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478:Language: Urdu, English, Punjabi and Seraiki
414:Titles/Opticals: Les Latimer Film Associates
488:First Transmission date: February 16, 1983
399:Electrician: Barkat Joseph, Mohammed Saeed
356:Production Company: Parindah Films Limited
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