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ARY to release Hangor — a telefilm based on a Pakistani submarine that took down Indian warships in 1971

ARY to release Hangor — a telefilm based on a Pakistani submarine that took down Indian warships in 1971

The film is based on true events and will be lead by actors Zahid Ahmed and Saba Qamar.
13 Dec, 2021

ARY is back with another production honouring the armed forces of Pakistan and this time it's a period piece about the navy in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The telefilm is named after the actual submarine Hangor and tells the story of the war hero who commanded it.

"An iDream Entertainment production, it is being directed by Sakib Khan and produced by Abdullah Saija." Zahid Ahmed, the lead, told Images.

ARY Digital released a trailer on December 11 that transports viewers to 1971.

"The epic trailer for telefilm Hangor, a saga of unflinching bravery, was released quite fittingly on the golden anniversary of the day our brave submariners of the Pakistan Navy aboard submarine Hangor successfully sunk an Indian navy warship INS Khukri and crippled down the 2nd warship INS Kirpan during the 1971 war," ARY captioned the trailer.

"Ahmed Tasneem is the name of the commanding officer of Hangor, the submarine that took down two Indian warships. His role has been played by myself," Ahmed said..

Saba Qamar, Affan Waheed and Dur-e-Fishan will also be starring in the production.

Ahmed recently posted the "men of Hangor" on his Instagram account.

"It is a story completely based on true facts. Our submarine went into Indian waters and destroyed one warship, while damaging another. Despite their unbridled attacks, we returned to Karachi somehow and not only is the war hero still alive, the Hangor submarine is an actual submarine that is showcased in the naval museum today and this show is to celebrate the true story of our war hero," he said.

Saji Gul's writing is a work of fiction that is based on true events. One story has been picked out from the 1971 war that celebrates the victory at sea to appreciate the Naval forces and their role in safeguarding the country.

This is ARY's second recent production about the armed forces — it recently released Sinf-e-Aahan, a drama with a female-centric cast based on the struggle of women in the army.

