Maula Jat

The writer of the review of this iconic flick forgets the impact that this huge picture has had on generations of Punjabi film fans. Ask any Pakistani and he'll tell you about Maula Jatt. The review misses the irony and the point of the picture. You have to accept its poor production values, it's ham acting, and its violence. Think of Grindhouse and exploitation B movies of the 70'sand you'll get the idea. You have to also remember that relative audience of these films are minute and its amazing they even get made. That aside, this in fact is the third in a series of films and also the most popular. Prior to this was Bashira and Wehshi Jat. The film is fundamentally a clash between two "tribes" or castes who are proud of their heritage and their honour. This idea of honour is a running theme. The Punjab of this film is about doing the right thing even if you have to sacrifice your life. It's interesting how the "gandasa" is depicted. The idea that the gandasa is an extension of Jat's personality and that when forced to the limits, he digs out his gandasa and blood is spilt! Err lots of it. The gandasa represents the fury of the Jat. The menacing performance of Mustapha Qureishi as Noori Nath has to go down as one of the greatest performances of Pakistani cinema. The film is over thirty years old and the classic dialogues are still uttered on the streets of Lahore and elsewhere - "Nava aaye sohinya!" - just cant beat it.

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.

Full on classic dialogues, loved the fact there were no songs. All characters played the roles well. Definitely a good watch. The action scenes were fantastic. The cinematography excellent. It was a mix of an epic like gladiator and a western. The punjabi is hard core. So you have to really listen carefully if your not a punjabi speaker. Noori Nath was the best character for me all of his dialogues were super entertaining. Lots of blood shed and throat cutting. Definitely go watch the movie as credit should be given where it is deserved. Well done Bilal Lashari, SuperJob. I might go watch it again!!

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.

A Notorious person Noori - Mushtafa Quershi play his ever popular role and classic acting and Dialogue. In Pakistan movie history such as film has never cast again. Once in a blue moon. Many cinema in Lahore, Rawalpindi Multan Sialkot and around the country full house nearly one year. Every show even 4 time a day, was full. Many people saw this film more than 4 times. As Indian film Sholay in India break every record and in Pakistan Mula Jatt did the same.Once in a blue moon. Many cinema in Lahore, Rawalpindi Multan Sialkot and around the country full house nearly one year. A Notorious person Noori - Mushtafa Quershi play his ever popular role and classic acting and Dialogue. In Pakistan movie history such as film has never cast again. Once in a blue moon.