Years of anticipation have finally come to an end as Pakistani film Neelofar, starring beloved on-screen duo Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, is finally set to hit cinemas worldwide on November 28, 2025.

 

The announcement was made by Mahira Khan herself on social media, where she unveiled the official poster of the film, writing: “Is mulaqat ka dil se intezar hai… wo November 28th ko ho ge. Presenting the official poster of Neelofar. In cinemas worldwide — 28th November. Save the date!”

 

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Fans of the iconic Humsafar pair have long awaited their return to the big screen. After sharing the spotlight in The Legend of Maula Jatt and various high-profile campaigns, Neelofar marks their latest collaboration and promises a fresh and emotional cinematic experience.

 

Mahira steps into a challenging new role, portraying a blind woman in the film. Fawad Khan will bring his signature old-school charm as the male lead, reuniting with Mahira in a love story expected to tug at the heartstrings.

 

The film's poster was released last month, five years after the shooting of the film, hinting at its imminent release.

 

The film is written and directed by Ammar Rasool and produced by Usaf Shariq, with Fawad Khan and Hassaan Khalid serving as executive producers. The movie’s background score has been composed by Zeeshan (Vicky) Haider.

 

The film features a stellar ensemble cast including Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Madiha Imam, Sarwat Gilani, Atiqa Odho, Behrooz Sabzwari, Gohar Rasheed, Faisal Qureshi, Samiya Mumtaz, Rashid Farooqui, Chand Baral, Seemi Raheel, Adeel Hashmi, Hira Tareen, and Navid Shahzad.

 

Neelofar has been in the making since 2019. The film faced significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted production with just 10 days of shooting left. Filming resumed in late 2020 and was completed soon after, with many scenes shot in the picturesque winter streets of Lahore, particularly the historic Walled City.

 

With the official release date now locked in, excitement is at an all-time high. Fans and fellow celebrities have taken to social media to celebrate the news. Actress Ramsha Khan exclaimed, “Yaaaaaaaas,” while Amina Sheikh, Asim Raza, and Ghana Ali shared their excitement, with Ghana calling Fawad and Mahira her “favorite duo.”