Salute (2016 film)

Salute
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Shahzad Rafique
Produced by Shahzad Rafique
Ghufoor Butt
Haji Arshad Mehmood
Written by Shahzad Rafique
Based on Real-life Events
Starring Ali Mohtesham
Saima Noor
Ajab Gul
Nayyar Ejaz
Pervaiz Kaleem
Adnan Khan
Rashid Mehmood
Jalal Haider
Mahnoor
Shehraz
Music by Robin Ghosh (Late)
Aamir Munawar
Cinematography Adil Askri
Edited by Adeel pk
Production
company
Cinetainment Production
Distributed by IMGC Distribution Club
Release date
  • December 2, 2016 (2016-12-02) (Pakistan)
Running time
 160 Mins
Country Pakistan
Language Urdu, Pashto
Box office Rs4.5 million[1]

Salute is a 2016 Pakistani biographical film directed, written & produced by Shahzad Rafique. The film is based on the life of martyr Aitzaz Hasan[2][3] who confronted a suicide bomber from attempting to blow his school saving up to 2000 lives.[4] Film stars Ali Mohtesham, Ajab Gul and Saima Noor in lead roles.

The film was distributed by IMGC Global Entertainment nationwide on December 2, 2016.[5]

Plot

The film is a details the life of Shaheed Aitzaz Hasan Bangash, a school boy from Hangu, Pakistan; who on January 6, 2014 confronted a suicide bomber outside his school. He prevented the terrorist from causing more casualties in the explosion and saved 2,000 lives.[6]

Cast

  • Ali Mohtesham as Shaheed Aitzaz Hasan
  • Ajab Gul as Aitzaz Hasan's father
  • Saima Noor as Aitzaz Hasan's mother
  • Adnan Khan
  • Nayyar Ejaz
  • Rashid Mehmood
  • Pervaiz Kaleem
  • Jalal Haider
  • Sardar Shaukat
  • Ahsan
  • Manzar Baig
  • Mahnoor
  • Mirza Ali Baig
  • Umer Shahzad
  • Nazar Gilani
  • Ahmad
  • Mirza Moneb
  • Atta Muhammad Khan
  • Sheraz

Production

On Aitzaz Hassan's first Death Anniversary at the Lahore’s Alhamra Arts Complex, Shahzad announced that he would make a film titled 'Salute' which would be a biopic of Aitzaz life.[7] Saima Noor and Ajab Gul were cast in lead roles and would play the role of Atizaz's parents. Shahzad confirmed that the film's Post-production would be done in state of the art studios of the United States or Bangkok.[8] The TV rights for the film are owned by Urdu 1.[9]

Filming

Due to security issues and the nature of the film the Director Shahzad was unable to shoot the film in the Tribal Areas of Pakistan, instead the major parts of the film were shot in Azad Kashmir in the areas of Mirpur and Kotli.[6]

Release

Earlier the film was slated for May 2015 release[10] but it was postponed. The film was rescheduled for March 23, 2016 release but for unexplained reasons the film was pushed forward to August 5.[11] A teaser for the film was released online on Aug 11, 2016.[12] A theatrical trailer of film was released on September 7, 2016.[13] IMGC Distribution Club distributed the Film in Pakistan nationwide on December 2, 2016.[14]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://boxofficedetail.com/view_post.php?value=7422
  2. ↑ "Biopic 'Salute' to pay homage to Aitzaz Hassan". DAWN Images. Anum Rehman. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "'Salute' to army, martyred student". The News International. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "Aitzaz Hassan: the young saviour". The Nation. Sana Fatima. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  5. ↑ Sep 02, 2016 02:24am (2016-09-02). "Salute delayed...again! - Cinema - HIP". Hipinpakistan.com. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  6. 1 2 "Tribute to Aitezaz Hassan: Film 'Salute' ready to hit the big screen | Baaghi TV Pakistan". Baaghi.tv. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  7. ↑ "Pakistani Movie Salute on Aitzaz Hassan's Bravery: Trailer & Poster". Brandsynario.com. 2014-01-06. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  8. ↑ "Shoot of Atizaz Hasan's biopic 'Salute' reaches its final leg - Cinema - HIP". Hipinpakistan.com. 2015-12-01. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  9. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1227917483921317&id=351811501531924
  10. ↑ "Film based on Aitzaz Hasan slated for mid-2015 release". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  11. ↑ "Aitzaz Hasan's biopic, Salute, to release on August 5". HiP. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  12. ↑ "YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  13. ↑ "YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  14. ↑ "Distribution Club to release one Pakistani film every month - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
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