They are all highly accomplished actors and yes it helped that I had worked with all of them before except Ali Kazmi, who was a very welcome addition to the team. The ensemble cast really gelled well with each other and brought so much to their characters. Sab ne jaan laga kar kaam kiya everyone put their heart into it so it was a treat to watch them work.
MJ: There are many themes and threads in the storyline and I would just want the audience to really enjoy each track and relate to it in some way and be entertained and moved by it. I think Vasay has done a great job with the script so hopefully this serial offers a little variety in terms of characters and their conflicts. With the exception of Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai , the three dramas have a similar feel to it. Is Jackson Height s any different?
Each serial has a different story, different writers and actors, but the common part was of course New York being the location apart from Aur Zindagi Badalti Hai , which was shot in Spain. I think Jackson Heights is different because the characters in it are very diverse and there is unpredictability and a surprise element too.
Also, Vasay takes his time to explore them so once you get to know all of them, hopefully you will want to know more.
And of course, it's been shot by a Pakistani-American female cinematographer, Nausheen Dadabhoy, which is probably a first as well for our serials and it is all shot hand held. How important is the soundtrack of a drama, given the fact your dramas always bring out memorable ones, and are composed or sung by famous artists like Bilal Khan, Zeb and Haniya, Tahira Syed? MJ: I think music is one of the most important parts of any project and I am very happy that I was able to use this wonderful cover of 'Laiyyan Laiyyan' sung by Saad Sultan and Rizwan Anwar.
Also, Ziyyad Gulzar who has worked with me on background scores of Daam , Mata-e-Jaan , Malaal always brings a fresh perspective to his compositions and for Jackson too, I think he's really produced some great pieces. Was Jackson Heights in any way inspired by Mangoes?
MJ: I'm aware of Mangoes but haven't seen it yet unfortunately. The idea of making a serial called Jackson Heights was suggested by my friend and fellow director Shehrazade Sheikh while we were filming Neeyat. It was a catchy title and an ideal setting.
And so Vasay was approached with this and he came up with something quite unique. Many Pakistani films have released this year and are receiving great response from the audience.
Do you plan to make another film given the international success garnered by Ramchand Pakistani? MJ: I am very excited by the hul chal in the film sector in Pakistan and I am definitely planning my second one. About time!
Facebook Count. Twitter Share. Mehreen Jabbar. How do you personally relate to Jackson Heights? Mehreen Jabbar with cast and crew of Jackson Heights. Read more. On DawnNews. Comments 9 Closed. Popular Newest Oldest. Oct 21, pm. Looks good. Recommend 0. Jackson Heights reminds me of Karama in Dubai. What a boring interview. Reading filmmaker interviews are usually educational for aspiring filmmakers I guess that tells the state of cinema in Pakistan.
Just because people have another option of 'outing' does't mean Pakistan is making good films. I did not realize how young Mehreen Jabbar is. More power to you lady! Places like jackson heights, Coney Island, Devon Street exist on the fringes. We go to such places, once in a blue moon. It is not real America. Oct 22, am. Song, poetry and location all so out of touch and boring. Javed Khan USA. Jackson Heights does not represent Pakistanis anymore, since most of Pakistanis moved out from JH area to surrounding suburbs or other neighborhoods.
Zahir yes, you are right mostly new immigrants live in those places once they get established they move out. Besides, this story is told by a pakistani writer, who lives in Pakistan, and may have a myopic view of Pakistani settled abroad. Azhar Shah. Zahir It is not about the where majority of Pakistanis live, it is about the lives of the people that live in that area and their struggles to make ends meet and support their families back home.
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