The film features Humayun Saeed, Javed Shaikh and Noman Habib in the lead roles. He will begin a short rehabilitation period and return as a batsman when ready later … This is as much our style of cinema as it is our neighbour’s.". This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics. Six matches into the Lanka Premier League 2020, and the tournament has already seen some fine performances on the field. He is also a part of the Shahid Afridi foundation which helps the needy. However, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is optimistic that the Indian cricket team will bounce back in the series. Akbar Deen (Humayun Saeed) a cricketer who is the pride and joy of his family that includes a sweet mother, a disciplined father (Nadeem Baig), a loving wife Zara (Mahnoor Baloch) and son, Mikaal. Meanwhile, Mikal reveals everything to social media about Akbar being his father and also his dark past. Bowling a lot with red ball at nets prepared me for the Test: Sundar ... New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Pakistan players, including the likes of Wasim Akram and Shahid Afridi… "There is nothing bad about going to Bollywood, but not at the cost of your own cinema," said Baig. I'll just say two people invested in me a lot: [former PCB chairman] Najam Sethi and [former Pakistan captain] Shahid Afridi. Akbar's father also learns the truth and forgives him. India had a healthy lead of 53 runs against Australia coming into day three, but were skittled out for a paltry 36. Right after the match, Akbar reunites with Mikal and Zara. However, he didn't tell anything to them about his past. I am Shahid Afridi), is a 2013 Pakistani sports film directed by Syed Ali Raza Usama and produced by Humayun Saeed[3] & Shahzad Nasib. "From 1947 to 2001, more than 4,300 films were released in Pakistan with dances, songs and drama. Afridi was dismissed for a golden duck as the Gladiators could only manage 171 for seven in their quota of 20 overs.Â, Afridi's Galle Gladiators have had a nightmare start to their LPL 2020 campaign. According to Mandviwalla, Main Hoon Shahid Afridi is expected to do a great job at the local box office. Asif qureshi tells his men to injure any one member of Sialkot team they choose the wicketkeeper Michael. Akbar is back in Sialkot for solving his past puzzles and convinced to become the coach of this team which later he renames Sialkot Shaheens. [11] Mahwash Badar of The Express Tribune rated it 5 stars out of 5 and said "Bravo to the director for knowing the people who will be watching the movie and playing to their emotions, needs and level of understanding; goes to show you that a movie doesn’t have to be a social revolution, sometimes it just has to be a movie", "The dialogue was strong, overall acting deserves a round of applause. Former Pakistan captain, Shahid Khan Afridi, has termed the ongoing spat between fast-bowler, Mohammad Amir, and bowling coach, Waqar Younis, … "Whether he performs or not, Shahid Afridi will continue to be Shahid Afridi for us," said Saeed. "They offered me the role but my elders didn't let me act, but I happily gave them permission to use my name as this film will bring a positive message," Shahid Afridi later told AFP.Veteran actor Javed Sheikh talked about his experience in contributing to the new age of Pakistani cinema. I am Shahid Afridi), is a 2013 Pakistani sports film directed by Syed Ali Raza Usama and produced by Humayun Saeed & Shahzad Nasib. Sialkot Shaheens loses their first match against Islamabad Hunters after the match Malik becomes angry Akbar tells them that they should not always rely on Shahid to win the match because a match is won by a whole team effort. "Whether you win or lose doesn't matter, but play with such a spirit that you can look into each other’s eyes after the game," said Raza, using one of the lines from the film. Senior actor Shafqat Cheema, in his signature aggressive style, explained his character, which is significantly different from the one in Bol. Shahid Afridi had revealed on social media a few days ago that he was in his ancestral village ... Islamabad United picks Rumman Raees as bowling consultant for PSL 6. Respect for teammates and opponents is the basic spirit of the game. With a clinical victory over visitors Pakistan and West Indies, the hosts have further strengthened their position in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship. Main Hoon Shahid Afridi also features Javed Sheikh, Nadeem Baig, Shafqat Cheema, Humayun Saeed, Mahnoor Baloch and Noman Habib, who plays the lead role. Pakistan’s