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Sindhi Cinema
Sindhi cinema ( sd, سنڌي سينيما) refers to the Sindhi language film industry in Sindh, Pakistan and among the Sindhi diaspora. History The first Sindhi film produced was ''Ekta'' in 1940 directed by Homi Wadia and the last film was Himmath which was released on 1997; while the first Sindhi film produced in Pakistan was ''Umar Marvi'' in 1956 directed by Shaikh Hassan. The first blockbuster Sindhi film released was ''Abana'' released in 1958. Sindhi cinema used to see three to four releases a year until the 1990s. The last Sindhi film released was Himmat in 1997. Issues Satish Anand says that the condition of the theatres is bad, funding is difficult and people prefer mainstream cinema. Many producers have tried to revive the industry but eventually it fell apart. An alternate model of releasing films only on television and home video was attempted, but that too didn't work because of rampant piracy. Revival Since 2010, Sindhi Cinema in Pakistan has seen a gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindhi Language
Sindhi ( ; , ) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by about 30 million people in the Pakistani province of Sindh, where it has official status. It is also spoken by a further 1.7 million people in India, where it is a Scheduled languages of India, scheduled language, without any state-level official status. The main writing system is the Perso-Arabic script, which accounts for the majority of the Sindhi literature and is the only one currently used in Pakistan. In India, both the Perso-Arabic script and Devanagari are used. Sindhi has an attested history from the 10th century CE. Sindhi was one of the first languages of South Asia to encounter influence from Persian language, Persian and Arabic following the Umayyad campaigns in India, Umayyad conquest in 712 CE. A substantial body of Sindhi literature developed during the Medieval period, the most famous of which is the religious and mystic poetry of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai from the 18th century. Modern Sindhi was promoted under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherah Feroz
''Shero Feroz'' ( Sindhi: شهرو فيروز) is a Pakistani film released on 18 October 1968. Produced by Khadim Films (a film production company founded by the brothers Ali Baloch and Khadim Hussain Baloch), it was directed by Shaikh Hassan and launched the career of two famous Sindhi actors, Meh Parah and Mushtaq Changezi. See also * Sindhi cinema * List of Sindhi-language films This is a list of films produced by Sindhi cinema in Pakistan. A * '' Abana'' (1958) * ''Umar Marvi'' (1956) * ''Ghoonghat Lah Kunwar'' (1970) * '' Ach Ta Bhakar Payun'' (1976) * '' Albeli'' (1973) * ''Ali Gohar'' (1988) * '' Allah Bachaeo'' (19 ... Further reading * Gazdar, Mushtaq. 1997. ''Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997''. Karachi: Oxford University Press. References Sindhi-language films Pakistani black-and-white films Pakistani historical films {{Pakistan-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindhi Cinema
Sindhi cinema ( sd, سنڌي سينيما) refers to the Sindhi language film industry in Sindh, Pakistan and among the Sindhi diaspora. History The first Sindhi film produced was ''Ekta'' in 1940 directed by Homi Wadia and the last film was Himmath which was released on 1997; while the first Sindhi film produced in Pakistan was ''Umar Marvi'' in 1956 directed by Shaikh Hassan. The first blockbuster Sindhi film released was ''Abana'' released in 1958. Sindhi cinema used to see three to four releases a year until the 1990s. The last Sindhi film released was Himmat in 1997. Issues Satish Anand says that the condition of the theatres is bad, funding is difficult and people prefer mainstream cinema. Many producers have tried to revive the industry but eventually it fell apart. An alternate model of releasing films only on television and home video was attempted, but that too didn't work because of rampant piracy. Revival Since 2010, Sindhi Cinema in Pakistan has seen a gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagwanti Navani
Bhagwanti Navani (1 February 1940 – 22 October 1986) was an Indian singer and actress known for her work in Sindhi-language music and films. She was a folk as well as playback singer. Due to her melodious and sweet voice, she was popularly known as "Sindhi Koel" (Sindhi cuckoo). Her marriage songs, called "Laada" are popular in India and Pakistan. She appeared as the heroine in the film ''Sindhua Jay Kinaray'' and performed as a playback singer in eight films. Biography Bhagwanti was born on 1 February 1940 in Karachi, Sindh, British India (now in Pakistan). Her parents were from Naserpur, a historic town of Sindh. Her father's name was Jassu Mal Navani and mother's name was Vishni Bai. She had three brothers and two sisters. She was only seven years old when Pakistan was created and she had to migrate to Bombay, India (now Mumbai) with her parents. At the time of migration, she was studying in the Indian Girls Primary School Karachi. In Mumbai, she studied at Kamala Girl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyar Jaa Rang
