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Kandahar

Kandahar (/ˈkændəˌhɑːr/) or Qandahar (Pashto: کندهار Kandahār, Persian: قندهار, Qandahār, known in older literature as Candahar) is the second-largest city in Afghanistan, with a population of about 491,500 as of 2012. Formerly called Alexandria Arachosia, the city is named after Alexander the Great, who founded it in 329 BC around a small ancient Arachosian town. Kandahar is the capital of Kandahar Province, located in the south of the country at an altitude of 1,010 m above sea level. The Arghandab River runs along the west of the city. The city of Kandahar has a population of 557,118. It has 15 districts and a total land area of 27,337 Hectar. The total number of dwellings in Kandahar is 61,902.

Kandahar is one of the most culturally significant cities of the Pashtuns and has been their traditional seat of power for more than 200 years. It is a major trading center for sheep, wool, cotton, silk, felt, food grains, fresh and dried fruit, and tobacco. The region produces fine fruits, especially pomegranates and grapes, and the city has plants for canning, drying, and packing fruit, and is a major source of marijuana and hashish. The area is believed to be the birthplace of cannabis indica.

Kandahar (2001 film)

Kandahar (Dari-Persian: قندهار Qandahar) is a 2001 Iranian film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, set in Afghanistan during the rule of the Taliban. Its original Persian title is Safar-e Ghandehar, which means "Journey to Kandahar", and it is alternatively known as The Sun Behind the Moon. The film is based on a partly true, partly fictionalized story of a successful Afghan-Canadian, played by Nelofer Pazira, who returns to Afghanistan after receiving a letter from her sister, who was left behind when the family escaped, that she plans on committing suicide on the last solar eclipse of the millennium.

Kandahar was filmed mostly in Iran, including at the Niatak refugee camp, but also secretly in Afghanistan itself. Most people, including Nelofer Pazira, played themselves. The film premiered at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, but did not get much attention at first. After 9/11, however, it was widely shown. Kandahar won Makhmalbaf the Federico Fellini Prize from UNESCO in 2001.

Kandahar (2010 film)

Kandahar is a 2010 Malayalam language Indian war film directed by Major Ravi. It stars Mohanlal, reprising his role from the prequels, Keerthi Chakra (2006) and Kurukshetra (2008) as Major Mahadevan. Amitabh Bachchan and Ganesh Venkatraman also play major roles. The plot is based on the hijacking incident of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999. The political situation is portrayed from an Indian perspective in the film. The film was released on 16 December 2010, along with its dubbed versions in Tamil and Hindi.

The sound design of the film is done by Baylon Fonseca. Kandahar is co-produced by Sunil Nair and Mohanlal. It was marketed online by Shaz Shabeer Strikers and Crew Kochi. The film, unlike the prequels it received negative reviews.

Plot

Suryanatha Sharma (Ganesh Venkatraman) is an educated, unemployed man. His father, Lokanatha Sharma (played by Amitabh Bachchan), wants to see his son victorious in life. Things change when he meets Major Mahadevan (Mohanlal). It's another mission with Mahadevan and crew, as they deal with international terrorism with a flight being hijacked by hardcore terrorists.

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Gerard Butler’s 45% Rotten Tomatoes Conspiracy Thriller Will Flee From Streaming Next Month

Collider 23 Apr 2025
Prophecy veteran Travis Fimmel in Kandahar, the 2023 conspiracy thriller following a CIA operative and his translator who flee from special forces in ...
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The Giant of Kandahar: Interview with Army Soldiers. On the Trail of the Nephilim

Bitchute 13 Apr 2025
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4 Injured In Blast At Kandahar Police HQ

MENA FN 11 Apr 2025
(MENAFN - Pajhwok Afghan News) KANDAHAR CITY (Pajhwok). An explosion occurred inside an old ammunition container at the police headquarters in southern Kandahar province on Thursday. Police ... .
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Ammunition warehouse blast injures 4 in Afghanistan's Kandahar

Xinhua 10 Apr 2025
KABUL, April 10 (Xinhua) -- At least four wardens were injured after a blast burst out at an ammunition warehouse in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar province, the provincial police office said in a statement on Thursday.
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Explosion in Afghanistan Strikes Police Headquarters in Kandahar

MENA FN 10 Apr 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, a powerful explosion occurred at an aging ammunition depot in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar, sending shockwaves through the nearby police headquarters. The blast, ... .
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Blast hits police headquarters in Afghanistan\u0027s Kandahar

Al Bawaba 10 Apr 2025
Blast occurs at old ammunition depot of provincial police headquarters .
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Explosion at Kandahar Police Command leaves four injured

Khaama Press 10 Apr 2025
An explosion at the Kandahar Police Command on April 10 left four individuals injured, caused by old munitions. A powerful explosion occurred at the Taliban police command headquarters in Kandahar on Thursday, April 10, injuring four militants.
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Mirwais Neka Cricket Tournament Begins In Kandahar

MENA FN 08 Apr 2025
(MENAFN - Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok). The fifth edition of the Mirwais Neka Tournament, featuring five teams, began on Tuesday in the southern Kandahar and Helmand provinces, the ... .
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