After facing numerous delays and controversies, filmmaker Sarmad Khoosat has decided to take matters into his own hands. Unable to release his film Zindagi Tamasha in cinemas, he announced that he would release it on YouTube on August 4. The film had been surrounded by controversies and faced a ban, but now Khoosat is making it available for everyone to watch for free.
A Film Struggling to Find Its Way:
Zindagi Tamasha, directed and co-produced by Sarmad Khoosat and Kanwal Khoosat, with Nirmal Bano as the writer, features actors like Arif Hassan, Eman Suleman, Samiya Mumtaz, and Ali Kureshi. Despite its critical acclaim at international film festivals, it was banned from Pakistani cinemas due to political controversy.
Taking Matters into His Own Hands:
In a video posted on Instagram, Sarmad Khoosat expressed his frustration and announced the YouTube release. He mentioned that he had followed all the proper legal procedures and paid all necessary dues to release the film but faced unfairness and injustices along the way.
A Plea to Watch with an Open Mind:
While acknowledging the financial losses incurred due to the controversies, Khoosat wants viewers to watch the film with an open mind and judge it on its own merits and flaws. He shared that the censor boards would approve the YouTube version.
A Special Director’s Cut on Vimeo:
A director’s cut will be made available on Vimeo as a video-on-demand feature for those interested in supporting artistic independence and the small production house.
The Independence Day Gift:
As a gesture of Independence Day, Sarmad Khoosat is gifting Zindagi Tamasha to the viewers for free on YouTube. He requested viewers not to use torrents to watch the film and encouraged them to support the film’s team by contributing, if possible.
Also Read: Sarmad Khoosat film Zindagi Tamasha won two awards internationally.
Conclusion:
Zindagi Tamasha, a film that faced numerous hurdles, will finally be released on YouTube, allowing everyone to experience its story. Khoosat’s determination to share his work with the audience showcases the power of artistic independence.
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