LAHORE: Sarmad Khoosat’s upcoming feature film Lali is set to have its world premiere at the 76th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival, scheduled to take place in Berlin from February 12 to 22, 2026.
The announcement was made through the film’s official Instagram page, where the makers confirmed its selection and expressed gratitude for the international recognition.
Lali stars Mamya Shahjaffar in the lead role and features an ensemble cast that includes Rasti Farooq and Meher Bano, along with several other performers.
The film’s soundtrack includes original songs by Punjabi hip-hop artist Star Shah, known for his track 2AM featured on Coke Studio Season 15. The background score has been composed by Abdullah Siddiqui.
Produced jointly by Khoosat Films and Dubai-based Enso Studios, the film also lists Saim Sadiq and Tooba Siddiqui as executive producers.
The Berlinale selection follows Khoosat’s Best Director award at the DC South Asian Film Festival in 2023 for Kamli, reinforcing his continued presence on international festival platforms.
With its debut in Berlin, Lali becomes the latest Pakistani production to premiere at a major global film festival, highlighting the growing international reach of Pakistani cinema.