''Pyaar'' is a 1950 Hindi-language film produced and directed by V. M. Vyas, starring Raj Kapoor and Nargis in the lead roles, with Yakub, Shyama and Nawab in supporting roles. The music was composed by S. D. Burman. The film is based on a story written by Mohanlal G. Dave. Cast *Raj Kapoor as Banke *Nargis Nargis Dutt (born Fatima Rashid; 1 June 1929 – 3 May 1981) was an Indian actress and politician who worked in Hindi cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema, she made her screen debut in a minor role ... as Rani *Yakub Khan Mehboob Khan *Shyama *Nawab *Kesari *Wazir Mohammad Khan *Gulab *Parvati Devi Soundtrack The music was composed by S. D. Burman, with lyrics by Rajinder Krishan. It marked the only time Kishore Kumar sung for Raj Kapoor. Songs References External links * 1950 films 1950s Hindi-language films Indian drama films 1950 drama films Indian black-and-white films {{1950s-Hindi-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haider Khan (film)
Haider Khan (born 30 November 1932) is a Pakistani athlete. He competed in the men's shot put and the men's discus throw at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held .... References 1932 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics Pakistani male shot putters Pakistani male discus throwers Olympic athletes for Pakistan Place of birth missing (living people) {{Pakistan-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Jo Ghulam
ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib ( ar, عَلِيّ بْن أَبِي طَالِب; 600 – 661 CE) was the last of four Rightly Guided Caliphs to rule Islam (r. 656 – 661) immediately after the death of Muhammad, and he was the first Shia Imam. The issue of his succession caused a major rift between Muslims and divided them into Shia and Sunni groups. Ali was assassinated in the Grand Mosque of Kufa in 661 by the forces of Mu'awiya, who went on to found the Umayyad Caliphate. The Imam Ali Shrine and the city of Najaf were built around Ali's tomb and it is visited yearly by millions of devotees. Ali was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, raised by him from the age of 5, and accepted his claim of divine revelation by age 11, being among the first to do so. Ali played a pivotal role in the early years of Islam while Muhammad was in Mecca and under severe persecution. After Muhammad's relocation to Medina in 622, Ali married his daughter Fatima and, among others, fathered Hasan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mehboob Mitha
''Mehboob Mitha'' is a Pakistani film released on 12 November 1971. It was directed by A. Q. Pirzada, produced by G. S. Gurnani (Jhulelal Films) and starred Anila Niyaz and Mushtaq Changezi. See also * Sindhi cinema * List of Sindhi-language films This is a list of films produced by Sindhi cinema in Pakistan. A * '' Abana'' (1958) * ''Umar Marvi'' (1956) * ''Ghoonghat Lah Kunwar'' (1970) * '' Ach Ta Bhakar Payun'' (1976) * '' Albeli'' (1973) * ''Ali Gohar'' (1988) * '' Allah Bachaeo'' (19 ... Further reading * Gazdar, Mushtaq. 1997. ''Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997''. Karachi: Oxford University Press. Sindhi-language films Pakistani drama films 1971 films {{Pakistan-film-stub References References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghoonghat Lah Kunwar
Ghooghat Lah Kunwar ( Sindhi: گهونگهٽ لاھ ڪنوار) is a Sindhi language film which was released on 18 September 1970 from Karachi. Saeeda and Waseem played leading roles in this film. Famous singer Noor Jahan and Mahedi Hassan were playback singers among others. The story is said to be written by Bashier Ahmed. Details This Sindhi film was released on 18 September 1970 from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The film was produced by Saleh Muhammad Bhatti and directed by Ghulam Hyder Siddiqui. The music director of this film was Imdad Hussain (1930 - 21 February 2000) and lyrics were written by Syed Manzoor Naqvi. The dialogues of this film were written by the renowned writer Amar Jaleel. This was the first partially coloured Sindhi Pakistani movie. Playback Singers This film became popular because of its lyrics. The noted Pakistani singer Noor Jahan and King of Ghazals Mehdi Hassan recorded lyrics of this film. Other notable playback singers were Runa Laila, Muhamm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chanduki
''Chanduki'' is a Pakistani Sindhi film released in 1969. It is directed by A. Q. Pirzada, produced by S. Y. A. Group, and stars Mushtaq Changezi. See also * Sindhi cinema * List of Sindhi-language films This is a list of films produced by Sindhi cinema in Pakistan. A * '' Abana'' (1958) * ''Umar Marvi'' (1956) * ''Ghoonghat Lah Kunwar'' (1970) * '' Ach Ta Bhakar Payun'' (1976) * '' Albeli'' (1973) * ''Ali Gohar'' (1988) * '' Allah Bachaeo'' (19 ... References Sindhi-language films Pakistani black-and-white films 1969 films {{Pakistan-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perdesi (1958 Film)
''Perdesi'' is a 1958 Sindhi film directed by S. A. Ghaffar. Cast *Noor Mohammad Charlie * Fazlani *Shamsuddin Soomro *Mustafa Qureshi * Lali * Salomi *Rumi Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī ( fa, جلالالدین محمد رومی), also known as Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Balkhī (), Mevlânâ/Mawlānā ( fa, مولانا, lit= our master) and Mevlevî/Mawlawī ( fa, مولوی, lit= my ma ... Further reading * Gazdar, Mushtaq. 1997. ''Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997''. Karachi: Oxford University Press. External links * Sindhi-language films Pakistani black-and-white films 1958 films {{Pakistan-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