legendary former all-rounder Shahid Afridi, while speaking to media personnel at the launching ceremony of the Kashmir Premier League official anthem in Lahore, termed the ongoing differences between fast-bowler Mohammad Amir and bowling coach Waqar Younis as a continuation of a tradition in Pakistan cricket. Shahid is passionate about Cricket and just has one dream – To meet his inspiration “The” Shahid Afridi face to face one day. Now, Amir has taken a cheeky dig at Pakistan's bowling coach Waqar Younis while responding to a question about his retirement from the longest format of the game. Zara hears his conversation and also learns Akbar getting implicated with drugs was a plan of her father she tells everything to Akbar. Records includes the following current or recent matches: Bangladesh v West Indies at Dhaka, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League 1st ODI, Jan 20, 2021 [ODI # 4270 - Live] » West Indies 115/7 (29.3 ov, AS Joseph 0*, KR Mayers 38*, Hasan Mahmud 2/24) "The new wave of Pakistani cinema will come from Karachi and the new film-makers will make better films than India in much more limited circumstances," he added. Afridi also talked about the issues that Pakistan pacer Mohammed Amir is facing currently with the team management. Akbar confronts Asif Qureshi over this there Asif tells him that his team are not capable to compete in this tournament. "Respect your soil and culture because it’s a part of you and you are a part of it. — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) December 19, 2020 The Australia pace duo - Hazlewood and Cummins - wreaked havoc in Adelaide on Saturday, bowling out India within 20 overs of their innings. During a press conference, Mikal and Shahid start fighting each other. LAHORE: Pakistan’s legendary former all-rounder Shahid Afridi, while speaking to media personnel at the launching ceremony of the Kashmir Premier League official anthem here Friday, termed the ongoing differences between fast-bowler Mohammad Amir and bowling coach Waqar Younis as a continuation of a culture in Pakistan cricket. "They were the only two. "On all such jubilant occasions, we should never forget to pay tribute to and thank people like Nadeem Baig and Javed Sheikh who have seen the industry go through thick-and-thin and have been resilient," said Mandviwalla. 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Addressing the launching ceremony, former Pakistan's cricket team captain Shahid Khan Afridi said Kashmir Premier League will emerge as … Watch: Shahid Afridi Rebukes Afghan Youngster After His On-Field Spat With Mohammad Amir In Lanka Premier League. Respect for teammates and opponents is the basic spirit of the game," he added. Main Hoon Shahid Afridi (transl. ... Time for fans to accept Pakistan’s bowling reputation is based on past glories. As the members of the two teams shook hands after the match, an angry Galle Gladiators captain Shahid Afridi was seen exchanging a few words with Naveen-ul-Haq.Â. Shahid Afridi scowled at Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq during a LPL 2020 match on Monday. The film premiered on 22 August 2013 at Atrium Cinemas in Karachi. Ambrose who has more than 400 Test wickets to his name applied for the role of elite pace-bowling coach advertised about … The Lanka Premier League saw tempers flare when Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir had an on-field face-off with Afghan Naveen-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi also got into the mix after match. "Director Syed Ali Raza had a more proactive approach towards the new wave of Pakistani cinema. Currently, Jaffna Stallions lead the points table, with two wins out of two, followed by Colombo Kings, who have also won both their matches so far. Kashmir Premier League and Shahid Afridi Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support cricket potential among youth of the Kashmir region. Before the start of the match, the coach of Islamabad Hunters gives drugs to a fast bowler. In the end, Shahid Afridi appears and tells Shahid that it doesn't matter how much matches he gets to play for Pakistan but he should play as Shahid and do not think of himself as Shahid Afridi. "I must assure you that Humayun Saeed and his team will bring you a pleasant surprise on the first day of Eid," said Sheikh, who also believes that if Pakistani dramas can beat Indian dramas, then Pakistani films can also beat Indian films. At the end of the game, Pakistan pacer, Mohammad Amir, batting for Galle Gladiators, had an angry exchange with Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq of the Tuskers, with both players trying to get into each other's face. See Pics, India vs England: Ben Stokes Boards A Flight To India Ahead Of Test Series. Shahid Afridi hailed India's astonishing series win over Australia Afridi said this series win will be remembered for a long time India beat Australia by 3 wickets to seal the 4-match Test series, 2-1 They climbed to third spot in the five-team table with a win in three games.