Waaday Ki Zanjeer () is a 1979 Pakistani film directed by
Shabab Kiranvi
Shabab Kairanwi (born Nazir Ahmed; 1926 5 November 1982) was a Pakistani film director, producer, and occasional screenwriter, lyricist and a novelist. He debuted in the Pakistani film industry as a producer and lyricist with ''Jalwa'' (1955) ...
. It is written by Sattar Tair and produced by
M. Ashraf. It stars
Mohammad Ali,
Anjuman,
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, ...
,
Sabiha Khanum
Sabiha Khanum (; born Mukhtar Begum; 16 October 1935 – 13 June 2020), was a Pakistani film actress. She is also known as the "First Lady of Pakistani Cinema", and is often recognized for her role in Pakistani cinema during the 1950s and 1960s ...
and
Bindiya in the lead roles.
Plot
The story is about a widow Mariam (Sabiha) who lives with her two sons. Akbar (Muhammad) is a stepchild and Ashraf (Waheed) is her biological son. Mariam loves them both deeply and wishes only the best for both of them. She has a hard time taking care of her two sons since she doesn't have enough money. Later she gives her biological son, Ashraf, to her boss, Anwar (Nanha), and his wife who doesn't have a child of their own. Later the two brothers meet as adults and they befriend a girl named Shabana (Anjuman).
Cast
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Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali (; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and social activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "The Greatest", he is often regarded as the gr ...
as Akbar
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Anjuman as Shabana
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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, ...
as Ashraf
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Bindiya as Haseena
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Sabiha Khanum
Sabiha Khanum (; born Mukhtar Begum; 16 October 1935 – 13 June 2020), was a Pakistani film actress. She is also known as the "First Lady of Pakistani Cinema", and is often recognized for her role in Pakistani cinema during the 1950s and 1960s ...
as Mariam
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Nanha
Rafi Khawar ( Punjabi, ) (4 August 1942 – 2 June 1986), popularly known as Nanha (Urdu: ننھا), was a Pakistani actor and comedian. He started his film career in 1966 and earned several awards including 3 Nigar awards. as Anwar
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Shehla Gill as Heer
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Tamanna as Sassi
* Zille Subhan as Ashraf's father
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Ali Ejaz as Ranjha
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Masood Akhtar Masood Akhtar may refer to:
* Masood Akhtar (cricketer)
* Masood Akhtar (actor)
* Masood Akhtar (politician)
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as Doctor Sahab
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Ghayyur Akhtar as Sartaaj
* Ibrahim Nafees as Rasheed
* Chakram as Dentist Doctor
Production
''Waaday Ki Zanjeer'' was filmed in
Lahore
Lahore ( ; ; ) is the capital and largest city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, Pakistani province of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab. It is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, second-largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and ...
and it was presented by Shabab Productions.
Riaz ur Rehman Saghar wrote the script. Other crew members included Sadiq Moti.
Music
Reception
The film was released on 2 February 1979 and was a box office hit. It became a "Silver Jubilee".
References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Waaday Ki Zanjeer
1970s Urdu-language films
Pakistani romantic drama films
1979 films
Urdu-language Pakistani films