Karachi: The film “Mera Lyari”, produced under the Sindh government, has entered the race for an Oscar nomination, which the Sindh government has termed a matter of honor.
In this regard, an important meeting of the Film Board of the Information Department was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon. The meeting reviewed the progress made in promoting the film industry in the province, ongoing film projects, future strategies, and collaboration with OTT platforms.
The meeting was attended by Information Secretary Kashif Gulzar Sheikh, Director General Information Moez Pirzada, Director Films Hizbullah Memon, Board Members Waqas Rizvi, Salim Khan, Ehtesham Ansari, Rab Nawaz, and other relevant officials. During the briefing, the meeting was informed that the first phase of the ongoing film projects under the Information Department has been successfully completed, while discussions are underway with various national and international OTT platforms and related institutions regarding the screening, distribution, and partnerships of these film projects.
Addressing the meeting, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the inclusion of the film “Mera Lyari” in the race for an Oscar nomination is a great honor for Pakistan, particularly for Sindh. He said that if the film succeeds in securing an Oscar nomination, it will mark a historic milestone and showcase the art, culture, and creativity of Sindh at the global level.
Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the Sindh government is taking all possible measures to promote film, culture, and creative industries in the province, as the film industry not only presents culture and a positive image of the region to the world but also plays an important role in generating employment opportunities, attracting investment, and developing creative sectors.
He said that the government is working to transform Sindh into a strong, modern, and world-class hub for filmmaking, providing local talent with opportunities at national and international levels.