Â. Firstsportz spoke to Saleem Karsaz in an exclusive virtual interview about the T10 league, Shahid Afridi, Pakistani cricket and much more. My advise to the young player was simple, play the game and don't indulge in abusive talk. Akbar gets implicated with illegal drugs after he gets drunk by an orange juice drink and a dance item by Mathira in Dubai. Shahzad Nasib, who invested $1 million into the film said, Humayun initially had asked the legendary cricketer himself to act in the lead role. [10] Film saw falls from Week Two onward and collected ₨5.2 crore (US$320,000) in its Lifetime run and got a verdict of Below Average. Sialkot wins all their next matches to qualify for the final against Islamabad Hunters. It is cleared in the beginning that Zara's Father Mian Asif Qureshi (Javed Sheikh) hates Akbar. London [UK], January 6 (ANI): West Indies bowling great Curtly Ambrose has applied for the post of England Cricket Board's (ECB) fast-bowling coach. "I would have easily made a shaadi biyaah type of a film, but I always wanted to pay tribute to one of our own Pakistani stars in their lifetime," said Saeed. Karachi: Former international cricketer Shahid Afridi claimed that he and Abdul Razzaq also suffered Amir-like behavior by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Shahid Afridi rebukes Afghan youngster Naveen-ul-Haq in LPL 2020, Naveen-ul-Haq clashed with Mohammad Amir at the end of a match, Kandy Tuskers beat Galle Gladiators in the LPL 2020 on Monday, La Liga: Eden Hazard Leads Real Madrid To Alaves Rout To Relieve Pressure On Zinedine Zidane, ISL: 10-Man FC Goa Hold On For A Point Against Kerala Blasters FC, KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty Join Robin Uthappa And His Wife For A Get Together. Shahid Afridi can be seen in one of the pictures, standing with his daughter in a field and driving a tractor in another ... Islamabad United picks Rumman Raees as bowling consultant for PSL 6. The Indian cricket team lost the first Test by eight wickets. The Indian cricket team lost their third consecutive Test match in 2020 on Thursday when Australia handed them an embarrassing eight-wicket loss at the Adelaide Oval. https://t.co/LlVzsfHDEQ, On Monday, Brendan Taylor and Kusal Mendis starred with the bat for Kandy Tuskers, helping them post 196 for five.Â, In the chase, Danushka Gunathilaka smashed a 53-ball 82 but found no support from his teammates. "[12] Momin Ali Munshi of Galaxy Lollywood rated the film 4.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Main Hoon Shahid Afridi is a commercial made to entertain the audience, The music of the film was one of its highlight the Mathira/Mahnoor Baloch item number is without doubt the highlight of the film and it lived up to its hype, The costumes, seductive moves, everything was just mind-blowing". Asif qureshi's men attack Michael but Akbar saves him and takes him to Hospital despite not being 100 percent fit he insists coach to let him play final match. ", "Main Hoon Shahid Afridi: Pakistani cinema has finally arrived! Sialkot needed to chase 203 runs in 20 overs to win the tournament. Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi thinks that although Team India is capable of making a comeback in the Test series against Australia, it will be mighty tough for them without the presence of Virat Kohli. He praised the performances of Saeed, Sheikh, Tara and Abbasi. Main Hoon Shahid Afridi earned ₨22 million (US$140,000) in its first week of release. Perth [Australia], January 14 (ANI): Australia and Perth Scorchers all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has sustained a moderate grade left side strain while bowling against the Hobart Hurricanes. Nadeem Baig, Shafqat Cheema, Ismail Tara, Ainy Jaffri, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Shehzad Sheikh also play important roles in the film, whilst Shahid Afridi.[4][5]. