''Paigham'' is a Pakistani

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film, directed by

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, and co-produced by

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and F. M. Sardar under banner ''F&Y Movies''. It starred

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, Sultan and Rukhsana. The film was remade by

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as '' Aaj Aur Kal'' (1976). ''Paigham'' was a critical and commercial success. At annual

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ceremony, it won an award in the category of Best comedian for Lehri.

Cast

* Sultana * Rukhsana * Lehri * Rangeela * M. Ismael * Zeenat

Soundtrack

Awards

At 1964

, it received an award: * Best comedian - Lehri

References

{{Reflist Urdu-language Pakistani films 1960s Urdu-language films Pakistani drama films Pakistani black-and-white films Nigar Award winners