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Once Upon A Time In Karachi
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Once Upon A Time In Karachi

· 19 min · Not rated

Thriller · Comedy · Drama

A friend trio and troubled aspiring gangster unexpectedly cross paths meeting a destiny no one saw coming.

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Directors
Arhama Khan, Hashim Raza Khan
Production companies
Unavailable
Countries
Pakistan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Afnan Muhammad NabiAfnan Muhammad NabiIsa
Shayan JawedShayan JawedDilawar
Hashim Raza KhanHashim Raza KhanShees
Saad NomanSaad NomanRohan
Yazdan Ali KhanYazdan Ali KhanParvaiz
Mashood Bin ZubairMashood Bin ZubairRazzaq
Zainab KhalilZainab KhalilBilqees
Owais Bin ZubairOwais Bin ZubairQari Sahab
Salamat AfridiSalamat AfridiFreaky Man
Owais Bin ZubairOwais Bin ZubairBekari
Kumail HasnainKumail HasnainCool Guy
Muhammad IbadMuhammad IbadCharsi
Arhama KhanArhama KhanRuqayya

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