Bilal Lashari | |
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| بلال لاشاری | |
 Bilal Lashari in 2014 | |
| Born | August 4, 1981[1] |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore Grammar School Senior Boys Campus JT |
| Alma mater | HEC Paris, Academy of Art University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Screenwriter, Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Waar, The Legend of Maula Jatt |
| Relatives | Kamran Lashari (father) |
| Awards | see below |
Bilal Lashari is a Pakistani filmmaker, cinematographer, screenwriter and occasional actor.[2] He made his directorial debut with Waar (2013), which at the time of release became Pakistan's highest-grossing film (currently 12th highest).[3] His next feature The Legend of Maula Jatt (2022) was a remake of the 1979 film Maula Jatt.[4] The film broke box office records and became Pakistan's highest grossing film. Lashari won awards in four categories at the ARY Film Awards 2014 for his directorial debut.[5] In 2024, he was awarded with the President's Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his contribution towards the Pakistani cinema.[6]
- ^ "How much business will the Legend of Maula Jatt do? - Bilal Lashari's big claim - Geo News". YouTube.
- ^ "Bilal Lashari dips his hands in films". DAWN.com. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ Rafay Mahmood (23 November 2013). "It's official, Waar is the highest grossing Pakistani film of all time". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ Rafay Mahmood (14 December 2013). "Bilal Lashari's next project: A multi-million dollar remake of Maula Jatt". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ Saira Agha (30 April 2014). "'Waar' dominates ARY Film Awards with 13 major wins". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 26 December 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ "Eminent Filmmaker Bilal Lashari Honoured With Sitara-i-Imtiaz". The Friday Times. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.