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Begum Jaan (1977 Film)
''Begum Jaan'' is a 1977 Pakistani drama film directed by Hassan Tariq, a remake of his 1959 film ''Neend''. The film stars Rani in the titular role, alongside Shahid, with Qavi, Aurangzeb, and Rangeela in supporting roles. The soundtrack, composed by A. Hameed with lyrics by Qateel Shifai, complements the film's narrative. Released on June 23, 1977, ''Begum Jaan'' was a commercial success. The story revolves around a Pashtun woman who sells clothes door-to-door and faces societal challenges after giving birth to a child out of wedlock. Although granted a nationwide theatrical release, the film was censored and restricted in certain areas. Plot The film revolves around Begum Jaan, a saleswoman who peddles smuggled clothing door-to-door. She becomes infatuated with Seth Shahid, a wealthy businessman who feigns piety to win her affection. Begum Jaan dreams of marrying him, but her wholesaler, Khasta Gul Khan, also vies for her hand. One day, Begum Jaan is chased by police ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hassan Tariq
Hassan Tariq (22 October 1934 – 24 April 1982) was a Pakistani film director, film producer and screenwriter who was famous for making films like Anjuman (1970 film), ''Anjuman'', Kaneez (1965 film), ''Kaneez'', ''Baharo Phool Barsao'' and ''Devar Bhabi''. Early life and career Hassan was born on 22 October 1934 in Amritsar, India. He migrated to Pakistan after its history of Pakistan, establishment. He started his career as an assistant director. He directed his first film, ''Neend'' (Sleep), in 1959 and became a successful director. He made around 40 films in Pakistan film industry and was the main reason behind the success of his wife Rani (Pakistani actress), Rani. Most of his films revolve around the falling women characters or a hooker with a heart of gold; he explored and exposed the masses to the nawab-tawaif (courtesan) culture. His three famous films, ''Anjuman (1970 film), Anjuman'' (1970), ''Umrao Jaan Ada (film), Umrao Jaan Ada'' (1972) and ''Surraya Bhopali'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rani (Pakistani Actress)
Rani (Punjabi, ; 8 December 1946 – 27 May 1993) was a Pakistani film and television actress. She gained success in the late 1960s when she made a hit pair with famous actor and producer Waheed Murad. She was also known as ''The Dancing Queen'', ''Queen of Lollywood'' and ''Lux Girl'' for her portrayal of romantic and dancing roles in films. She remained one of the most successful actresses of the subcontinent and was also popular for her dance performances in films. Early life Rani was born on 8 December 1946 as Nasira in Mozang, Lahore to Malik Muhammed Shafi and Iqbal Begum in an Arain family. Her father was a driver for Mukhtar Begum, a singer and the wife of Agha Hashar Kashmiri, a well-known Urdu dramatist. Mukhtar Begum took over and raised Rani herself. After being raised by Mukhtar Begum, Rani moved in with her mother with whom she reconciled. Acting career Rani acted in both Urdu and Punjabi movies in Pakistani cinema. In 1962 Anwar Kamal Pasha, a veteran film di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakistani Drama Films
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Remakes Of Pakistani Films
A remake is a film, television series, video game, song or similar form of entertainment that is based upon and retells the story of an earlier production in the same medium—e.g., a "new version of an existing film". A remake tells the same story as the original but uses a different set of casts, and may use actors from the original, alter the theme, or change the flow and setting of the story, in addition since a remake is released some time after the original work it may incorporate new technologies, enhancements, and techniques that had not existed or was commonly used when the original work was created. Similar but not synonymous terms are reimagining or reboot, which indicates a greater discrepancy between, for example, a movie and the movie it is based on. Film A film remake uses an earlier movie as its main source material, rather than returning to the earlier movie's source material. The 2001 film ''Ocean's Eleven'' is a remake of 1960's ''Ocean's 11'', while 1989's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970s Urdu-language Films
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Mehdi Hassan
Mehdi Hassan Khan (; 18 July 1927 – 13 June 2012), known as Mehdi Hassan, was a Pakistani ghazal singer and playback singer of great renown. Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing, Hassan is referred to as the ''Shahenshah-e-Ghazal'' (, "Emperor of Ghazal"). Known for his "haunting" baritone voice,Mehdi Hassan profile on Encyclopedia Britannica Retrieved 31 March 2018 Hassan is credited with bringing ghazal singing to a worldwide audience. He is unique for his melodic patterns and maintaining integrity of the s in an innovative way. Born into a family of Kalawant musicians, Hassan was naturally inclined tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naheed Akhtar
