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'''''Welcome 2 Karachi''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[black comedy film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/welcome-2-karachi-film|title=WELCOME 2 KARACHI|publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref> directed by [[Ashish R Mohan]] and produced by [[Vashu Bhagnani]]. The film stars [[Arshad Warsi]]<ref>[http://arynews.tv/en/Mir-Amiruddin-Mir-Zada -welcome-to-karachi/ Mir-Amiruddin-Mir-Zada, Welcome to Karachi]. ARY News. 29 October 2014.</ref> and [[Jackky Bhagnani]] as pivotal leads. Music directors [[Jeet Ganguly]] and [[Rochak Kohli]] composed music for this film. The film was released on 28 May 2015.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/7511 Check out: Jackky Bhagnani and Arshad Warsi in Welcome to Karachi | Latest Movie Features]. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 July 2015.</ref>
'''''Welcome 2 Karachi''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[black comedy film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/welcome-2-karachi-film|title=WELCOME 2 KARACHI|publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716151237/https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/welcome-2-karachi-film|url-status=live}}</ref> directed by [[Ashish R Mohan]] and produced by [[Vashu Bhagnani]]. The film stars [[Arshad Warsi]]<ref>[http://arynews.tv/en/Mir-Amiruddin-Mir-Zada -welcome-to-karachi/ Mir-Amiruddin-Mir-Zada, Welcome to Karachi]{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ARY News. 29 October 2014.</ref> and [[Jackky Bhagnani]] as pivotal leads. Music directors [[Jeet Ganguly]] and [[Rochak Kohli]] composed music for this film. The film was released on 28 May 2015.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141115174659/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/7511 Check out: Jackky Bhagnani and Arshad Warsi in Welcome to Karachi | Latest Movie Features]. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 July 2015.</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The story kicks off with two dumb and dumber friends, Shami a courtmartialed navy officer and Kedar a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] who has been denied a U.S. visa multiple times. Both plan to sail to the [[United States]] using a boat but, with a twist of fate, end up on the beach of [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]]. On realizing the truth they both try to escape, while being chased by an [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI Agent]]). Both get kidnapped by a local don Azher Baluch, who demands ransom from Kedar's father and later releases them in a pathan colony to collect fake passports. But Shami, messes up with a bunch of pathans over an India-Pakistan match. In the struggle to escape from pathans both meet a [[Taliban]]i militant, who takes them to a Taliban camp where they are misunderstood as Talibani militants.
The story kicks off with two dumb and dumber friends, Captain Shammi Thakur, a courtmartialed navy officer and Kedar Patel, a [[Gujarati people|Gujarati]] who has been denied a U.S. visa multiple times. Both plan to sail to the [[United States]] using a boat but, with a twist of fate, end up on the beach of [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]]. On realizing the truth they both try to escape, while being chased by an [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI Agent]]. Both get kidnapped by a local don Azher Baluch, who demands ransom from Kedar's father and later releases them in a pathan colony to collect fake passports. But Shami, messes up with a bunch of pathans over an India-Pakistan match. In the struggle to escape from pathans both meet a [[Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan|Taliban]]i militant, who takes them to a Taliban camp where they are misunderstood as Talibani militants.


A few days later, Shami and Kedar plans to escape the camp by stealing camp leader's mobile phone, which was actually a [[detonator]] of a bomb designed by Taliban to attack [[NATO]] army. In attempt to dial a number Shami unknowingly triggers the bomb destroying the Talibani camp itself. Attracted by the explosions, an [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|drone]] arrives and the two are arrested by American Army. After knowing their situation both are released. They go to Azher Baluch, the only person they know in Pakistan. Baluch makes a deal with ruling minister that in return for an election ticket he will hand over the two guys to him. The minister wants to take the credit of attack on Taliban by announcing both Shami and Kedar as Pakistani soldiers.
A few days later, Shami and Kedar plans to escape the camp by stealing camp leader's mobile phone, which was actually a [[detonator]] of a bomb designed by Taliban to attack [[NATO]] army. In attempt to dial a number Shami unknowingly triggers the bomb destroying the Talibani camp itself. Attracted by the explosions, a [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|drone]] arrives and the two are arrested by American Army. After knowing their situation both are released. They go to Azher Baluch, the only person they know in Pakistan. Baluch makes a deal with ruling minister that in return for an election ticket he will hand over the two guys to him. The minister wants to take the credit of attack on Taliban by announcing both Shami and Kedar as Pakistani soldiers.


