Raah
Raah is a 2025 Pakistani crime drama short film[1] directed by Mohsin Zavi.[2] The film follows Zafar, a man involved in crime, who is arrested after a failed drug deal. As he reflects on his past through a letter to his sister, the narrative explores themes of regret, betrayal, and redemption.[3][4][5]
| Raah | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mohsin Zavi |
| Produced by | Farhan Ali Suarhio |
| Screenplay by | Mohsin Zavi Farhan Ali Suarhio |
| Story by | Farhan Ali Suarhio |
| Starring | Mansoor Baloch Habib Soomro Akhtar Kanasro Noor Mustafa Sanwari Falak Reema Naz |
| Music by | Tunetank Pixabay |
| Cinematography | Mohsin Zavi |
| Edited by | Mohsin Zavi |
Production company | GlowSynth Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 11 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
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Plot
Zafar, a troubled man entangled in drug addiction and crime, waits under a streetlight in an abandoned area late at night. A drug dealer arrives with narcotics, but their transaction is interrupted by the sudden arrival of police officers. The dealer flees, and Zafar is arrested.
At the police station, S.H.O. Aazam Khan interrogates Zafar and discovers a sealed envelope in his possession. The letter inside reveals a deeply personal message, detailing Zafar’s struggles, family conflicts, and descent into addiction. Through his words, he reflects on societal pressures and personal betrayals.
The officers, moved by Zafar’s story, recognize his broken spirit. Instead of severe punishment, they release him, allowing him to walk away with his letter in hand. As he steps out, his journey—marked by pain, regret, and fleeting hope—remains uncertain.[6]
Cast
- Mansoor Baloch as Zafar
- Habib Soomro as Haider
- Akhtar Kanasro as S.H.O Aazam Khan
- Noor Mustafa as Drug Dealer
- Sanwari Falak as Zafar's Mother
- Reema Naz as Zafar's Sister
- Rafiu Zehen as Rahim
- Ahmed Hussain Samo as Dilawar
- Mumtaz Ali as Zafar's Father
Production background
Raah was developed by Mohsin Khan and Farhan Ali Surahio, with Surahio providing the story and Khan co-writing the screenplay. The production faced challenges, including a technical failure that resulted in the loss of the film’s editing project, requiring the team to restart post-production.[7][8]
References
- ↑ Raah (2025) | MUBI. Retrieved 2025-05-29 – via mubi.com.
- ↑ "Films directed by Mohsin Zavi". letterboxd.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ Raah (2025). Retrieved 2025-03-21 – via letterboxd.com.
- ↑ "Raah". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ "Raah". GlowSynth Films. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ Raah (Short 2025) - Plot - IMDb. Retrieved 2025-03-21 – via www.imdb.com.
- ↑ Zavi, Mohsin (2025-03-25). "Pakistani Independent Filmmaker Mohsin Khan Shares How He Made His Short Film "Raah"". Medium. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ↑ "Mohsin Zavi on the Challenges and Triumphs of Making His Short Film "Raah"". Writers. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
External links
- Raah on IMDb Search this movie on
- Raah at Letterboxd
- Raah on Mubi
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