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Movie Review: Khuda Kay Liye Khuda Kay Liye: Worth a watch! indya Rating: 3 out of 5 *

Cast: Shan, Fawad Khan, Iman Ali, Rasheed Naz, Austin Marie Sayre and Naseeruddin Shah

Director: Shoaib Mansoor

KKL tells the story of two brothers, Mansoor (Shaan) and Sarmad (Khan), the care-free musician sons of very liberal parents. Whilst Mansoor is working towards a music scholarship in the USA, Sarmad finds himself an increasingly disillusioned young man, turning towards his faith for answers. He becomes quite extreme in his beliefs under the wings of radical cleric, Maulana Tahiri (Naz) and distances himself from his family after their inability to conform to his increasingly obtuse demands. Things get complicated further when the brothers' cousin, Mary (Iman Ali) arrives from London to spend a few days with them, only to discover that she has been tricked by her father into coming to Pakistan to avoid her marrying her Non-Muslim boyfriend Dave. When Mansoor declines the proposal to marry her, she is forcibly married off to Sarmad. Mansoor then leaves for Chicago to enroll at the "School of Music" there. But unfortunately, he gets wrongly indicted in America's post-9/11 witch hunt for being a Pakistani and a Muslim. Picked up at midnight by the FBI, he is questioned relentlessly about his links with Al Qaida.

Shoaib Mansoor in his debut film has tackled some significant issues - forced marriages, radicalisation of young Muslims, erroneous interpretations of Islam, tribal intricacies and the 'war' between moderates and fundamentalists. To an extend Mansoor succeeds in analyzing them, leaving the conclusion very much open. The finale, (involving a cameo by Naseeruddin Shah) has its highs and lows, the latter being it leaves you with a slightly discerning outlook. The film also features a few subtle digs at India. Also, what is commendable is Shoaib's placing of music in various scenes. The score grows on you as the film proceeds. What you like about this technically topnotch film is that despite its heavy subject it never tries to be preachy and retains its entertainment value.

While the entire principal cast has put in a fabulous performance, its Naseeruddin Shah in his brief appearance in the climax as the long bearded progressive Islamic scholar with his dialogues ('There is beard in religion, but no religion in beard' and 'Two men who did the greatest service to Islam in Pakistan, Mohammed Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal, did so without a beard and out of the so called Islamic dress code, in western dress.) who literally steals the thunder. It is learnt that, he had liked his part so much that he even did the role for free.

Khuda Kay Liye don't miss this multi international awards winner movie!

Hill Road Media

Friday, April 04, 2008

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i haven't seen the movie yet even though i would like to, but from what i have heard about the movie from others it deserves a lot more than 3 out of 5

"features a few subtle digs at India"

racistt

Originally posted by: E$HA

"features a few subtle digs at India"

racistt

dn't wna start sumin ere but ....indian movies too take digs at pakistan .... r dey not racist?

btw when did dis film release in UK?

i love this film soo much !
BEST pakistani film ever
its amazing
its a must watch!

A must watch movie for every one it doesn't really matter kay movie pakistani hai or indian its a gr8 movie for all cinema fans 😉

this movie must be .. 1000 tiems better thne the stupid pakistani movies we have
so will try to get it on dvd

Heyyy..
i guess i should watch it den
since so many of u are saying its realy good 😃

shoiab mansoor is genius he made vital signs that was the best band ever and its songs are still famous. then he made sunhrey din and alpha bravo charlie the best dramas ever. whatever he doesn he leaves his mark there. he made the wonderful film and in those circumstanses when no one could have dare to continue the film.