Soon the two are declared as national heroes by Pakistani media while the Indian media claims them as Indians stuck in Pakistan. Caught in this tug of war Shami and Kedar are once again kidnapped by American army, who promises to deport them to India if they could give the credit of Talibani camp attack to American Army in media. They agree and are sent to Karachi Airport to finally catch a flight back to India. While waiting for their flight, Shami notices a Talibani militant disguised as an airlines pilot. Seeing a possibility of a terror attack they both decide to rescue, being backed by Pakistani army. During crossfire Shami and Kedar manage to overpower the militant and take off with the plane, finally able to depart from Pakistan. The movie ends with both sitting in the cockpit only to find a strange voice behind them (possibly another militant) suggesting them to take a left turn.
Soon the two are declared as national heroes by Pakistani media while the Indian media claims them as Indians stuck in Pakistan. Caught in this tug of war Shami and Kedar are once again kidnapped by American army, who promises to deport them to India if they could give the credit of Talibani camp attack to American Army in media. They agree and are sent to Karachi Airport to finally catch a flight back to India. While waiting for their flight, Shami notices a Talibani militant disguised as an airlines pilot. Seeing a possibility of a terror attack they both decide to rescue, being backed by Pakistani army. During crossfire Shami and Kedar manage to overpower the militant and take off with the plane, finally able to depart from Pakistan. The movie ends with both sitting in the cockpit only to find a strange voice behind them (possibly another militant) suggesting them to take a left turn.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Arshad Warsi]] as Shammi Thakur
*[[Arshad Warsi]] as Captain Shammi Thakur
*[[Jackky Bhagnani]] as Kedar Patel
*[[Jackky Bhagnani]] as Kedar Patel
*[[Lauren Gottlieb]] as ISI Agent Shazia Ansari, also as lead belly dancer in the song "Shakira"<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=T-Series - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/tseries/search?query=Shakira|access-date=2020-08-01|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
*[[Lauren Gottlieb]] as ISI Agent Shazia Ansari, also as lead belly dancer in the song "Shakira"<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=T-Series - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/tseries/search?query=Shakira|access-date=2020-08-01|website=www.youtube.com|archive-date=12 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012043249/https://www.youtube.com/user/tseries/search?query=Shakira|url-status=live}}</ref>
**[[Priya Raina]] as the voice of ISI Agent Shazia Ansari
**[[Priya Raina]] as the voice of ISI Agent Shazia Ansari
*[[Imran Hasnee]] as ISI Agent
*[[Imran Hasnee]] as ISI Agent
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*[[Ayub Khoso]] as Taliban leader Agha Jaan
*[[Ayub Khoso]] as Taliban leader Agha Jaan
*[[Adnan Shah]] as Azhar Baloch
*[[Adnan Shah]] as Azhar Baloch
*[[Dalip Tahil]] as Kedar's father
*[[Dalip Tahil]] as Mitesh Patel, Kedar's father
*[[Raj Das]] as Raja
*Raj Das as Raja
*[[Pavan Malhotra]] as Pathan
*[[Pavan Malhotra]] as Pathan
*[[Kumud Pant]] as Gang Member
*Kumud Pant as Gang Member
*[[Ali Hyder junejo]] as J
*Ali Hyder Junejo as J


