Join us for an engaging conversation with renowned film director, producer, and writer, Jami, as we delve into a wide range of topics. From his upcoming film on The Beatles in Pakistan to insights on Pakistan's past, Jami shares his perspectives.
Discover the stark contrast between 1970s Pakistan and today, reminisce about iconic Karachi discos of the past, and reflect on the impact of Zia-ul-Haq's regime.
Explore the challenges and opportunities in Pakistan's advertising industry, Jami's thoughts on the nation taking a stand, and intriguing comparisons between the stories of Altaf Hussain and Imran Khan.
Jami also discusses the scarcity of Pakistani writers for films despite rich real-life stories, contemplates hiring writers from abroad or India, and shares his views on the ban on Indian movies in Pakistani cinemas.
Discover Jami's favorite Indian film director, his insights on film investments, expanding cinemas, and the potential for Netflix-style series in Pakistan.
Explore the significance of prime time slots for Pakistani art movies, Jami's favorite music video, and hear the heartwarming story of how he met his wife.
Join us for an insightful and entertaining discussion with Jami on the world of film and beyond.
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00:00 Highlights
01:31 Jami's Upcoming Film on The Beatles in Pakistan
03:21 Contrasting 1970s Pakistan with Today
04:29 Iconic Karachi Discos of the 1970s
05:02 Zia-ul-Haq's Fascist Regime
11:24 Reasons for Jami Relocating His Children to America
15:50 Will Jami Leave for a Lucrative Film Opportunity?
19:20 The Future of Advertising Agencies in Pakistan
30:15 Can Our Nation Take a Stand?
32:00 Comparing Altaf Hussain's Story to Imran Khan's
37:00 Current Status of Altaf Hussain
39:05 Lack of Pakistani Writers for Films, despite Rich Real-Life Stories
42:30 The Idea of Hiring Writers from Abroad or India
44:05 Jami's Views on the Ban on Indian Movies in Pakistani Cinemas
46:08 Jami's Favorite Indian Film Director: Anurag Kashyap
47:00 Investing 40 Crore in a Movie and Expectations of Profitability
48:05 Expanding Cinemas and Making Tickets More Affordable
53:18 Why Jami Didn't Watch "Maula Jatt 2"
56:34 Potential for Pakistani Netflix-Style Series
01:00:28 Prime Time Slots for Pakistani Art Movies in Cinemas
01:07:30 Jami's Favorite Music Video
01:13:45 How Jami Met His Wife
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