Moomal Rano
| 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-Produceed Vikas Sharma |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Shahzad Khan |
| Edited by | Rabiranjan Maitra |
| Music by | Qasim Azhar |
Production company | Zee TV Production |
| Distributed by | zee5 |
Release date | zee5 |
Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Languages | Urdu, Sindhi |
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]
Plot[edit]
Moomal 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 take the decision of being 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[edit]
Lead[edit]
- Saba Qamar as Nigar
- Ahsan Khan as Sarmad
Recurring[edit]
- Salman Saeed as Zaman
- Zainab Jameel as Rani
- Asad Qureshi
Production[edit]
Initially 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 and whilst Saba Qamar was chosen as lead Female for the film. Saba in an Interview stated that she will be playing the role of a Sindhi Girl.[10]
Music[edit]
The 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. 2018-03-03. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ^ NewsBytes. "Saba Qamar and Ahsan Khan starrer Moomal Rano to premiere in Pakistan". The News International. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
- ^ "Ahsan Khan and Saba Qamar's Moomal Rano to finally see the light of the day". www.pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
- ^ "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 2016-10-03.
- ^ "Ahsan Khan signs Zee TV production". 12 October 2015.
- ^ Haq, Images Staff | Irfan Ul (2015-10-14). "Ahsan Khan, Saba Qamar revive Moomal Rano in Zee TV's 'Mohabat Ki Akhri Kahani'". Images. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
- ^ "Ahsan Khan and Saba Qamar's film 'Moomal Rano' is finally releasing". Something Haute. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
- ^ "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
