Toofan (1976 film) explained

Director:Hassan Askari
Producer:Hassan Askari
Cinematography:Irshad Ahmad
Music:Safdar Hussain
Country:Pakistan
Language:Punjabi
Toofan
Screenplay:Nasir Adeeb

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

Release and box office

Toofan was released on 9 April 1976. It was declared as a golden jubilee hit.[1]

Music and soundtracks

The music was composed by Safdar Hussain and lyrics were penned by Waris Ludhyanvi:

Awards

YearFilmAwardCategoryAwardeeRef.
1976ToofanNigar AwardBest filmHassan Askari[2] [3]
1976ToofanNigar AwardBest directorHassan Askari
1976ToofanNigar AwardBest script writerNasir Adeeb

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pakistani Film Database – 1976. Cineplot.com website . https://web.archive.org/web/20110520054036/http://cineplot.com/pakistani-film-database-1976/. 5 August 2010 . 20 May 2011. dead. 4 December 2024.
  2. Web site: THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986 . The Hot Spot Online website . https://web.archive.org/web/20080725090554/http://www.thehotspotonline.com/moviespot/bolly/Lollywood/NigarAwards2.htm . 25 July 2008. 4 December 2024.
  3. Web site: Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards . The Hot Spot Online Film Reviews website . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613171619/https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awards/ . 13 June 2020. 4 December 2024. dead.