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J.C. Anand
Jagdish Chand Anand better known as J.C. Anand (1922 – 17 May 1977) was a Pakistani film producer and distributor. One of the largest distributors within the country, he founded Eveready Pictures in Karachi. Background Anand was born in 1922 in Bhera, Sargodha District, British India. His father was a businessman. His family opted to stay back in Pakistan at the time of Partition in 1947. Anand was the Uncle of Juhi Chawla (Indian actress) as she was his sister's daughter. His son, Satish Chand Anand continues to make films in Pakistan under their home banner Eveready Pictures. Career Soon after independence in 1947, Anand founded Eveready Pictures to produce and distribute films. Pakistan's pioneer film producer Agha G. A. Gul was his colleague and a friend. Film producer J. C. Anand played a key role in inviting Indian film maker Roop K. Shorey and his then popular actress wife Meena Shorey to Pakistan to make ''Miss 56'' (1956 film). Meena Shorey was born in Raiwind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhera
Bhera ( pa, ; ur, ) is a city and tehsil of Sargodha District, Punjab province of Pakistan. The city is known for wood-carved items, textiles (such as quilts and khussas), and certain desserts (such as pheonian and pateesa). The city is made up of the Old Town and the surrounding newer development. The Old Town is surrounded by tall walls with eight gates, and is divided up into mohallas, or neighborhoods; historically, different castes lived in different mohallas. The novel ''Mayyadas Ki Mari'' (Mayyadas's Castle), written by Indian playwright Bhisham Singh Sahni, takes place in Bhera. History According to ''Ancient Geography of India'' by Alexander Cunningham, Bhera was once known as Jobnathnagar. The ''Imperial Gazetteer of India'' records the history of Bhera: In the recent past centuries, Bhera was an important trading outpost on the road to Kabul, and boasted of a taksal (mint) during the rule of Ranjit Singh. The city was known for its knife and cutlery cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lahore
Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city. Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial and economic hubs, with an estimated GDP ( PPP) of $84 billion as of 2019. It is the largest city as well as the historic capital and cultural centre of the wider Punjab region,Lahore Cantonment globalsecurity.org and is one of Pakistan's most , progressiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977 Deaths
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1922 Births
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Pakistani Hindus
Hinduism is the second largest religious affiliation in Pakistan after Islam. While Hinduism was one of the dominant faiths in the region a few centuries back, today Hindus account for 2.14% of Pakistan's population or 4.4 million people according to the 2017 Pakistan Census, although Pakistan Hindu Council has claimed that there are 8 million Hindus living in Pakistan, making up 4% of the country's population. The Umerkot district has the highest percentage of Hindu residents in the country at 52.2%, while Tharparkar district has the most Hindus in absolute numbers at 714,698. Before the partition, according to the 1941 census, Hindus constituted 14% of the population in West Pakistan (which is now Pakistan) and 28% of the population in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). After Pakistan gained independence from the British Raj, 4.7 million of West Pakistan's Hindus and Sikhs moved to India as refugees. And in the first census afterwards in 1951, Hindus made up 1.6% of the total ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulhan (Pakistani Film)
''Dulhan'' is a 1963 Urdu Pakistani film directed by S. M. Yusuf and produced by J.C. Anand under Eveready Pictures. The lead cast of the film include Shamim Ara, Darpan, Nayyar Sultana and Habib. The music of the film was composed by Rashid Attre. It released on 1 November 1963 and was a flop at the box office. Plot Zafar and Najma want to marry but Zafar's father fixes his marriage with another girl. He agrees to do so because of his father's deteriorated condition. On the wedding night, when he is on a voyage with his bride, a storm causes many people to go missing and some die. At that moment, Zafar's bride changes as both of them had not seen their partners before. The girl with Zafar (apparently his bride) is revealed to be Shabnum and was married to a friend of her brother. Zafar tells no one about this mishap and even Shabnum doesn't realize it. When Najma feels heartbroken upon learning that Zafar has married. When Shabnum realises that the person she is living with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noor-e-Islam
