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Many times while watching films on social issues, people tend to ignore the mistakes as the story being told or the severity of an issue touches more to any sensible person. But Shoaib Mansoor should get the full credit for this intelligent project which he has handled with the maturity needed for it. After 'Khuda kay liye', he as addressed the another social issue in Pakistan (and hence in all under developed societies in the world) which got the record breaking reception at box office there.

The whole story unfolds in flashback when Zainub (Humaima Malik)- sentenced to death tells her story to media. The brilliant project is must watch experience on big screen so, wont speak much about the story but one just cant stop himself from praising the excellent result of the efforts taken by the crew. The acting of everyone is great. But there is no challenge to Humaima, Manzar Sehbai (Hakim sahab) and Zaib Rehman (Mother). All the characters in leading role have their unique personality and they succeed in leaving their print on viewers through their typical body language, tone and dialogues. The character of Hakim Sahab actually builds depression in mind while Zainub presents the hope and struggle for survival from her every move.  I was shocked when I saw Atif Aslam's name in the titles and the surprise was not really pleasant. He has not much role in it also the two sound tracks added in the movie dont add any value to the story. The songs seem like patch work on the beautiful piece. The first song coming the film "din pareshaan hai.." is rather more effective than those two of Atif's. The second song's scene is total filmy style and you suddenly wonder if the movie on the screen is changed abruptly to some bollywood film.. ;-) One might find the movie slow (I did). And its around 2.45 hr.But it has addressed the issue of sexual discrimination, religious extremism and problem of hermaphrodite child's family as well. The severity of the problems simply penetrates through our minds. Though the film ends on optimistic turn, it nowhere seems filmy or exaggerated. This is the huge success of Shoaib Mansoon. Even with couple of silly points in the story, I will strongly recommend every sensible person to watch the film.