It was only in November last year that director Haissam Hussain, of Daastan and Aunn-Zara fame, revealed his plans to direct a film titled Balu Mahi. Initial reports suggested that the film would be a rom-com with music by Sahir Ali Bagga and will be produced by Sadia Jabbar, who helmed Mera Naam Yousuf Hai, but the details of the cast were kept under wraps.
It seems though that the leads have been finalized. Osman Khalid Butt, who has worked with Hussain in the popular TV series Aunn Zara, will take on as the male lead whereas Ainy Jaffri will be starring opposite him. While Osman has developed a considerable fan following with his stint in Diyar-e-Dil, Ainy has quickly become a household name, too, thanks to her voiceover for the courageous character Jiya in the award-winning animated series Burka Avenger. This will be the first time that these two young artists will be seen together on screen.
Balu Mahi joins a long list of films announced for the coming year including the likes of Arth 2 and Actor in Law. The shooting for the film is expected to begin later this month.