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 Aasia Sultan Rahi Iqbal Hassan Najma Afzaal Ahmad Mustafa Qureshi Bahar Saiqa Khalid Saleem Mota Jaggi Malik
Release and box office Toofan was released on 9 April 1976. It was declared as a golden jubilee hit.
Music and soundtracks The music was composed by Safdar Hussain and lyrics were penned by Waris Ludhyanvi:
Agg Lag Jandi Jithun Langdi... Singer: Mehdi Hassan
Awards Year Film Award Category Awardee Ref. 1976 Toofan Nigar Award Best film Hassan Askari 1976 Toofan Nigar Award Best director Hassan Askari 1976 Toofan Nigar Award Best script writer Nasir Adeeb
References
External links Toofan poster at the Princeton University Library