{"id":290509,"date":"2020-11-30T13:08:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T08:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=290509"},"modified":"2020-11-30T13:08:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T08:08:49","slug":"zindagi-tamasha-becomes-pakistans-entry-for-the-oscars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/zindagi-tamasha-becomes-pakistans-entry-for-the-oscars\/","title":{"rendered":"Zindagi Tamasha Becomes Pakistan&#8217;s Entry for the Oscars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The critically acclaimed Pakistani film <strong>Zindagi<\/strong> <strong>Tamasha<\/strong> by Sarmad Khoosat has been selected as Pakistan&#8217;s official entry for the Oscars 2021<\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-y3zwlrr9tke\" style=\"max-width:662px;\" class=\"arve\">\n<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n<div style=\"aspect-ratio:331\/186\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.193353%\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;summarizer &#039;none&#039;;sync-xhr;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-y3zwlrr9tke\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Y3zwLrr9TKE?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"372\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Y3zwLrr9TKE?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"662\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee has chosen Sarmad Khoosat\u2019s <strong>Zindagi<\/strong> <strong>Tamasha<\/strong> (Circus of Life) as Pakistan\u2019s official entry to the 93rd Academy Awards. Considering how the film was banned from being released nationwide, this is a great opportunity for Pakistani cinema to make its mark on Hollywood&#8217;s biggest award ceremony.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/senate-panel-clears-zindagi-tamasha-for-release-post-covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Senate Panel Clears Zindagi Tamasha For Release Post-COVID<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The &#8216;controversial&#8217; film&#8217;s release was delayed due to protests and threats from religious groups. The film&#8217;s selection into the upcoming \u2018International Feature Film Award\u2019 category for the 93rd Academy Awards is due to its gripping story that tackles powerful subject matter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-290518\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-561x263.jpg 561w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-1122x526.jpg 1122w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-364x171.jpg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-728x341.jpg 728w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-608x285.jpg 608w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-758x355.jpg 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-1152x540.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-102x48.jpg 102w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Zindagi-Tamasha-min-205x96.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Directed and co-produced by Sarmad Khoosat, <strong>Zindagi<\/strong> <strong>Tamasha<\/strong> is written by Nirmal Bano. The film features a star-studded cast that includes the likes of Arif Hassan, Eman Suleman, Samiya Mumtaz, and Ali Kureshi.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-246635\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP.jpg\" alt=\"Zindagi Tamasha - TLP\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-384x216.jpg 384w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-728x409.jpg 728w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-561x314.jpg 561w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-608x340.jpg 608w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-758x424.jpg 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-86x48.jpg 86w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Zindagi-Tamasha-TLP-171x96.jpg 171w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zindagi<\/strong> <strong>Tamasha<\/strong> is about a &#8216;naatkhwan&#8217; and his family. The family is outcasted by society when their secret is leaked. The film was set to hit cinemas on January 24th but its release was suspended after a religious political party objected to its portrayal of a cleric. The party claimed that the film \u201cmight lead [people] to deviate from Islam and the prophet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-290517\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"734\" height=\"1054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ.jpg 734w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ-713x1024.jpg 713w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ-561x806.jpg 561w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ-364x523.jpg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ-728x1045.jpg 728w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ-608x873.jpg 608w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ-33x48.jpg 33w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/EOjrr9pW4AA3qnQ-67x96.jpg 67w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will decide whether the film will be part of the final list of nominees. The final list will be announced on March 15, 2021. Meanwhile, the main award show is scheduled to take place on April 25, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>What do you think about the film&#8217;s chances of getting nominated? Share your thoughts in the comments below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/ali-kazmi-starrer-funny-boy-gets-nominated-for-oscars-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ali Kazmi-Starrer &#8216;Funny Boy&#8217; Gets Nominated for Oscars 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The critically acclaimed Pakistani film Zindagi Tamasha by Sarmad Khoosat has been selected as Pakistan&#8217;s official entry for the Oscars 2021 The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee has chosen Sarmad Khoosat\u2019s Zindagi Tamasha (Circus of Life) as Pakistan\u2019s official entry to the 93rd Academy Awards. 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