Comments

Fastrack Dec 13, 2021 06:18pm
Can't wait. There are many stories of valor in that war, and from '65 and '99 and '19.
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SK9595 Dec 13, 2021 07:04pm
Oh just get over glorifying past victories or defeats in these senseless and stupid conflicts. And that goes for both the countries!! Tackle with the real issues the country is facing TODAY like inflation, unemployment, energy crisis and countless others.
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Abdul S Dec 13, 2021 07:06pm
But we lost the war badly
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Dan Dec 13, 2021 07:40pm
Lost all the wars and still making movies
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High flier Dec 13, 2021 09:14pm
At last something different than run of the mill productions of domestic kind. It indicates evolving industry and mindset.
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Aruj Dec 13, 2021 09:22pm
Great move. Make a movie about that other submarine too.
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Hwh Dec 13, 2021 09:54pm
Any plan to make movie on Kargil war?
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John USA Dec 13, 2021 09:57pm
What's the point of winning battle and loosing the war? Despite of having advance technology.
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Gah Dec 13, 2021 09:58pm
Great to see this. Should celebrate whatever victories are available to celebrate.
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Sandeep Dec 13, 2021 10:08pm
Lol
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Shaun Dec 13, 2021 10:18pm
Which war did Pakistan win?
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SATT Dec 13, 2021 10:20pm
Movie wars.
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Syed Ahmed Dec 13, 2021 10:21pm
Wonderful, now looking forward to watching it. We need to make a lot more movies based on actual events and teach history to our young generations to be proud of.
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chengez Dec 13, 2021 10:31pm
@Dan Please look after your helicopters !!!
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Imran Ahmed Dec 13, 2021 10:34pm
That is what we need!. Excited to watch this telefilm. We have to start making such films to present the true and brave face of Pakistan. Congrats to all who worked hard to make it happen
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Doctored Salaria Dec 13, 2021 10:36pm
What about the victory of Pakistan in Iraq war, Vietnam war, the second and first world war and Napoleonic wars? Why not make movies on those too?
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Ahmad Dec 13, 2021 10:50pm
Pakistan have best Army, best Air Force, best Navy in the regions, no country can look at Pakistan with bad eyes, our border, sky and ocean are well protected 24/7/365 all year around. Pakistan Zindabad.
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Hamed Dec 13, 2021 11:18pm
@SK9595 very true!
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High flier Dec 13, 2021 11:22pm
@Shaun Chie wala
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GreenAura Dec 13, 2021 11:45pm
@Dan Nobody said Pakistan won that war. A valiant feat in a losing battle remains a valiant feat. Meanwhile, Bollywood likes to alter history itself. I've counted hindu victories at Panipat several times in the last decade alone.
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Raj Dec 13, 2021 11:55pm
@Shaun Movie wars..
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Zak Dec 13, 2021 11:59pm
Hangoor action made indiad only Aircraft carrier run away and the planned blockade of Karachi fizzled out. Salute to our brave seamen and women.
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Zak Dec 14, 2021 12:01am
@Dan Lost all the wars and still making movies Then how Azad Kashmir with us. Correct your education system.
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Zak Dec 14, 2021 12:02am
@Shaun Which war did Pakistan win? 1948, Liberated Azad kashmir, still with us.
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Zak Dec 14, 2021 12:03am
@Doctored Salaria What about the victory of Pakistan in Iraq war, Vietnam war, the second and first world war and Napoleonic wars? Why not make movies on those too? Left that for Bollywood the fiction theatre.
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Hasan Dec 14, 2021 01:23am
@Hwh Yup very soon
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Hasan Dec 14, 2021 01:24am
@Shaun all the wars... Now just chill
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D’Souza Dec 14, 2021 03:16am
@Ahmad ok abdul keep thinking you’re best.
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Omamah Khan Dec 14, 2021 04:08am
Please stop taking Drama actors on Big Screen..there are many many new aspiring actors that can make a impact if the story line is good
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Raheel Dec 14, 2021 04:18am
Great movie and story. Can't wait to watch this!
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Ismail Dec 14, 2021 05:24am
@Doctored Salaria , Also Babar, Sher Shah Suri, Allauddin Khilji, Shahbuddin Ghori, Mahmood Ghaznavi, just to name a few
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TPA Dec 14, 2021 05:35am
Pakistan won all wars...is it not?
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Doctor Dec 14, 2021 07:36am
First learn to prevent helicopters from falling out of the skies Otherwise you comments are useless
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Fastrack Dec 14, 2021 07:37am
@Abdul S Troll comments. Trolls clap. Trolls feel better.
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Queen Dec 14, 2021 08:49am
@Abdul S Who said so? what have you bene reading? Indian distorted history books?
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Anonymouseee Dec 14, 2021 09:06am
Pakistan zindabad. Indians can continue to be cry babies.
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Anonymouseee Dec 14, 2021 09:06am
Pakistan thrashed india during that war, killing hundreds of thousands of Indian sailors and soldiers.
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ABU TALIB Dec 14, 2021 09:52am
Salute to our Brave sailors fighting against all odds.
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Katta Srinivas Rao Dec 14, 2021 12:15pm
Great to see the valor of Pakistani naval men
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Sibtain Malik Dec 15, 2021 06:21am
@Shaun 1965 and 1948 Check facts not stupid Bollywood and crappy Indian media.
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Irtaza Askari Dec 15, 2021 12:25pm
@SK9595 sorry but bith things are important we have enough population to work on things In parallel. Any nation should always remember and honour their heroes.
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Raja Jee Dec 17, 2021 12:49am
It’s funny how people in comment forgot their victory with Abhinandan on ground!
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Glen D'Abreo Dec 17, 2021 06:44am
@SK9595 don't see any one knocking on your door to watch this series. you do know that the remote button has an ON/OFF button ?
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apakmuslim Dec 17, 2021 09:25am
How did Bangla get freedom ? what could be the reason ?
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