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Bashir Niaz
Bashir Niaz (July 9, 1936 - August 5, 2002) was a Pakistani film story, dialogue, and screenwriter. He is known for writing scripts/dialogues for blockbuster movies like " Diya aur tofaan" (1969),"Aina" (1977), and "Bandish" (1980). He won 15 Nigar Awards as a dialogue/scriptwriter. Early life ''Bashir Niaz'' was born on July 9, 1936, in Jamke Chattha, Gujranwala District, Punjab, British India (now Punjab, Pakistan). He graduated from Government Islamia College, Lahore. Then he joined journalism and worked for several magazines and journals. Later he turned towards film journalism and served for weekly Nigar. Career ''Bashir Niaz'' started his career as a screenwriter in 1963 when he wrote a script for movie, "Chhoti Behan". Initially he teamed up with directors like ''Shabab kiranvi'', ''K. Khurshid'', and ''Haider Chowdhri''. Later he developed a professional understanding with the director Nazar-ul-Islam. ''Bashir Niaz'' was known as "the magician of dialogues" and he was ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gujranwala
Gujranwala ( ur, , label=none; ) is a city and capital of Gujranwala Division located in Pakistan. It is also known as "City of Wrestlers" and is quite famous for its food. It is the 5th most populous city proper after Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi respectively. Founded in the 18th century, Gujranwala is a relatively modern town compared to the many nearby millennia-old cities of northern Punjab. The city served as the capital of the Sukerchakia Misl state between 1763 and 1799, and is the birthplace of the founder of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Gujranwala is now Pakistan's third largest industrial centre after Karachi and Faisalabad, and contributes 5% to 9% of Pakistan's national GDP. The city is part of a network of large urban centres in north-east Punjab province that forms one of Pakistan's mostly highly industrialized regions. Along with the nearby cities of Sialkot and Gujrat, Gujranwala forms part of the so-called "Golden Triangle" of industri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Random Harvest (film)
''Random Harvest'' is a 1942 American romantic drama film based on the 1941 James Hilton novel of the same title, directed by Mervyn LeRoy. Claudine West, George Froeschel, and Arthur Wimperis adapted the novel for the screen, and received an Academy Award nomination. The novel keeps the true identity of Paula/Margaret a secret until the very end, something that would have been impossible in a film, where characters’ faces must be seen. This meant that the movie had to take a very different approach to the story. The film stars Ronald Colman as a shellshocked, amnesiac World War I veteran, and Greer Garson as his love interest. The film was an instant commercial success and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Colman, Best Supporting Actress for Susan Peters, Best Director for Mervyn LeRoy and Best Picture. Garson, whose performance was well-received, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress (and won) that year for her role in ''Mr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Births
Events January–February * January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King Edward VIII. * January 28 – Britain's King George V state funeral takes place in London and Windsor. He is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle * February 4 – Radium E (bismuth-210) becomes the first radioactive element to be made synthetically. * February 6 – The 1936 Winter Olympics, IV Olympic Winter Games open in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. * February 10–February 19, 19 – Second Italo-Ethiopian War: Battle of Amba Aradam – Italian forces gain a decisive tactical victory, effectively neutralizing the army of the Ethiopian Empire. * February 16 – 1936 Spanish general election: The left-wing Popular Front (Spain), Popular Front coalition takes a majority. * February 26 – February 26 Inci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjabi Language
Punjabi (; ; , ), sometimes spelled Panjabi, is an Indo-Aryan language of the Punjab region of Pakistan and India. It has approximately 113 million native speakers. Punjabi is the most widely-spoken first language in Pakistan, with 80.5 million native speakers as per the 2017 census, and the 11th most widely-spoken in India, with 31.1 million native speakers, as per the 2011 census. The language is spoken among a significant overseas diaspora, particularly in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In Pakistan, Punjabi is written using the Shahmukhi alphabet, based on the Perso-Arabic script; in India, it is written using the Gurmukhi alphabet, based on the Indic scripts. Punjabi is unusual among the Indo-Aryan languages and the broader Indo-European language family in its usage of lexical tone. History Etymology The word ''Punjabi'' (sometimes spelled ''Panjabi'') has been derived from the word ''Panj-āb'', Persian for 'Five Waters', referring to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigar Award
