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Who is Jaswant Singh Zafar? Punjab govt official making his acting debut
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Sixty-year-old engineer and author Jaswant Singh Zafar is making his acting debut in the Punjabi film 'Rehmat', starring alongside Naseeruddin Shah. Zafar portrays character Harjap Singh, drawing on his authentic rural background for the role. The movie recently premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, introducing his work to an international audience.
WHY IT MATTERS
This story highlights the unexpected entry of a senior Punjabi author and engineer into international cinema alongside veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah.
Jaswant Singh Zafar, a 60-year-old engineer and author, takes his first steps into acting with the Punjabi film 'Rehmat'. He stars alongside the esteemed Naseeruddin Shah, who generously offered his support throughout production. Zafar's authentic rural roots perfectly match his character, Harjap Singh. 'Rehmat' made its debut at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland last month, exposing Zafar to a fresh international audience that welcomed his work.
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