In a groundbreaking move, HUM Network is teaming up with American production companies Traveling Picture Show Company (TPSC) and Rising Tides to bring Soniah Kamal’s bestselling novel. ‘Unmarriageable’ to life in Pakistan. This modern-day retelling of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ will be one of the few Western productions shot entirely in Pakistan, showcasing the country’s beauty and complexity to a global audience.
The film follows the story of Alys Binat and Mr. Darsee against a universal backdrop of love stories, identity, and happily-ever-after told from a unique lens.
The production team includes Carissa Buffel and Luisa Iskin for TPSC, Sadia Ashraf and Shahla Khan for Rising Tides, and on the side of HUM Network, Sultana Siddiqui along with Badar Ikram will join Kamal as executive producers.
The script is written by Sadia Ashraf, who will also co-direct alongside James McMillan. The film is set to challenge stereotypes and showcase authentic cultural diversity.
The American production company said, “We, along with our great partners, are thrilled to bring this beloved story to the big screen and to showcase the beauty and complexity of Pakistani culture to English-language audiences around the world,”
Talking about the film CEO HUM TV Duraid Qureshi said, “HUM network has always taken the lead in taking Pakistani culture to new territories. Partnering with Unmarriagable film production is also part of this conviction. We shall continue to take our stories to the global audiences.”
