Agha Hasan Askari

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.

Career
During his career, Askari directed around 60 Punjabi and Urdu films, besides producing 10 of them. 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. 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.

Death
Askari 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.

Awards

 * National Film Awards (two-times)
 * Pride of Performance