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Before screening in film halls, the film was screened few times for children orphanages around the country. The premiere screening of the film was celebrated on 2 November 1979 on 10am onward at the Savoy Cinema Hall with the presence of prime minister
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The film received mainly positive reviews from critics and awarded in many local and international film festivals.
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