Azra (film)
| Azra | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Munshi Dil |
| Written by | Munshi Dil |
| Produced by | Agha G. A. Gul |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Inayat Hussain |
Production company | |
Release date |
|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Azra is a 1962 Pakistani costume film directed by Munshi Dil, and produced by Agha G. A. Gul under Evernew Pictures. Neelo played the title role in the film opposite to Ejaz.[1] The film is based on the legend of Azra Wameq.[2] Music of the film was composed by Inayat Hussain. Although the film was in black and white, some of the songs were featured in color.[3]
It was Neelo's first pairing with Ejaz; they would later play together in Dosheeza (1962), Beti (1964), Gehra Daagh(1964) and Badnaam (1966).[4]
Although not a very commercially successful film, Azra gained importance in 1970s during its later theatrical runs.[5]
Plot[edit]
The plot revolves around two lovers, Azra and Wameq. A princess of the state, Azra falls for Wameq at first sight and manages to make him the guest of the palace. There, they both get a chance to know more about each other and cone close. After the end of the mehfil, Wameq goes to her bedroom but returns after kissing her. A maid in the palace observes this and informs it to the King.
Cast[edit]
Soundtrack[edit]
All music is composed by Inayat Hussain
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jaan-e-Baharan-Rashk-e-Chaman" | Tanvir Naqvi[6] | Saleem Raza | |
| 2. | "Aye Janam, Gaye Jawani, Dam Badam" | Tanvir Naqvi | Noor Jehan | |
| 3. | "Dil Yun Yun Yun Yun Hota Hai" | Munshi Zahir | Ahmed Rushdi, Naseem Begum | |
| 4. | "Sharma Ke Hum Se Aankh Milane Ka Shukria" | Saifuddin Saif | Noor Jehan, Saleem Raza | |
| 5. | "Idhar Bhi Dekhiye, Phool Sa Labb, Chandan Sa Badan" | Tufail Hoshiarpuri | Naseem Begum, Nazir Begum and chorus | |
| 6. | "Kuch Bhi Na Kaha Aur Keh Bhi Gye" | Tanvir Naqvi | Noor Jehan | |
| 7. | "Gum Huey Rastey, Kho Geyin Manzilain" | Tanvir Naqvi | Saleem Raza |
References[edit]
- ^ "Azra (1962) - Pakistani Urdu film".
- ^ Bhaskar, Ira; Allen, Richard (2022-04-19). Bombay Cinema's Islamicate Histories. Intellect Books. ISBN 978-1-78938-399-7.
- ^ "Pakistani colour films that failed to grab attention in the beginning". Daily Times. 18 June 2022.
- ^ Muhammad Suhayb (7 February 2021). "IN MEMORIAM: NEELO'S UNCHAINED SPIRIT". Dawn (newspaper).
- ^ "پاکستانی کاسٹیوم فلمیں !!". Jang (newspaper) (in Urdu). 9 June 2020. Archived from the original on 20 May 2021.
- ^ Parvez Mahmood (13 March 2020). "Maestro of Indo-Pakistani Cinematic Poetry". The Friday Times.
External links[edit]
 | This article related to a Pakistani film is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |