Aamir Khan's 'PK' thrives in Pakistan

Published January 5, 2015
One of the official posters for 'PK' – Photo courtesy: bollyone.com
One of the official posters for 'PK' – Photo courtesy: bollyone.com

The world loved Aamir Khan as the smooth criminal on wheels (throwback: Dhoom 3) and loves him even more as the sceptical alien in PK.

Mammoth audiences in India and Pakistan have flocked to cinemas to watch the actor who has lived up to his reputation and success as an artiste who gives viewers plenty of food for thought.

After crossing INR300 crore in India, Rajkumar Hirani’s PK has triumphed in Pakistan, with rave reviews and repeat visits.

Speaking to Dawn about the success of PK which is expected to cross Rs15 crore in Pakistan, Manager Marketing from Distributor Club (PVT) Ltd, Hassaan Rizvi said, “The primary reasons for PK’s success are Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan."

"Perhaps another reason might be that the film has presented Pakistan in a positive light. Also, many people are coming because of word-of-mouth—for instance if one person watches the film, he is returning with two to three more people to view it again,” he added.

Cinema goers in Karachi are well-impressed with Aamir Khan's loveable depiction of the unaware, inquisitive alien.

"I watched the film three times," says one fan, Anum. "Firstly because it has Aamir Khan and secondly it addresses the theist question in such an effective manner. With religious extremism on the rise in both India and Pakistan, PK is an excellent film that deals with such pressing issues," she says.

"PK is intelligent and funny. While people are calling it preachy, I'd beg to differ because I didn't feel any imposition in the film. And yes I would see it again," comments Qurat-ul-Ain.

Also read: 'PK' – The most important film to watch in 2014

According to the Indian Express, PK may well become the first Indian film to cross INR600 crore worldwide.

Verifying the news of PK’s grossing numbers, film critic Komal Natha tweeted about its business:

Also read: PK: Not quite out of this world

After raking in INR300 crore, Aamir Khan has cemented his reputation as one of Bollywood's most respected actor setting the trend of INR100 crore (Ghajini), INR200 crore (3 Idiots) and now INR300 crore.

With Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead PK was released on December 19.

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