| 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. [1]
The main character of the story is a retired soldier who walks with a limp but takes revenge on his enemies.
Toofan was released on 9 April 1976. It was declared as a golden jubilee hit. [1]
The music was composed by Safdar Hussain and lyrics were penned by Waris Ludhyanvi:
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Awardee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Toofan | Nigar Award | Best film | Hassan Askari | [2] [3] |
| 1976 | Toofan | Nigar Award | Best director | Hassan Askari | [2] [3] |
| 1976 | Toofan | Nigar Award | Best script writer | Nasir Adeeb | [2] [3] |
