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''Farangi'' is a 1964 Pakistani Urdu film. It is directed by
Khalil Qaiser Khalil Qaiser was a Pakistani film director, producer and screenwriter. Between 1961 and 1967, he directed seven films including ''Clerk'' (1960), ''Doshiza'' (1962), ''Shaheed'' (1962) and ''Farangi'' (1964). He also wrote story of ''Fashion' ...
and written by
Riaz Shahid Riaz Shahid (1927 – 1 October 1972) was a Pakistani filmmaker, film writer, and a journalist. Influenced by poet Habib Jalib, who would later become a friend, Shahid frequently engaged with political activists at socialist gatherings in ...
. It was the second film produced by
Khalil Qaiser Khalil Qaiser was a Pakistani film director, producer and screenwriter. Between 1961 and 1967, he directed seven films including ''Clerk'' (1960), ''Doshiza'' (1962), ''Shaheed'' (1962) and ''Farangi'' (1964). He also wrote story of ''Fashion' ...
's newly formed ''K. K. Productions''. The film stars Sudhir,
Shamim Ara Shamim Ara (, 22 March 1938 – 5 August 2016) was a Pakistani film actress, director, and producer. She was known as ''The Tragic Beauty'' because of the tragic heroine roles she often portrayed in films. She was one of the most popular actr ...
and
Agha Talish Agha Ali Abbas Qizilbash (also known as Agha Talish, ) (13 November 1923 – 19 February 1998) was a Pakistani actor who made his debut in 1947 and was mostly known and recognized in Pakistan for playing character actor or villain roles. Tal ...
with
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 K ...
and Allauddin. Set in 1910s and 1920s at the time of
British Raj The British Raj ( ; from Hindustani language, Hindustani , 'reign', 'rule' or 'government') was the colonial rule of the British The Crown, Crown on the Indian subcontinent, * * lasting from 1858 to 1947. * * It is also called Crown rule ...
, ''Farangi'' revolves around the battle of a Pashtun freedome fighter against the british army. The film was a golden jubilee success and features some memorable poems by
Faiz Ahmad Faiz Chaudhry Faiz Ahmad Faiz (13 February 1911 – 20 November 1984) was a Pakistani poet and author of Punjabi language, Punjabi and Urdu literature. Faiz was one of the most celebrated, popular, and influential Urdu writers of his time, and his ...
and
Sahir Ludhianvi Abdul Hayee (8 March 1921 – 25 October 1980), popularly known by his pen name (takhallus) Sahir Ludhianvi, was an Indian poet who wrote primarily in Urdu in addition to Hindi. He is regarded as one of the greatest film lyricists and poet ...
, with music composed by
Rashid Attre Abdul Rasheed Attray (15 February 1919 – 18 December 1967), also known as Rasheed Attre, was a Pakistani film score composer. Early life and career Rasheed Attre was born in Amritsar, Punjab, British India in 1919. His father, Khushi Mohamma ...
. Ara and Talish's performances in the film were praised. At Nigar Awards 1964, it received four awards including Best Actress for
Shamim Ara Shamim Ara (, 22 March 1938 – 5 August 2016) was a Pakistani film actress, director, and producer. She was known as ''The Tragic Beauty'' because of the tragic heroine roles she often portrayed in films. She was one of the most popular actr ...
.