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Afridi said Amir’s decision was his own and people should respect it. Mohammad Amir takes cheeky jibe at Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis. "Song, dance and drama is the style of cinema that we believe in," said Chaudhry. In the end, 6 runs were required on the last ball Mikal delivered a short ball which Shahid hooked for six taking his team home. ALSO READ | Shahid Afridi lashes out at Afghanistan player for abusing Mohammad Amir; watch video. [13], They offered me the role but my elders didn't let me act, but I happily gave them permission to use my name as this film will bring a positive message. I am thankful to Shahid Afridi as he gave me chances when I came back after the ban and will also thank Najam Sethi (former PCB chairman)," Amir had said in a video. "Playing international cricket is not the job for chicken-hearted players" : Shahid Afridi Former Pakistan captain advised the PCB to not allow coaches to make any negative statements and instead to concentrate on motivating players to perform better. Nadeem Baig, Shafqat Cheema, Ismail Tara, Ainy Jaffri, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Shehzad Sheikh also play important roles in the film, whilst Shahid Afridi. Karsaz is involved in a lot of businesses and also works for the betterment of the Pakistani community in UAE and all over the world. He then thanked all the cast and crew for their continuous support and hard work but failed to mention Mathira, who performed an item number in the film. Amir was seen launching some verbal volleys at the 21-year-old Afghan as he walked off the field, with Naveen-ul-Haq too refusing to back down. 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Mohammad Kamran Jawaid of DAWN praised the performances of Saeed and Habib and wrote, "The film is family friendly – given that one shields the young-one’s eyes when Mathira belly-dances like an Arab slave-girl". Akbar than comes to know that his son Mikal Shehzad Sheikh is the captain of team Islamabad Hunters. ", "Main Hoon Shahid Afridi (Review) : This soon to be blockbuster film is another feather in Humayun Saeed's cap says Momin Ali Munshi", "Main Hoon Shahid Afridi: A leap toward revival of Pakistan film industry", "Main Hoon Shahid Afridi: Of cricket and heartwarming stereotypes", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Hoon_Shahid_Afridi&oldid=999643440, Pages with non-numeric formatnum arguments, Articles with topics of unclear notability from April 2017, All articles with topics of unclear notability, Film articles with topics of unclear notability, All Wikipedia articles written in Pakistani English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Ainan Arif as Micheal Magnet – The backbone of the team and irreplaceable keeper who draws any ball in his gloves like a magnet, a Christian in the team, Asim Mehmood as Shiekh also known as Deeware Teen is the opening batsman of the team who would stand like an iron wall between the opponent's ball and his, Summer Nicks as Thomas J. Nicks, a ruthless Australian coach hired specially to train, Muhammad Asif Iqbal, special appearance as Sallu Bhai, Uzain Saeed, As A ChildHood Of Mikaal Who Was The Captain Of, This page was last edited on 11 January 2021, at 06:01. Shahid Afridi makes blunder while tagging Kane Williamson on Twitter The 43-year-old hailed the New Zealand team for becoming the Number 1 team in the ICC Test rankings. Like every cricket-loving citizen of Pakistan, Saeed also expressed his love for Shahid Afridi and how this film is a tribute to him. I have friends in Afghanistan team and we have very cordial relations. After Chaudhry's brief on the film, film distributor Nadeem Mandviwalla shared his views. [9] It released on 23 August 2013. They have played three matches and lost all three to occupy last place in the LPL points table.Â, The Gladiators are the only team to not win even a single match this season.Â, Kandy Tuskers themselves have had a torrid time, but registered their first win of the tournament on Monday. Akbar is put behind the bars for a crime which he never committed and his career is out of the cricket grounds. Who will be India's most impactful player in the Test series vs England? "My advise to the young player was simple, play the game and don't indulge in abusive talk," he tweeted. The soundtrack consists of five songs, penned and composed by the duo Shani-Kami. "I have friends in Afghanistan team and we have very cordial relations. Afridi later took to social media to comment on the incident. The evening ended with the unveiling of some very catchy songs from the film after which we can easily say that the audience is definitely in for some good surprises. 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