Noor pours passion in 786-turned-Hum-Aik-

Noor pours passion in 786-turned-Hum-Aik-Hain

The showman of Lollywood, Syed Noor has also waged war against terrorism in his own way, by making a blockbuster film, Hum Aik Hain, on the subject. The film was released on the Eid day and its first-week reports are very encouraging.

The director of such entertainers as Jeeva, Sangam, Chor Machaye Shor, Sargam and many others admitted that he had poured all his passion and national spirit in his latest film. "My main purpose was to remove misunderstandings and promote love."

Noor said that he never made any film for minting money or to get instant popularity, "In fact, I've always tried to give some social message to the masses through my films.

"Hum… seeks to uncover those particular groups that are creating misunderstandings among the Muslims for their own vested interests. The film is about two friends, one is a Sunni and the other is a Shia. I have shown that no Shia will ever spray bullets at his fellow Muslims while they are saying their prayers. In the same way, no Sunni can ever plant a bomb in an Imam bargha."

In reply to a question, Noor said that his favourite film star, Saima played a comic character in the film, along with the popular stage artiste, Iftikhar Thakur, but added that it was a difficult role in its own right.
Noor has also introduced Gul who happens to be the daughter of yesteryears' top heroine, Rozina. Gul is paired with Shamyl Khan.

About the present crisis facing the film industry, Noor said, "There are a number of reasons for that. The industry would require a lifetime to resolve this crisis.
He said that Lollywood producers and directors had buried all good work in the '80s. "Later, we tried our best to bring the audience to the cinema halls, and succeeded as well. But, again, our producers made bad stuff films and the audience were completely turned off."
He exhorted the censor board members to be more strict in implementing their codes regarding vulgarity in films.

Noor said that there were many reasons why people were looking outside the country for technical and creative help, "because we do not have the required facilities for making films here."

He cited the example of Deewaney Tere Pyar Ke for which the Government of Mauritius gave him the entire airport at his disposal for shooting. In contrast, "We have to go through a tedious red tape that delays progress and discourages good work."