Pakistani film Deemak, which has already seen tremendous success at the box office in Pakistan, will now charm audiences abroad as it premiered to a packed house in Houston on its worldwide release.
Lead stars Faysal Quraishi and Sonya Hussaiyn attended the Houston premiere, where they were warmly welcomed by fans. Taking to Instagram, Quraishi expressed his gratitude, writing: “Thank you Houston, full house.”
Sonya, who wore a vibrant green ensemble for the evening, shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of her experience via Instagram. Her video showed moments from her arrival at the cinema to walking the corridors and interacting with fans. In a heartfelt note, she wrote: “Houston… I’m truly speechless tonight. The Deemak premiere was houseful — so much love that people were sitting on the stairs just to be part of it. Even with less capacity and more crowd, no one left till the very end. That kind of warmth… you can’t put into words.”
She went on to thank her team and the organizers, particularly @rehanhumfm, for pulling off the event within just 24 hours “so flawlessly, so professionally, and with so much heart.”
Sonya also acknowledged the presence of fellow celebrities, saying: “A special thanks to all my celebrity friends, my shining stars, for lighting up the night with your love and presence. You made it even more magical.”
Signing off emotionally, she added: “As I say goodbye for now… magar phir milengay, Houston. Thank you for all the love and the memories we’re taking back with us. Yeh raat humesha yaad rahegi. Love you all.”
The premiere was also attended by several other cast members of the film including Adnan Siddiqui, Mohib Mirza, and Aijaz Aslam, further adding to the evening’s celebratory atmosphere.
The blockbuster film has already made crores at the box office in Pakistan, and is now captivating international audiences with its magic, continuing its streak of success in the US.