==Production==
==Production==
The film has been shot in various parts of the [[United Kingdom]] including [[Bradford]], [[Birmingham]] and [[Wales]] and sets were recreated to resemble [[Karachi]]. During the shooting of scenes in Wales, the lead actors were mistaken as real Taliban people and the shoot was halted by [[Scotland Yard]] authorities.<ref>Gupta, Priya (30 October 2014) [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mir-Amiruddin-Mir-Zada-and-Jackky-bhagnani-mistaken-for-the-Taliban-by-the-Scotland-Yard/articleshow/44972128.cms Arshad Warsi and Jackky bhagnani mistaken for the Taliban by the Scotland Yard]. ''[[The Times of India]]''.</ref>
The film has been shot in various parts of the [[United Kingdom]] including [[Bradford]], [[Birmingham]] and [[Wales]] and sets were recreated to resemble [[Karachi]]. During the shooting of scenes in Wales, the lead actors were mistaken as real Taliban people and the shoot was halted by [[Scotland Yard]] authorities.<ref>Gupta, Priya (30 October 2014) [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mir-Amiruddin-Mir-Zada-and-Jackky-bhagnani-mistaken-for-the-Taliban-by-the-Scotland-Yard/articleshow/44972128.cms Arshad Warsi and Jackky bhagnani mistaken for the Taliban by the Scotland Yard] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719194131/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mir-Amiruddin-Mir-Zada-and-Jackky-bhagnani-mistaken-for-the-Taliban-by-the-Scotland-Yard/articleshow/44972128.cms |date=19 July 2022 }}. ''[[The Times of India]]''.</ref>
The Bradford Bazaar was used as the backdrop of the film's shooting in Bradford.<ref>[http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/NEWS/11507583.Bradford_s_Bazaar_is_the_backdrop_for_new_film_Welcome_to_Karachi/ Bradford's Bazaar is the backdrop for new film Welcome to Karachi]. ''Telegraph and Argus''. 1 October 2014.</ref>
The Bradford Bazaar was used as the backdrop of the film's shooting in Bradford.<ref>[http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/NEWS/11507583.Bradford_s_Bazaar_is_the_backdrop_for_new_film_Welcome_to_Karachi/ Bradford's Bazaar is the backdrop for new film Welcome to Karachi] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110032754/http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/NEWS/11507583.Bradford_s_Bazaar_is_the_backdrop_for_new_film_Welcome_to_Karachi/ |date=10 November 2014 }}. ''Telegraph and Argus''. 1 October 2014.</ref>
During the shoot, the airport set from Birmingham was stolen by truckloaders. During this, Bhagnani suffered a loss due to which shooting came to a halt.<ref>Lalwani, Vickey (18 October 2014) [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vashu-Bhagnanis-Karachi-airport-set-stolen/articleshow/44865687.cms Vashu Bhagnani's Karachi airport set stolen]. ''[[The Times of India]]''..</ref>
During the shoot, the airport set from Birmingham was stolen by truckloaders. During this, Bhagnani suffered a loss due to which shooting came to a halt.<ref>Lalwani, Vickey (18 October 2014) [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vashu-Bhagnanis-Karachi-airport-set-stolen/articleshow/44865687.cms Vashu Bhagnani's Karachi airport set stolen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020164538/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vashu-Bhagnanis-Karachi-airport-set-stolen/articleshow/44865687.cms |date=20 October 2014 }}. ''[[The Times of India]]''.</ref>

==Casting==
==Casting==
The role of Jackky Bhagnani was first offered to [[Irrfan Khan]] but due to other commitments Khan left the film.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2628593/Irrfan-Khan-quits-Vashu-Bhagnanis-Welcome-To-Karachi Irrfan Khan quits Vashu Bhagnani's Welcome To Karachi]. Bollywoodhungama.com (10 September 2014). Retrieved 2015-10-08.</ref>
The role of Jackky Bhagnani was first offered to [[Irrfan Khan]] but due to other commitments Khan left the film.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140914062715/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2628593/Irrfan-Khan-quits-Vashu-Bhagnanis-Welcome-To-Karachi Irrfan Khan quits Vashu Bhagnani's Welcome To Karachi]. Bollywoodhungama.com (10 September 2014). Retrieved 2015-10-08.</ref>


