Fawad Khan, the lead actor in the highest-grossing Punjabi film, “The Legend of Maula Jatt,” recently auctioned the replica of his famous “Gandasa” for an astounding $50,000 in a charity event held in Toronto, Canada. This fundraising event was organized to collect donations for the Sahara for Life Trust Hospital in Toronto.
Fawad Khan Generates Funds For Charity
The Gandasa was used in the movie and purchased by a Pakistani living in Canada. Fawad Khan personally handed over the Gandasa to the generous donor, who made this huge contribution to the charity. All the proceedings of the charity event will go to the Sahara Life Trust for the treatment of cancer patients.
Jointly Produced By Geo Films
The movie “The Legend of Maula Jatt” was directed by Bilal Lashari and jointly produced by Geo Films, Encyclopedia, and Lashari Films. The film was distributed by Mandviwala Entertainment in Pakistan, and it starred Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Humaima Malik, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, and Ali Azmat. It was appreciated for its stellar performances and received critical acclaim.
Legend of Maula Jatt Set a 100-crore Benchmark
With a worldwide collection of Rs2.93 billion, “The Legend of Maula Jatt” has become the first Pakistani movie to set a 100 crore benchmark in the 75-year history of the Pakistani film industry. The film has continued to make history by becoming one of the top three films from the subcontinent with the highest screen average between 2018-2023 in many overseas territories.
Charity Event
At the charity event in Canada, Fawad Khan expressed his gratitude to the Toronto crowd for the warm reception. The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani ex-pats, and fans took selfies with their favorite actor and took autographs.
It is interesting to note that the actual “Gendas” weapon used by Fawad Khan in the film will soon be displayed for a walk-through Maula Jatt experience in Lahore. To read more click here.
Fawad Khan Age
“Fawad Khan age” refers to the current age of Fawad, a popular Pakistani actor, singer, and model. As of my knowledge cutoff of September 2021, Fawad Khan was born on November 29, 1981, which would make him 41 years old. However, as of my current date of March 14, 2023, Fawad Khan would be 42 years old.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Fawad’s contribution to the Sahara for Life Trust Hospital in Toronto by auctioning the replica of his famous “Gandasa” is an excellent example of using fame for a good cause. His popularity has not only contributed to the success of the movie but also to the promotion of welfare works in Pakistan.
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