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To be fair I was in Lahore in seems like most Punjabis speak urdu these days, I'd probably understand the dialogue better than some of the home crowd.
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To be fair I was in Lahore in seems like most Punjabis speak urdu these days, I'd probably understand the dialogue better than some of the home crowd.
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I've seen a resurgence in Punjabi in recent times.
The ladies who wanted him must be blind! He had no acting skills other then shouting his head off!
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Yes I understand it mostly but not on the level of my ancestors
I wouldn't mind watching this but I don't seem hyped because I've not been familiar with the character, I know it's a cult favourite. The last south asian movie I watched was Tumbbad. Is it worth going out of my way to see it compared to say some of the horror releases which are around at the moment?
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Yes I understand it mostly but not on the level of my ancestors
I think it is.. it’s really entertaining and if you understand thats more than enough to get the jokes, imagine it like a Punjabi Western.
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Yes I understand it mostly but not on the level of my ancestors
Its definitely worth watching
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Man , Amazing movie . I am not even a native punjabi speaker and I still loved it . HAA's Noori Natt stole the show !
You must have watched wrong Nadeem movies,watch Qurbani, Sangdil,Mehrbani, Dehleez, Pechan, Aina, Dillagi,Behshat,Bazar Husan and Ansoo. They were great movies and most been copied, including the songs, by Bollywood by big stars like Rahesh Khanna, Mithun, Dharmendra. You had to be a bit of romnatic guy though and appreciate good old songs.
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Looking back the original maula jatt hasnt passed the test of time
Its a terrible movie, with poor quality cinematography, overlong tedious scenes and horrid acting
Its only the dialogues that are still memorable
Itd be a hard long watch for any of todays generation to watch this today
Its a terrible movie, with poor quality cinematography, overlong tedious scenes and horrid acting
Its only the dialogues that are still memorable
Itd be a hard long watch for any of todays generation to watch this today
Acting by Mustafa Quershi in original was great, Sultan Rahi was standard. And Asia was a better Makho than Maira Khan. Dialogues of course great. If you watch many old movies you will wonder what the fuss was about, especially when they are low budgeted movies that Lollywood could afford.
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Hindu far-right leader threatens against release of Maula Jatt in India, calls Fawad's fans traitors
Ameya Khopkar claimed that an Indian distributor is working on the Indian release of Lashari's magnum opus
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a Hindu far-right party's leader Ameya Khopkar has threatened anyone trying to release Bilal Lashari's The Legend of Maula Jatt in India, branding actor Fawad Khan's fans in the country as traitors.
According to Times Now, Khopkar, who is also a film producer, claimed that an Indian distributor is working on the Indian release of Lashari's magnum opus. The politician further shared that if MNS chairperson Raj Thackeray orders, then the party would make sure that the film isn't screened anywhere in India.
Khopkar allegedly called Khan's fans and anyone hoping for The Legend of Maula Jatt's release in the country traitors and asserted they should go to Pakistan to watch the blockbuster.
Rumours regarding the possible release of the film in India were rife. Pinkvilla earlier reported that the film, which is living up to its name with a legendary box office run globally, might hit Indian theatres on December 23. It clarified, however, that no official announcement was made on the matter.
Several Indian outlets, albeit, followed suit, speculating whether and when the Bilal Lashari directorial will hit Indian theatres. To clear the air, The Express Tribune got in touch with the film’s producer, Ammara Hikmat, for an answer. While Ammara expressed hope for the film to reach Indian audiences, she dispelled reports of there being any deal in place for The Legend of Maula Jatt to release in India.
“We hope that Indian fans get to watch this movie in cinemas as well,” Ammara shared in an exclusive chat with The Express Tribune. “But right now, there is no such deal in place," she added. Having raked in Rs220 crores ($10 million) globally, The Legend of Maula Jatt continues to outperform Indian titles globally in its seventh week of run. Pinkvilla also provided a territorial breakdown for the box office collections of the film
All in all, Pakistan's grandest offering has collected Rs87.50 crores ($3.98 million) from Pakistan and Rs132.50 crores ($6 million) from oversea markets, as per Pinkvilla. Previously, Jawani Phir Nhi Aani 2 was the biggest Pakistani film with PKR 73 crores worldwide. The Legend of Maula Jatt has so far tripled that number, and continues to go higher. Since 2019, there has been a cultural exchange ban between both India and Pakistan.
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Ameya Khopkar claimed that an Indian distributor is working on the Indian release of Lashari's magnum opus
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a Hindu far-right party's leader Ameya Khopkar has threatened anyone trying to release Bilal Lashari's The Legend of Maula Jatt in India, branding actor Fawad Khan's fans in the country as traitors.
