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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Halal Love Story<br />
| image = Halal Love Story.jpg<br />
| caption = Official release poster<br />
| director = [[Zakariya Mohammed]]<br />
| producer = [[Aashiq Abu]]<br/>Jesna Ashim<br/>Harshad Ali<br />
| writer = <br />
| screenplay = [[Zakariya Mohammed]]<br />[[Muhsin Parari]]<br />
| story = <br />
| based_on = <br />
| starring = [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]<br/>[[Joju George]]<br/>[[Sharaf U Dheen]]<br/>[[Grace Antony]]<br />
| narrator = <br />
| music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Bijibal]]<br>[[Shahabaz Aman]]<br>'''[[Record producer|Music Producer]]:'''<br>[[Rex Vijayan]] <br>'''Background Score:'''<br>Yakzan-[[Neha Nair|Neha]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/parvathy-in-halal-love-storyposter--news-malayalam-udmk18jhejgjb.html|title=Parvathy in 'Halal Love Story' poster!|website=Sify|date=12 March 2020|accessdate=30 May 2021}}</ref><br />
| cinematography = [[Ajay Menon]]<br />
| editing = Saiju Sreedharan<br />
| studio = Papaya Films<br>OPM Cinemas<br>Ourhood Movies<br />
| distributor = [[Amazon Prime Video]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2020|10|15}}<br />
| runtime = <br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Malayalam<br />
| budget = <br />
| gross = <br />
}}<br />
'''''Halal Love Story''''' is a 2020 [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language [[comedy-drama]] film<ref>{{cite news|last1=Priya|first1=Lakshmi|date=16 January 2020|title='Halal Love Story' is a family comedy-drama: Zakariya|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/jan/16/halal-love-story-is-a-family-comedy-drama-zakariya-2090006.html|access-date=16 February 2020}}</ref> directed by [[Zakariya Mohammed]]. The movie is scripted jointly by Zakariya and [[Muhsin Parari]], with Ashif Kakkodi credited as co-writer. The film is bankrolled by [[Aashiq Abu]] under the banner OPM Cinemas, Jesna Ashim and Harshad Ali under Papaya Films. Zakariya and Muhsin Parari along with cinematographer Ajay Menon and editor Saiju Shreedharan are credited as co-producers under the banner Ourhood Movies.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Malayalam |first1=Samayam |title=വൻ താരനിരയുമായി 'ഹലാല് ലവ് സ്റ്റോറി'; പുത്തൻ പോസ്റ്റർ പുറത്ത് വിട്ട് ടീം: ഇത് പൊളിക്കുമെന്ന് പ്രേക്ഷകർ! |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/sudani-from-nigeria-director-zakariya-mohammeds-next-movie-halal-love-story-second-look-poster-released/articleshow/74497565.cms |access-date=12 March 2020 |publisher=Samayam |date=5 March 2020}}</ref> Halal Love Story features an ensemble cast including [[Indrajith Sukumaran]], [[Joju George]], [[Sharaf U Dheen]], [[Grace Antony]] in lead roles along with [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]] and [[Soubin Shahir]] in cameos.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Narative |first1=Digital |title=Parvathy to make cameo appearance in 'Halal Love Story' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/parvathy-make-cameo-appearance-halal-love-story-116457 |access-date=16 February 2020 |publisher=The News Minute |date=20 January 2020}}</ref> The film released on 15 October through [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref name="prime"/> Upon release the film met with mixed reviews.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
The film starts when Rahim, a member of a Muslim religious organization decides to make a ''[[Halal]] film'' as the organization see movies as [[Haram]] in general. Rahim then meets Shereef, who is an active street play actor for various protests. Both together meet Thoufeeq to ask to write a script for the film. Due to various limitations, Thoufeeq informs that a [[telefilm]] of one hour is better than a full length [[feature film]]. As the organization gives node to the Halal movie, Siraj, is roped as director for the film. Siraj is described as enough mainstream by Thoufeeq, since he drinks and doesn't follows the religion strictly.<br />
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Actors are chosen from the organization, but extensive search were conducted for the lead pair. A real husband and wife is required for the lead as mixing for non-married adults can lead to the forbidden region. After the directions from leaders of the organization, wife of Shereef, Suhra agrees to take role of the heroine. And Shereef is also chosen as the hero. As the shooting starts, amateurish performance of actors leads to the sudden halt to shooting. Haseena, a casting director came into the scene and she gives basic acting training to the aspiring actors. In the training session Suhra revealed about a lie Shereef told about her father when he died. Shereef hears this and he becomes defensive. At the end of the session, only six people - including Suhra is chosen for the film. Since Suhra is selected, Shereef also gets selection as the film requires real life husband and wife.<br />
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As shooting progresses, Siraj finds that there is something wrong with Suhra and Shereef. He tells this to Thoufeeq and he rewrites the script to make amends between Suhra and Shereef. But things didn't go as planned and Siraj becomes angry. He announces that Shereef needs to reconcile with Suhra in order to continue the filming. As the ice melts, Siraj plans an additional shot for climax in which Suhra and Shereef hugs. But Thoufeeq is against this as he fears that the community may find this as not halal. At last the cinematographer says he know a way and the climax shooting starts. As Suhra and Shereef hugs, Thoufeeq comes into scene and says to stop the shooting. Cinematographer informs him that halal cut is already done. Siraj is also happy as the problems between Shereef and Suhra is also over. The film ends as Rahim and family performs Salah while the movie is running in the TV.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{colbegin}}<br />
