Mera Lyari

+ Q&A with director Abu Aleeha and cast, moderated by Dr Toyeba Mushtaq

The story of two young women determined to pursue their football dreams.

  • Director

    Abu Aleeha

  • With

    Ayesha Omar, Dananeer Mobeen, Summaya Mumtaz

  • Pakistan 2025. 95min

  • Digital

  • Urdu with English subtitles

In the tough streets of Lyari, two girls chase an impossible dream. Fierce Afsana defies her authoritarian father, while gifted orphan Kushmala faces a forced marriage. Guided by a one-legged former football captain, they train in secret for a shot at the Pakistan Football League. But claiming the pitch means confronting family, tradition and fear head-on.