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Film on Dr Abdus Salam is coming to Netflix in October

Film on Dr Abdus Salam is coming to Netflix in October

The feature-length film has already won accolades on the international film festival circuit.
19 Sep, 2019

A documentary about Pakistan's first and only Nobel Laureate in Science, Dr Abdus Salam, will be on Netflix in October.

Salam — The First ****** Nobel Laureate, a feature-length film, has already won accolades on the international film festival circuit, including DFW South Asian Film Festival, South Asia Human Rights Festival, South Asian International Film Festival and the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal, among others.

When he won the Nobel prize in 1979, he became the very first Pakistani to achieve this distinction, and only the fourth from the subcontinent.

Read: Dr Abdus Salam’s biopic is a happy film... if you don't have a conscience

Born in 1926 in a remote village in Punjab, British India, Salam was a child prodigy. He came from humble beginnings, growing up in a small brick house with a large family of eleven. While Salam’s legacy looms large in the world of physics, he is largely forgotten in Pakistan because of his faith.

Salam — The First ****** Nobel Laureate will be available to stream on Netflix starting October 1st, 2019.

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Ahmed Bilal Sheikh Sep 19, 2019 05:13pm
Great
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Farooq Jawed Sep 19, 2019 05:17pm
Well deserved recognition of the accomplishments of Dr. Abdus Salam. Where would the ungrateful nation of Pakistan be without his contributions to the country. Instead of honoring this gentleman, they have taken his name away from all text books because of his faith. Go figure. Result being that many in Pakistan don't learn about this true hero's achievements and that is a pity.
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Gabbar Sep 19, 2019 05:42pm
Today I'm very happy and surprised at pakistan to considering Dr Abdul Salam as a pakistani.
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TBH Sep 19, 2019 05:59pm
What an innovative title. It's a movie every upcoming scientists and human beings should watch to appreciate what he went through in his life.
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HashBrown® Sep 19, 2019 06:06pm
@Farooq Jawed "Result being that many in Pakistan don't learn about this true hero's achievements and that is a pity." Brother, that's not the only result. The other result of trying to eradicate his existence has been that Pakistan's space program is still more or less where it was back in the mid 70s. We mock Hindustan for their failed moon landing, and yet our own lack of scientific contributions, owing directly to our state's own disgusting bigotry, is nothing short of a tragedy.
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Imtiaz Ali Khan Sep 19, 2019 06:06pm
RIP Dr Salam.
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Nazir Alimohammad Sep 19, 2019 06:32pm
Pakistanis have always been great at judging others. Never their fault syndrome. No conscience. Cant wait for Netflix to broadcast this show. Salute to this great scientist.
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Sajjad Iqbal Sep 19, 2019 06:40pm
The only deserving tribute to this great man would be for Pakistan to finally recognize him as a Pakistani & a Muslim and be proud of him.
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Ahsan Gul Sep 19, 2019 06:44pm
We must learn to respect and love anyone regardless of their religion, race and associations. Real Islam is to love all hate none. Different religious sects that we have must not spread hate and disharmony for their leaders to make their livings. We are proud of Dr. salam.
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M. Siddique Sep 19, 2019 07:06pm
He was son of Pakistan and Pakistanis are proud of him.
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Sarfraz Malik Sep 19, 2019 07:13pm
Only when one leaves Pakistan does one realise how twisted the mindsets have become in Pakistan. Right is wrong and wrong is right and every single things is about religion. Unfortunately I dont see Pakistaniz progressing for next 100 years if they dont separate religion and state. Dr Salam is the greatest mind ever to be produced in Pakistan but somehow he is a villain in Pakistani mind. How twisted is that.
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Saad Razzaq Sep 19, 2019 07:32pm
We as a nation have some sort of inferiority complex, whether Dr. Salaam or Malala, we are trying to find some negative or conspiracy in everything. As someone said beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, we need to change our perspective and start looking things positively I am sure the world will be a good place to live. Religion is one connection with the divine and should be considered a personal matter, dragging it into all aspects of life creates conufsion
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Asif Kashmiri Sep 19, 2019 07:44pm
Proud of you Sir - may your soul RIP!
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Nashib Hashmi Sep 19, 2019 08:57pm
I have watched the documentary/movie Salam. It is a great effort in shedding light on the life and works of Dr. Salam. His work, love for Pakistan, the human side of a genius and the unfortunate treatment and lack of appreciation that we meted out to him. A must watch.
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Laeeq Ahmad Sep 19, 2019 09:21pm
I am watching it. Great hero of the world!
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Sajjad Sep 19, 2019 09:34pm
I would love to watch this movie.
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Ga Sep 19, 2019 09:41pm
He is not forgotten in Pakistan by people who acknowledge his contribution.
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Saqib Ghumman Sep 19, 2019 10:18pm
Excellent film and must watch for our new generation about our inspiring old Heroes
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JUR-USA Sep 19, 2019 11:40pm
Being Pakistani I am proud of him. He was a gem no doubt, but when politics comes into play it ruins all. I am excited
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Tamanna Sep 20, 2019 12:39am
A ban on this will be coming too, unfortunately.
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Ali Sep 20, 2019 12:58am
Great effort Omar and Zakir. Kudos for getting this film made and for promoting it. Proud if your work and looking forward to watching it on Netflix.
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Syed Hussain Akbari Sep 20, 2019 05:35am
Dr. Abdus Salaam lives and will live for ever with his love for Pakistan. Netflix film should be treated as must watch by all educated and well groomed Pakistanis.
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Citizen Sep 20, 2019 07:36am
We reap as we sow , and if we repeat (Atif Mian) we re-sow even higer yield. Sorry Mr Abdus Salam a failed nation failed you. Sincere apologies.
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Savi Sep 20, 2019 08:13am
Great for Dr. Abdus Salam!Finally!
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Sameer Sep 20, 2019 09:46am
He was Pakistani. And we are proud. Time for Abdus Salam to be given the rightful respect he so graciously deserves
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M Taimur Sep 20, 2019 09:52am
I wish the film would have been released first in Pakistan but unfortunately we are always the last to recognize our heroes.
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Furhan Sep 20, 2019 10:45am
@Sajjad Iqbal Muslim part, nah.... But Pakistani, absolutely. He needs to be honored. The state shouldn't be deciding what people's religions are as that is a personal matter. This man could have been Jewish for all I care, but the things he did for the state shouldn't be forgotten or ignored.
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amin Sep 20, 2019 11:31am
Shunned by his own motherland; revered by the rest of the world. A true champion. In India, a similar Abdul Kalam rose to be its president; in Pakistan a greater Abdus Salam became a pariah.
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KHK Sep 20, 2019 10:19pm
Salaam a Great man and a great scientist.
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KHK Sep 20, 2019 10:23pm
Dr: Abdus- Slam a great Pakistani.
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KHK Sep 20, 2019 10:28pm
@Furhan He did for the advancement science and humanity.
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