Husn Ka Daku
Husn Ka Daku is a 1929 action adventure silent film directed by A. R. Kardar.[1] The film, also called Mysterious Eagle was made by Kardar's Playart Phototone.[2] Kardar acted in this, his first production from Playart Phototone. Playart Phototone was a progression from United Player's Corporation, which he had set up in 1928.[3] Husn Ka Daku was Kardar's debut directorial venture. It set the foundations for the Lahore film industry in the Bhati Gate area of Lahore.[4] The director of photography was D. D. Dabke.[5] The film starred A. R. Kardar and Gulzar in the lead, with the American actress Iris Crawford, M. Ismail, G. R. John and Ghulam Kadir forming the ensemble cast.[6] Cast
ReleaseThe film saw its release at Deepak Cinema, in the Bhati Gate area of Lahore on 12 July 1930. According to Haroon Khalid the film collected "48 rupees, 6 anna and 3 paisa" in the first week.[7] References
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