According to Times Now, Khopkar, who is also a film producer, claimed that an Indian distributor is working on the Indian release of Lashari's magnum opus. The politician further shared that if MNS chairperson Raj Thackeray orders, then the party would make sure that the film isn't screened anywhere in India.
Khopkar allegedly called Khan's fans and anyone hoping for The Legend of Maula Jatt's release in the country traitors and asserted they should go to Pakistan to watch the blockbuster.
Rumours regarding the possible release of the film in India were rife. Pinkvilla earlier reported that the film, which is living up to its name with a legendary box office run globally, might hit Indian theatres on December 23. It clarified, however, that no official announcement was made on the matter.
Several Indian outlets, albeit, followed suit, speculating whether and when the Bilal Lashari directorial will hit Indian theatres. To clear the air, The Express Tribune got in touch with the film’s producer, Ammara Hikmat, for an answer. While Ammara expressed hope for the film to reach Indian audiences, she dispelled reports of there being any deal in place for The Legend of Maula Jatt to release in India.
“We hope that Indian fans get to watch this movie in cinemas as well,” Ammara shared in an exclusive chat with The Express Tribune. “But right now, there is no such deal in place," she added. Having raked in Rs220 crores ($10 million) globally, The Legend of Maula Jatt continues to outperform Indian titles globally in its seventh week of run. Pinkvilla also provided a territorial breakdown for the box office collections of the film
All in all, Pakistan's grandest offering has collected Rs87.50 crores ($3.98 million) from Pakistan and Rs132.50 crores ($6 million) from oversea markets, as per Pinkvilla. Previously, Jawani Phir Nhi Aani 2 was the biggest Pakistani film with PKR 73 crores worldwide. The Legend of Maula Jatt has so far tripled that number, and continues to go higher. Since 2019, there has been a cultural exchange ban between both India and Pakistan.
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I didn't know that it is potentially releasing in Ind. I hope it does because I want to see the meltdown it will inevitably cause.
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Not a chance in Hell it will be allowed to release in Modi's India. If it does I will change my flag to India's national colours and declare Pakistan a failed state.
The gauntlet has been thrown down.
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Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan starrer The Legend of Maula Jatt may have reached new heights but for Ameya Khopkar, an Indian political leader and film producer, it’s still not enough for the film to release in India.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena party leader took to Twitter on Friday and wrote, “There are plans to release Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Pakistani film The Legend of Maula Jatt in India. It is most infuriating that an Indian company is leading this plan.”
Khopkar shared that on the orders of MNS Chairperson Raj Thackeray, they will not allow release of The Legend of Maula Jatt anywhere in India. There are no confirmed reports that the film will release in India, only speculations.
In a follow-up tweet, the producer-politician who has made films like Lai Bhaari, Ye Re Ye Re Paisa and Bhonga called Fawad’s Indian fans “traitors” and suggested they go to Pakistan to watch the film.
The Legend of Maula Jatt is not the only film that Khopkar and MNS have an issue with. The producer previously spoke against the release of Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring Fawad, Anushka Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor and some party leaders opposed the release of Mahira’s Raees alongside Shah Rukh Khan. MNS had called for a ban on Pakistani artists working in India.
At the time of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’s release six years ago, Khopkar had told India Today, “Nation comes first. We don’t care about losses faced by producers. There will be trouble in theatres if Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is released. Yes, we are threatening.”
The Legend of Maula Jatt is a reboot of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt, reimagining Punjab’s own superhero for a world audience. The film also stars Humaima Malick, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Raheela Agha, Babar Ali, Saima Baloch, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyar Ejaz and Resham.
As of November, the film made $8.95 million at the worldwide box office. The Legend of Maula Jatt made $3.58 million at the domestic box office and $5.37 million internationally. The film continues its box office run both domestically and internationally. The uncut version of the film released on December 2 and is now available to watch in the UK.
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The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena party leader took to Twitter on Friday and wrote, “There are plans to release Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Pakistani film The Legend of Maula Jatt in India. It is most infuriating that an Indian company is leading this plan.”
Khopkar shared that on the orders of MNS Chairperson Raj Thackeray, they will not allow release of The Legend of Maula Jatt anywhere in India. There are no confirmed reports that the film will release in India, only speculations.
In a follow-up tweet, the producer-politician who has made films like Lai Bhaari, Ye Re Ye Re Paisa and Bhonga called Fawad’s Indian fans “traitors” and suggested they go to Pakistan to watch the film.
