'I won't go to Punjab'), is a 2017 Pakistani romantic comedy film directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar.
[2][3][4] It stars Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat alongside Sohail Ahmed, Saba Hameed ,and Urwa Hocane in pivotal roles.
1.6 crore, it remained the highest grossing Pakistani film until beaten by Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2.
Fawad's mother Firdous Khagga, likes Amal Dastoor, who has returned from London after studying economics.
After hearing that Amal has refused his proposal, a heartbroken Fawad goes to Karachi and tries to win her heart by telling her that he can give her his only property of buffaloes and dairy.
On the day of marriage, Fawad gets drunk and tells his friends that he hasn't given Amal any property but has killed her by sticking her in sentiments.
After getting released from jail, Fawad again tries to apologize to Amal, but she doesn't forgive him and asks for divorce one final time; otherwise, they will meet in court.
Fawad is about to dive again from the roof but Amal stops him, forgives him, claiming that those were not divorce papers but a promise that they would love each other immensely and they embrace each other.
The film also has renowned Pakistani television actors, such as Urwa Hocane, Ahmed Ali Butt, Saba Hameed, Sohail Ahmed, Azfar Rehman, Naveed Shehzad, Behroze Sabzwari, Safeena Sheikh, Samina Peerzada and Waseem Abbass.
[16] Punjab Nahi Jaungi recorded the biggest Single day for any Pakistani film with collecting Rs.
[17] On 25 April 2018, BOD reported that the film became the highest grosser at the local box office, after collecting more than Rs.
It also reportedly left behind Bollywood film, Baadshaaho, at the UK box office with a record breaking collection.
Rahul Aijaz of The Express Tribune rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "a fine line (in terms of story) between turning ridiculous and falling over, yet it somehow manages to keep its balance and not trip often".
[25] Mahwash Ajaz of Dunya News rated it 3.5 out of 5 stars praising the performances of Saeed, Hayat and Hocane and noted that the film may has "some fairly strong progressive storylines" but with some problems, while "The film's feel, the inside jokes, the heavily accented English, breathtaking cinematography,... tawdry finery, danceable songs, relatable comedy and the visual treat" all are "paisa vusool".
[26] Rabiya Maqbool writing for the website Bolo Jawan praised the performances of Saeed and Hocane, stating that the director "has succeeded once again in piecing together a film which is satisfyingly refreshing and a very welcome addition" to cinema.
There is a single music video from film soundtrack directed by Parmesh Adiwal, titled "Rab Rakha", and featuring Farhan Saeed.