[[Kubra Khan]] was originally cast as the female lead and shot most of the film before creative differences led to her leaving the film and being replaced by [[Lauren Gottlieb]], who reshot most of her scenes.<ref>https://tribune.com.pk/story/1643611/4-ive-lost-will-going-bollywood-kubra-khan</ref> Certain scenes featuring Kubra were retained in the final version of the film and the script was re-written to change her role into a much smaller one.
[[Kubra Khan]] was originally cast as the female lead and shot most of the film before creative differences led to her leaving the film and being replaced by [[Lauren Gottlieb]], who reshot most of her scenes.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://tribune.com.pk/story/1643611/4-ive-lost-will-going-bollywood-kubra-khan|title = I've lost the will of going to Bollywood: Kubra Khan|date = 24 February 2018|access-date = 21 April 2018|archive-date = 13 July 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180713204357/https://www.hum.tv/did-you-know-kubra-khan-was-offered-the-lead-role-in-verna/|url-status = live}}</ref> Certain scenes featuring Kubra were retained in the final version of the film and the script was re-written to change her role into a much smaller one.


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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The music for the film is composed by [[Jeet Gannguli]], [[Rochak Kohli]] and Amjad-Nadeem. The soundtrack of the film comprises 5 songs. The full audio album of the film was released on 29 April 2015 on [[YouTube]].<ref>[http://www.lyricser.com/welcome-to-karachi-songs-lyrics/ Welcome to Karachi (2015) Songs Lyrics]. Lyricser (16 April 2015). Retrieved 10 July 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.lyricsol.com/mera-yaar-funtastic-lyrics-welcome-to-karachi/ Mera Yaar Funtastic Song Lyrics – Welcome To Karachi]. Lyricsol.com (24 May 2015). Retrieved 10 July 2015.</ref>
The music for the film is composed by [[Jeet Gannguli]], [[Rochak Kohli]] and Amjad-Nadeem. The soundtrack of the film comprises 5 songs. The full audio album of the film was released on 29 April 2015 on [[YouTube]].<ref>[http://www.lyricser.com/welcome-to-karachi-songs-lyrics/ Welcome to Karachi (2015) Songs Lyrics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704221229/http://www.lyricser.com/welcome-to-karachi-songs-lyrics/ |date=4 July 2015 }}. Lyricser (16 April 2015). Retrieved 10 July 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.lyricsol.com/mera-yaar-funtastic-lyrics-welcome-to-karachi/ Mera Yaar Funtastic Song Lyrics – Welcome To Karachi] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704170535/http://www.lyricsol.com/mera-yaar-funtastic-lyrics-welcome-to-karachi/ |date=4 July 2015 }}. Lyricsol.com (24 May 2015). Retrieved 10 July 2015.</ref>


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The film received largely negative reviews from critics.
The film received largely negative reviews from critics.
Paloma Sharma of Rediff rated it 0.5 stars and said, "Welcome 2 Karachi is a sad excuse for screen space"<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma |first=Paloma|title=Review: Welcome To Karachi |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/welcome-2-karachi-erm-no-thanks/20150529.htm|accessdate=29 May 2015|newspaper=Rediff}}</ref>
Paloma Sharma of Rediff rated it 0.5 stars and said, "Welcome 2 Karachi is a sad excuse for screen space"<ref>{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Paloma|title=Review: Welcome To Karachi|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/welcome-2-karachi-erm-no-thanks/20150529.htm|accessdate=29 May 2015|newspaper=Rediff|archive-date=29 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529110754/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/welcome-2-karachi-erm-no-thanks/20150529.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Box office==
==Box office==
Welcome to Karachi grossed ₹1.5 Cr in India on its opening day. The comedy drama film only managed to gross Rs. 5.50 crore net (55 million) approx. on its first weekend at the box office, including paid previews. This isn't shocking as the film pulled poor numbers on its first day by grossing Rs. 1.35 crore net (13.5 million)approx. on Friday. The film however saw a decent growth on Sunday than it saw on its first day by doing a business of Rs. 2 crore net (20 million) approx. at the box office.<ref>[http://businessofcinema.com/boxoffice/box-office-arshad-warsis-welcome-to-karachis-first-weekend-collections/209833 Box Office: Arshad Warsi's Welcome To Karachi's First Weekend Collections]. Businessofcinema.com (1 June 2015). Retrieved 2015-10-08.</ref>
Welcome to Karachi grossed ₹1.5 Cr in India on its opening day. The comedy drama film only managed to gross Rs. 5.50 crore net (55 million) approx. on its first weekend at the box office, including paid previews. This isn't shocking as the film pulled poor numbers on its first day by grossing Rs. 1.35 crore net (13.5 million)approx. on Friday. The film however saw a decent growth on Sunday than it saw on its first day by doing a business of Rs. 2 crore net (20 million) approx. at the box office.<ref>[http://businessofcinema.com/boxoffice/box-office-arshad-warsis-welcome-to-karachis-first-weekend-collections/209833 Box Office: Arshad Warsi's Welcome To Karachi's First Weekend Collections] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602184953/http://businessofcinema.com/boxoffice/box-office-arshad-warsis-welcome-to-karachis-first-weekend-collections/209833 |date=2 June 2015 }}. Businessofcinema.com (1 June 2015). Retrieved 2015-10-08.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:29, 29 June 2024

