He has a career spanning two decades and has more than 500 films under his belt but Pakistani superstar Shaan Shahid says he is continually trying to make something that is different.
Ahead of his latest release ‘ARTH - The Destination’ he said he hoped the movie would inspire those women affected by domestic violence.
Inspired by the classic 1982 Hindi film ‘Arth’ by Mahesh Bhatt, ‘ARTH - The Destination’ is written, directed and stars Shaan, alongside the stunning Humaima Malick, Mohib Mirza and Uzma Hassan.
The story revolves around the lives of two women, Uzma Hassan and Humaima Malick, the paths they choose and the destination they reach, and how in this trajectory, their lives evolve.
Through these characters, the film informs its viewers about dysfunctional relationships that can end in the tragedy of domestic violence.
Shaan and the whole cast hope that the film will help affect change by encouraging real-life victims to take action against these inhumane acts.
Shaan said, “The film deals with the concept of ‘decisions’ and the powerful role they play in an individual’s life.
“Eventually, it is these decisions that determine the destination, and the path we each take to reach that ultimate destiny.
“I made this film to highlight issues that have remained hidden and unspoken in our society.
“However, it is only when we start acknowledging that we have problems, that we can find solutions and give hope to others in the same boat.”
Shaan has established himself as one of the most popular leading actors in Pakistan.
His commitment to making a difference to filmmaking and creating films that have social messages at their heart, has led Shaan to also turn his hand to directing. ‘ARTH - The Destination’ is one of his proudest achievements and one that he feels addresses issues that need to be highlighted and discussed.
He added, “I hope that this film gives some hope and belief to victims of domestic violence that there is a way out and they no longer need to suffer in silence.”
‘ARTH -The Destination’ is produced by Hammad Chaudhry, Faraz Chaudhry and Shaan Shahid under their banners of HKC Entertainment, Cinestar and 5th Element Entertainment, respectively.
‘ARTH - The Destination’ will be released worldwide in cinemas on December 21 by Grand Showbiz Entertainment.
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