Azfar Jafri’s “Umro Ayyar” Is Just the Beginning

Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning" has the potential to be the year's largest release, breaking records at the box office. But since fantasy movies are uncommon in Pakistani cinema, it will also mark a significant milestone.

For both the performers and director Azfar Jafri, this is a passion project. We thus had a seat with the filmmaker to witness firsthand how intensely that fire burns.

For what reason is Umro Ayyar?

In Pakistan, kids have been growing up with Umro Ayyar for many years. The majority are familiar with him from the 10-volume, condensed editions of Maqbool Jahangir's "Tilism-e-Hoshruba" and "Daastaan-e-Amir Hamza," which were released by the Ferozsons firm.

Long before Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings gained popularity, I had read these works. I can still clearly recall every single cover.

It is true that Azfar Jafri has read the original 20,000-page epic! As a result, he has been envisioning this tale in his mind for some time. But it would be too risky to adapt the epic from the very first picture. After all, the Pakistani audience doesn't frequently attend their local theaters.

Because of this, Azfar Jafri is introducing viewers to this fantastical universe by starting with a modern take on the character. Although the new movie's plot is entirely unique, it is nevertheless set in that same historical period.

The First of a Scheduled Trilogy is "Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning."

Azfar Jafri has more ambitious ambitions if Umro Ayyar performs well at the box office. He intends to produce a whole trilogy of motion pictures that tell the epic tale in its entirety.

Something along the lines of "Harry Potter," "The Lord of the Rings," or the more recent "Dune" movies is what's intended to be produced. That caliber of work, nevertheless, necessitates depth and investigation, which are only guaranteed by the audience's curiosity.

Therefore, if "Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning" takes off like crazy, then more magical and expansive "Tilismaat" will become accessible.

Plans even exist for a graphic novel series based on the upcoming releases of the movies.

"Umro Ayyar" Features a Star-Studded Cast

Having so many of his initial picks for his actors, director Azfar Jafri feels extremely fortunate.

His first option for the part of "Amar" in the movie is Usman Mukhtar.Jafri's longtime pal Ali Kazmi also signed up right away. Sanam Saeed was enamored with the script as well and need little persuasion.

But Faran Tahir's casting as "Laqaa" is the most unexpected member of the group. Anyone who has read "Tilism-e-Hoshruba" will recognize that name right away. Laqaa Baakhtar, a sorcerer who considers himself a deity, is the main antagonist in the series.

Faran Tahir had grown up reading Umro Ayyar's stories and was already acquainted with Azfar Jafri's work. It is said that