The Legend of Maula Jatt is not the only film that Khopkar and MNS have an issue with. The producer previously spoke against the release of Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring Fawad, Anushka Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor and some party leaders opposed the release of Mahira’s Raees alongside Shah Rukh Khan. MNS had called for a ban on Pakistani artists working in India.
At the time of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’s release six years ago, Khopkar had told India Today, “Nation comes first. We don’t care about losses faced by producers. There will be trouble in theatres if Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is released. Yes, we are threatening.”
The Legend of Maula Jatt is a reboot of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt, reimagining Punjab’s own superhero for a world audience. The film also stars Humaima Malick, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Raheela Agha, Babar Ali, Saima Baloch, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyar Ejaz and Resham.
As of November, the film made $8.95 million at the worldwide box office. The Legend of Maula Jatt made $3.58 million at the domestic box office and $5.37 million internationally. The film continues its box office run both domestically and internationally. The uncut version of the film released on December 2 and is now available to watch in the UK.
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Such tiny, tiny hearts. Why are Indian authorities so scared of a film made in Pakistan? The subject matter is totally apolitical, there is no flag or nationalism being celebrated, if anything the tribal theme should strike a chord with Indians as well.
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Indian political party MNS may have opposed the release of Bilal Lashari’s The Legend of Maula Jatt in India but the Punjab censor board may go forth with it anyway. As per Indian media, the Punjabi-language film starring Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick and Gohar Rasheed will hit the big screen on December 30 in Punjab.
A source told Indian portal Bollywood Hungama, “The Legend Of Maula Jatt will be released in India on December 30, 2022. It’ll be the last major release to hit Indian screens. It was released in Pakistan and elsewhere in the world on October 13, 2022, and it has crossed the Rs200 crore mark at the worldwide box office. It is the first film from Pakistan to achieve this feat. Hence, a lot of people in India, especially the fans of the lead cast, are looking forward to seeing the film and it can have healthy box office numbers.”
They also disclosed that Zee Studios is behind the release of the film in Delhi and Punjab. The source reasoned that The Legend of Maula Jatt is a Punjabi film and will have the maximum chance of success in the Northern belt of India which is why it’s releasing in Delhi and Punjab. “A clear decision on this aspect will be taken later on,” said the source.
Another source, an industry expert, hopes that Zee Studios would release the film in rest of the country after the “word of mouth spreads” or for limited screenings in central cities like Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Additionally, PVR Cinemas, located in Gurgaon, has the film banner up on their website in their coming soon section with a countdown for the film screening. It is currently set to seven days. YouTube channel Punjabi Screen Entertainment also reported that cinemas in Punjab have started screening the trailer with the release date at the end.
Previously, MNS leader Ameya Khopkar tweeted that on orders of party chairperson Raj Thackeray, they will not let the film release anywhere in India. “There are plans to release Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Pakistani film The Legend of Maula Jatt in India. It is most infuriating that an Indian company is leading this plan.” His reaction was based on speculations of the film getting the go-ahead to be screened in India.
The Legend of Maula Jatt is a reboot of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt, reimagining Punjab’s own superhero for a world audience. The film also stars Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Raheela Agha, Babar Ali, Saima Baloch, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyar Ejaz and Resham.
As of November, the film made $8.95 million at the worldwide box office. The Legend of Maula Jatt made $3.58 million at the domestic box office and $5.37 million internationally. The film continues its box office run both domestically and internationally.
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A source told Indian portal Bollywood Hungama, “The Legend Of Maula Jatt will be released in India on December 30, 2022. It’ll be the last major release to hit Indian screens. It was released in Pakistan and elsewhere in the world on October 13, 2022, and it has crossed the Rs200 crore mark at the worldwide box office. It is the first film from Pakistan to achieve this feat. Hence, a lot of people in India, especially the fans of the lead cast, are looking forward to seeing the film and it can have healthy box office numbers.”
They also disclosed that Zee Studios is behind the release of the film in Delhi and Punjab. The source reasoned that The Legend of Maula Jatt is a Punjabi film and will have the maximum chance of success in the Northern belt of India which is why it’s releasing in Delhi and Punjab. “A clear decision on this aspect will be taken later on,” said the source.
Another source, an industry expert, hopes that Zee Studios would release the film in rest of the country after the “word of mouth spreads” or for limited screenings in central cities like Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Additionally, PVR Cinemas, located in Gurgaon, has the film banner up on their website in their coming soon section with a countdown for the film screening. It is currently set to seven days. YouTube channel Punjabi Screen Entertainment also reported that cinemas in Punjab have started screening the trailer with the release date at the end.
