| Toofan | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Hassan Askari |
| Screenplay by | Nasir Adeeb |
| Produced by | Hassan Askari |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Irshad Ahmad |
| Music by | Safdar Hussain |
| Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Punjabi |
Toofan is a 1976 Pakistani Punjabi film directed and produced by Hassan Askari. The film starred Aasia, Sultan Rahi, Iqbal Hassan, Najma, Afzaal Ahmad, and Mustafa Qureshi.
Toofan was a 'super hit' movie and won 3 Nigar Awards, including the 'Best Film' in the Punjabi language for the year 1976.
Plot
The main character of the story is a retired soldier who walks with a limp but takes revenge on his enemies.
Cast
- Aasia
- Sultan Rahi
- Iqbal Hassan
- Najma
- Afzaal Ahmad
- Mustafa Qureshi
- Bahar
- Saiqa
- Khalid Saleem Mota
- Jaggi Malik
Release and box office
Toofan was released on 9 April 1976. It was declared as a golden jubilee hit.
Music and soundtracks
The music was composed by Safdar Hussain and lyrics were penned by Waris Ludhyanvi:
- Agg Lag Jandi Jithun Langdi... Singer: Mehdi Hassan
Awards
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Awardee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Toofan | Nigar Award | Best film | Hassan Askari | |
| 1976 | Toofan | Nigar Award | Best director | Hassan Askari | |
| 1976 | Toofan | Nigar Award | Best script writer | Nasir Adeeb |
References
- ^ "Pakistani Film Database – 1976". Cineplot.com website. 5 August 2010. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". The Hot Spot Online website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Online Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
