Khuda Ke Liye

listen i like this movie.i am a bengoli too.just want to tell you that its up to those who really take the good things inside this movie.i agree that this movie did show some anti things about muslims but it shows the good things also.so you must take it.and music is a great thing why should people stay behind when he has given a gift from almighty.if its true then may be reading and writing also haram to you.if ur a pure muslim then it needs no dari or qurta to b a muslim.what needs a pure heart which is rear.you have cruel intention but you r following some rules where there is main rules to follow is like ............so gora muslims are toooooooooo much.

awesome movie...wid wonderful subject...music has no limit...make u go in heaven....lik all sufi music...as a humanbeinf as a gal...i to loved it...god..muslims...religion.....pakis....humanity...everythng covered so beautifully....must watch movie...deserve to be d best......1st pak.movie bt my all time fav movie...i'm totally impressed.. got another sight....new vision...for muslims n pakis....very good movie...

Wow !!! After watching this movie, I was speechless ! It became my favorite movie overnight ! The debutant director Shoaib Mansoor handles this very sensitive topic very easily. Even a very good director might have had problems handling this topic. This movie correctly shows the plight of muslims who want to look forward but the westernists dont want these people to be a part of them, on the other hand, the radicalists are perfectly portrayed as people who wrongly interpret Islam. This movie also sends out a very good message to the muslims that they should neither try being too modernistic nor try being too radical as both are forbidden in Islam. When situation demands they have to stand up for Islam but not by being Radical. This film also boasts of a very good musical score. The actors do a pixel perfect job to deliver the message of the film. On the whole, a perfect gift by our Pakistani brothers from across the border.

If this is the first Pakistani movie in 4 decades to show in India, They hv started the trend with a truly inspiring Movie. All the evils and the innocence of both communities and all nationalities hv been portrayed in a truly realisitic manner with no compromise. Hence a sure shot recommendation to all to watch this film. Simply wish there are more such Pakistani movies and these cross border movies help cross the enemy lines much faster for friendship.

Khuda ke Liye is a movie which U wont be so interested to c at first Dont involve ne biggies 4m our own industry(except naseer perhaps). U wud think may be it would be just another serious kinda movie that gets appreciated at film festivals. But after cing it U will realize wat U were missing till date. After a long time atlast(leaving d exceptions like Chak De or TZP) dere came a movie that will make U ponder on d social and political problems and will force u to think about d burning issues of d world. Even hours after cing d film U will find Urself relieving d images in Ur mind and trembling with pent up emotions. A powerpacked performance specially by Iman and Shaan. U will feel like puking in utter horror when U c d Americans ill-treating Shaan in jail purely on d basis of suspicion. A great performance along with some powerful dialogues. Watch Shaan as he says in utter hatred when asked about his relationship with Osama that" May be he is a Gay and He likes me."; or when on being asked by d ruthless American officer what he was being taught in Osama's camp he answered" To Fuck U".D dialogues which wud have sent u in splits otherwise wud leave U dumbstruck as u understand the horrifying situation. Shaan is superb sp in scenes when all dese take a toll on him and he changes d writings on d wall 4m I Love USA to I Love USAMA.... Given him a good competition is d Pak model turned actress Imaan. She is way to good in portraying a wronged daughter of a treacherous father as well as a wronged wife of a soft hearted yet fanatic Muslim guy who was also her cousin and much younger than her. D complete transformation from a bubbly, enthusiastic Western gal to a betrayed bride trapped in a place from where there is no escape, yet maintaing her strength, dignity and fighting till last moment, Imaan's performance was fabulous. Watch her when d steel strong woman prays to God 4 her to be born child" Please God please Let it be a Boy not a daughter!!!!" Fawad khan who played Sharmad was also good.The softhearted ,confused, shy, introvert rockstar who turned into a fanatic Muslim by d words of a Maulavi that influenced him to such a extent that not only he took part in d conspiracy by Imaan's father but also forcefully married her. Not ending d things dere d guy who cudnot even dream of hurting a fly forcefully consummated his marriage with Imaan. D last part that showed him coming out of eternal confusion and realizing his mammoth fault was again too good. Naseeruddin Shah again proved Why he is Always d Best and showed D world again how much his potentials has been underrated always. Present there for barely 5mins he actually stole the Film leaving all other bland in front of him. Dont miss him when he says in d courtroom "There is beard in religion, but no religion in beard" .Adding that "two men who did the greatest service to Islam in Pakistan, Mahomed Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal, did so without a beard and out of the so called Islamic dress code, in western dress." It was on this line that the entire hall filled with applause. Islam - the universal faith- has no uniform. This lays the stage for the final scene- the most poignant scene of the movie, filmed in Lahore's beautiful Wazir Khan Mosque. But perhaps d actor who deserves a powerful standing ovation from the audience is Rasheed Naz who played Maulana Tahiri, the maulana who transformed Sharmad. A performance that wud make u hate him so much that U wud want to punch and spit on his face at dat very moment. A great villanous performance after a long long time. D dialogues like d film itself is unbelievingly good. Keep Ur ears open specially when the treacherous father of Mariam leaves his wholly western bred daughter to a staunchly backward and fanatic border village of pakistan to live there for Life and citing reason for his inability to stay dere is " The toilet is not Clean". D scene will leave u agape. Last but perhaps the greatest is d director.Shoaib Mansoor does not miss a beat, he does not leave any stones unturned. While all characters have more or less the same significance in this plot, it is Mansoor who is at the centre of it: Mansoor who is a proud Pakistani and secure in his Muslim identity, Mansoor who warns Sarmad against extremism, Mansoor who puts the best Muslim and Pakistani foot forward, Mansoor who is abducted by FBI in the middle of the night and beaten and tortured to a pulp, humiliated and abused for being a Pakistani and a Muslim. He is the contrast to Sher Shah and Maulana Taheri. But there are contrasts on the other side as well... Jenny who loves Mansoor for being Mansoor, his classmates who spontaneously join in when Mansoor performs his "music from Pakistan", his African American professor... all stand in contrast to the American torturers of Mansoor Go c d film if U havenot already. Dont Miss it, ever. In d name of God this film will move u to core and will leave a deep impact on U, seriously................

