Wehshi Jatt

Wehshi Jatt (Urdu: ﻭﺣﺸﯽ جٹ ‎), is a 1975 Pakistani Punjabi language action, musical film directed by Hassan Askari,[1] starring Sultan Rahi in which his "Maula Jatt" character makes his first appearance. It also stars Aasia, Iqbal Hassan, Ghazala, Afzal Ahmed and Ilyas Kashmiri

Wehshi Jatt
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHassan Askari
Produced byAbdul Majeed
Akbar Hussain
Written byAhmad Nadeem Qasmi
Nasir Adeeb
Based onGandasa
by Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi
StarringSultan Rahi
Aasia
Iqbal Hassan
Ghazala
Afzal Ahmed
Ilyas Kashmiri
Music bySafdar Hussain
CinematographyIrshad Ahmad
Release date
8 August 1975
CountryPakistan
LanguagePunjabi

The film is loosely based on Urdu short story "Gandasa" written by Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi. [2]An unofficial sequel entitled Maula Jatt was released on 11 February 1979.

Summary

The film depicts a bloody feud between two clans, Jatt clan and Malik clan. Malak Haku (Ilyas Kashmiri) starts a war with Maula Jatt (Sultan Rahi) when he kills his father in a family rivalry. Maula begins a deadly massacre. Maula's childhood friend, Roshan (Afzal Ahmed) always prevents him from killing his enemies. Maula is helped by his friend and Gaadi (Bullock cart driver), Baala in his fight against Maliks.

A milkwoman, Mukkho Jatti (Aasia) has heard about Maula Jatt stories and wants to meet him for his bravery. When she finally gets to meet him, she falls in love with him.

In the end, Maula kills every member of Malik clan except of Haku. When he is just about to kill him with his signature weapon "Gandaasa", Haku's grandson comes in front of him. Maula shows mercy and spares Haku's life.

Cast

Soundtrack

Lyrics are written by Waris Ludhyanvi and the music is composed by Safdar Hussain.

  • "Nach Nach Ludiyan" sung by Noor Jehan
  • "Jaaniya Ve" sung by Noor Jehan
  • "Dhol Sajan Nai Milda" sung by Runa Laila
  • "Thumke Ve Thumke" sung by Mala
  • "Menu Layi Rakh Seene Nal" sung by Mala
  • "Jind Yaar Di" sung by Mala
  • "Ja Na Tak" sung by Rafiq Chodhary
  • "Oyi Allah Main Mardi Ja" sung by Mala

Accolades
Nigar Awards

References
  1. "Pakistan Film Magazine Entry for Wehshi Jatt". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 4 August 2020
  2. "The forgotten origin of Maula Jatt".
  3. Complete Index To World Film website, Retrieved 15 August 2020
  4. "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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