Maula Jat

One of the films which defined Pakistani cinema for years to come. It started the trend of Sultan Rahi and Mustafa Qureshi being the dominating actors of the Pakistan film industry.

Everyone knows the lines from this film by heart such as "Nava aaya ey Sohniya? (Are you new here my friend?)"

But its influence alone cannot be judged on the film industry. To this day you can see people trying to behave like Maula Jat or Noori Nat. Or as I once heard someone shouting at a wedding

"Jey Mauley noo Maula Na Maarey Tey Maula Marda Neiy" (A lord cannot be killed unless another lord kills him).

Enjoy it if you can. I wish it will get a DVD release with subtitles someday so other people can enjoy it too.

I saw this movie when it came out 30 odd years ago, I was only a child and remember being blown away by it. It was all the rage and even now when I watch it it remains fresh. One of those movies you can watch repeatedly and never get bored.

The Late great Sultan Rahi was at his absolute peak when this movie was released, Mustafa Qureshi's Noori Nath was arguably an even better character much like Gabbar Singh blew everybody else away in Sholay.

Without question the best movie to ever come out of Pakistan. Great songs coupled with astounding dialogue that elevates this movie to a pedestal few, if any can touch, just as Sholay does in India. Most fans can quote the entire movie from memory.

If there is only one Pakistani movie you will ever watch in your life, make it this one.

No one knows why some films become cult classics but obviously there is something that an ordinary person cannot understand but it rings a chord with everyone. There are many films in the hollywood, bollywood and other film industries. For example, Indian film Sholay, no one expected it to be such a big hit but it became of the cult classics. Maula Jatt like many other Pakistani films of that era looks technically weak but it still became a MEGA hit and slowly achieved a CULT CLASSIC status. People to this day watch this movie, repeat its dialogues and copy its characters. It was about honor, friendship and rivalry at the same time. It was a unique story with exceptional dialogues and breathtaking sequences. This was the start of movies showing gore in Pakistani cinema. Acting was amazing, characters were strong. If you haven't seen this movie, you must watch it once. You will enjoy it if you are a Pakistani. Basically it's a Punjabi movie so if you don't understand Punjabi, it may not make much sense to you. I would say it's a must watch for every Pakistani at least, for the younger generation that may not have seen it yet. For all Fawad Khan lovers, it will be a treat to watch. You can then compare this movie with the upcoming movie by the same name (okay, somewhat similar name) that has likes of Fawad Khan, Hamza Abbasi, Mahira Khan and Humaima Malik.

I'm an international film viewer and I highly consider acting, logic, dialog delivery, story, screenplay, direction, soundtrack, means whatever is there. This film has it all! No matter east or west, this one is the best of it's kind. If it was ever translated in English then definitely Hollywood will make another movie like this. But if they'll do it I hope they'll definitely should give an attribute to this movie.

Maula Jat (Sultan Rahi) with very huge moustache and an axe like blade (called Gandasa) is a good guy but seems very bad. People are afraid of him but like him and seek his help against their enemies.

A group of his enemies attacks his village when he is in jail. Noori Nath (Mustafa Qureshi) is Maula's enemy and has never seen him. He was once helped by Maul (as Maula too has not seen Noori). Noori asks Maula if he could take him to Maula Jat.

Maul Jat doesn't tell him that he is the one. Maula is very famous for his bravery and fearlessness; even police is afraid of him that's why Noori wants to meet him.

The most unrealistic thing in this movie is the shriek of Maula's Bharjai (a word used for brother's wife for respect). She comes in the street and screams to Maula for help. Wherever Maula is, he listens the cry and arrives on time.

Fight scenes have been badly filmed. Film is too loud. In the end, Maula Jat kills a whole group of 20 to 30 armed men and with his blade (gandasa) but he gets only some minor injuries.

The writer has tried to portrait the blade (gandasa) of Maula Jat as a legendary thing as it was buried and Maula Jat digs it up for emergency use after many years.

Story can be described as total fantasy and fiction. The writer has tried to terribly exaggerate the old violent culture of Punjab province of Pakistan. This culture was a minority in cultures but this movie with too much violence, became a pioneer of violent Punjabi movies. This movies is still considered best in violence based Punjabi movies in Pakistan. Both, Sultan Rahi and Mustafa Qureshi, became very popular and got recognition with this movie.