| 3 Bahadur (film series) | |
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| Directed by | Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy (1, 2, 3) |
| Written by | Kamran Khan (1, 2, 3) |
| Story by | Kamran Khan (1, 2, 3) |
| Produced by |
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| Cinematography | Kamran Khan (1) |
| Edited by | Husain Qaizar (1) |
| Music by | John Angier (1) |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | ARY Films (1, 2, 3) |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | Rs. 20.92 crore (US$720,000) (1, 2, 3) |
3 Bahadur ( Urdu: 3 بہادر) is a Pakistani film series comprising the animated films directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. The series started with the film 3 Bahadur in 2015 and is followed by the sequel 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016).The third and final installment 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors was released in 2018. Distributed by ARY Films, all films gather the story of three friends and their adventurous journey to save their community from evil. [1]
Films
3 Bahadur (2015)
Directed by two times Oscar award winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the plot of the film focuses on three friends and their journey of saving the community from evils like Baba Balaam. The main roles were played by Zuhab Khan, Hanzala Shahid, Muneeba Yaseen, Behroze Sabzwari and Alyy Khan, as Saadi, Kamil, Amna, Dennu and Young Mangu respectively. [2] The film was released on 22 May 2016 in Pakistan as the first full length computer-animated film of Pakistan. It also became highest grossing animated film in Pakistan. [3]
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016)
After getting positive response on 3 Bahadur, director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy announced the sequel 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam. She said "3 Bahadur was a very special project for me because it inculcated a sense of pride and ownership in Pakistani children. Now, with #3Bahadur Part 2, I want to make sure that Saadi, Kamil and Amna inspire bravery and fearlessness in every child across the country." [4] The film will be released in December 2016 and it will be the debut of Fahad Mustafa, Ahmed Ali Butt, Ali Gul Pir and Sarwat Gilani as a voice over artist. [5]
3 Bahadur: Rise of The Warriors (2018)
The third film, 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors released in 14 December 2018, which has the voice by Mehwish Hayat, Fahad Mustafa, Sarwat Gillani, Nimra Bucha, and Behroze Sabzwari. [6]
Cast and characters
| Character | Film | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 Bahadur (2015) |
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016) |
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors (2018) | |||
| Saadi | Zuhab Khan | ||||
| Kamil | Hanzala Shahid | Bashar Amir Shafi | |||
| Amna | Muneeba Yaseen | Arisha Razi | |||
| Baba Balaam | Nadir Siddiqui | Salman Shahid | |||
| Deenu | Behroze Sabzwari | ||||
| Tony | Mustafa Changazi | ||||
| Teeli | Wasif Ashraf | Ali Gul Pir | |||
| Saadi's mother | Kolsoom Aftab Ahmed | Sarwat Gilani | |||
| Saadi's father | Farhan Qureshi | ||||
| Kamil's father | Abu Rashid Khan | ||||
| Pateeli | Bassam Shazali | ||||
| Chatpa | Bassam Shazali | ||||
| Ghutka | Hammad Siddiq | ||||
| Shikra | Hammad Siddiq | ||||
| Young Mangu | Alyy Khan | ||||
| Old Mangu | Khalid Ahmed | ||||
| Sannata | Badar Qureshi | ||||
| Gabru | Joel Frenzer | ||||
| Gola | Ahmed Ali Butt | ||||
| Lolly | Ali Gul Pir | ||||
| Imran | Fahad Mustafa | ||||
| Parrot | Zeba Shehnaz | ||||
Crew
| Film | Director | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bahadur (2015) | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | Kamran Khan |
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Salman Iqbal Jerjees Seja |
| 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016) | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy |
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Salman Iqbal Jerjees Seja | |
| 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors (2018) | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | Kamran Khan |
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Salman Iqbal Jerjees Seja |
Box office performance
| Film | Release date | Budget | Box office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bahadur | 22 May 2015 (Pakistan) | Rs. 1.50 crore (US$52,000) | Rs. 6.65 crore (US$230,000) [7] |
| 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam | 15 December 2016 (Pakistan) | Rs. 8.10 crore (US$280,000) [7] | |
| 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors | 14 December 2018 (Pakistan) | Rs. 6.17 crore (US$210,000) [8] | |
| Total | Rs. 20.92 crore (US$720,000) | ||
See also
- List of Pakistani animated films
- List of highest-grossing Pakistani films
- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy filmography
References
- ^ Rehman, Maliha (21 May 2015). "Why you should watch 3 Bahadur, Pakistan's first animated film". DAWN. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "Is 3 Bahadur teaching our kids the right lessons about good and evil?". DAWN. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "3 Bahadur becomes highest grossing animated film ever in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "3 Bahadur to return with a sequel". The Express Tribune. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ Naseer, Effat (18 November 2015). "Fahad Mustafa signs up for '3 Bahadur' sequel". Aaj TV. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ Anwar, Shaheera (29 August 2018). "'3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors' teaser brings nothing new to the table". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Boxoffice History : 3 Bahadur Series Always Delivers Big". Entertainment Pakistan. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "3 Bahadur Rise of The Warriors Reaches 6 Crore! | Entertainment Pakistan". www.entertainmentpk.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2019.
