The film stars Umair Rana as Inspector Jamshed and Ahad Raza Mir as Behzad. The trailer offers a glimpse into a mysterious case involving Inspector Jamshed and his family, with elements of suspense, danger, espionage and action.
For generations of Pakistani readers who grew up with Ishtiaq Ahmed’s detective novels, Inspector Jamshed remains a memorable fictional character. The film aims to bring the beloved character and his world to audiences in Pakistan and internationally through a modern cinematic adaptation.
The story revolves around a mysterious parchment and the secrets surrounding it. As Inspector Jamshed and his team attempt to uncover its mystery, they encounter a series of unexpected challenges and questions.
Executive producer Muhammad Adnan Butt said Inspector Jamshed is a homegrown hero who is now being introduced to a global audience. He said it was a matter of pride to take the imaginative world created by Ishtiaq Ahmed decades ago and present it through a contemporary cinematic approach.
Screenwriter Eric Berg said Inspector Jamshed was no longer limited to one country and could appeal to audiences around the world.
Director Fahad Noor said the film combines espionage and action with family relationships and human emotions.
The cast includes Umair Rana as Inspector Jamshed, Ahad Raza Mir as Behzad, Faran Tahir as Zafar Burki, Asif Raza Mir as Khan Rehman and Jad Hadid as Inspector Akram. Anoushey Abbasi plays Mrs Jamshed.
The international cast includes Orly Shuka, Casey Shannon, Ahmad Harqous, Alain Harqous and Raoul Imran.
The release of the first trailer has generated interest among fans of Ishtiaq Ahmed’s classic detective stories, particularly those familiar with the Inspector Jamshed series.