Previously, MNS leader Ameya Khopkar tweeted that on orders of party chairperson Raj Thackeray, they will not let the film release anywhere in India. “There are plans to release Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Pakistani film The Legend of Maula Jatt in India. It is most infuriating that an Indian company is leading this plan.” His reaction was based on speculations of the film getting the go-ahead to be screened in India.
The Legend of Maula Jatt is a reboot of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt, reimagining Punjab’s own superhero for a world audience. The film also stars Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Raheela Agha, Babar Ali, Saima Baloch, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyar Ejaz and Resham.
As of November, the film made $8.95 million at the worldwide box office. The Legend of Maula Jatt made $3.58 million at the domestic box office and $5.37 million internationally. The film continues its box office run both domestically and internationally.
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If you thought that The Legend of Maula Jatt’s era is over, we hate to break it to you but it’s still reaching new heights. We have bid adieu to 2022 but Bilal Lashari’s movie is reaching new milestones as it makes Rs1 billion at the domestic box office and $10 million at the worldwide box office.
The official account of the movie shared a poster on Instagram on Sunday that read, “On the last day of 2022, the film surpassed the unbelievable milestone of 100 crore [Rs1 billion] in Pakistan”.
Film director Bilal Lashari shared a never-before-seen photo from the set of his film and wrote, “Perfect timing as The Legend of Maula Jatt crosses 100 crore tonight at the box office in Pakistan and $10 million USD worldwide. Once again, a big thank you to team MJ and fans of The Legend of Maula Jatt across the world who made this film a roaring success.”
In November, it was reported that The Legend of Maula Jatt made $3.58 million at the domestic box office and $5.37 million internationally.
Lashari’s film was all set to release in India, more than a decade after Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol screened, however, its release has been postponed indefinitely after warnings from Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) to cinema hall owners against screening the movie.
The Legend of Maula Jatt is a reboot of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt, reimagining Punjab’s own superhero for a world audience. The film stars Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Raheela Agha, Babar Ali, Saima Baloch, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyar Ejaz and Resham.
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The official account of the movie shared a poster on Instagram on Sunday that read, “On the last day of 2022, the film surpassed the unbelievable milestone of 100 crore [Rs1 billion] in Pakistan”.
Film director Bilal Lashari shared a never-before-seen photo from the set of his film and wrote, “Perfect timing as The Legend of Maula Jatt crosses 100 crore tonight at the box office in Pakistan and $10 million USD worldwide. Once again, a big thank you to team MJ and fans of The Legend of Maula Jatt across the world who made this film a roaring success.”
In November, it was reported that The Legend of Maula Jatt made $3.58 million at the domestic box office and $5.37 million internationally.
Lashari’s film was all set to release in India, more than a decade after Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol screened, however, its release has been postponed indefinitely after warnings from Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) to cinema hall owners against screening the movie.
The Legend of Maula Jatt is a reboot of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt, reimagining Punjab’s own superhero for a world audience. The film stars Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Raheela Agha, Babar Ali, Saima Baloch, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyar Ejaz and Resham.
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So was it released in Pumjab India? I pfeiceted it wouldn't be released in India at all, was I wrong?
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Watching Hamza Ali, Noori Nath speaking about his life journey and how he found Islam again via the Ghamdi group!
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To be honest India’s loss, both monetarily (for Zee group) and for it’s Punjabi population many of whom were waiting for it’s release.
Precedent was already there as Indian Punjabi films were released in Pakistan and there’s no denying this was made into a political issue by a spiteful government.
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Seems to be releasing in India finally, I saw it in states and it was easily the best movie of Pakistan I have seen, hopefully it’s not dubbed to Hindi(eventhough Fawad’s Punjabi was meh) because that will ruin the dialogues, but people that understand Punjabi should definitely watch it.
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The Legend of Maula Jatt: India release of Fawad-Mahira Khan's film stalled
Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan’s film The Legend of Maula Jatt’s release in India has been stalled. The film was originally set to release on October 2 in the country.
As per ANI, the decision comes after Indian films have been banned in Pakistan since 2019. The film was anticipated to be the first Pakistani release in India in more than a decade.
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has been especially outspoken against the film's release. Earlier this month, Ameya Khopkar, President of the MNS Cinema Wing, told ANI, "We will not entertain any Pakistani film or actors in India," and called on others nationwide to join their protest.
He further stated, "This film will not be allowed to release. If it does, there will be strong protests." Khopkar emphasised the emotional weight behind this stance, citing ongoing tensions at the borders. "Our soldiers are dying. Why do we need Pakistani actors here? Don't we have enough talent?" he asked.