Plot

At the time of
British Raj The British Raj ( ; from Hindustani language, Hindustani , 'reign', 'rule' or 'government') was the colonial rule of the British The Crown, Crown on the Indian subcontinent, * * lasting from 1858 to 1947. * * It is also called Crown rule ...
, Akbar who hails from tribal areas goes to his house for a week's leave. On arrival, his mother tells him that she has fixed her marriage with Zeba. He first refuses to marry her because he loves Gul, but later agrees when he comes across Nadir Khan, who also wants to marry her. At his return to the army's fort, the Major of the army compels him to assist them in attacking at his village but he rebels, manages to escape and start disrupting their plans. In the army's attack, Zeba and her son survive but Gul goes blind. Many years pass away and Akbar, now a rebellious fighter who kills the army's soldiers one day comes across Gul by chance. When she learns that he is fighting against the enemy, she decides to help him in every possible way. They meet in the cave where Gul regularly informs him about the situations. When army's Major comes to know that the rebellious fighter who is killing their soldiers is Akbar, he kidnaps Gul and her father. He asks Akbar's address but she doesn't tell anything. They kill her father and she herself suffers a lot but doesn't tell. On the other hand, Nadir Khan who works for British army kills Zeba when she tries to save Saleem, her son. Saleem escapes but again meets with Nadir Khan who brings him in his house where his mother lives. Nadir Khan's mother who is a determined
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 ...
lady, kills her own son when he tries to kill Akbar. There, she gathers the villagers and said them to stand by Akbar Khan as he is fighting fir their freedom. After Nadir Khan's death, the Major imprisons his mother and demand the release of his officer which Akbar has arrested. When Major comes to receive his officer he surprises to know that Akbar Khan is not alone. He goes to the fort where Akbar also follows him along with the villagers who fight the army, defeat them and Akbar kills the Major.


Cast

* Sudhir as Akbar Khan *
Shamim Ara Shamim Ara (, 22 March 1938 – 5 August 2016) was a Pakistani film actress, director, and producer. She was known as ''The Tragic Beauty'' because of the tragic heroine roles she often portrayed in films. She was one of the most popular actr ...
as Gul *
Agha Talish Agha Ali Abbas Qizilbash (also known as Agha Talish, ) (13 November 1923 – 19 February 1998) was a Pakistani actor who made his debut in 1947 and was mostly known and recognized in Pakistan for playing character actor or villain roles. Tal ...
as Major of British army *
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 K ...
as Zeba * Allauddin * Mazhar Shah * Saqi * Safia Moini


Soundtrack and music

The music of the film was composed by
Rashid Attre Abdul Rasheed Attray (15 February 1919 – 18 December 1967), also known as Rasheed Attre, was a Pakistani film score composer. Early life and career Rasheed Attre was born in Amritsar, Punjab, British India in 1919. His father, Khushi Mohamma ...
while lyrics were penned by
Faiz Ahmed Faiz Chaudhry Faiz Ahmad Faiz (13 February 1911 – 20 November 1984) was a Pakistani poet and author of Punjabi and Urdu literature. Faiz was one of the most celebrated, popular, and influential Urdu writers of his time, and his works and ideas r ...
,
Sahir Ludhianvi Abdul Hayee (8 March 1921 – 25 October 1980), popularly known by his pen name (takhallus) Sahir Ludhianvi, was an Indian poet who wrote primarily in Urdu in addition to Hindi. He is regarded as one of the greatest film lyricists and poet ...
and
Qateel Shifai Muhammad Aurangzeb or Qateel Shifai (; 24 December 1919 – 11 July 2001) was a Pakistani Urdu poet and lyricist. Early life and career Qateel Shifai was born in Haripur District as Muhammad Aurangzeb in 1919 in British India (now Pakistan).< ...
.


Track listing


Release and box office

''Farangi'' was released on 18 December 1964 and ran for 25 weeks in the theaters of Karachi, thus became a
golden Jubilee A golden jubilee marks a 50th anniversary. It variously is applied to people, events, and nations. Bangladesh In Bangladesh, golden jubilee refers the 50th anniversary year of the separation from Pakistan and is called in Bengali language, ...
success.


Awards

''Farangi'' received 4
Nigar Awards The Nigar Awards () were presented in an annual award show to recognize outstanding achievement in Pakistani cinema, after having been revived in 2017 following a 15-year absence. The honors are awarded by Nigar Magazine founded in 1948. The ...
in the following categories:


References


External links

* {{IMDb title, 1215055 1964 films Pakistani historical drama films 1960s Urdu-language films Urdu-language Pakistani films Films set in the British Raj Films set in the 1910s Films set in the 1920s Films scored by Rashid Attre Nigar Award winners