Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan sees strong potential in a cross-border collaboration with Pakistan’s film industry through his upcoming film Mohabbat, directed by Himel Ashraf.
Speaking about the project, Shakib indicated that a Pakistani actress would feature in the film, describing the collaboration as an opportunity to explore the neighbouring country’s sizeable cinema market.
He pointed to Pakistan’s network of around 1,200 operational cinema halls, including modern multiplexes, and said a blockbuster film there could earn between Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore. The scale of the market, he suggested, makes the collaboration particularly promising.
The project brings Shakib back together with Himel Ashraf, who previously directed him in Priyotoma and Rajkumar. Their reunion has already drawn interest, with the prospect of a Pakistani co-star adding a cross-border dimension to the film.
Mohabbat marks Shakib’s return to the romantic genre after a run of action-led and revenge-driven roles. The Bangladesh-Pakistan project is expected to pair him with a new leading lady.