The Nigar Awards ( ur, , translit=Inʿām Negār, lit=Picture Awards) were presented in an annual award show to recognize outstanding achievement in Pakistani cinema. The honors are awarded by Nigar Magazine founded in 1948. The Nigar Awards are Pakistan's version of the Academy Awards. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists. The first Nigar Awards ceremony was held in 1957, to honor the accomplishments of Pakistani cinema for the year 1956. In 2002, following the 46th Annual Nigar Awards, Nigar Magazine announced its discontinuation of the awards due to the collapse of the Pakistani cinema industry. After a 15-year hiatus, with the revival of Pakistani cinema, the 47th Nigar Awards were announced to be held on 16 March 2017 in Karachi. History The Nigar Awards were introduced in 1957 by Ilyas Rashidi, also known as ''Baba-e-Filmi Sahafat'' (translation: The Father of Film Journalism) in Pakistan. The award was an extension of the Nigar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukhra (1988 Film)
''Mukhra'' is a 1988 Pakistani Punjabi film starring Nadeem Baig and Babra Sharif.Face (Mukhra) (1988) on IMDb website Retrieved 13 February 2019 The film was a hit at the box-office. Plot Powla ( Nadeem Baig) is a village bumpkin who dreams of being brave by defeating robbers. In reality, he is a coward. His mother () dies suddenly due to a snake bite. Powla wishes to die too so that he may reunite with his mother in death. He tries to commit suicide by laying down on a railroad track but his plan is foiled when some men find him t ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doorian
''Doorain'' is a Pakistani film directed by Hassan Askari, based on a story by Bashir Niaz, and produced by S. A. Gul under banner ''Evernew Pictures''. It stars Shabnam, Mohammed Ali and Faisal Rehman with Agha Talish in the supporting cast along with others. The music was composed by Robin Ghosh. It was released on 6 April 1984. A golden jubilee hit film of the year, it received 7 Nigar Awards including "best film". ''Doorian'' was also remade in Bollywood as ''Aandhiyan'' (1990). Plot Due to the relation of a married couple where the influential and rich husband mistreats his wife, the latter gets separated from him. The plot then revolves around the struggle of the wife to attain the custody of her son, and to lead her life as a single parent. Cast * Shabnam * Mohammed Ali * Faisal Rehman * Agha Talish * Arzoo * Hanif * Ibrahim Nafees Guest cast * Ghulam Mohiuddin * Aslam Pervaiz * Afzaal Ahmad * Nanha * Rangeela * Firdous Jamal Soundtrack All songs were writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khushboo (1979 Film)
''Khushboo'' () is a 1979 Pakistani film directed by Nazar Shabab. It is produced by A. Hameed and music was composed by M. Ashraf. The lead cast of the film includes Rani Begum, Rani, Shahid (actor), Shahid, Mumtaz (Pakistani actress), Mumtaz with Nayyar Sultana and Rangeela (actor), Rangeela in the supporting cast. It was released on 25 August 1979, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, and was a golden jubilee hit at the box office. ''Main Jis Din Bhula Dun Ter Pyar Dil Se'' was a popular track from the film's soundtrack. Plot A young, arrogant and spoilt businessman Amjad marries a girl Zeenat to avenge the slaps that she has given him when he mistreated her. After marriage, he imprisons her in the house. She initially hopes to make him a good person with her love, but on constant deprivation of respect by him, she decides to teach him a lesson. She devises a plan to spend a night with him and does it with the help of an employee of his. Amjad, who spends nights with girls, consu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shola (film)
''Shola'' is a 1978 Pakistani Punjabi film directed by Rehmat Ali. The lead cast includes Asif Khan, Najma, Mustafa Qureshi, Usman Pirzada, and Bindiya. It was an action thriller movie which won 4 Nigar Awards, including the ''Best Punjabi Film Award'' for the year. Plot The story of Shola revolves around a revenge theme. Cast * Najma * Asif Khan * Mustafa Qureshi * Bindiya * Usman Pirzada * Adeeb * Badar Munir * Tariq Azia * Nanha * Shahnawaz * Jalil Afghani * Seema * Kemal Irani * Ilyas Kashmiri * Sabiha Khanum Music and soundtracks The music was composed by Kamal Ahmed and lyrics were penned by Hazeen Qadri and Saeed Gilani: * ''Dhada Charia A Ishq Da Rang Mahia''... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar * ''Dil Mangda Tera Pyar, Tut Tut Tara Ra Ra Rampa''... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar * ''Ik Alhar Kurri Way Aria, Teray Uttay Dhull Geyi''... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar * ''Khat Aya Meray Sajna Da, Khat Parh Kay Chham Chham Nachan''... Singer(s): Mehnaz Mehnaz Begum (1958 – 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zindagi (1978 Film)
Zindagi ( ur, ) is a 1978 Pakistani Urdu film. It was a platinum jubilee hit directed by Nazar-ul-Islam and screenplay by Bashir Niaz. The cast included Babra Sharif, Nadeem Baig (actor), Nadeem, Mustafa Qureshi, Agha Talish, Talish, and Tariq Aziz (TV personality), Tariq Aziz. The music was composed by M. Ashraf and lyrics by Kaleem Usmani with hit tracks like, "''Tere sung dosti hum na chorrein kabhi''" and "''Jungle mein mangle tere hi dum se''". ''Zindagi'' received a Nigar Award in the best lyricist category. Plot A law-abiding citizen risks his life and family fighting against a criminal gang for the betterment of society. Cast * Babra Sharif * Nadeem (Pakistani actor), Nadeem * Mustafa Qureshi * Agha Talish, Talish * Nanha * Sabiha Khanum * Tariq Aziz (TV personality), Tariq Aziz * Kemal Irani * Saqi Production ''Zindagi'' was produced by Ahmed Shamsi, directed by Nazar-ul-Islam and written by Bashir Niaz. It was partly filmed in Bangkok. The film was based on American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
