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REPORT the story demanded, an item number as the Bollywood has defined it for us is "added in the film and is performed by a female actor who is not part of the film cast". that India is hooked on to Pakistani dramas: "They (Bollywood) are in awe of our stories and cast; I want the same for Pakistani films. I once dreamt of seeing our industry using the same modern equipment as the Indians and that has become a reality now."Ayesha Omer also spoke about her role which is a transition of a girl who is domesticated and later finds herself and evolves during the journey: "The character has a lot of shades and can strike a chord with any age group. The film carries important life lessons; it is not a meaningless, messageless film."Yasir Hussain, who has an acclaimed background as a play writer, with Aangan Terrha and Sawa 14 August to his name, will not only be acting but has also penned down the storyline for KSL:"It took me two and half a years to write the script for this film; I can assure you it will be a breath of fresh air."Playing Javed Sheikh’s ‘dream girl’, Mantahaa, who is a fitness trainer by profession would be marking her entry in the industry: "I had no experience in acting or modelling; arts was my passion. A friend of mine told me about Wajahat and that is how I became a part of the film.”"I wasn't expect- The cast speaks: Javed Sheikh, who is also starring in the movie along with his son taking the lead role, candidly shared how he and Rauf embarked upon the journey together to make the film: "Wajahat had no prior experience in making a film; when he shared the script with me, I wondered what he would make. But when I read the beginning, it was so good, I was a bit shocked."Having starred in numerous films in Bollywood, Sheikh went on to say ing the industry would be this advanced; it was pleasant surprise,” she added. The trailer: Although not as quirky as Ho Mann Jahaan, the trailer was still able to grasp the audience. Catchy soundtracks and amusing dialogues left many in the audience chuckling.Item song or not, ‘Tutie fruity’ did appear like a ‘situational song’ in relation to a scene in the film which demanded the performance. Ayesha Omer, whom many have seen evolve from a domineering student in Kollege Jeans to Khubsoorat in Bulbulay, would agree that the actor will make her presence felt in the film.All in all, KSL can quite literally be termed as a family film with fatherson duo of Javed Sheikh and Shehzad Sheikh both part of the crew. In addition, a new entrant child artist Aashir Wajahat who is director Wajahat Rauf's son, will also be acting in the feature film. 13 | BOOM