Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Theatrical release poster
Urduجوانی پھر نہیں آنی 2
Directed byNadeem Baig
Written byVasay Chaudhry
Produced byHumayun Saeed
Salman Iqbal
Shahzad Nasib
Jerjees Seja
Starring
CinematographySuleman Razzaq
Music byAhmad Ali Butt
Arif Lohar
Shani Arshad (score)
Production
companies
Six Sigma Plus
Salman Iqbal Films
ARY Films
Distributed byARY Films
Release date
Running time
166 minutes[1]
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu
BudgetRs. 130 million (US$450,000) [2]
Box officeRs. 700 million (US$2.4 million) [3]

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (lit. 'Youth won't come again 2'), sometimes abbreviated as JPNA 2, is a 2018 Pakistani Urdu-language romantic comedy film,[4] directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Vasay Chaudhry. It is a joint venture of Salman Iqbal Films, Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib's Six Sigma Plus, and Jerjees Seja's ARY Films. It is sequel to the 2015 film Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, and the second installment in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani film series. The cast includes Humayun Saeed, Ahmed Ali Butt, Vasay Chaudhry, Uzma Khan and Sarwat Gillani all of whom reprise their roles from previous film, along with Fahad Mustafa, Kubra Khan, and Mawra Hocane who join the franchise.

After success of the first film, its sequel was soon confirmed in January 2016. The film was officially announced in February 2017. After plot changes and other delays, filming finally began on 8 November 2017.[5] Filming commenced in Istanbul, Turkey & Dubai, United Arab Emirates[6][7] Filming wrapped up on 7 May 2018.[8]

The film premiered on 19 August at CineStar IMAX Lahore, and on 20 August at Nueplex Cinemas, in DHA, Karachi.[9] It was released on Eid al-Adha, 22 August 2018.[10] It grossed 331,000 USD worldwide, making it the second-highest-grossing Pakistani film worldwide, as well as the highest-grossing film ever at the Pakistani box office at the time of release. The film received critical praise for its direction, screenplay, and the performances of the cast.[11] A sequel titled, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 3 is currently in development.

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  4. ^ "Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 cast hopes of roaring success". Dawn. 18 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Day one on the sets of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2'". The Express Tribune. 8 November 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
  6. ^ Irfan ul Haq (4 December 2017). "I'm focusing more on acting, says model Omer Shahzad after signing Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2". Dawn Images. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  7. ^ "Varun Dhawan wishes good luck to the team of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2'". The Express Tribune. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  8. ^ Saira Khan (9 May 2018). "And its a wrap for Jaawani Phir Nahi Aani 2". HIP. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  9. ^ "Grand premieres of the much awaited sequel 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' held in Karachi and Lahore". karachichronicle.com. 21 August 2018. Archived from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Final release date of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2' revealed". The Express Tribune. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  11. ^ Syed Omar Nadeem (21 August 2018). "JPNA2 Is Hands Down The Best Movie Pakistan Ever Produced!". ARY Digital. Retrieved 21 August 2018.