Agha Hasan Askari (28 January 1945 – 30 October 2023) was a Pakistani film director, producer and screenwriter of the Lollywood industry.
Before joining Tariq Masood Qureshi, he started his career as an assistant director on the Punjabi titles Chan Makhana and Sajan Pyaara by Kaifi.
His first film as a director was Khun Pasina starring Firdous, Sultan Rahi, Rukhsana and Agha Talish.
in English Literature, Askari was fond of writing since his college days, during these times being the editor of Faran, the magazine of leftist National Students Federation (NSF), and throughout his life would remain a committed Marxist, which would influence the social message in his movies.
[4] Among his memorable works in more than 60 projects are Wahshi Jat, Khun Pasina, Salkheen, Khazana, Jannat Ki Taan, Aag, Be Qarar, Duriyan and Tere Piyar Main is included.