Babylicious

Babylicious
Official teaser poster
Directed byEssa Khan
Written byEssa Khan
Produced by
  • Waqar Zaka
  • Muzaffar Ahmad Khan
  • Zohaib Latif
  • Essa Khan
Starring
CinematographyZohaib Latif
Edited bySwabha Pal
Music byAdrian David Emmanuel
Distributed byCoconut Films
Release date
  • 27 June 2023 (2023-06-27)
Countries
  • Bahrain
  • Pakistan
LanguageUrdu

Babylicious is a Pakistani romantic comedy film written, directed and produced by Essa Khan[1] under the banner Coconut Entertainment Pakistan.[2] It stars Shehroz Sabzwari and Syra Yousuf,[3] alongside Ankur Rathee and Adnan Jaffar.

Babylicious was released on 27 June 2023, coinciding with Eid al-Adha.[4]

Premise

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A hopeless romantic takes on the world to break up his ex-girlfriend's wedding and win her back.[5]

Cast

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Production

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The film was officially announced by Syra Yousuf[8] and Shahroz Sabzwari[9] on Valentine's Day post on Instagram in 2018, when they posted a BTS from their then untitled film. In an interview, Yousuf stated that she committed to the project after listening to the film's soundtrack.[10][11]

Principal photography of the film commenced in 2018. The first schedule took place in Karachi, before moving to Bahrain.[12] The film was slated for a possible Eid release in 2019,[13]  but due to delays in filming and the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's release was postponed.[14]

Marketing

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The title of the film was announced on 15 December 2022, along with a first look.[15] The official teaser[16][17] was released online by Coconut Entertainment on 22 December 2022 to rave reviews.[18][19] The Express Tribune described Babylicious' teaser "as sweet as one romantic film can be".[2]

The official film trailer was released on 11 January 2023.[18][20]

Babylicious Trailer & Songs
video icon Official trailer on YouTube
video icon Official Video of Ghazab Kurriye on YouTube
video icon Official Video of Mann Ranjhan on YouTube

Music and soundtrack

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The film album is primarily composed by Adrian David.[21]  

The first single, titled "Mann Ranjhan", was released on 30 December 2022.[22]  Pop culture website Something Haute hailed the song "a memorable addition to the list of melodious love songs from Pakistani films."

The second single, titled "Ghazab Kurriye",[23] accompanied by its music video was released on 14 February 2023. The music video of the song made waves for its production design, costumes and choreography with more than one publication labeling it the wedding anthem of the year. The music is produced by Kashan Admani. The complete soundtrack was released on May 21, 2023, receiving positive reviews from the critics.[24] Babylicious' songs are based on love, passion, and longing.[25]

Movie Tracks
No. Title Writer Artist Length
1. Mann Ranjhan Shakeel Sohail Nauman Shafi, Rahma Ali 3:50
2. Ghazab Kurriye Shakeel Sohail Jonita Gandhi, Ahmed Jahanzeb 2:54
3. Ussay Jee Raha Hoon Shakeel Sohail Sherry Khattak, Maria Unera 4:50
4. Ranjhay Ko Na De Saza Shakeel Sohail Asad Rasheed 4:30
5. Alvida Shakeel Sohail Richie Robinson 3:35

Release

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The film was initially scheduled to release on 10 February 2023. However it is now postponed to 27 June 2023, coinciding with the Eid festival.

