''Bazar-e-Husn'' is a Pakistani

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written by Pervez Kalim, co-directed by Javed Fazil and Sarwar Bhatti who co-produced it also, with Akhtar Bhatti and Akbar Bhatti. The film features Nadeem Baig,

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, Jehan Zeb,

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and Rangeela. It was released on 9 September 1988 and was a box office success. The film won 6 trophies at 1988 Nigar Awards.

Plot

The film's plot revolves around a film director who wants to cast a beautiful and natural heroine for his next film. For this purpose, he enters in a kotha, chooses a

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and falls for her. Tariq is a famous film director who lives a happy life with her wife Abida and two children. He enters in

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to choose the female lead for his film where he selects Gori who acts and dances well. During the film's shooting, Gori's beauty impresses Tariq and he falls for her. He ignores his wife and children ultimately causes adverse relations with his family. He starts spend time with Gori while on the other hand, Gori considering it a good method to lead a joyful life, lusts for more.

Cast

* Nadeem Baig *

* Rangeela *

* Jehan Zeb *

* Talish *

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* Albela

Production

The film was written by Pervez Kalim, directed by Javed Fazil and Sarwar Bhatti who also produced it along with Akhtar Bhatti and Akbar Bhatti as a co-producer. Cinematography performed by Irshad Bhatti and editing by Humayun Pervaiz.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Manzoor Ashraf. The songs were performed by

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Remake

The film was remade in

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titled, ''

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'' in 1990 and

respired her role in it.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt0250979 1988 films Urdu-language Pakistani films 1980s Urdu-language films Urdu films remade in other languages Nigar Award winners