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Zinda Bhaag Review (2013) — 75% Celluloid Score

Directed by Meenu Gaur & Farjad Nabi · 2013 ·

Short answer

Is Zinda Bhaag worth watching?

Yes. Zinda Bhaag (2013) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

84% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
70 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
7.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Cast
Amna Ilyas , Naseeruddin Shah , Zain Afzal , Khurram Patras , Zohaib Asghar , Salman Ahmed Khan , Tahir Rasheed , Rasheed Ali , Naghma Begum , Malik Aslam
Country
Pakistan
Language
Punjabi

Also known as زندہ بھاگ

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
  • Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, family, music pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Zinda Bhaag worth watching?

    Yes — Zinda Bhaag earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, family, music pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Pakistan’s first Oscar submission in decades — a Lahore illegal-migration story that proved post-KaraFilm Pakistani indie cinema could travel internationally.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Zinda Bhaag about?

    Three young men try to escape the reality of their everyday lives and succeed in ways they had least expected.

    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Zinda Bhaag

    Zinda Bhaag (2013) Review: Lahore Dreams of Getting Out

    Zinda Bhaag is a lively, bittersweet Punjabi-language drama about three young Lahore men desperate to escape abroad, and a landmark for new Pakistani cinema.

    Yes, with reservations. It is funny, humane and full of local colour, though uneven in pace. Best for viewers curious about Pakistani cinema and stories of migration.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Zinda Bhaag: frequently asked questions

    Is Zinda Bhaag worth watching?

    Yes. Zinda Bhaag (2013) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is Zinda Bhaag?

    Zinda Bhaag runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

    Who stars in Zinda Bhaag?

    Zinda Bhaag is directed by Meenu Gaur & Farjad Nabi and stars Amna Ilyas, Naseeruddin Shah, Zain Afzal, Khurram Patras, Zohaib Asghar.

    What is the Metascore for Zinda Bhaag?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Zinda Bhaag is 70 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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