Moomal Rano


Moomal Rano previously titled Mohabbat Ki Aakhri Kahani is a Pakistani short film directed by Siraj-ul-Haque. It has Ahsan Khan and Saba Qamar as lead roles and is written by Zafar Meraj. The short film is being produced by Zee TV Production as part of the Zeal For Unity festival.

Plot

Moomal Rano is the story of Jamal and Nigar, modern day Romeo and Juliet frequenting a village haveli where they have been listening to folklore love tales since childhood. When Jamal & Nigar take the decision of being together, they aren't accepted as lovers and are opposed by the same person who taught them lessons of love. Eventually, both meet a tragic fate as they are shot dead in the name of Honor Killing. Mohabbat ki Aakhri Kahaani exposes the dark truth of honor killing which is a real burning issue on both sides of the border.

Cast

Initially film was titled Mohabbat Ki Aakhri Kahani but the makers changed it to Moomal Rano. In a career spanning across 16 years, Siraj-ul-Haque has a repertoire of TV series such as Saari Bhool Hamari Thi and Bunty I Love You, films and documentaries to his credit. After tasting success as an assistant director for the acclaimed film Khamosh Pani, he went on to make his first feature film, Chandani. Moomal Rano is written by Zafar Miraj and the film will be screened in film festivals in India. Ahsan Khan was chosen as the main Male and whilst Saba Qamar was chosen as lead Female for the film. Saba in an Interview stated that she will be playing the role of a Sindhi Girl.

Music

The music is done by Qasim Azhar, and OST Lyrics by Uzma Iftikhar. Whilst Sufi poetry is done by Shah Abdul Latif Bhattai.