya Ali
Run Time: 2 h 35 m
2- Pinky Memsaab
A 2018 Urdu-language Pakistani drama film, Pinky Memsaab follows the journeys of a naive maid, a gorgeous socialite, an ambitious investment banker, and a happy-go-lucky chauffeur. The individuals strive to identify themselves in the chaotic society they live in.
Director: Shazia Ali Khan
Writer: Shazia Ali Khan and Babar Ali
Cast: Hajra Yamin, Kiran Malik, Hajra Khan, Adnan Jaffar, Sunny Hinduja
Run Time: 2 h 4 m
3- Sitara – Let Girls Dream
An animated short film by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Sitara became quite popular after it got released in 2020. The main lead of the film, Pari, is a fourteen-year-old girl who wants to be a pilot but must deal with her family’s financial struggles and cultural prejudices as preparations are made for her marriage.
Director: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Run Time: 15m
Have a fun weekend!