''Noor-e-Islam'' is a 1957 Pakistani costume drama film directed by Nazir and produced by J.C. Anand under banner Eveready Pictures. The cast included Swaran Lata, Darpan, Naeem Hashmi, Majid, Nazar, Asha Posley and Nazir himself in leading roles. The film tells the story on the style of Arabian Nights, and revolves around the conflict between Muslims and Mongols. The film features the popular Naʽat ''Shah-e-Madina, Yasrab Ke Wali'' by Irene Perveen and Saleem Raza. It was Perveen's first film for which she lent her voice. Cast * Swaran Lata * Darpan * Nazir * Asha Posley * Naeem Hashmi * Nazar * Majeed Soundtrack ''Noor-e-Islam'' became popular due to its Naʽat ''Shah-e-Madina, Yasrab Ke Wali'' which was performed by Irene Perveen and Saleem Raza with chorus. The Naʽat was written by Naeem Hashmi while the rest of the lyrics were penned by Tanvir Naqvi. Hassan Latif was the music composer for the film's soundtrack. Track listing * ''Dil Kisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishq-e-Laila
''Ishq-e-Laila'' is a 1957 Pakistani Urdu language fantasy romance film directed by Munshi Dil and produced by J.C. Anand. The film is primarily known for its blockbuster music by Safdar Hussain and lyrics by Qateel Shifai. It stars Sabiha Khanum, Santosh Kumar and Allaudin in the lead. In 2017, Lok Virsa Museum screened the film as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country. It talks about Layla and Majnun, a tragic love story by Nizami Ganjavi. The film consists of twelve to fourteen songs, leading it to become the first and the only film of the Pakistani film industry with maximum number of songs recorded till century. The filmmakers are argued to have introduced central character in an informal manner, leading it to create a discrepancy between the film story and the poem. During the filming process, the protagonist actor appeared well dressed with a good physical appearance, contradict to the two lovers of the poem who appears in a poor health conditi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Safdar Hussain
Safdar Hussain (died 1989) was a Pakistani musician who composed playback melodies for Urdu and Punjabi Lollywood films in the decades from 1950s to 1980s. He is known for composing music for movies like, Heer (1955), Ishq-e-Laila (1957), and Nooran (1957). Some of his notable compositions include "''Assan Jan Kay Meet Lei Akh Way, Jhoti Mooti Da Pa Leya Kakh Way''" (Singer: Zubaida Khanum), "''Laila O Laila, Shehar Khoobaan Laila''" (Singer: Zubaida Khanum), "''Wekhya Howay Ni Kisay Takya Howay, Ucha Jeya Shamla''" (Singer: Noor Jehan), and others. Career Safdar's debut movie as a music director was Heer. It was directed by Nazir and released in 1955. Safdar was introduced to the filmmaker by the musician Rashid Attre who was also his uncle. The tracks of the film were hits and helped Safdar to start a music career in Lollywood. In 1957, he gave music for the film, "Ishq-e-Laila", which is considered the biggest ever musical movie in the history of Pakistani cinema. The f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heer (1955 Film)
''Heer'' ( pa, ھیر) is a 1955 Punjabi film directed by Nazir, starring Swaran Lata and Inayat Hussain Bhatti in title roles. The movie is based on the famous Heer poetry book, written by Waris Shah in the ''18th century'' about the love story between Heer and her lover Ranjha. Cast Music and super-hit film songs of this film The music is composed by Safdar Hussain with playback singers, Inayat Hussain Bhatti, Munawar Sultana, Imdad Husain and Zubaida Khanum. *"Dhole Diley Da Jani Ajay Nahin Aaya" Sung by Zubaida Khanum, lyrics by Baba Alam Siaposh and music of Safdar Hussain *"Assaan Jaan Kay Meet Lai Akhh Wey" Sung by Zubaida Khanum, lyrics by Baba Alam Siaposh *"Hun Beerrian Nuun Kar Ley Bund Ni, Khulla Chhagga Paan Waliay" Sung by Inayat Hussain Bhatti and others, a Banghra song, lyrics by Hazin Qadri and music by Safdar Hussain *"Sahnun Sajana Dey Milney Di Taang Aei" Sung by Inayat Hussain Bhatti, lyrics by Hazin Qadri *"Akhhaan Millian Gulabi Nainaan Naal Ji" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ''"সুবর্ণ জয়ন্তী"'' (''Shuborno jayanti''). Vision 2021 was the political manifesto of the Bangladesh Awami League party before winning the National Elections of 2008. It stands as a political vision of Bangladesh for the year 2021, the golden jubilee of the nation. Several celebration programs will be held in countries including India, Russia, Germany, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, Nepal and Bhutan. China * Emperor Wu of Han dynasty (141-87 BCE, Jubilee in 91 BCE) *Kangxi Emperor of Qing dynasty (1661–1722, Jubilee in 1711) * Qianlong Emperor of Qing dynasty (1735–1796, Jubilee in 1785) Korea *Yeongjo of Joseon (1724-1776, Jubilee in 1774) Japan In Japan, golden jubilee refers to the 50th anniversary and is call ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
