Pakistani short/Drama
Rani
A poor single mother who is in search of fame and
attention wears fake attire that becomes her only
identity after her son is killed.
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Directed by
Hiba Rahman
Starring
Oswin Leonard
Shumaila
Osama
Mohsin
Areeb
Khizer
language
Urdu
FILMED IN
Karachi, Pakistan
“‘Rani’ is a Pakistani short film eponymously titled after the main character, Rani, who works as a housekeeper in a middle class household and has aspirations for upward mobility. The son of the house is a social media influencer and has a phone that ‘only’ costs 150,000 rupees (almost 540 USD in 2024). Rani finds the number itself exhausting, but also sees this as the necessary cost of fame.”
trailer
About the Director
Hiba Rahman is a recent graduate in Media Studies from the Institute of Business Management. A storyteller and a filmmaker, her path so far has been an exciting exploration of creativity and visual expression. She entered the industry as an associate/assistant producer on projects like Sadhay 14 August and Nayab. She aspires to direct and produce her own feature film.
Rani is a reflection of the inspiration she drew from the people she’s met. As she invites you to join her on this cinematic journey, she hopes to convey emotions, spark thoughts, and create connections that linger long after the credits roll.
“It is a moment of pride for me, both as a writer and director to have this film exhibited here.”
– Hiba Rahman
