Aag Lagay Basti Mein

Aag Lagay Basti Mein
Promotional poster
Directed byBilal Atif Khan
Written byNaeem Ali
Bilal Atif Khan
StarringFahad Mustafa
Mahira Khan
Production
companies
Big Bang Films
Salman Iqbal Films
Distributed byARY Films
Release date
  • 21 March 2026 (2026-03-21)
Running time
140 minutes[1]
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Aag Lagay Basti Mein is a 2026 Pakistani crime comedy film written and directed by Bilal Atif Khan, starring Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan in the lead roles. It was released theatrically in Pakistan on Eid al-Fitr 2026.[2]

The project marks the second feature film collaboration between Mustafa and Khan after Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad and has been described in media reports as a crime drama incorporating elements of dark comedy, set against the backdrop of Karachi.[3]

Premise

The film follows a married couple who turn to crime in an attempt to improve their financial circumstances, leading to a series of unintended consequences. Coverage has noted that the narrative explores themes of greed, moral compromise, and escalating chaos.[4]

Cast

Production

Aag Lagay Basti Mein is produced under the banner of Big Bang Entertainment. The film features Fahad Mustafa appearing alongside his father, veteran actor Salahuddin Tunio, marking their first on screen collaboration.[5]

Samra Shehzaadi makes her feature film debut in the project following her rise to prominence through digital media.[6]

Release

The teaser and official trailer were released in February 2026.[7] The film was released theatrically across Pakistan on Eid al-Fitr 2026.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Aag Lagay Basti Mein [PG]". British Columbia Film Classification Office (Consumer Protection BC). 16 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  2. ^ "The trailer for Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa's Aag Lagay Basti Mein is finally out". Dawn Images. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Trailer hints at chaos and comedy in Aag Lagay Basti Mein". Daily Times. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Greed takes over in Mahira and Fahad's new thriller". The Express Tribune. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  5. ^ Qaisar Kamran (12 January 2026). "Fahad Mustafa to share screen with father actor Salahuddin Tunio". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  6. ^ "From viral fame to the big screen: Samra Shehzaadi steps into cinema". Pakistan Today. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  7. ^ Javeria Ahmed (10 February 2026). "Mahira Khan, Fahad Mustafa's sharp dialogues light up Aag Lagay Basti Mein trailer". Daily Jang. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  8. ^ Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (8 February 2026). "Spotlight: Getting on Eid ul Fitr again". Dawn. Retrieved 11 February 2026.