Dubai based Filmmaker announces Biopic of Pakistani Cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar
- “RAWALPINDI EXPRESS” finally gets a Green Signal!
- Film to be shot in UAE, Pakistan and Australia is expected to have a worldwide release on 16.11.2023.
Dubai, UAE: A much anticipated and extremely interesting biopic on Pakistan Cricket legend and world’s fastest bowler ‘Shoaib Akhtar’ has finally got a green signal. Dubai-based filmmaker Faraz Qaiser and production house QFilm Productions are bringing this larger-than-life story of the famous cricketer to life. The film aptly titled ‘RAWALPINDI EXPRESS’ is derived from Shoaib Akhtar’s nickname in the cricketing world since he hails from Rawalpindi, Pakistan and is known to have delivered the fastest delivery. The film is set to have a worldwide release on 16.11.2023, a date set as an ode to the fastest ball ever bowled by the iconic speedster at the speed of 161.3 km/ph during a 2003 World Cup group match against England.
This is the first ever biopic being made on a bowler on such an international scale, shoot locations for which have been finalized in UAE, Pakistan and Australia.
Faraz Qaiser, Director of Rawalpindi Express, who has spent 5 years researching the extraordinary life journey of Shoaib Akhtar from a small town cricketer to an international superstar sportsperson, believes that what world knows about the legend is just the tip of the iceberg, in reality, it’s a beautiful story of perseverance, struggle and passion that needs to be told.
“World knows Shoaib Akhtar for his lethal pace and toe-crushing Yorkers, on the field he has rattled some of the best batsmen. I have been an ardent fan and follower of him since childhood and have a vivid memory of sitting on my father’s shoulder to catch the star in action. The idea to make a biopic came from my father and it actually seeped in my mind after I got inspired by Akhtar’ s journey that he described in one of the interviews on TV. This project means everything to me, all my energies are focused on this film as I am sure that this is something different that we are trying to achieve. It’s a vision, a dream, a passionate tale that has grown every day in the last 5 years.” Said Faraz
Faraz Qaiser is an extremely talented, creative and energetic personality; his work has been selected in various film festivals across the globe making him the youngest and most experienced filmmaker in the Middle East in just a few years.
The star cast for the film is yet to be finalized, though it is expected to be bigger names from Pakistan and Western countries.
Adding further, Faraz Qaiser, said, “I met Mr. Shoaib Akhtar in Feb 2020 to present my idea along with my father Qaiser Nawaz who is also the writer of the film. After extensive discussions, he finally agreed and gave us a go-ahead on the project. He spent more than a week with us narrating his journey and it was fabulous to know him so up close and personal. We also got a lot of input from people close to him who know him very well. We are really grateful to everyone who has contributed to helping us realize our dream.”
Globally and in this cricket frenzy region, the film is expected to be a blockbuster as Rawalpindi Express enjoys a huge fan following across the world.
For more details http://www.qfilmproductions.com/
