Hussein Khan known for his first film Kashmir Daily a filmmaker from Kashmir (J&K) With an aim to fulfil his dream of filmmaking, director Hussein Khan embarked on a long journey way back in 1993 only to come with a completely different flavor of the Valley. Having seen the problem of drug abuse from close quarters during his journalism days, Khan decided to make a movie on this socially relevant subject, which is often overlooked due to the political problems in the Valley. Film was released in 2018 theatrically and then on international and national platforms OTT’S and his Second film LINES first look was launched at Cannes 2019 .In 2020 was nominated in MIFF. 2020 USA in four categories and won two awards.
Nomination as a director for lines in MIFF. 2020 USA is a big achievement for me. Said Mr. Hussein Khan.
Lines – were nominated in the best picture category in Montgomery International Film Festival 2020.
Hussain Khan was nominated as best director in MIFF 2020.
Hina Khan won the Best Actress Award in MIFF 2020.
Zahid Qureshi won the best supporting actor award in MIFF 2020
Jammu and Kashmir proud on international front, a middle class youth from Fazalabad area of district Poonch wins a top award at USA top film festival; MIFF 20- Montgomery international film festival-2020.Zahid Qureshi is the first actor from Jammu and Kashmir who has made a history by winning best supporting actor in the USA .
For Hina Khan fans- Lines is the same film for which Hina Khan debuted Cannes for first look launch and made India proud at the International platform. Now another feather on the cap is its four nominations including Best actress, best director Hussain Khan, best film and best supporting actor Zahid Qureshi. Finally the film won two top awards; best actress Hina Khan and best supporting actor Zahid Qureshi competing with international cinema at one of the largest platforms. MIFF 20- Montgomery international film festival is one of the top festivals in the United States of America.
The film has veteran actress Farida Jalal in a prominent role along-with Hina Khan in a very promising lead. Zahid Qureshi; an actor who belongs to the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir, comes out as a surprise as he wins this award. Zahid still lives in a village called Fazalabad in Poonch. On asking Zahid says ‘ for me acting is like breathing, this is something in my soul and I am not in the race to get roles and struggle in Bollywood, for me my art is my being, I cannot just go out and sell it in a shop. If someone finds me worth and asks me to do a role then I am honoured and I do that. I am thankful to The Director Hussein Khan and Producer Rahat Kazimi for believing in me . Hina Khan also sends her best wishes and warm congratulations to Zahid Qureshi on winning, Hina says; I can’t express my happiness on winning this award but for me I am more happy for Billa (Zahid Qureshi) because I used to love his character and they way he was doing it.
The film is written by Shakti singh and Rahat Kazmi produced by Rahat kazmi films, Tariq Khan films and Zeba Sajid Films and in Association with Seven 2 Creations, Assad Motion Pictures and Fankaarz. And Co produced by Hina Khan’s banner Hiro’s Faar Better Films, Alphaa Productions
