Item (Pakistani)
Synopsis
Item is a woman-led film, A girl next door who without any family and support struggles to earn for her living and becomes a star, the film carries 1970’s musical era till 1990’s actresses’ charm and beauty, it also shows after achieving the fame she feels disrespected by the society that challenges the deep-rooted objectification and double standards faced by actresses and female artists in Pakistan's entertainment industry. It sheds light on the crimes, harassment, and moral policing that women endure simply for choosing to be in the spotlight. In a world where beauty is commodified and dignity is denied, Item reveals the emotional cost of being a woman on screen—one who is praised, judged, consumed, and discarded by the very society she performs for. This is not just a film it is a voice for the silenced, a mirror to the media, and a demand for respect. It will also show the softer image and that there are the most respected men in our society who shows others how to respect and give dignity to women in any field.