Agha Hasan Askari
Agha Hasan Askari (28 January 1945 – 30 October 2023) was a Pakistani film director, producer and screenwriter of the Lollywood industry. Before joining Tariq Masood Qureshi, he started his career as an assistant director on the Punjabi titles Chan Makhana and Sajan Pyaara by Kaifi. His first film as a director was Khun Pasina starring Firdous, Sultan Rahi, Rukhsana and Agha Talish.[1][2] Early life and educationBorn in 1945 at Lahore,[3] with a M.A. degree in English Literature, Askari was fond of writing since his college days, during those times being the editor of Faran, the magazine of leftist National Students Federation (NSF), and throughout his life would remain a committed Marxist, which would influence the social message in his movies. This also reflected and was a result of his own struggles as a member of the lower middle class in Pakistan.[3] CareerDuring his career, Askari directed around 60 Punjabi and Urdu films, besides producing 10 of them.[4][1] Among his memorable works in more than 60 projects are Wehshi Jat (1975 film), Khun Pasina, Khazana, Jannat Ki Taan, Aag, Be Qarar, Dooriyan and Tere Pyar Mein (2000 film) is included.[2] Notably, Askari is credited with first introducing the iconic Sultan Rahi as "Maula Jat", introducing his iconic Gandasa in the groundbreaking 1975 film Wehshi Jatt, years before the iconic Maula Jatt (1979 film). He directed over 50 films, devoted 55 years of his life to Pakistani film industry.[1] DeathAskari died on 30 October 2023,[3] at the age of 78. He had been suffering from lung cancer for a long time and was undergoing treatment at Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Lahore. He is survived by a widow, a daughter and a son.[1] His funeral prayer was performed after noon prayer at his residence on Alamgir Street in Lahore, Pakistan.[2] Filmography
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