Sarmad Khoosat movie Lali is heading to the Berlin Film Festival!
Pakistani movies and Khoosat Films are getting noticed again, and this time it’s with a splash of red. Sarmad Khoosat new film, Lali (Redness), will premiere at the Berlin Film Festival (Feb 12-22, 2026). It’s a big deal for the movie and for Pakistan’s growing spot in world cinema.
Khoosat’s known for telling emotional stories about Pakistan, and Lali looks to continue that.
The Poster Says It All
The movie poster is already getting people talking. It totally gets the crazy vibe of a South Asian wedding bus ride. From aunties butting in to a bride looking overwhelmed, it shows what desi weddings are really like.
Mamya Shajaffar plays the bride, looking a mix of confused and thoughtful. The groom Channan Hanif looks totally out of it. The poster hints that Lali is about more than just parties—it’s about what people are really feeling.
Great Actors Make It Real
The cast is awesome, with Rasti Farooq and Mehar Bano adding a lot. They’re both great at playing real people. Under Khoosat direction, you can expect the kind of movie that sticks with you.
Word is that each actor plays a type you see at every Pakistani wedding—giving a real feel to the whole thing.
Music That Mixes Old and New
The music in Lali is important, setting the mood and saying something about the culture. It’s got tracks by Punjabi hip-hop artist Star Shah, and music by Abdullah Siddiqui, who’s good at mixing modern sounds with emotion.
This mix of music fits the movie’s main idea: old traditions bumping into new ways.
A Team of Great Minds
Lali comes from Khoosat Films and Enso Studios, and has some super talented people behind it. Saim Sadiq and Tooba Siddiqui are helping out, which gives the project even more weight.
Everyone wants to tell Pakistani stories in a real way, and show them to the world at events like the Berlinale.
Why Lali Matters
The Lali film Berlin premiere isn’t just a party—it’s a statement. By putting Pakistani wedding, feelings, and culture in the spotlight, the movie helps show what Pakistani movies can be.
People want real stories, and Lali reminds us that our own traditions matter.
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