Sajal Aly’s maiden international film What’s Love Got To Do With It? was received well with glowing reviews when it premiered, at the Odeon Luxe cinema, Leicester Square in London. The audience and fans in Pakistan were hopeful to watch Aly on the big screen too. And guess what? Jemima Goldsmith (producer) took to Twitter and announced that What’s Love Got To Do With It? is set to release in Pakistan on March 3.
The British author further responded to singer Shehzad Roy’s query regarding the film’s release date in Pakistan. “Congratulations and good luck. When can I see this movie in Pakistan?” the Jind Jaan crooner asked Jemima.
Our film What’s Love Got To Do With It ? is finally OUT TODAY!
It only took 12 long years to get here…
Thanks so much everyone- I really hope you enjoy it.Over & Out!
Buy tickets here: https://t.co/EC9NTiJhTJ
TRAILER here:
— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) February 24, 2023
Goldsmith replied, “March 3rd in Pakistan! Thanks so much.”
March 3rd in Pakistan! Thanks so much
— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) February 24, 2023
Roy further asked, “I’m hearing great reviews about the movie, especially about Sajal Aly’s work in it.”
I'm hearing great reviews about the movie, especially about @Iamsajalali work in it. 👍 https://t.co/38PBMYt2as
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) February 24, 2023
Jemima, called Sajal ‘wonderful’ with a star emoji.
She’s wonderful in it – a 🌟
— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) February 24, 2023
For the unversed, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is directed by Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor with Jemima Goldsmith’s screenplay, the film is a British romantic-comedy that also features Asim Chaudhry, Shabana Azmi, Oliver Chris, Jeff Mirza and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Speaking to the press about her role in the film, Sajal said, “I am actually glad and so happy that I did this project. And the reason I did this project when I read the script was because it seems to me the very first project that shows Pakistan and Pakistani culture in the right way. It has shown Pakistan as colorful, joyful and beautiful.”
Elaborating on her international debut, Aly said: “I honestly never thought of it. I live in the moment I don’t think about the future. This film, coming my way was a surprise for me. I am just glad I am representing Pakistan on this platform. It is because I was an outsider, right? This was my first international project. So initially of course I was very nervous but everyone made me feel like I belong here.”
