Usman Mukhtar's short film 'Gulabo Rani' wins big at the LA Sci-Fi & Horror Festival

Usman Mukhtar's latest horror-theme directorial, Gulabo Rani, has won the Best Short Film Award at the LA Sci-Fi & Horror Festival 2022! The celebrity took to social media to share the news with his followers.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the Sabaat actor shared a photograph of his accolade, which stated, “Leviathan Platinum Award 2022." He also penned a heartfelt caption to relay his sentiments about the achievement.

"Alhamdulillah! I'm super happy to announce that Gulabo Rani has won Best Short Film at the L.A. Sci-Fi & Horror Festival. I'm so proud of the entire team!" wrote Mukhtar excitedly.

After the post circulated online, many celebrities rushed to the comment section to applaud the star on his new triumph. "Wow! MashAllah, many congratulations to you, Usman." remarked Sarah Khan, while fellow director Ali Kazmi also gave his heartiest blessing to Mukhtar. He said, "All my best wishes."

Veteran actor Manzar Sehbai was also included among the Parchi actor's well-wishers. "Congratulations, Usman!" he said, adding a heart emoji at the end.

Gulabo Rani is a short-horror film that circles a haunted hostel. Although most of the details about the plot are still kept hush-hush, the trailer reveals a dark, menacing spirit that is tormenting the youngsters residing in a dilapidated boarding house. “The main work of haunting is done by the living,” reads the film's tagline, enough to excite any horror film enthusiast.

Gulabo Rani stars Usama Javaid Haider, Meiraj Haq, Daniyal Khaqan Afzal, Omer Abdullah Khan and Natasha Humera Ejaz in pivotal roles.

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