''Suryya Bhopali'' is a Pakistani

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directed by

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 ''D ...

, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars

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in title role, alongside

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, with

Waheed Murad Waheed Murad (; 2 October 1938 – 23 November 1983), also known as Chocolate Hero, was a Pakistani film actor, producer and script writer. Famous for his charming expressions, attractive personality, tender voice and unusual talent for acting, ...

in a supporting role. It tells the story of a

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singer from

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who falls in love with the son of a

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when she is invited to perform at the Nawab's residence. The film's song "Tha Yaqeen Ke Ayainge" gained widespread popularity. The music was composed by A. Hameed, features performances by

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and Nahid Akhtar. In 2016,

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screened the film as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country.

Cast

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 Quee ...

as Surraya Bhopali *

as Nawabzada Yousuf *

as Dildar * Husna as Shehla *

Aslam Pervaiz Aslam Parvez (12 February 1932 – 21 November 1984) was a Pakistani film actor. Early and personal life Aslam Parvez was born as Chaudhary Muhammad Aslam Tarar into a family of traders in Lahore, Punjab, British India on 12 February ...

* Allauddin * Talish

Music

Reception

Critical reception

'' The Statesman'' included it among the films of the year that were from good directors but disappoint.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 1970s Urdu-language films Urdu-language Pakistani films Pakistani romantic musical films Pakistani tawaif film and television works Films directed by Hassan Tariq