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MUMBAI: Bollywood Star Priyanka Chopra has given a big shout to Pakistani film Joyland, saying it ‘is truly a joy to watch’. Joyland is the first ever movie to be shortlisted for the Oscars from Pakistan.
The Pakistani government had initially tried to ban the film from airing in the country, citing ‘highly objectionable’ material.
Also read: ‘Joyland’ becomes first Pakistani movie to make it to Oscar shortlist
Taking to Twitter and Instagram, Priyanka Chopra praised the film that has been shortlisted for Oscars 2023, the first ever Pakistani movie to do so. Sharing a video from the film, Priyanka tweeted, “Joyland is truly a joy to watch. Bravo to the entire team for bringing this story to life. It’s a must watch.” The film’s cast and crew also reacted to Priyanka’s shoutout, thanking her for praising the film.
Also read: Why has Pakistan banned film ‘Joyland’?
#Joyland is truly a joy to watch. Bravo to the entire team for bringing this story to life. It's a must watch@SaimSadiq14 @ApoorvaGC @maggiebriggs17 @Malala @rizwanahmed Alina Khan, Ali Junejo, Sohail Sameer, Sania Saeed, Abdullah Siddiqui, Rasti Farooq
Video via @ellemeuhdit pic.twitter.com/rMhMqTDRT2
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) January 17, 2023
It may be added here that Joyland follows the story of the youngest son in a traditional Pakistani family, who gets a job as a backup dancer in a Bollywood-style burlesque act. He falls in love with Biba (Alina Khan), a transgender woman who runs the show. The film is written and directed by Saim Sadiq, and stars Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq and Alina Khan. It is also executive produced by Nobel Prize-winner Malala Yousafzai.
Also read: Here’s why authorities banned Cannes-winner movie ‘Joyland’