Abid Aziz Merchant

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Pakistani short Mulaqat selected for Venice Film Festival 2021

The film is centred on a schoolgirl in Karachi, who shares a sensual dance video with her virtual boyfriend, who then blackmails her.

Jul 27 2021 — Our Correspondent

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Pakistani short film 1978 to be screened at IFFSA Toronto

The 11-day Canadian festival of South Asian films, which is being held online this year, begins on 12 August.

Jul 23 2021 — Our Correspondent

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My aim was to do something that would put Pakistan on the map, says 1978 producer Abid Aziz Merchant

The short film follows a rock musician whose occupation and way of life is threatened under a repressive regime.

Jul 03 2021 — Sukhpreet Kahlon