''Azra'' is a 1962 Pakistani

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directed by Munshi Dil, and produced by

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under Evernew Pictures banner.

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played the title role in the film opposite Ejaz. The film is based on the legend of Azra Wameq. Music of the film was composed by Inayat Hussain. Although the film was in

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, some of the songs were featured in color. It was Neelo's first pairing with Ejaz; they would later play together in ''Dosheeza'' (1962), ''

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'' (1964), ''Gehra Daagh'' (1964) and ''

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'' (1966). Although not a commercially successful film initially, ''Azra'' gained importance in the 1970s during its later theatrical runs and the film's popular film songs of Inayat Hussain.

Plot

The plot revolves around two lovers, Azra and Wameq. A princess of the state, Azra falls for Wameq at first sight and manages to make him the guest of the palace. There, they both get a chance to know more about each other and come close to each other. After the end of the

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, Wameq goes to her bedroom but returns after kissing her. A maid in the palace observes this and informs the King.

Cast

* Ejaz * Allauddin * Laila * Himalyawala *

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* M. Ismael * Ajmal *

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* Zamurrad * Zarif (Guest appearance)

Soundtrack

References

External links

* Urdu-language Pakistani films 1960s Urdu-language films Pakistani historical films Pakistani black-and-white films Films partially in color {{Pakistan-film-stub