Welcome 2 Karachi
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed byAshish R Mohan
Written byVrajesh Hirjee
Screenplay by
Produced byVashu Bhagnani
Starring
CinematographyMark Nutkins
Edited bySteven H Bernard
Music by
Production
company
Distributed byAA Films
Release date
  • 28 May 2015 (2015-05-28)
Running time
131 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Welcome 2 Karachi is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film[1] directed by Ashish R Mohan and produced by Vashu Bhagnani. The film stars Arshad Warsi[2] and Jackky Bhagnani as pivotal leads. Music directors Jeet Ganguly and Rochak Kohli composed music for this film. The film was released on 28 May 2015.[3]

Plot

[edit]

The story kicks off with two dumb and dumber friends, Captain Shammi Thakur, a courtmartialed navy officer and Kedar Patel, a Gujarati who has been denied a U.S. visa multiple times. Both plan to sail to the United States using a boat but, with a twist of fate, end up on the beach of Karachi, Pakistan. On realizing the truth they both try to escape, while being chased by an ISI Agent. Both get kidnapped by a local don Azher Baluch, who demands ransom from Kedar's father and later releases them in a pathan colony to collect fake passports. But Shami, messes up with a bunch of pathans over an India-Pakistan match. In the struggle to escape from pathans both meet a Talibani militant, who takes them to a Taliban camp where they are misunderstood as Talibani militants.

A few days later, Shami and Kedar plans to escape the camp by stealing camp leader's mobile phone, which was actually a detonator of a bomb designed by Taliban to attack NATO army. In attempt to dial a number Shami unknowingly triggers the bomb destroying the Talibani camp itself. Attracted by the explosions, a drone arrives and the two are arrested by American Army. After knowing their situation both are released. They go to Azher Baluch, the only person they know in Pakistan. Baluch makes a deal with ruling minister that in return for an election ticket he will hand over the two guys to him. The minister wants to take the credit of attack on Taliban by announcing both Shami and Kedar as Pakistani soldiers.

Soon the two are declared as national heroes by Pakistani media while the Indian media claims them as Indians stuck in Pakistan. Caught in this tug of war Shami and Kedar are once again kidnapped by American army, who promises to deport them to India if they could give the credit of Talibani camp attack to American Army in media. They agree and are sent to Karachi Airport to finally catch a flight back to India. While waiting for their flight, Shami notices a Talibani militant disguised as an airlines pilot. Seeing a possibility of a terror attack they both decide to rescue, being backed by Pakistani army. During crossfire Shami and Kedar manage to overpower the militant and take off with the plane, finally able to depart from Pakistan. The movie ends with both sitting in the cockpit only to find a strange voice behind them (possibly another militant) suggesting them to take a left turn.