External links
| 3 Bahadur (film series) | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Directed by | Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy (1, 2, 3) |
| Written by | Kamran Khan (1, 2, 3) |
| Story by | Kamran Khan (1, 2, 3) |
| Produced by |
|
| Cinematography | Kamran Khan (1) |
| Edited by | Husain Qaizar (1) |
| Music by | John Angier (1) |
Production companies |
|
| Distributed by | ARY Films (1, 2, 3) |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | Rs. 20.92 crore (US$720,000) (1, 2, 3) |
3 Bahadur ( Urdu: 3 بہادر) is a Pakistani film series comprising the animated films directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. The series started with the film 3 Bahadur in 2015 and is followed by the sequel 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016).The third and final installment 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors was released in 2018. Distributed by ARY Films, all films gather the story of three friends and their adventurous journey to save their community from evil. [1]
Films
3 Bahadur (2015)
Directed by two times Oscar award winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the plot of the film focuses on three friends and their journey of saving the community from evils like Baba Balaam. The main roles were played by Zuhab Khan, Hanzala Shahid, Muneeba Yaseen, Behroze Sabzwari and Alyy Khan, as Saadi, Kamil, Amna, Dennu and Young Mangu respectively. [2] The film was released on 22 May 2016 in Pakistan as the first full length computer-animated film of Pakistan. It also became highest grossing animated film in Pakistan. [3]
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016)
After getting positive response on 3 Bahadur, director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy announced the sequel 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam. She said "3 Bahadur was a very special project for me because it inculcated a sense of pride and ownership in Pakistani children. Now, with #3Bahadur Part 2, I want to make sure that Saadi, Kamil and Amna inspire bravery and fearlessness in every child across the country." [4] The film will be released in December 2016 and it will be the debut of Fahad Mustafa, Ahmed Ali Butt, Ali Gul Pir and Sarwat Gilani as a voice over artist. [5]
3 Bahadur: Rise of The Warriors (2018)
The third film, 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors released in 14 December 2018, which has the voice by Mehwish Hayat, Fahad Mustafa, Sarwat Gillani, Nimra Bucha, and Behroze Sabzwari. [6]
Cast and characters
| Character | Film | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 Bahadur (2015) |
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016) |
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors (2018) | |||
| Saadi | Zuhab Khan | ||||
| Kamil | Hanzala Shahid | Bashar Amir Shafi | |||
| Amna | Muneeba Yaseen | Arisha Razi | |||
| Baba Balaam | Nadir Siddiqui | Salman Shahid | |||
| Deenu | Behroze Sabzwari | ||||
| Tony | Mustafa Changazi | ||||
| Teeli | Wasif Ashraf | Ali Gul Pir | |||
| Saadi's mother | Kolsoom Aftab Ahmed | Sarwat Gilani | |||
| Saadi's father | Farhan Qureshi | ||||
| Kamil's father | Abu Rashid Khan | ||||
| Pateeli | Bassam Shazali | ||||
| Chatpa | Bassam Shazali | ||||
| Ghutka | Hammad Siddiq | ||||
| Shikra | Hammad Siddiq | ||||
| Young Mangu | Alyy Khan | ||||
| Old Mangu | Khalid Ahmed | ||||
| Sannata | Badar Qureshi | ||||
| Gabru | Joel Frenzer | ||||
| Gola | Ahmed Ali Butt | ||||
| Lolly | Ali Gul Pir | ||||
| Imran | Fahad Mustafa | ||||
| Parrot | Zeba Shehnaz | ||||
Crew
| Film | Director | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bahadur (2015) | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | Kamran Khan |
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Salman Iqbal Jerjees Seja |
| 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam (2016) | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy |
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Salman Iqbal Jerjees Seja | |
| 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors (2018) | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy | Kamran Khan |
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Salman Iqbal Jerjees Seja |
Box office performance
| Film | Release date | Budget | Box office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bahadur | 22 May 2015 (Pakistan) | Rs. 1.50 crore (US$52,000) | Rs. 6.65 crore (US$230,000) [7] |
| 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam | 15 December 2016 (Pakistan) | Rs. 8.10 crore (US$280,000) [7] | |
| 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors | 14 December 2018 (Pakistan) | Rs. 6.17 crore (US$210,000) [8] | |
| Total | Rs. 20.92 crore (US$720,000) | ||
See also
- List of Pakistani animated films
- List of highest-grossing Pakistani films
- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy filmography
References
- ^ Rehman, Maliha (21 May 2015). "Why you should watch 3 Bahadur, Pakistan's first animated film". DAWN. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "Is 3 Bahadur teaching our kids the right lessons about good and evil?". DAWN. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "3 Bahadur becomes highest grossing animated film ever in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "3 Bahadur to return with a sequel". The Express Tribune. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ Naseer, Effat (18 November 2015). "Fahad Mustafa signs up for '3 Bahadur' sequel". Aaj TV. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ Anwar, Shaheera (29 August 2018). "'3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors' teaser brings nothing new to the table". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Boxoffice History : 3 Bahadur Series Always Delivers Big". Entertainment Pakistan. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ "3 Bahadur Rise of The Warriors Reaches 6 Crore! | Entertainment Pakistan". www.entertainmentpk.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2019.