Naheed Akhtar (also spelled Nahid Akhtar; born 26 September 1956) is a Pakistani playback singer. She is tagged as the "''Nightingale of Pakistan''". She was the top Lollywood playback singer during the second half of the 1970s and 80s. She is one of the most popular and successful singers of Pakistan. She won 3 Nigar Awards and a Pride of Performance in 2007. Early life and family Naheed was born on September 26, 1956, in Multan, Punjab. She has 3 sisters and 4 brothers. A sister of hers, ''Hamida Akhtar'', was also a singer. Singing career Naheed's career began in 1970 when she sang a duet with Khalid Asghar in " Raag Malhar" at Radio Pakistan Multan. She has recorded songs in a range of styles, including Pakistani film music, pop, Ghazal, traditional Pakistani classical music, Punjabi folk songs, Qawwalis, Naat & Hamds and others. She was first discovered for films in the mid-1970s by veteran music director M. Ashraf who pursued her to sing in films. She had no we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamshed Ansari
Jamshed Ansari () (31 December 1942 in Saharanpur – 24 August 2005 in Karachi) was a Pakistani film, television and radio actor. He is remembered for his numerous performances on both radio and television, including as Safdar in the radio programme '' Hamid Mian Kay Haan'' and Hasnat Bhai in the PTV drama ''Uncle Urfi.'' Early life and education He was born in Saharanpur, United Provinces, British India (now in UP, India) on 31 December 1942, to the family of a business tycoon, Zamir Hasan Ansari. Dubai Islamic Bank is the brainchild of Jamshed's older brother Tamiz. Ansari migrated with his family to Pakistan in 1948. In his early adulthood, he moved to London, where he completed television production courses, worked in stage shows and with the BBC as well, returning to Pakistan in 1968, launching his acting career the same year''.'' Career Radio Ansari is remembered for his role as Safdar in Radio Pakistan's longest running programme, ''Hamid Mian Kay Haan'' (At Hamid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albela (actor)
Akhtar Hussain (; 21 September 1940 – 17 July 2004), better known by his stage name Albela (), was a Pakistani actor, comedian and singer. In a career spanning over 50 years, he performed in numerous films, and television and theater plays.Film, stage actor Albela passes away (includes Profile and obituary of Albela (actor) on Dawn (newspaper) Published 18 July 2004, Retrieved 31 January 2022 Albela is widely recognized as a stage actor who transformed Pakistani stage acting. Some of his hit Punjabi films were ''Bharia Mela'' (1966), ''Badnam'' (1966), ''Baoo Ji'' (1968) and ''Ishq Nachaway Beehi Beehi'' (1984). He was also a very famous singer in Punjabi Music, Punjabi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahar Begum
Bahar Begum (born Kishwar Begum; ) is an actress best known for many Pakistani movies since 1956. She was first introduced to the Pakistani film industry by the renowned film director Anwar Kamal Pasha in the film Chann Mahi (1956). Anwar Kamal Pasha is the one that gave her the professional film world name Bahar Begum. She later acted both in Punjabi, Pashto and Urdu language Pakistani films and had a very active career from 1956 till 2000s. She has more than 600 films to her credit. Early life and education Bahar Begum studied at the Convent of Jesus and Mary Lahore, Pakistan. Career Having grown up in Lahore, Pakistan, her career has centered on the Punjabi film industry, initially playing heroines and then "emotionally strong mothers", usually ending-up playing 'mother' to a popular lead actor of Punjabi films Sultan Rahi Sultan Rahi (; June 24, 1938 – January 9, 1996) was a Pakistani actor, producer and screenwriter. He established himself as one of the leadi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pashtun
Pashtuns (, , ; ;), also known as Pakhtuns, or Pathans, are an Iranic ethnic group primarily residing in southern and eastern Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan. They were historically also referred to as Afghans until 1964 after the term's meaning had become a demonym for all citizens of Afghanistan regardless of their ethnic group. The Pashtuns speak the Pashto language, which belongs to the Eastern Iranian branch of the Iranian language family. Additionally, Dari serves as the second language of Pashtuns in Afghanistan, while those in Pakistan speak Urdu and English. In India, the majority of those of Pashtun descent have lost the ability to speak Pashto and instead speak Hindi and other regional languages. There are an estimated 350–400 Pashtun tribes and clans with a variety of origin theories. In 2021, Shahid Javed Burki estimated the total Pashtun population to be situated between 60 and 70 million, with 15 million in Afghanistan. Others who accept the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rani Begum
Rani ( Punjabi, ; 8 December 1946 – 27 May 1993) was a Pakistani film and television actress. She gained success in the late 1960s when she made a hit pair with famous actor and producer Waheed Murad. She was also known as ''The Dancing Queen'', ''Queen of Lollywood'' and ''Lux Girl'' for her portrayal of romantic and dancing roles in films. She remained one of the most successful actresses of the subcontinent and was also popular for her dance performances in films. Early life Rani was born on 8 December 1946 as Nasira in Mozang, Lahore to Malik Muhammed Shafi and Iqbal Begum in an Arain family. Her father was a driver for Mukhtar Begum, a singer and the wife of Agha Hashar Kashmiri, a well-known Urdu dramatist. Mukhtar Begum took over and raised Rani herself. After being raised by Mukhtar Begum, Rani moved in with her mother with whom she reconciled. Acting career Rani acted in both Urdu and Punjabi movies in Pakistani cinema. In 1962 Anwar Kamal Pasha, a veteran film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
