'' Saawan '' ( ) is a 2017 Pakistani suspense drama film directed by Farhan Alam and produced and written by Mashood Qadri under the production banner of Kalakar Films . The film is based on a true story of a disabled child , who faced difficulties in the deserts of Pakistan . The film stars Saleem Mairaj , Syed Karam Abbas , Arif Bahalim , Najiba Faiz and Imran Aslam in the lead roles . The other cast includes Tipu Sharif , Hafeez Ali , Sehrish Qadri , Sohail Malik , Shahid Niazmi , Muhammad Abbas , Danial Yunus , Mehek Zulfiqar and Syed Muhammad Ali . A special appearance is made by Lt. Gen. S. A. A. Najmi ( R ) . It was selected as the Pakistani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards , but it was not nominated
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
Saawan