Neelofar
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| Urdu | نیلوفر |
| Directed by | Ammar Rasool |
| Written by | Ammar Rasool |
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| Starring | |
| Music by | Zeeshan Vicky Haider |
| Distributed by | Hum Films |
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Running time | 118 minutes[2] |
| Country | Pakistan |
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| Budget | Rs. 180 million (US$620,000)[3] |
| Box office | Rs. 170 million (US$590,000)[3] |
Neelofar (Urdu: نیلوفر) is a 2025 Pakistani romantic drama film written and directed by Ammar Rasool. It stars Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan as a lead pair.[4][5][6] The film is co-produced by Fawad Khan. Neelofer marks the third on-screen collaboration between Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, following their appearances in Humsafar and The Legend of Maula Jatt.[7][8]
Synopsis
The story follows Neelofar, a visually impaired woman who inspires and transforms the life of Mansoor Ali Khan, a reserved writer. As their friendship deepens, the film explores themes of love, empathy, and the search for meaning beyond physical perception.[9]
Cast
- Fawad Khan as Mansoor Ali Khan [10]
- Mahira Khan as Neelofar[11]
- Madiha Imam[10] as Sarah Rana
- Samiya Mumtaz[10] as Dr. Shagufta Hussain
- Faisal Qureshi[10] as Dr. Hasan Mehmood
- Behroze Sabzwari[10] as Fahkru
- Rashid Farooqi[10] as Tanveer
- Atiqa Odho[10] as Begum Kashif
- Gohar Rasheed[10] as Firoz Ashraf
- Navid Shahzad[10] as Dadi
- Adeel Hashmi[10]
- Sarwat Gilani[10]
- Seemi Raheel[10]
- Hira Tareen[10]
- Chand Baral[10]
Production
Principal photography for the film concluded in December 2020.[12][1] In this film, Mahira Khan plays the role of a blind girl.[13]
In an interview in June 2024, Fawad Khan said that Neelofar was "almost in its completion phase", marking the reunion of his on-screen pairing with Mahira after their earlier successful work together.[14] The film is written and directed by Ammar Rasool and is co-produced by Fawad Khan among others.[15]
Soundtrack
| Neelofer | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Zeeshan Vickey Haider | |||||
| Released | 25 October 2025 | ||||
| Recorded | 2019–2022 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 19:14 | ||||
| Language | Urdu | ||||
| Label | Sufiscore | ||||
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Music video of "Tu Meri" was released as the first song from the movie on Sufiscore's official channel, followed by "Tum He Ho" and "Socha Nahi". The complete album was released on 25 October 2025 via various music streaming services by Sufiscore.[16]
In an exclusive interview with Quill Quest Magazine, composer Zeeshan Vicky Haider revealed that the film's key tracks, "Tu Meri" and "Ja Rahe", were personal compositions written prior to the film's production during his move from Karachi to Lahore, rather than being commissioned specifically for the movie. Haider also disclosed that while the production team initially discussed hiring mainstream singers, they ultimately retained his original vocals to preserve the emotional authenticity of the songs. Lead actor Fawad Khan was also reported to be actively involved in guiding the film's background score.[17]
All tracks are written by Zeeshan Vickey Haider, who is also the singer.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tu Meri" | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Tum He Ho" | 2:58 |
| 3. | "Ja Rahe" | 3:34 |
| 4. | "Socha Nahi" | 3:16 |
| 5. | "Toutay" | 2:42 |
| 6. | "Ja Rahe" (Reprised) | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 19:14 | |
Release
Originally scheduled for a 23 December 2022 theatrical release, it was postponed for unspecified reasons.[18] The film was released on 28 November 2025. [19][20] The film premiere event was held on 27 November 2025 at CUE Cinemas in Lahore.[21]
Reception
Neelofar received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. The film opened with only PKR 8.5 million on its first day and earned PKR 3.1 crore domestically by the end of its opening weekend.[22] Its worldwide total for the first six days was reported as PKR 11.6 crore, far below its production budget of PKR 18 crore and an estimated PKR 20 crore spent on promotions.[23] Critics cited slow pacing, a weak plot, and lack of chemistry between the leads as key flaws. Some reviewers praised the cinematography and atmospheric visuals, but these strengths were not enough to alter the overall negative reception.
References
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- ^ "NEELOFAR (G)". British Columbia Film Classification Office | Consumer Protection BC. 25 November 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan Fans Disappointed as 'Neelofar' Becomes a Major Box Office Failure". Metro Live. 3 December 2025.
- ^ ""It was wonderful working with Fawad Khan," says Madiha Imam". Something Haute. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
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- ^ "The occasional actor". The News. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "13 Iconic On-Screen Pakistani Couples Who Made Us Fall in Love". Brandsynario. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "Inside Mahira and Fawad Khan's upcoming film 'Neelofar': See BTS photos". The News. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "'Neelofar' celebrates love beyond sight". The Express Tribune. 14 October 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "'Neelofar' hits cinemas next month". The Express Tribune. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ "Watch: Pakistani actress Mahira Khan shares a glimpse from the sets of a film with Fawad Khan". Khaleej Times. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan wrap shooting for film Neelofar". Samaa TV. 9 December 2020. Archived from the original on 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Mahira Khan reveals the most challenging role of her career". ARY News. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "'Neelofar' is almost finished: Fawad Khan talks upcoming projects, teases two other films". The Express Tribune. 16 June 2024.
- ^ "All You Need to Know About Neelofar, Highly-anticipated Pak Film Starring Fawad And Mahira Khan". Indiatimes. 8 November 2023.
- ^ "Neelofer music album launch". The Express Tribune. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Zeeshan Vicky Haider on Neelofar, Creativity, and Finding His Place Among Pakistani Singers". Quill Quest Magazine. 25 November 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ^ "'Neelofar' starring Fawad, and Mahira gets a release date". Daily Pakistan. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ "Mahira and Fawad's Neelofar finally gets its poster — and a release date". Dawn Images. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan's "Neelofar" set to release this winter". Pakistan Today. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "'Neelofar' makes its debut in Lahore with red-carpet premiere". The Express Tribune. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan fans disappointed as 'Neelofar' becomes a major box office failure". MetroLive. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ^ "Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan fans disappointed as 'Neelofar' becomes a major box office failure". MetroLive. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 6 December 2025.