Hammal O Mahganj

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Hammal O Mahganj is a Pakistani Balochi language film released in 1976 but could not make in cinemas due to political pressure.[1][2] The film was produced by Anwar Iqbal who also played the lead role in the film along with Nadir Shah Adil, Aneeta Gul, Saqi and Noor Mohammad Lashari.[3] Set in the 15th century when Portuguese discovered Indian subcontinent, the story revolves around a man who stands against the Portuguese for the honour of his motherland. The film is the first feature Balochi film. The film was screened in 2017 on 28 February, Baloch Culture day.[3]

Cast[]

  • Anwar Iqbal[4]
  • Nadir Shah Adil
  • Aneeta Gul
  • Saqi
  • Noor Mohammad Lashari
  • Shakeel Laasi

References[]

  1. ^ Zeeshan Nasir (1 March 2019). "Remembering the tragedy and legend of Hammal-o-Mahganj". Daily Times. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Baloch film industry". nation com.pk. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Pakistan's first Balochi film will be screened on Baloch Culture Day". Dawn Images. 2017-02-07.
  4. ^ "Senior actor Anwar Iqbal passes away". dawn.com. 2021-07-02.


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