Abid Aziz Merchant, the producer of the thought-provoking film 'Wakhri,' expressed his excitement as the film joins esteemed peers and artists at the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation. The film, a creation tailored for the region, has undertaken a remarkable journey, defying labels and checkboxes.

On his social media, Merchant posted a film trailer and wrote, "We feel incredibly honored to launch our film 'Wakhri,' created for the region, at the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation. It's a competition alongside other talented peers and artists, all breaking boundaries. Congratulations to all the fellow films."

She said "Here is a snapshot of the team leads. Please tag in the comments anyone we might have accidentally left off. In gratitude and humility for our combined effort. We cannot wait for Wakhrito to meet her cherished audiences soon, Insha’Allah!"

Wakhri features a star-studded cast that includes Faryal Mehmood, Gulshan Majeed, Saleem Mairaj, Sohail Sameer, and Shees Sajjad Gul. Additionally, it highlights the musical talents of artists like Ali Sethi, Meesha Shafi, Eva B, Natasha Noorani, and more. The film not only presents the skills of renowned actors but also includes special appearances by Mathira, Khalid Malik, and Waseem Hassan Sheikh. Wakhri is preparing to become a testament to the cinematic artistry of the region, and its recognition at the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation is a well-deserved accolade.

The film spotlights the constant struggle women encounter to assert their rights and presence, both in physical and online spaces, drawing inspiration from the story of Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch, who was tragically murdered in 2016, according to Variety.

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