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Haseena Atom Bomb (Atomic Beauty, 1990) — Metal Panel

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A cult classic of Pashto cinema, Haseena Atom Bomb gained notoriety for its wild mix of violence, melodrama, and erotic spectacle. The original poster features Musarrat Shaheen as a defiant femme fatale flanked by gun-wielding men and choreographed chaos—visually mirroring the film’s explosive title. Printed at the height of regional cinema's VCR-era boom, this promotional artwork encapsulates the genre’s fierce energy, exaggerated pulp visuals, and unapologetic charisma. Read this film's review in Khajistan Press publication "Loose Cannons and Dangerous Curves."

Title: Haseena Atom Bomb (حسینہ ایٹم بم, "Atomic Beauty")
Country: Pakistan
Year: 1990
Director/Star: Saeed Ali Khan / Musarrat Shaheen, Badar Munir
Material: Dye-sublimation print on 100% laser-cut aluminum
Dimensions: 16″ × 20″
Finish: Matte
Edition of: 5
Condition: New production

Exhibited in “Spasial Program” at SculptureCenter, New York, June 19 – July 28, 2025.

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