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

The film has been shot in various parts of the United Kingdom including Bradford, Birmingham and Wales and sets were recreated to resemble Karachi. During the shooting of scenes in Wales, the lead actors were mistaken as real Taliban people and the shoot was halted by Scotland Yard authorities.[5] The Bradford Bazaar was used as the backdrop of the film's shooting in Bradford.[6] During the shoot, the airport set from Birmingham was stolen by truckloaders. During this, Bhagnani suffered a loss due to which shooting came to a halt.[7]

Casting

[edit]

The role of Jackky Bhagnani was first offered to Irrfan Khan but due to other commitments Khan left the film.[8]

Kubra Khan was originally cast as the female lead and shot most of the film before creative differences led to her leaving the film and being replaced by Lauren Gottlieb, who reshot most of her scenes.[9] Certain scenes featuring Kubra were retained in the final version of the film and the script was re-written to change her role into a much smaller one.

Soundtrack

[edit]
Welcome 2 Karachi
Soundtrack album
Released29 April 2015
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelT-Series

The music for the film is composed by Jeet Gannguli, Rochak Kohli and Amjad-Nadeem. The soundtrack of the film comprises 5 songs. The full audio album of the film was released on 29 April 2015 on YouTube.[10][11]

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Lalla Lalla Lori"Rochak KohliRochak KohliVishal Dadlani, Shivangi R. Kashyap04:18
2."Boat Ma Kukdookoo"Rochak KohliRochak KohliMika Singh, Rochak Kohli, Deane Sequeira, Shivangi R. Kashyap03:20
3."Shakira"Kausar MunirJeet GannguliShalmali Kholgade03:37
4."Chal Bhaag"Sameer AnjaanAmjad NadeemLove Juneja, Wajid Ali04:33
5."Mera Yaar Fantastic"Sameer AnjaanRochak KohliAlamgir Khan3:59

Critical reception

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The film received largely negative reviews from critics. Paloma Sharma of Rediff rated it 0.5 stars and said, "Welcome 2 Karachi is a sad excuse for screen space"[12]

Box office

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Welcome to Karachi grossed ₹1.5 Cr in India on its opening day. The comedy drama film only managed to gross Rs. 5.50 crore net (55 million) approx. on its first weekend at the box office, including paid previews. This isn't shocking as the film pulled poor numbers on its first day by grossing Rs. 1.35 crore net (13.5 million)approx. on Friday. The film however saw a decent growth on Sunday than it saw on its first day by doing a business of Rs. 2 crore net (20 million) approx. at the box office.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "WELCOME 2 KARACHI". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  2. ^ -welcome-to-karachi/ Mir-Amiruddin-Mir-Zada, Welcome to Karachi[permanent dead link]. ARY News. 29 October 2014.
  3. ^ Check out: Jackky Bhagnani and Arshad Warsi in Welcome to Karachi | Latest Movie Features. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  4. ^ "T-Series - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  5. ^ Gupta, Priya (30 October 2014) Arshad Warsi and Jackky bhagnani mistaken for the Taliban by the Scotland Yard Archived 19 July 2022 at the Wayback Machine. The Times of India.
  6. ^ Bradford's Bazaar is the backdrop for new film Welcome to Karachi Archived 10 November 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Telegraph and Argus. 1 October 2014.
  7. ^ Lalwani, Vickey (18 October 2014) Vashu Bhagnani's Karachi airport set stolen Archived 20 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine. The Times of India.
  8. ^ Irrfan Khan quits Vashu Bhagnani's Welcome To Karachi. Bollywoodhungama.com (10 September 2014). Retrieved 2015-10-08.
  9. ^ "I've lost the will of going to Bollywood: Kubra Khan". 24 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  10. ^ Welcome to Karachi (2015) Songs Lyrics Archived 4 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Lyricser (16 April 2015). Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  11. ^ Mera Yaar Funtastic Song Lyrics – Welcome To Karachi Archived 4 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Lyricsol.com (24 May 2015). Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  12. ^ Sharma, Paloma. "Review: Welcome To Karachi". Rediff. Archived from the original on 29 May 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
  13. ^ Box Office: Arshad Warsi's Welcome To Karachi's First Weekend Collections Archived 2 June 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Businessofcinema.com (1 June 2015). Retrieved 2015-10-08.
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