* [[Indrajith Sukumaran]] as Shereef<br />
* [[Joju George]] as Siraj<br />
* [[Sharaf U Dheen]] as Thoufeeq<br />
*[[Grace Antony]] as Suhra<br />
* Abhiram Pothuval as Abhi<br />
* Nazar Karutheny as Rahim<br />
* [[Zeenath]] as Rahim's wife<br />
* Assif Yogi as Cinematographer<br />
* [[Unnimaya Prasad]] as Siraj's Wife<br />
* Navas Vallikkunnu as Divorce Lawyer<br />
* [[Nilambur Ayisha]] as actress in telefilm<br />
* Neeraja Rajendran as Thoufeeq's mother<br />
* Shiny Sarah <br />
* Ann Saleem<br />
* Sidheek Kodiyathur<br />
* Saheer Mohammed<br />
* Banna Chennamangallur<br />
* Ameen Jawhar<br />
*[[Mamukkoya]] as Abukka (cameo)<br />
*[[Soubin Shahir]] as Azad (cameo)<br />
* [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]] as Haseena (cameo)<br />
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== Music ==<br />
The film features songs composed by [[Shahabaz Aman]] and [[Bijibal]] with music produced by [[Rex Vijayan]]. The [[film score]] is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and [[Neha Nair]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/halal-love-story-movie-trailer-indrajith-grace-antony-soubin-parvathy-sharafudheen-1.5111182|title=സിനിമക്കുള്ളിലെ സിനിമയുമായ് ഹലാല് ലൗ സ്റ്റോറി ട്രെയ്ലർ|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/movie-news/halal-love-story-trailer-released-582158|title=സിനിമക്കുള്ളിലെ സിനിമയുമായ് 'ഹലാല് ലൗ സ്റ്റോറി' ട്രെയ്ലര് പുറത്തിറങ്ങി &#124; Madhyamam|first=വെബ്|last=ഡെസ്ക്|date=7 October 2020|website=www.madhyamam.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2020/10/05/halal-love-story-motion-poster.html|title=ഹലാല് ലൗ സ്റ്റോറി മോഷന് പോസ്റ്റര് പുറത്തിറങ്ങി|website=ManoramaOnline}}</ref> Lyrics were penned by [[Muhsin Parari]] and [[Anwar Ali (poet)|Anwar Ali]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/listsongs.php?l=15337|title=List of Malayalam Songs written by Muhsin Parari|website=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref> Additional Music Production is done by Palee Francis. <br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Halal Love Story<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| artist = [[Bijibal]], [[Shahabaz Aman]], [[Rex Vijayan]]<br />
| cover = <br />
| alt = <br />
| released = 15 October 2020<br />
| recorded = 2019-2020<br />
| venue = <br />
| studio = My Studio, Kochi<br>Sapthaa Records, Kochi<br>[[Bijibal|Bodhi]], Thrissur<br />
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]<br />
| length = 08:44<br />
| language = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]<br />
| label = OPM Records<br />
| producer = [[Rex Vijayan]]<br />
| chronology = [[Rex Vijayan]]<br />
| prev_title = [[Valiyaperunnal]]<br />
| prev_year = 2019<br />
| next_title = Neelavelicham<br />
| next_year = TBA<br />
| misc = {{Extra chronology<br />
| artist = [[Bijibal]]<br />
| prev_title= [[Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya]]<br />
| prev_year = 2020<br />
| title = Halal Love Story<br />
| year = 2020<br />
| next_title = [[Vellam: The Essential Drink]]<br />
| next_year = 2021<br />
}}<br />
{{Extra chronology<br />
| artist = [[Shahabaz Aman]]<br />
| prev_title= [[Thamaasha]]<br />
| prev_year = 2019<br />
| title = Halal Love Story<br />
| year = 2020<br />
| next_title = [[Thuramukham (2020 film)|Thuramukham]]<br />
| next_year = 2021<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
{{Track listing<br />
| headline = Halal Love Story<ref>{{cite web | url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/sundaranayavane-from-halal-love-story-single/1502913248 | title= Sundaranayavane (From "Halal Love Story") - Single | publisher=apple.com | date=13 March 2020 | first=Shahabaz | last=Aman | accessdate=30 May 2021 }}</ref><br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| total_length = 08:44<br />
| title1 = Sundaranayavane<br />
| lyrics1 = [[Muhsin Parari]]<br />
| music1 = [[Shahabaz Aman]]<br />
| extra1 = Shahabaz Aman<br />
| length1 = 02:39<br />
| title2 = Bismillah<br />
| lyrics2 = [[Muhsin Parari]]<br />
| music2 = [[Shahabaz Aman]]<br />
| extra2 = Shahabaz Aman<br />
| length2 = 03:00<br />
| title3 = Muttath<br />
| lyrics3 = [[Anwar Ali (poet)|Anwar Ali]]<br />
| music3 = [[Bijibal]]<br />
| extra3 = [[Soumya Ramakrishnan]]<br />
| length3 = 03:03<br />
}}<br />
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== Release ==<br />
The film released on 15 October on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref name="prime">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/oct/02/halal-love-story-to-release-on-amazon-prime-on-october-15-2204550.html|title=Halal Love Story to release on Amazon Prime on October 15|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> [[Baradwaj Rangan]] of Film Companion South wrote:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/malayalam-review/halal-love-story-movie-review-baradwaj-rangan-amazon-prime-video-parvathy-soubin-joju-an-entertaining-mix-of-faith-and-filmmaking-malayalam-movies/|title=Halal Love Story On Amazon Prime Video: An Entertaining Mix Of Faith And Filmmaking|website=FilmCompanion.|date=24 October 2020}}</ref><br />
{{cquote|Unfortunately, the second half undergoes a tonal shift and becomes serious. 'Becoming serious' is in itself not an issue. But given the humour-coated approach in the first half, some of the latter portions are too heavy, too big for a film that’s so far been working in a miniaturist mode.}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|11112338}}<br />
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