Agha Hasan Askari (28 January 1945 – 30 October 2023) was a Pakistani film director 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 Keefi (Kafayat Hussain Bhatti). His first film as a director was Khun Pasina starring Firdous, Sultan Rahi, Rukhsana and Agha Talish.[1][2]
Agha Hasan Askari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 January, 1945 Lahore |
| Died | (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Agha Jee |
| Occupation | Film Director |
| Children | 2 (including Adil Hasan Askari Rubab Hasan Askari) |
| Awards | National Film Award (2 times), Pride of Performance |
Career
editDuring his career, Askari directed around 60 Punjabi and Urdu films, besides producing 10 of them.[3] Among his memorable works in more than 60 projects are Wahshi Jat, Khun Pasina, Salkheen, Khazana, Jannat Ki Taan, Aag, Be Qarar, Duriyan and Tere Piyar Main is included.[1][2] Notably, Askari is credited with introducing the iconic Sultan Rahi as Moula Jat, introducing his iconic Gandasa in the groundbreaking 1975 film Wehshi Jatt, years before the iconic Maula Jatt film.[4][3]
Death
editAskari died on 30 October 2023, 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. His funeral prayer was performed after noon prayer at his residence on Alamgir Street in Lahore.[1][5]
Awards
edit- National Film Awards (two-times)[1]
- Pride of Performance[4][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Desk, Web (31 October 2023). "Veteran filmmaker Agha Hasan Askari passes away". ARY NEWS.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "Lollywood's legendary film director Agha Hasan Askari passes away". www.24newshd.tv.
- ^ a b c Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (31 October 2023). "Director Hassan Askari passes away in Lahore". Images.
- ^ a b "Veteran filmmaker Hassan Askari passes away in Lahore". The Express Tribune. 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Lollywood's legendary film director Agha Hasan Askari passes away".