Sarmad Khoosat's 'Zindagi Tamasha' set to release on YouTube and Vimeo – Daily Pakistan

This month Pakistan celebrates its month of Independence and freedom, and filmmaker Sarmad Khoosat aims to free something as well. After numerous controversies and delays, the highly anticipated film “Zindagi Tamasha” is finally scheduled to release worldwide on August 4, 2023, on Khoosat Films’ YouTube and Vimeo channels. Despite facing financial and intellectual setbacks, Khoosat, the director and co-producer of the film, appeals to the audience to approach the film with an open heart and mind. Initially, “Zindagi Tamasha,” produced by Khoosat Films, received international acclaim, earning multiple awards and being Pakistan’s official submission for the Oscars. However, due to protests by religious groups, the film encountered difficulties in reaching local audiences, even with clearance from all three censor boards. Now, in honour of Pakistan’s Independence Month, the team has decided to release the film directly to the audience. In an emotional statement, Sarmad expressed his desire to liberate the film during this month of independence, lamenting the controversies that overshadowed its original message. He acknowledged the collective sense of loss and perceived failure, asserting that it was not just his personal struggle but a reflection of the system’s failure to support independent voices. Despite the challenges, Sarmad invites viewers
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