Aashir Wajahat’s debut film, John, has received a lot of applause from critics and the masses. It is a story about a minority boy living in Karachi and the challenges life throws at him after the death of his mother.

To celebrate the glorious success, team John organised a special screening of the movie for friends and family. The super-excited cast and crew welcomed the guests on the red carpet while taking selfies with fans and friends. Speaking on the occasion, the film lead actor Aashir Wajahat expressed gratitude to fans for liking his work. He said, “I did my work with passion and I am glad that my efforts have been paid off and people have liked my performance. It all became possible because of my parent's well wishes and the guidance of my great mentor, Babar Ali.” The director in an exclusive conversation with MAG told the film was the fruit of the hard work of years. He had been working on the project for quite some time, “It was challenging to leave a mark with a first attempt and now I have greater responsibility on my shoulders as I have to deliver better than before. John is produced by Faiza Khanum and is written and directed by the visionary storyteller Babar Ali. The film features an ensemble cast including Aashir Wajahat’s debut on the silver screen as John, Romaisa Khan, Saleem Mairaj, and Raza Samo amongst others. John also features a brilliant original background score composed by Mannan Munjal with mesmerising songs: Chithiyan by Aashir Wajahat and Hassan Ali Hashmi, Tu Thehar Ja by Hassan Ali Effendi, Tou Wo Qaatil Hai by Sajid Ali and Mohammad Masood, and Buro Buro Shidi Jambo, Balochi folk song remixed and produced by Mannan Munjal.