The Opening Night Red Carpet Gala at Surrey City Hall kicked off the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival on Thursday with great fanfare. We recognized actor Balinder Johal with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her immense contribution to the entertainment world. VISAFF co-founder and actor Agam Darshi was also presented with a Leadership in Film Award for her contribution to the entertainment industry and the South Asian community. Actor Jacquile Singh Kambo received the Emerging Artist Award at VISAFF and we wish him all the best for his future projects. The audience was also wowed by performances of San Francisco-based violinist Raaginder and Shiamak Davar’s dance troupe. Important dignitaries from the community including Member of Parliament Randeep Sarai and Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke attended the Gala. We are so thankful to our community of film enthusiasts for coming out and supporting us every year as we strive to become bigger and better each time!
Pakistani commercial film “Khel Khel Mein”
On Nov 12 at the occasion of 10th Annual Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival(VISAFF) in Surrey City Hall, the Pakistani Canadian Women Society (PCWS) presented Pakistani Movie “Khel Khel Mein”. A significant number of Pakistani community members came to watch the Pakistani theatre movie and support Pakistani cinema in British Columbia. There was a Pre Reception before this movie at City Hall floor. Ms. Sabtain Ali was the master of ceremony who invited Dr, Babra Rana, She briefed PCWS and the Film theme and thanks all sponsors. One Director and film artist Ms. Zehra Nawab, also invited after the movie shown at podium to express their views about the movie and VISAFF. Ms. Mannu Sandhu Producer VISAFF also thanked the audience.
Pakistani commercial movie ‘Khel Khel Mein” in this film The plot of Khel Khel Mein revolves around the ever growing myths and mistrust after the fall of Dhaka.
It presented showcases 2 generations one who unleashed great brutalities and tortures on Bangladeshis and the younger generation, especially university students, who have been fed innumerable lies. This film was Directed by Nabeel Qureshi – | and prominent Starring included Bilal Abbas Khan, Jawed Sheikh -, Sajal Ali , Manzar Sabahi..
