Starring Meera Jee, Amna Ilyas, and Osman Khalid Butt, ‘Baaji-the Film’ will be presented in competition at The Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival

Another good news for our film industry as Saqib Malik’s directorial debut ‘Baaji- The Film’ is gearing up to compete at an international film fest. Baaji will be screened on 2nd August at the 7th Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival.

The festival will showcase eight fiction films, three documentaries, and seven shorts films. Filmmakers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Italy, the UK, and Canada will participate in this fest.

This Canadian film festival is renowned for showcasing cutting edge cinema from South Asia. Baaji will be presented in competition at this prestigious festival which will kick off from 1^st August in Mississauga.

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Receiving rave reviews from the critics and the audience, Baaji became the blockbuster film of this season in Pakistan. The film marked the comeback of the evergreen actress Meera on the big screen who won our hearts all over again. It also starred model turned actress Amna Ilyas, Osman Khalid Butt, Nayar Ejaz and Ali Kazmi in the pivotal roles.

Director Saqib Malik and the lead actress of ‘Baaji- the Film’ Meera Jee shared this exciting news in a video message.

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The aim of MISAFF is to promote women’s and familial struggle stories lead the way with themes of love, comedies on complex relationships. The stories that focus on the explorations of art and ancestry, and a closer investigative look at domestic/intimate partner violence.

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#MISAFF Mosaic International Film Festival has been doing amazing work in our city #Mississauga and giving a platform to others where their talents is appreciated. While it is a South Asian film festival, the stories and movies are for everyone irrespective of ethnicity or background! MISAFF creates community, connects audiences and celebrates the power of cinema to transform us as it continues to evolve here in Canada and around the world. MISAFF fills a cultural void and unites us in the face of growing inequity and dissonance. #CMFG is the Award Sponsor this year and we are very happy to support the Arts and Culture in our city in showcasing such courageous talents and ground-breaking films. Mississauga is a beautiful city and has the best Leadership, Diversity and Culture. Thanks to our beautiful @bonniecrombie JOIN ME so we can check out what’s showcasing at the Cineplex from August 1st to the 4th!!! Get your early bird pricing for tickets here http://www.misaff.com/ http://www.misaff.com/ #MISAFF19 @arshadfilms @bollywoodblogger @bollywoodfilmfamecanada @mosaicfestival @mosaic @mississauga.arts @mississaugafineartsacademy @mississauga_life @saugaculture @mississauga_official @movieshowtime @showtime @cineplexmovies #FilmFestival #GTA #Movies #SquareOne #FilmMakers #Producers #Cineplex #SouthAsian #CMFG #Awards #FilmAwards #Events #Films #Canada #Canadian #Arts #Culture

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The special screening of ‘Baaji- the Film’ will take place on 2^nd August at MISAFF. Other than Saqib Malik, Ali Kazmi will also attend the fest.