Salute (2016 film)

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2016 Pakistani film

Salute

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Shahzad Rafique
Written by| Shahzad Rafique
Based on| Real-life Events
Produced by| Shahzad Rafique
Ghufoor Butt
Haji Arshad Mehmood
Starring| Ali Mohtesham
Saima Noor
Ajab Gul
Nayyar Ejaz
Pervaiz Kaleem
Adnan Khan
Rashid Mehmood
Jalal Haider
Mahnoor
Shehraz
Cinematography| Adil Askri
Edited by| Adeel pk
Music by| Robin Ghosh (Late)
Aamir Munawar

Production
company

Cinetainment Production

Distributed by| IMGC Distribution Club

Release date

* 2 December 2016 (2016-12-02) (Pakistan)

Running time

| 160 min
Country| Pakistan
Languages| Urdu, Pashto
Box office| Rs4.5 million

Salute is a 2016 Pakistani biographical film directed, written and produced by Shahzad Rafique. The film is based on the life of martyr Aitzaz Hasan[1][2] who confronted a suicide bomber, preventing his attempt to detonate a bomb in his school, saving roughly 2000 lives.[3] The film stars Ali Mohtesham, Ajab Gul and Saima Noor in leading roles.

The film was distributed by IMGC Global Entertainment and released nationwide on 2 December 2016.[4] The film received positive reviews from critics but was a box-office failure.[5]

## Plot

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The film details the life of Shaheed Aitzaz Hasan Bangash, a school boy from Hangu, Pakistan; who, on 6 January 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

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* Ali Mohtesham as Shaheed Aitzaz Hasan
* Ajab Gul as Mujahid Ali Bangash (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

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On the first anniversary of Aitzaz Hassan's death 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 in the United States and Bangkok.[8] The TV rights for the film are owned by Urdu 1.[9]

### Filming

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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 Mirpur and Kotli.[6]

## Release

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The film was originally slated for a May 2015 release[10] but was postponed to 23 March 2016. For unexplained reasons, the film was pushed back once more to 5 August 2016, but was later pushed further back.[11] A teaser for the film was released online on 11 Aug 2016.[12] A theatrical trailer of film was released on 7 September 2016.[13] IMGC Distribution Club distributed the Film in Pakistan nationwide on 2 December 2016.[14] PTV premiered the film on 6 January 2019.[15]

## See also

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* List of Pakistani films of 2016
* List of biographical films

## References

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1. ^ "Biopic 'Salute' to pay homage to Aitzaz Hassan". DAWN Images. Anum Rehman. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
2. ^ "'Salute' to army, martyred student". The News International. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
3. ^ "Aitzaz Hassan: the young saviour". The Nation. Sana Fatima. 6 January 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
4. ^ "Salute delayed...again! - Cinema - HIP". Hipinpakistan.com. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
5. ^ Rizwan, Sheharyar (16 October 2017). "Why did Chain Aye Na and Salute flop at the box office? The directors explain". Images.
6. ^ a b "Tribute to Aitezaz Hassan: Film 'Salute' ready to hit the big screen | Baaghi TV Pakistan". Baaghi.tv. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
7. ^ "Pakistani Movie Salute on Aitzaz Hassan's Bravery: Trailer & Poster". Brandsynario.com. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
8. ^ "Shoot of Atizaz Hasan's biopic 'Salute' reaches its final leg - Cinema - HIP". Hipinpakistan.com. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
9. ^ https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1227917483921317&id=351811501531924 [user-generated source]
10. ^ "Film based on Aitzaz Hasan slated for mid-2015 release". The Express Tribune. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
11. ^ "Aitzaz Hasan's biopic, Salute, to release on August 5". HiP. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
12. ^ "YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
13. ^ "YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
14. ^ "Distribution Club to release one Pakistani film every month - The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
15. ^ "PTV to Premiere "Salute" on the Death Anniversary of Martyred Aitzaz Hasan". PakistaniCinema.net. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2019.

## External links

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* Salute at IMDb