Neelofar
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| File:Neelofar.png Theatrical release poster | |
| Urdu | نیلوفر |
| Directed by | Ammar Rasool |
| Written by | Ammar Rasool |
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| Starring | |
| Music by | Zeeshan Vicky Haider |
| Distributed by | Hum Films |
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Running time | 118 minutes[2] |
| Country | Pakistan |
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| Budget | Rs. 180 million (US$620,000)[3] |
| Box office | Rs. 170 million (US$590,000)[3] |
Neelofar (Urdu: نیلوفر) is a 2025 Pakistani romantic drama film written and directed by Ammar Rasool. It stars Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan as a lead pair.[4][5][6] The film is co-produced by Fawad Khan. Neelofer marks the third on-screen collaboration between Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, following their appearances in Humsafar and The Legend of Maula Jatt.[7][8]
Synopsis
[edit | edit source]The story follows Neelofar, a visually impaired woman who inspires and transforms the life of Mansoor Ali Khan, a reserved writer. As their friendship deepens, the film explores themes of love, empathy, and the search for meaning beyond physical perception.[9]
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Fawad Khan as Mansoor Ali Khan [10]
- Mahira Khan as Neelofar[11]
- Madiha Imam[10] as Sarah Rana
- Samiya Mumtaz[10] as Dr. Shagufta Hussain
- Faisal Qureshi[10] as Dr. Hasan Mehmood
- Behroze Sabzwari[10] as Fahkru
- Rashid Farooqi[10] as Tanveer
- Atiqa Odho[10] as Begum Kashif
- Gohar Rasheed[10] as Firoz Ashraf
- Navid Shahzad[10] as Dadi
- Adeel Hashmi[10]
- Sarwat Gilani[10]
- Seemi Raheel[10]
- Hira Tareen[10]
- Chand Baral[10]
Production
[edit | edit source]Principal photography for the film concluded in December 2020.[12][1] In this film, Mahira Khan plays the role of a blind girl.[13]
In an interview in June 2024, Fawad Khan said that Neelofar was "almost in its completion phase", marking the reunion of his on-screen pairing with Mahira after their earlier successful work together.[14] The film is written and directed by Ammar Rasool and is co-produced by Fawad Khan among others.[15]
Soundtrack
[edit | edit source]| Neelofer | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Zeeshan Vickey Haider | |||||
| Released | 25 October 2025 | ||||
| Recorded | 2019–2022 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 19:14 | ||||
| Language | Urdu | ||||
| Label | Sufiscore | ||||
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Music video of "Tu Meri" was released as the first song from the movie on Sufiscore's official channel, followed by "Tum He Ho" and "Socha Nahi". The complete album was released on 25 October 2025 via various music streaming services by Sufiscore.[16]
In an exclusive interview with Quill Quest Magazine, composer Zeeshan Vicky Haider revealed that the film's key tracks, "Tu Meri" and "Ja Rahe", were personal compositions written prior to the film's production during his move from Karachi to Lahore, rather than being commissioned specifically for the movie. Haider also disclosed that while the production team initially discussed hiring mainstream singers, they ultimately retained his original vocals to preserve the emotional authenticity of the songs. Lead actor Fawad Khan was also reported to be actively involved in guiding the film's background score.[17]
All tracks are written by Zeeshan Vickey Haider, who is also the singer.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Tu Meri" | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Tum He Ho" | 2:58 |
| 3. | "Ja Rahe" | 3:34 |
| 4. | "Socha Nahi" | 3:16 |
| 5. | "Toutay" | 2:42 |
| 6. | "Ja Rahe" (Reprised) | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 19:14 | |
Release
[edit | edit source]Originally scheduled for a 23 December 2022 theatrical release, it was postponed for unspecified reasons.[18] The film was released on 28 November 2025. [19][20] The film premiere event was held on 27 November 2025 at CUE Cinemas in Lahore.[21]
Reception
[edit | edit source]Neelofar received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. The film opened with only PKR 8.5 million on its first day and earned PKR 3.1 crore domestically by the end of its opening weekend.[22] Its worldwide total for the first six days was reported as PKR 11.6 crore, far below its production budget of PKR 18 crore and an estimated PKR 20 crore spent on promotions.[23] Critics cited slow pacing, a weak plot, and lack of chemistry between the leads as key flaws. Some reviewers praised the cinematography and atmospheric visuals, but these strengths were not enough to alter the overall negative reception.
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