Shoaib Mansoor does not miss a beat, he does not leave any stones unturned. While all characters have more or less the same significance in this plot, it is Mansoor who is at the centre of it... Khuda Kay Liye isn?t merely a powerful story; it?s a film that boasts of fine performances, a great music score and sophisticated production values. Must watch..:)

ppl may not like a seeing a so called "pakistani movie"...but this is a different movie. This is an unconventional off beat Urdu movie, based on how two moderate muslims find themselves in trouble because they are Pakistani Muslims. The thing which you should really watch for the transition of a musician to a staunch Muslim to a killer and then back to a musician. This movies also focuses on the American Racism..just because you are a Pakistani..you ought to have a strategic position in Osama Bin Laden's group. GOOD: Music, Plot, Direction, Emotions BAD: Somewhat long, "Pakistan ruled India for 800 years"--dialog, some dialogs in Urdu are too tuff to get for hindi speakers..but its OK WHOM SHOULD YOU WATCH WITH: Family, Friends, anybody. and ya..i have a copy of dis movie!

Trust me this one's a winner all the way...this is my second paki film after Khamosh Paani and i wasnt expecting much from it considering the novice star cast except for Naseer Sir....but i was completely blown away by the movie...i was always intrigued how the well-educated Pakistani youth turn into raving fanatics and this movie explained it to large extent...the process of religious brain-washing by the clergies was pretty authentic and an eye-opener...apart frm that it also movie also deals hypocritical attitude of non-residential Pakistanis,state of Muslims in western countries post-terrorism attacks and has one of the best background scores i have heard in long time..all in all i must say its a must watch for avid cinephiles

a paki movie after 22 yrs was definitely a must watch for me...d music is amazing..particularly d fusion..m a fan..it has broken all types of stereotypes of islam which was so very restrictive in nature..mush supported it..dats y it has been seen d light of d day in pakistan..i loved nassersaabs acting wich was only maybe a 15min screentime..but vid his highfunda urdu..n claasic acting..he has put d oder actors to shame..only one minus was d extensive use of urdu widout any subtitles...but all in all..a must watch..

I have never seen a Pakistani movie in my life !! Watching movies is a stress buster.....you can bond with your enemy over a movie, I guess I have !! Some may find this movie as an addition to the 9/11 series. But I found it different...an eye opener to people like me who are modern yet a little ignorant of one's religion. The storyline hits you in parts, not because of religious sentiments but in general. It helps one identify with the character who is not sure how religious beliefs should be followed in modern times. It also confirms that '' Half knowledge is Dangerous...." our scriptures are written in a language which is ancient and not used in our daily life, a misinterpretation by anyone could destroy a life..Hence one should not only be professionally qualified ... but I guess religiously inclined too :)) Must watch for sure....