Critical reception

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The film received a number of positive reviews upon its release.[26][27] Majorly the critics praised the work of the director, Omer Essa Khan. Shahroz, and the ear-catching dialogues, are the glue that bind Essa’s uncomplicated, routine love story, that’s anted-up as a near-excellent motion picture. Despite some very minor creative and technical hitches — hitches casual audiences won’t even note — Babylicious heralds the arrival of a bright young filmmaker, wrote Dawn (newspaper).[28] The roles of the lead cast were also lauded by the publications including The Tribune.[29]

References

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  1. ^ Kamran Jawaid, Mohammad (2023-01-22). "SPOTLIGHT: BABYS DAY OUT". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  2. ^ a b "'Babylicious' trailer: A must-watch for the hopeless romantics". The Express Tribune. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  3. ^ "Never wanted to divorce Syra: Shahroz Sabzwari". The Express Tribune. 2020-06-02. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  4. ^ "First look of Syra, Shahroz's 'Babylicious' is out!". The Express Tribune. 2022-12-16. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  5. ^ The Haute Team (2023-01-02). "Mann Ranjhan from 'Babylicious' is all about falling in love". Something Haute. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  6. ^ Asad, Mashal (2022-12-15). "Syra Yousuf & Shahroz Sabzwari's new film Babylicious gets roasted on social media". Behtareen. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  7. ^ "Mohi Abro | Actor". IMDb.
  8. ^ "Syra reveals what helps her maintain a good equation with Shahroz". Dunya News. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  9. ^ News Desk (2022-12-16). "Syra Yousuf, Shahroz Sabzwari share their romantic film's poster with heartfelt captions". The Current. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  10. ^ Images Staff (2023-01-10). "Syra Yousuf and Shahroz Sabzwari get candid about Babylicious". Images. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  11. ^ "Syra Yousuf Thinks 'Babylicious' is a Date Movie, Shahroze Says Its Like Devdas - Lens". propakistani.pk. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  12. ^ Mehmood, Yousuf (2023-01-10). "Babylicious (Trailer Review): Is it Romance or Toxicity?". PakistaniCinema.Net. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  13. ^ "Syra Yousuf & Shahroz Sabzwari's Babylicious unknown facts". Bol News. January 9, 2023.
  14. ^ Batool, Uzma (2022-12-17). "Syra Yousuf and Shehroz Sabzwari Starrer Babylicious' First Poster Out Now". The Brown Identity. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  15. ^ MM News Staff (2023-01-19). "Netizens find Syra and Shehroz's 'Babylicious' promotion is awkward". MM News. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  16. ^ "Trailer for Pakistani film 'Babylicious' released". BaaghiTV English. 2023-01-11. Archived from the original on 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  17. ^ Web Desk (2022-12-17). "Syra Yousuf, Shahroze Sabzwari face backlash after 'Babylicious'". Aaj English TV. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  18. ^ a b "Shahroz Sabzwari, Syra Yousuf's Babylicious trailer comes out tomorrow!". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  19. ^ "Shahroz Sabzwari, Syra Yousuf's Babylicious trailer is finally out". 24 News HD. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  20. ^ Amara (2022-12-15). "Babylicious: Syra & Shahroz's movie to release in Feb 2023". Etrends. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  21. ^ BR Life & Style (2023-01-10). "Syra Yousuf, Shahroz Sabzwari share experience of working together in 'Babylicious'". Brecorder. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  22. ^ "Fashion Times (Review): The Trailer of 'Babylicious' Smells Fresh and Citrusy!". Fashion Times. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  23. ^ "Syra Yousuf's 'Ghazab Kuriye' takes the internet by storm". Daily Pakistan Global. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  24. ^ "Babylicious Sets Expectations for Release with Melodious Music Album". Galaxy Lollywood. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  25. ^ Team, The Haute (2023-05-25). "The Babylicious album is a musical extravaganza that explores love, passion & longing". Something Haute. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  26. ^ Ahsen, Buraera (2023-07-02). "Babylicious: The Ultimate Date Night Or Family Movie? Find Out!". FUCHSIA. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  27. ^ Kazmi, Azadar (2023-07-01). "Babylicious (Film Review): The Paisa Vusool Entertainer of This Eid". PakistaniCinema.Net. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  28. ^ Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (2023-06-30). "Review: There's something about Babylicious that brings to mind the unlucky in love Archie and the gang". Images. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
  29. ^ "An uncomfortably meta entertainer for Syra, Shahroz fans". The Express Tribune. 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
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