Moomal Rano previously titled Mohabbat Ki Aakhri Kahani[1] is a Pakistani short film directed by Siraj-ul-Haque. It has Ahsan Khan and Saba Qamar as lead roles and is written by Zafar Meraj.[2][3] The short film is being produced by Zee TV Production as part of the Zeal For Unity festival.[4][5]
| Moomal Rano | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Siraj-ul-Haque Abdul Ahad and Moiz (Assistant Directors) |
| Written by | Syed Zafar Mairaj |
| Produced by | Shailja Kejirwal Siraj ul Haque co-produced Vikas Sharma |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Shahzad Khan |
| Edited by | Rabiranjan Maitra |
| Music by | Qasim Azhar |
Production company | Zee TV Production |
| Distributed by | zee5 |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Languages | Urdu, Sindhi |
Plot
editMoomal Rano is the story of Sarmad and Nigar, modern day Romeo and Juliet frequenting a village haveli where they have been listening to folklore love tales since childhood. When Sarmad & Nigar make the decision to be together, they aren't accepted as lovers and are opposed by the same person who taught them lessons of love. Eventually, both meet a tragic fate as they are shot dead in the name of Honor Killing (Karo Kari). Mohabbat ki Aakhri Kahaani exposes the dark truth of honor killing which is a real burning issue on both sides of the border.[6]
Cast
editLead
edit- Saba Qamar as Nigar
- Ahsan Khan as Sarmad
Recurring
edit- Salman Saeed as Zaman
- Zainab Jameel as Rani
- Asad Qureshi
Production
editInitially, the film was titled Mohabbat Ki Aakhri Kahani but the makers changed it to Moomal Rano.[7][8] In a career spanning across 16 years, Siraj-ul-Haque has a repertoire of TV series such as Saari Bhool Hamari Thi and Bunty I Love You, films and documentaries to his credit. After tasting success as an assistant director for the acclaimed film Khamosh Pani, he went on to make his first feature film, Chandani. Moomal Rano is written by Zafar Miraj and the film will be screened in film festivals in India.[9] Ahsan Khan was chosen as the main Male, whilst Saba Qamar was chosen as the lead Female for the film. Saba in an Interview stated that she will be playing the role of a Sindhi Girl.[10]
Music
editThe music is done by Qasim Azhar, and OST Lyrics by Uzma Iftikhar. Whilst Sufi poetry is done by Shah Abdul Latif Bhattai.
References
edit- ↑ "Saba Qamar, Ahsan Khan's 'Moomal Rano' appears to be Pakistan's version of 'Romeo and Juliet' - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ↑ NewsBytes. "Saba Qamar and Ahsan Khan starrer Moomal Rano to premiere in Pakistan". The News International. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ↑ "Ahsan Khan and Saba Qamar's Moomal Rano to finally see the light of the day". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ↑ "Ahsan Khan, Saba Qamar revive Moomal Rano in Zee TV's 'Mohabat Ki Akhri Kahani'". 14 October 2015.
- ↑ "ARY NEWS | Mohabbat Ki Akhri Kahani Archives - ARY NEWS". arynews.tv. Archived from the original on 3 October 2016.
- ↑ "Ahsan Khan signs Zee TV production". 12 October 2015.
- ↑ Haq, Images Staff | Irfan Ul (14 October 2015). "Ahsan Khan, Saba Qamar revive Moomal Rano in Zee TV's 'Mohabat Ki Akhri Kahani'". Images. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ↑ "Ahsan Khan and Saba Qamar's film 'Moomal Rano' is finally releasing". Something Haute. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ↑ "Ahsan Khan, Saba Qamar revive Moomal Rano in Zee TV's 'Mohabat Ki Akhri Kahani'". 14 October 2015.
- ↑ "Ahsan Khan signs two projects with Zee TV". 21 October 2015.
External links
edit- Moomal Rano at IMDb
- http://zealforunity.com/ - Zeal For Unity