Pakistani film ‘Lamha’ bags two awards at NYC film festival

The film was awarded at a gala ceremony at the Angelika Film Centre in New York on August 16,reported Express Tribune.

Directed by Mansoor Mujahid,the film was nominated in five other categories – Best Actor in Leading Role (Mohib Mirza),Best Actor in Supporting Role (Gohar Rasheed),Best Score,Best Original Screenplay (Summer Nicks) and Best

Director.

The film is about a young couple Maliha (Sheikh) and Raza (Mirza) and those affected by their deep struggle to reconnect after the loss of their only child in a tragic accident.

The film’s premiere at the festival,on August 10,was a sold out affair at the Tribeca Cinema.