''Seedlings'' ( ur, , translit=Lamha; ), is a 2013

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social

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directed by

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, Meher Jaffri and Mansoor Mujahid and produced by Meher Jaffri and

. The film stars leading Pakistani TV actors

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and

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. The film was released in Pakistan (

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) on 20 September 2013. It also had its world premiere in the

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at the

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Plot

The story of ''Lamha'' revolves around a happy couple whose lives are changed forever after a devastating accident leaves them reeling for stability.

Cast

as Raza *

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as Maliha *

Gohar Rasheed Gohar Rasheed ( ur, ; born 2 May 1984) is a Pakistani actor. He is best known for his work in the movie ''Seedlings'', for which he was nominated for best actor in a supporting role at the 2012 New York Film Festival and the 1st ARY Film Award ...

as Anil *

Hira Tareen Hira Tareen (born 1982) is a Pakistani model and actress. Her appearances include '' Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai'', ''Goya'', ''Tum Kon Piya'', '' Khuda Mera Bhi Hai'', ''Khaas, Zard Zamano Ka Sawera'' and ''Choti Choti Batain.'' She has also appea ...

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*Mehreen Rafi

Awards

The film premiered in the

and won or was nominated for several awards. It went on to be nominated for many other awards and in various international film festivals across the globe.

References

* http://beta.dawn.com/news/1016026/pakistan-bags-two-awards-at-sri-lankas-saarc-film-festival * http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013\06\04\story_4-6-2013_pg9_9 * http://tribune.com.pk/story/595895/award-winning-film-lamha-set-to-release-in-pakistan-on-september-20/

External links

* {{ARY Films 2013 films 2013 drama films 2010s Urdu-language films Pakistani drama films Lollywood films Pakistani independent films 2013 independent films