LONDON: Dananeer Mobeen has arrived in the UK capital, not for the glitz of the any awards as in previous years, but to champion a story close to the heart of Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood. The actress is currently in London for the world premiere and promotional run of her latest film, “Mera Lyari“, at the 28th UK Asian Film Festival.
Dananeer Mobeen, Ayesha Omar, Waqas Rizvi and Abu Aleeha at the UK Asian Film Festival at BFI Southbank London to promote Mera Lyari, called Pakistan’s response to Bollywood’s Dhurandhar. pic.twitter.com/8fxEc29551
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) May 3, 2026
The film, which stars Mobeen alongside Ayesha Omar, held its highly anticipated world premiere on May 2, 2026, at the prestigious British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank. The narrative, which chronicles the inspiring journey of female footballers from Lyari, has already garnered significant attention, with industry insiders hailing it as Pakistan’s spirited response to Bollywood’s *Dhruv* (often colloquially compared to the underdog sports drama *Dhurandhar* in recent discourse).
Since the premiere, Mobeen has been a central figure in the festival’s activities, joining director Abu Aleeha and the rest of the cast for a series of red carpet appearances, press conferences, and media interviews. As of today, May 3, she remains actively engaged in the festival circuit, sharing candid moments from the trip and behind-the-scenes glimpses on her social media channels.
Dananeer Mobeen, Ayesha Omar, Waqas Rizvi and Abu Aleeha at the UK Asian Film Festival at BFI Southbank London to promote Mera Lyari, called Pakistan’s response to Bollywood’s Dhurandhar. pic.twitter.com/evVJHk0dGT
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) May 3, 2026
Ayesha Omar, who plays a pivotal role in the film, is also in London, joining Mobeen for the promotional events. While Mobeen’s previous visits to the city were largely tied to the Hum Awards, this trip marks a distinct shift toward international film festival recognition, highlighting the growing global footprint of Pakistani storytelling.
The screening at BFI Southbank is expected to be a landmark moment for South Asian cinema in the UK, with *Mera Lyari* poised to spark conversations about female empowerment and sports in Pakistan.
