Standing Ovation at Cannes: Adnan Shah Tipu’s Remarkable Achievement

Actor and comedian Adnan Shah Tipu, known for his roles in popular dramas and films like “Sub Set Hai (Pintu),” and “Suno Chanda,” has made a mark at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. He received recognition for his work in Zarrar Khan’s horror film, “In Flames.” The news of Adnan’s achievement has sparked pride among his fans and the showbiz community, who took to social media to express their support and admiration.

Notable figures from the industry, including actors Hira Mani and Zoya Nasir, shared their excitement on Instagram. Hira Mani praised Adnan’s versatility and expressed her pride, while Zoya Nasir emphasized the significance of this moment of national pride, particularly given the challenges faced by their country. Sarwat Gilani, who attended Cannes last year for her award-winning film “Joyland,” congratulated the entire team of “In Flames” for their achievement.

Other celebrities, such as Yasir Hussain, Amar Khan, Zara Noor Abbas, Yashma Gill, Anoushey Ashraf, and Aiman Khan, also shared their joy and support for Adnan on social media. The film “In Flames,” part of the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight selection, had its world premiere on May 19. Adnan’s gratitude was evident as he made a hand gesture during the screening, while the rest of the cast shared selfies and red-carpet photos on their Instagram Stories. The film received a standing ovation at the festival, as proudly shared by the makers on their official Instagram account. “In Flames” will continue to screen at Cannes until May 27.

Variety reports that “In Flames” is the first Pakistan-set film to be featured in Directors’ Fortnight since Jamil Dehlavi’s “The Blood of Hussain” in 1980. Produced by Anam Abbas and executive produced by Shant Joshi, Todd Brown, and Maxime Cottray, the film is part of XYZ’s New Visions slate. It features a strong female cast, including Ramesha Nawal, Bakhtawar Mazhar, Adnan Shah Tipu, and Omair Javaid.

“In Flames,” tells a gripping story centered around a mother and daughter whose lives disrupted by the reappearance of figures from their past, both real and supernatural. Their precarious existence threatened, and they must rely on their bond to overcome the menacing forces that surround them. This horror film delves into themes of women’s rights while challenging patriarchal norms.