''Chaudhry – The Martyr'' is a 2022 Pakistani

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film. The film features Tariq Islam,

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, Arbaaz Khan, and

Zara Abid Zara Abid (; 4 April 199222 May 2020) was a Pakistani model and actress. She was featured in various photo shoots. She made her film debut in ''Chaudhry'', directed by Azeem Sajjad. She was one of the passengers who died aboard PIA Flight 8303 ...

in lead roles. ''Chaudhry - The Martyr'' is directed by

Azeem Sajjad Azeem Sajjad (Urdu: عظیم سجاد) is a Pakistani actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his role in the thriller film '' 8969'' along with Saba Qamar, directed by himself. His other notable works include ''Ehd-e-Wafa'', ''Raqs-e- ...

. This film is based on the life of Chaudhry Aslam Khan. The film was released after the May, 2020 death of star Zara Abid, which occurred as a consequence of the Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 crash that month.

Cast

* Tariq Islam as Chaudhry Aslam Khan *

* Arbaaz Khan * Asfar Mani *

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Nawal Saeed Nawal Saeed (born 30 October 1998) is a Pakistani Actor, actress and Model (person), model. She is known for her roles in dramas ''Aik Larki Aam Si'', ''Yaqeen Ka Safar'', ''Mah-e-Tamaam'', ''Faryaad'', ''Banno (TV series), Banno'' and ''Jaan- ...

as Zoya *

* Jia Ali *

Zohaib Khan Zohaib Khan (born 20 March 1984) is a Pakistani former cricketer. On 4 November 2018, batting for Habib Bank Limited, he was named the man of the match in the final of the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup, with Habib Bank winning the tournamen ...

Production

In 2019 it was announced that an action movie based on his life will be released, '' Chaudhry - The Martyr'', directed by

. Chaudhry's role will be played by his cousin Chaudhry Tariq Islam, who hails from the same villages, is a DSP himself, and worked with Khan for over thirty years; the director acknowledged he had cast him because he's "well versed with han'sbody language, gestures, attitude and reflexes."

Soundtrack

Release

After multiple delays due to

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, it was officially announced that the film would be released on 24 June 2022.

Reception

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