Ayesha Omar stars in ‘Kukri,’ crime thriller, now showing in Pakistan.
The movie Kukri, based on the untold tale of legendary serial killer Javed Iqbal, was released in 2017, and actress Ayesha Omar surprised fans by providing unique behind-the-scenes footage from the set.
A prohibition by the Punjabi government and the Central Board of Film Censors was just two challenges the spine-chilling true crime movie Kukri had to overcome to make it to the big screen. Audiences have eagerly anticipated and wondered what will happen when the film is released.
Moreover, Through a sneak peek into the dramatic Kukri universe, Ayesha sparked followers’ intrigue. The no-nonsense policewoman Zahra Nigar played by Ayesha was shown in action in one particular moment. One of the pivotal moments in the suspenseful crime drama was shown in the sneak peek.
Ayesha Omar urged viewers to reserve their seats so they could see the true crime thriller in theatres in advance of its global release.
Yasir Hussain and Ayesha Omar star in Abou Aleeha’s Kukri, which attempts to highlight the need for awareness and alertness in preventing child abuse by shedding light on the horrifying crimes performed by Javed Iqbal.
The movie was renamed from its original title, Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer, in order to avoid any misunderstandings that the film was intended to glorify the character rather than to raise awareness and spark debate about the problem.
