Dealing in Desire
Synopsis
Dealing in Desire is a short, experimental film by Sarmad Khoosat and Saba Karim Khan, which explores the power dynamics between men and women, the emotional toll of exploitation and the reclaiming of agency in situations where we assume there is none. It is based on the poem “Dealing in Desire” by Saba Karim Khan and inspired by Manto’s short story, Hatak or The Insult.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
- Original Title
- Dealing in Desire
- Spoken Languages
- English, Urdu
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Nadeem Abbas
Sundus Hashmi
Department Leadership Roster
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Director
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat
Screenplay
Sundus Hashmi
Producer
Nadeem Abbas
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dealing in Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dealing in Desire about?
Dealing in Desire is a short, experimental film by Sarmad Khoosat and Saba Karim Khan, which explores the power dynamics between men and women, the emotional toll of exploitation and the reclaiming of agency in situations where we assume there is none. It is based on the poem “Dealing in Desire” by Saba Karim Khan and inspired by Manto’s short story, Hatak or The Insult.
Who directed Dealing in Desire?
Dealing in Desire was directed by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat.
Who stars in Dealing in Desire?
The principal cast of Dealing in Desire includes Rasti Farooq.
When was Dealing in Desire released and how long is it?
Dealing in Desire was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 13m.