''Badnaam'' is a Pakistani film in

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Saadat Hasan Manto's short story ''Jhumkay'' ("Ear-rings") by screenwriter Riaz Shahid, and was the second film adaptation of the Manto's story after 1946 Bollywood adaptation. The film was directed and produced by Iqbal Shehzad, in his debut as a film director. ''Badnaam''s cast included Allauddin, Nabeela,

Neelo Neelo Begum (born Cynthia Alexander Fernandes; ''née'' Abida Riaz; 30 June 1941 – 30 January 2021) was a Pakistani veteran film actress. She made her film debut in 1956 with Hollywood film ''Bhowani Junction''. She was known as ''The Qu ...

, Ejaz Durrani, Diljeet Mirza, Hameed Wain, Rangeela and Zumurrud. The film celebrated its Silver Jubilee at the Pakistani cinemas in 1966 and was a box-office hit. The song of the film "Bare Bemurawat Hain Yei Husn Waale" was enormously popular, composed by

Deebo Bhattacharya Deebo Bhattacharya, also known as Debu Bhattacherjee, was a Pakistani- Bangladeshi musician, painter and singer who worked in Lollywood movies during the era of 1960s and 1970s. He was one of the well known composers in Bangladesh as well. He ...

and is of the most prominent song of the singer

Suraiya Multanikar Suraiya Multanikar (born 1940) is a Pakistani singer mostly known for her folk songs. Her repertoire includes classical, semi-classical, ghazal, folk songs and film songs.

. ''Badnaam'' received critical acclaim for its script and received three awards at

Nigar Awards 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 a ...

with a special award for Allauddin. It was also entered in the

5th Moscow International Film Festival The 5th Moscow International Film Festival was held from 5 to 20 July 1967. The Grand Prix was shared between the Soviet film '' The Journalist'', directed by Sergei Gerasimov and the Hungarian film ''Father'', directed by István Szabó. The fe ...

Plot

The film's plot revolves around a poor housewife who desires to get a pair of earrings but her poor husband cannot afford it for her. One day, she buys them but pays a heavy price for it.

Cast

* Allauddin * Nabeela *

* Ejaz Durrani * Diljeet Mirza * Tani Begum * Hameed Wain * Rangeela * Zumurrud

Music

Music was composed by Deebo also known as

, film song lyrics were by

Masroor Anwar Masroor Anwar (6 January 1944 – 1 April 1996) was a ghazal poet, film song lyricist and a film screenwriter. He wrote the lyrics for 'Ko Ko Korina', South Asia's first pop song, and working alongside Sohail Rana, film director Pervez M ...

Tanvir Naqvi Tanvir Naqvi (born Syed Khursheed Ali; 16 February 1919 1 November 1972), also spelled Tanveer Naqvi, was a Pakistani lyricist and poet. He wrote lyrics for 200 uncertain films, including Lollywood and Bollywood. He made his debut in Indian cin ...

and Himayat Ali Shair. * " Baday Be-Murrawwat Hain Yeh Husn Waalay, Kahin Dil Lagaanay Ki Koshish Na Karna" :::Sung by playback singer,

Suraiya Multanikar Suraiya Multanikar (born 1940) is a Pakistani singer mostly known for her folk songs. Her repertoire includes classical, semi-classical, ghazal, folk songs and film songs.

. This mujra song was performed in the film by actress Zumurrud. :::This run-away mega-hit film's "

mujra Mujra is a dance performance by women in a format that emerged during Mughal rule in India, where the elite class and local rulers like the nawabs of the Indian society (often connected to the Mughal emperor's court) used to frequent courtesans ...

" song was mainly responsible for the film's box-office success and became of the best known song of the singer. The tune of the song was also used by Indian music duo Nadeem-Shravan. * "Abhi Tau Dil Mein Halki Si Khalish Mahsoos Hoti Hai, Bahut Mumkin Hai Kal Iss Ka Mohabbat Naam Ho Jaaey" :::Sung by Masood Rana * "Bohat Beabroo Ho Kr Tere Kuche Se Hum Nikle" :::Sung by Masood Rana, Shaukat Ali, Salamat Ali, Imdad Hussain & co * "Hum Bhi Musafir, Tum Bhi Musafir Kon Kisi Ka Howay" :::Sung by Masood Rana * "Aa Tujh Ko Sunaun Lori, Halat Se Chori Chori" ::::Sung by

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Release and response

''Badnaam'' was released on 2 September 1966. The film ran for 35 weeks in Karachi cinemas and was a silver jubilee hit.

Reception and legacy

''Badnaam'' is considered as an important film from the Golden Age of Pakistani cinema, that depicts the relaism and presents intellectual stimulation. An author described it as, one of the best story-based films ever made in West Pakistan. Contemporary critics also praised the film due to its various aspects of filmmaking, with '' Daily Times'' included it among the list of unforgettable and daring films of the Pakistani cinema. Muhammad Suhayb of ''

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'' praised the film's story, music and performances.

Awards and nominations

Nigar Awards * Special

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 a ...

- Allaudin *

for Best Supporting Actress - Nabeela *

for Best Scriptwriter - Riaz Shahid (based on a short story by Saadat Hasan Manto)

References

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