Maula Jatt (character)

Maula Jatt is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the Maula Jatt franchise.[1] The character first appeared in a short story called "Gandasa" which was written by the famous writer Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi,[2] and was portrayed by Sultan Rahi in the films Wehshi Jatt and Maula Jatt, which were directed by Hassan Askari and Yunus Malik respectively.[3][4] Actor Fawad Khan will reemerge the character in upcoming movie The Legend of Maula Jatt. [5]

Maula Jatt
Maula Jatt (franchise) character
Sultan Rahi as the eponymous character in the 1979 film Maula Jatt.
First appearance
Last appearanceThe Legend of Maula Jatt
(2020)
Created byAhmad Nadeem Qasmi
Portrayed bySultan Rahi
Fawad Khan
In-universe information
Full nameMaula Jatt
AliasJatt
GenderMale
OccupationPeace administrator
FamilyChaudary Rehmat (father)
Baati (brother)
Daani (sister-in-law)
Significant otherMukkho Jatti
NationalityPakistani

Maula Jatt is one of the most popular heroes in the Pakistan film industry.[6]

Films

Wehshi Jatt (1975)
Main article: Wehshi Jatt

Maula is introduced in his first movie as the youngest son of Chaudary Rehmat. When his father is killed by the rival clan, Maula kills everyone of them by the end of the film.[2]

Maula Jatt (1979)
Main article: Maula Jatt

After Maula is finished with Malik clan, now he is administering the peace. After saving a girl from Maakha Natt, the brother of Noori Natt, Maula once again finds himself as a Blood thirsty killer against his will. Now Maula has to face the biggest threat in the form of Noori Natt. The tale is one of enmity between Noori and Maula.[2]

The Legend of Maula Jatt (2020)
Main article: The Legend of Maula Jatt

A remake of 1979 film Maula Jatt, that will be taking us back in time to tell the story of an epic rivalry that revolves around Noori Natt and Maula Jatt.[7]

Quotes

Maula's most famous phrase is “Maulay nu Maula na maray, tay Maula naee marda,” (Maula won't die unless Maula himself kills Maula). His other quote is “Oye kharaak kita e oye”.[8]

Reception

The character made Sultan Rahi a household name and became a pop culture phenomenon. Many movie characters are modeled after his character. [1] In 2017, a Punjabi folk-meets-club-music song titled Maula Jatt was released by the vocalist Junaid Younus, revolving around iconic story of Maula Jatt.[9] Maula Jatt has been the subjects of many parodies including 1981 parody film "Maula Jatt Tay Noori Natt", in which Nanha plays the role of Maula Jatt.[10] Maula Jatt is regularly parodied on television shows like Khabardaar, Khabarzar, Khabryar and Taron Sey Karen Batain.[11][12][13]

Accolades
Year Film Award Category Result Ref.
1975
 Wehshi Jatt Nigar Awards Best Actor Won
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References
  1. Omar Khan (22 April 2001). "Maula Jat (Director's Cut) (1979)". The Hotspot Online website. Archived from the original on 6 August 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  2. "The forgotten origin of Maula Jatt". The Express Tribune. March 3, 2020.
  3. "Pakistan Film Database - پاکستان فلم ڈیٹابیس - Lollywood Movies". pakmag.net.
  4. "Pakistan Film Database - پاکستان فلم ڈیٹابیس - Lollywood Movies". pakmag.net.
  5. "Bilal Lashari's next project: A multi-million dollar remake of Maula Jatt". The Express Tribune. Rafay Mahmood. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  6. Zahid, Mominah. "13 Pakistani Films You Need To Watch at Least Once in Your Lifetime". Culture Trip.
  7. NewsBytes. "The Legend of Maula Jatt release date confirmed". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  8. Rabe, Nate. "Severed limbs and rivers of blood: The film that inspired Fawad Khan's 'The Legend of Maula Jatt'". Scroll.in.
  9. "Junaid Younus returns with 'Maula Jatt'". gulfnews.com.
  10. Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (January 20, 2019). "SPOTLIGHT: JATT'S LATEST STAND". DAWN.COM.
  11. "Video". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  12. "Video". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  13. "Video". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  14. "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
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