2018 was a brilliant year for cinema in Pakistan and the box office numbers are there to prove it. However, even bigger than the collections this year had to be the fresh narratives that came about on the silver screen.

Whether it was pathbreaking cinema that explored the underbelly of Pakistani nuptials likeÂ Load WeddingÂ or films like CakeÂ that talked about familial bonds,Â 2018 gave us a list of gems to appreciate.

Here’s our list of the best of what this year had to offer…

Motorcycle Girl

Exploring the real-life story of Zenith Irfan,Â Motorcycle GirlÂ broke more norms than any other film this year. From Sohai Ali Abro’s close-to-perfect embodiment of Irfan’s persona to the scenic journey the film makes us a part of, this was surely not a film to miss out on.

The film is now available on Youtube after having a tv premiere.

The Donkey King

Pakistani animation has never had as much success as it did this year withÂ The Donkey King.Â Although the film should have marketed to an adult audience instead of children, the film broke quite a few norms by discussing the socio-political fabric like never before.

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2

Becoming the highest grossing film of the industry in its 7-decade history,Â JPNA 2Â really proved its mettle at the box office. It has also proved that filmmakers like Nadeem Baig â€“ who have theÂ masalaÂ narrative in mind, have figured out what the audience needs.

Teefa in Trouble

Another film to work itsÂ masalaÂ aesthetic, Ali Zafar’sÂ Teefa in TroubleÂ quite easily was the sleeper hit of the year. From itsÂ literalÂ item numberÂ to the scenic locations in Poland, the film was one for the books and truly proved that despite controversies, the actor could still bring people to the cinemas.

Cake

Hands-down the film that was the epitome of brilliant storytelling in 2018,Â CakeÂ proved its mettle to the critics and the box office alike. It also proved that budding filmmakers like Asim AbbasiÂ can and are the future of Pakistani cinema.

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