| Director | Qasim Ali Mureed |
|---|---|
| Producer | Salman Iqbal Urwa Hocane |
| Writer | Faiza Iftikhar |
| Starring | |
| Studio | Shooting Star Studio Salman Iqbal Films ARY Films Paramount Pictures |
| Released | 25 November 2022 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Budget | 12 crores |
Tich Button () is a 2022 Pakistani comedy drama film, directed by Qasim Ali Mureed in his feature film directorial debut and produced by Salman Iqbal and Urwa Hocane in her debut production.[1] It stars Farhan Saeed, Iman Ali, Feroze Khan and Sonya Hussyn. The film is released on 25 November 2022.[2]
The principal photography of the film began in February 2019.[3] It was scheduled to be released on Eid al-Fitr 2020, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then later it was released on 25 November 2022.[4]
Plot
Kaka, a young man, helps Saqib when he refuses to marry his cousin Shakeela. As a result of this refusal, complications kick in and a pile of lies generate. As the story unfolds, Leena, a girl from Turkey enters this triangle and what follows is a story of mishaps and love. [5]
Cast
- Farhan Saeed as Kaka Sahab
- Iman Ali as Leena[6]
- Feroze Khan as Saqib
- Sonya Hussyn as Shakeela
- Samiya Mumtaz as Kulsoom
- Sohail Ahmed as Choudhary Nijaz
- Humaira Ali as Parveen
- Marhoom Ahmad Bilal as Bhatti
- Marina Khan as Pammi[7]
- Noor ul Hassan as Iqbal
- Gul-e-Rana as Saqib's mother
- Qavi Khan as Dada
- Raheela Agha as Dadi
- Ali Sikandar as Kaka's friend
- Urwa Hocane as Special appearance in item song "Pretty Face"
Production
The principal photography began in February 2019.[3] In November, the cast and crew landed in Turkey to begin filming there.[8]
Director Qasim Ali Mureed described the film as "a vibrant, Punjab-based film".[6]
Soundtrack
The first song from the album titled "Ehsaan Hai Tumhara" by Farhan Saeed and Jonita Gandhi was released on Oct 21 2022. The second song titled "Mein Ni Boldi" by Humaira Arshad was released on Oct 23, 2022. This song was recreated by Saji Ali & Adrian David Emmanuel, with additional lyrics by Saji Ali, from Arshad's 2002 song "Mein ni Boldi, Mere Ch Mera Yaar Bolda". The third song "Pretty Face Ye Mera", featuring Farhan Saeed and Urwa Hocane, sung by Jabar Abbas and Aima Baig, with lyrics penned down by Shakeel Sohail, was released on 19 Nov, 2022.[9][10][11]
Critical reception
Mohammad Kamran Jawaid of the Dawn praised the film for its engaging storyline, visuals, and performances, particularly Farhan Saeed and Sohail Ahmed, but critiqued Iman Ali's underutilization in the film.[12]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient/ nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2023 | Lux Style Awards | Best Film (Viewers' choice) | Tich Button | [13][14] | |
| Best Film Actress | Marina Khan | ||||
| Best Film Actor | Feroze Khan | ||||
| Farhan Saeed | |||||
| Best Film Song | "Ehsaan Hai Tumhara" |
References
- ^ "These virtuoso superstars join the cast of 'Tich Button'!". ARY Digital. 2019-01-24. Archived 17 May 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Urwa Hocane's film Tich Button releasing date revealed". Bol News. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Ready, Steady, Shoot: Team 'Tich Button' is all set to start shooting!". ARY News. 2019-02-11. Archived 17 May 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
- ^ "Farhan Saeed's 'Tich Button' gets mixed response". gulfnews.com. 10 February 2020. Archived 10 May 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Tich Button: High Powered Trailer With Engaging Storyline". Galaxy Lollywood. October 20, 2022. Archived 28 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ Rida Lodhi (31 October 2022). "It all came together miraculously: Urwa Hocane's 'Tich Button' eyes November reign". The Express Tribune
- ^ "Marina Khan to make directorial comeback with TV serial". Daily Jang (newspaper). 5 March 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "Urwa Hocane shares picture of Tich Button's cast in Turkey". Samaa TV. 14 November 2019. Archived 9 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Pretty Face | Tich Button | Music Video | ARY Films on YouTube
- ^ Mein Ni Boldi | Tich Button | Music Video | ARY Films on YouTube
- ^ Ehsaan Hai Tumhara | Tich Button | Music Video | ARY Films on YouTube
- ^ Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (4 December 2022). "The Icon Review: Buttons Up". Dawn. Archived 4 December 2022 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "And the Winner Is: A Look at the Big Victories of the HUM 22ndLux Style Awards 2023!". Daily Times. 13 October 2023. Archived 19 October 2023 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Lux Style Awards 2023 nominations out now: Pasoori, Joyland, Mere Humsafar reign supreme". The Express Tribune. 2023-09-27.
External links
- Tich Button at IMDb