Pakistani film Wakhri selected for major UK film season

Summary

• Pakistani film Wakhri has been selected for the South Asian Film Season 2026 in the United Kingdom, giving the acclaimed project another major international platform.
• The South Asian Film Season has been curated by Indian cinema specialist Nasreen Munni Kabir.
• The film’s selection also highlights the growing international interest in South Asian stories that examine social change, women’s voices and the impact of digital platforms on modern life.

AI Generated Summary

Pakistani film Wakhri has been selected for the South Asian Film Season 2026 in the United Kingdom, giving the acclaimed project another major international platform.

The film, directed by Iram Parveen Bilal, will be screened as part of a programme featuring contemporary cinema from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. The season is being presented by Channel 4 and Film4 and includes nine films exploring a range of social and cultural issues.