It goes without saying that going by the standards of Pakistani cinema, this one boasts of a grand scale and production values that can equal almost ten of the regular Lollywood fare. The music is really heartfelt and I reccomend you to buy the CD when it releases, and tune into the song :Tiluk Kamod which sounds like a Fuzon composition and has a perfect blend of world music and Classical renditions. And above all, it carries a message that beats commercialism and knocks it down. Naseeruddin Shah scorches the screen with his presence. And actors Shaan (I believe I saw him in the Fuzon?s video for ?Khamaaj? )and Fawad Khan play their part with tremendous credibility. But Mullah Tahiri played by Rasheed Naaz is the most memorable character of the movie, just because he breathes life into Tahiri?s speech, mannerisms and orthodox nature. Khuda Kay Liye is a must watch and something for you to think upon for a long while. WATCH IT and THINK. http://oneknightstands.net/movie-review-khuda-kay-liye/

Before watching this film, I used to think all Pakistani movies are like those B-grade Bhojpuri films, with names like Sasura Bada Paisa Wala. To be frank when I first heard the name of this movie, first dialogue that came to my mind was "Khuda kay liye mujhe chhod do," something similar to "Bhagwan ke liye mujhe chhod do" from our very own Hindi films. Then I read about the appreciation this movie has received all over the world. Nikhat Kazmi of Times of India has given this movie 4 stars and said "There have been a number of post 9/11 offerings from Hollywood, but it takes a Pakistani film to create the maximum impact". Though I am not a big fan of Mr. Kazmi but such strong statement about the movie made me watch this film. BTW, don't read too much between the lines, the movie is not about 9/11, it's much more than that. It's about how some fanatic Moulanas influence youths in the name of God and how people get effected by that.

Khuda ke Liye is a story of one family living in Lahore. Two brothers Mansoor and Sarmad, who love music and have an small band of their own. One day Sarmad's friend takes him to Mullah Tahiri and gets influenced by his views of Islam, which include quitting music, changing dress code, wearing beard etc. One day their uncle, who has been living in London for years and married a British come to Lahore to marry his daughter Maryam to one of the two. Reason, she was in love with a British boy and was ready to marry him. Sarmad, against the will of everyone else in the family takes Maryam to Afghanistan Border and marries her with the help of Moulana Tahiri and keeps her captive. Why, according to Moulana Tahiri, it's against Islam for a girl to marry outside the community. In the meanwhile Mansoor is in USA studying music, and falls in love with an American girl, who he later marries. Then 9/11 happens and everything changes in everyone's life. Mansoor has been arrested and tortured and Sarmad has unwillingly, influenced by Moulana's views joins Taliban. Everything changes. What follows then is an eye opener for all the orthodox, so called religious people.

The movie is made with good intentions and the director knows what he wants to show. He is always to the point, with no nonsense. All the three lead characters have been developed well and the transition in Sarmad's character is justified by his conversations with Mansoor and Moulana Tahiri. Everyone has played his part well. Music of the movie is top class.
I would rate this movie 7 out of 10, go and watch it.

Khuda Ke Liye

AFAIK this is the first Pakistani Movie to be released in India. The movie was released in Pakistan in July 2007 and it topped the charts in Pakistan.

A word of caution : This movie is surely not for the folks who have the "Paisa Vasool" kinda  attitude or who count the minutes of masala they watch on screen vs. the money they pay for watching it. This movie promises not to address gossip, masala, dance sequences or item numbers in any way. However, this movie is a GREAT watch for all the people who treasure the attempt of all people, who like to put forward issues faced by communities on the big screen.

Before we start with the review : Three Cheers to "Parzania" and "Black Friday".

 The Plot of the movie focusses on the hardships faced by Muslims in United States post 911. The movie is slow, however, Director has made sure that the movie doesn't seem so once you start watching it. The story is split into 3 parts happening at the same time in 3 continents which are interlinked. The direction is very good and worth a praise. I do not know any actors personally however, the acting of Rasheed Naz (Moulana Tahiri) is worth mentioning. Shaan was fine too.

There are 1 0r 2 sensitive dialogues, which can hurt some sentiments of public, so better be cautious. The music is absolutely superb. The Pakistani singers and musicians are very talented and the music is a reconfirmation of my belief. Cinematography is comparable to a Hollywood movie. I would be biased if I compare this movie is any way to a Bollywood Flick, please don't mind.

The movie addresses several issues like : Islam, forbidden practices in Islam, Taliban and related nomenclature, modern Muslims and the cultural divide between the Fundamentalist and the Liberal Muslims.

I am sure, this movie doesn't promise any entertainment, but the effort to portray so many issues in such a nice fashion is worth applaud.  DO NOT MISS THIS MOVIE . Its a fantastic watch !

There can't be a better way to portray such sensitive things with so much ease. The sound track will surely make your emotions flow. I still have one doubt : Whether Muslim people willingly choose the way they lead their life or whether they are the victim of the society and the traditions and the culture in Pakistan.

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Some Dialogues are in Urdu (difficult to understand without subtitles)

 

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