Toofan (1976 film)

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Toofan
Directed byHassan Askari
Screenplay by Nasir Adeeb
Produced byHassan Askari
Starring
CinematographyIrshad Ahmad
Music by Safdar Hussain
Release date
  • 2 April 1976 (1976-04-02)
CountryPakistan
LanguagePunjabi

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 for the year.

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Plot

The main character of the story is a retired soldier who walks with a limp but takes revenge on his enemies. [1]

Cast

Release and box office

Toofan was released on 9 April 1976. It was crowned as a golden jubilee hit. [2] [3]

Music and soundtracks

The music was composed by Safdar Hussain and lyrics were penned by Waris Ludhyanvi: [2]

Awards

YearFilmAwardCategoryAwardeeRef.
1976Toofan Nigar Award Best filmHassan Askari [4] [5]
1976Toofan Nigar Award Best directorHassan Askari [4] [5]
1976Toofan Nigar Award Best script writer Nasir Adeeb [4] [5]

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References

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