Islamabad: Rock City

2001 short film by Sameer Butt, Lucas Traub

Islamabad: Rock City

Directed by| Sameer Butt, Lucas Traub
Written by| Sameer Butt
Richard Murphy
Produced by| Brad Abramson
Sameer Butt
Richard Murphy
Lucas Traub
Starring| Junoon
Narrated by| Susan Sarandon
Edited by| Douglas Anderson
Music by| Jennifer Stilson
Sandy Alouete
Bruce Gillmer
Distributed by| VH1

Release date

* November 29, 2001 (2001-11-29) (U.S.)

Running time

| 20 minutes
Countries| United States
Pakistan
Language| English

Islamabad: Rock City is a 2001 documentary film produced by Michael Hirschorn and Shelly Tatro. The film follows the journey of the biggest South Asian rock music band Junoon and struggle they face to become one of the biggest band in the world.[1]

## Synopsis[edit]

The VH1 News special is the story of a very unlikely Pakistani rock band who have managed to defy politics, culture and fundamentalism all in the name of music. Translated, "Junoon" means "passion" - and that's what this 10- year-old rock group has brought to a Pakistani music scene that has often been forced underground. The group has been banned for nearly half of its existence, yet has still sold millions of records. Two years ago, it won Channel V award in Delhi for "Best International Group",[2] beating out the likes of Backstreet Boys and The Prodigy.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Islamabad: Rock City Retrieved on July 21, 2010.
2. ^ "The Channel [V] Awards reaffirm the global impact of all things Indian". Planet India. Angelfire. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
3. ^ Junoon - [V] Award Ceremony 1998 Junoon Wins Best International Band Award on YouTube Retrieved on September 29, 2016.

## External links[edit]

* Junoon Official site
* Islamabad: Rock City at IMDb

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Junoon

* Salman Ahmad
* Ali Azmat
* Brian O'Connell
* Taylor Simpson

* Nusrat Hussain
* Shehryar Ahmad
* Mekaal Hasan
* Assad Ahmed

Studio albums|

* Junoon
* Talaash
* Inquilaab
* Azadi
* Parvaaz
* Andaz
* Dewaar
* Infiniti
* Door

Soundtracks|

* Rock & Roll Jihad

Live albums|

* Junoon for Peace
* Daur-e-Junoon

Compilations|

* Kashmakash
* Dosti
* Millennium 1990-2000
* Dewaar: The Best of Junoon
* Junoon 20

Singles|

* "Neend Aati Nahin"
* "Heer"
* "Khwab"
* "Bheegi Yaadein"
* "Talaash"
* "Jazba-e-Junoon"
* "Ehtesaab"
* "Dosti"
* "Rooh Ki Pyas"
* "Mein Kaun Hoon"
* "Meri Awaz Suno"
* "Saeein"
* "Sayonee"
* "Khudi"
* "Yaar Bina"
* "Bulleya"
* "Sajna"
* "Ghoom"
* "Mitti"
* "Sanwal"
* "Chal Kuriye"
* "Chaen"
* "Ishq"
* "Azadi"
* "Zamane Ke Andaz"
* "No More"
* "Dewaar"
* "Hungama"
* "Baarish"
* "Maza Zindagi Ka"
* "Pappu Yaar"
* "Taara Jala"
* "Garaj Baras"
* "Ghoom Taana"
* "Love Can You Take Me Back"
* "Open Your Eyes (Pakistan Humara)"
* "Door Bohat Door"

Television|

* Talaash
* J Say Junooni
* Pappu Yaar Tang Na Kar

Documentaries|

* Islamabad: Rock City
* The Rock Star and the Mullahs
* Pakistan - Rocking the System
* It's My Country Too: Muslim Americans
* Inquilaab - The Story of Junoon

Videos|

* The Videos 1990-2000
* United for Peace
* Junoon for Peace
* Ghoom Taana

Related|

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* Discography
* Members
* Songs
* Awards

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Bands|

* Vital Signs
* Jupiters

Books|

* Rock & Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star's Revolution

People|

* Asad Ahmed
* Mekaal Hasan
* Jay Dittamo
* Sunny Jain
* Chris Tarry
* Shoaib Mansoor

* Category:Junoon

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