Pakistani cinema has reached a significant global milestone with Babli/Babar, the latest film by actor and producer Sonya Hussyn, being officially selected for the Cannes World Film Festival. Directed by Kamran Faiq and written by Qurbe Abbas, the film’s inclusion highlights the growing international recognition of Pakistani storytelling.
Produced by Rimshah Amjad and Abdullah Kamran, the film stars emerging talent such as Hasnan Rana, Tanveer Syed, Zeeshan Haider, Fahad Hashmi, Usman Chaudhry, Razia Malik, and Imtisal Hussain. Hussyn, making her debut as a producer, shared the exciting news on Instagram.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to share that my first film as a producer has been officially selected for the prestigious Cannes World Film Festival!” she wrote. “Out of thousands of global submissions, our project from Pakistan has made it to the finals. This is a proud moment for our team and a major step forward for storytelling from our region.”
Hussyn credited the achievement to her team and director Kamran Faiq. “The credit for this success goes to our passionate and dedicated director Kamran Faiq. Your vision and dedication were key to bringing this film to life,” she said.
For Hussyn, this milestone is both personal and a testament to the potential of Pakistani cinema. “Together, we’re breaking boundaries and sharing impactful stories that resonate!” she added.
The film’s selection for Cannes marks a major achievement for Babli/Babar and further solidifies Hussyn’s rising influence as an actor and producer.
