Pakistan’s first animated Film “3 Bahadur” releasing today all the Digital Cinemas of Across Pakistan on 22 May 2015 which is directed by Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy.
There are three kids in town who will not yield to forces of evil and darkness that have forced the residents of Roshan Basti into submission, unleashing a reign of terror through hired thugs.
That in short is a plot of Pakistan’s first animated featured film “3 Bahadur”, directed by Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy.
Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has led the project, filling the director’s chair. It is a joint production of SOC Films, ARY Films under the production banner of Waadi Animation.
Set in a fictional town, the film tells the story of three school going children who stand up to Baba Balaam, his disciple Mangu and their hired thugs.
Having shown their courage in the face of tyranny, Amna, Saadi and Kamil are given superpowers before they set out to put an end to the injustice that has turned their Roshan Basti into Andher Nagri.
Deenu, voiced by Behroz Sabzwari, while bestowing superpowers on the three children, advises them not to rely merely on their powers but invoke their wisdom as well to undo the forces of evil.
“You don’t need to be a superhero. You are a superhero,” said Sharmeen Obaid at the premiere of the film in Nueplex Cinemas Karachi.
She said: “3 Bahadur is not just a movie. It is a movement. We can face the challenges, like the three characters of the film”.
Have a look at the movie’s first official trailer:
THE VERDICT:
Being the first Pakistani animated feature film, 3 Bahadur had a lot to prove. It was quite a burden, expectations were high and the film delivers what was expected.
The effort of introducing a Pakistani animated film should be applauded and cherished. Children can easily relate to the main characters.
Overall it is a commendable effort and for the kids, a must watch.
Official Website:
www.3bahadurmovie.com