The Legend of Maula Jatt is a remake of the iconic Pakistani film Maula Jatt. The story centers on the legendary feud between Noori Natt, portrayed by Hamza Ali Abbasi as a ruthless gang leader, and the local hero Maula Jatt, played by Fawad Khan.
The ban on Pakistani artists in India was first imposed following the Uri terror attack in 2016. Despite legal challenges against the ban, the Supreme Court rejected a petition in November 2023 that aimed to remove restrictions on Pakistani artists working in India.
The Legend of Maula Jatt was originally released in 2022. It was initially scheduled to release in December 2022, in India. However, its release was indefinitely delayed, leaving the fans disheartened.
Upon its release in Pakistan, The Legend of Maula Jatt clocked over Rs 400 crore at the global box office.
The Legend of Maula Jatt: India release of Fawad-Mahira Khan's film stalled
Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan's The Legend of Maula Jatt India release has been stalled. The movie was scheduled for release in the country on October 2.
Thinking about the success of the original Maula Jatt film and its culturally iconic status prompts me to think about the varied cultural influences on Muslims in South Asia. With a very broad brush, I think there are four models: Persian, Arab, Western and folk.
As Alyssa Ayres wrote, before the film Maula Jatt was released in 1979, “the dominant Pakistani film industry had long indulged the genteel poetic Urdu aesthetic, epitomised by actors like Nadeem [Baig]: handsome, well-spoken, educated, often dressed in Western suits, and clean-shaven.”
As well reflecting middle-class aspirations, I think this aesthetic was a legacy of an elite Persian influenced culture. Although Persian influences have declined in South Asia, arguably remnants of an elite Persianised culture have survived in Pakistan in ideas of what it is to be cultured. The love of elevated expression and eloquence, the idea that to speak and behave in a certain way was in someway to convey levels of refinement perhaps owed something to the Persianate norms of comportment.
Maula Jatt represented a different cultural and class model: a rural Punjabi folk genre. Maula Jatt as a belligerent peasant-warrior, wielding a gandasa, talking in a rustic manner, very much a macho figure, symbolised a very different icon to what appeared in Urdu films and was represented by actors like Nadeem Baig.
It is also interesting that the movie was released at the end of the 1970s. The Pakistani state searching for a focus for national unity has often sought to down play or ignore folk cultures. Folk models have therefore sometimes been turned into a mode of protest. But this is not to say the state has always ignored folk culture. In the era of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in the 1970s, while on the one hand the idea of Pakistan as an ideological state was bolstered, on the other hand, more room was created for a vision of Pakistan as a nation grounded in historic and regional cultures. The Bhuttos had themselves been regular visitors at the shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar, in Sehwan Sharif. It was in the seventies that the Lok Virsa in Islamabad was founded. Folk artists - such as Allan Faqir and Mai Bhagi - were also given more airtime on TV.
As Alyssa Ayres wrote, before the film Maula Jatt was released in 1979, “the dominant Pakistani film industry had long indulged the genteel poetic Urdu aesthetic, epitomised by actors like Nadeem [Baig]: handsome, well-spoken, educated, often dressed in Western suits, and clean-shaven.”
As well reflecting middle-class aspirations, I think this aesthetic was a legacy of an elite Persian influenced culture. Although Persian influences have declined in South Asia, arguably remnants of an elite Persianised culture have survived in Pakistan in ideas of what it is to be cultured. The love of elevated expression and eloquence, the idea that to speak and behave in a certain way was in someway to convey levels of refinement perhaps owed something to the Persianate norms of comportment.
Maula Jatt represented a different cultural and class model: a rural Punjabi folk genre. Maula Jatt as a belligerent peasant-warrior, wielding a gandasa, talking in a rustic manner, very much a macho figure, symbolised a very different icon to what appeared in Urdu films and was represented by actors like Nadeem Baig.
It is also interesting that the movie was released at the end of the 1970s. The Pakistani state searching for a focus for national unity has often sought to down play or ignore folk cultures. Folk models have therefore sometimes been turned into a mode of protest. But this is not to say the state has always ignored folk culture. In the era of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in the 1970s, while on the one hand the idea of Pakistan as an ideological state was bolstered, on the other hand, more room was created for a vision of Pakistan as a nation grounded in historic and regional cultures. The Bhuttos had themselves been regular visitors at the shrine of Lal Shabaz Qalandar, in Sehwan Sharif. It was in the seventies that the Lok Virsa in Islamabad was founded. Folk artists - such as Allan Faqir and Mai Bhagi - were also given more airtime on TV.
