Rangeela is a 1970 Pakistani Urdu romantic comedy film directed and produced by
Rangeela. The lead cast included
Nisho
Bilquis Khanum, also known as Nisho (Urdu; نشو۔; born 1954) is a Pakistani film actress.
Early life
Bilquis Begum was born on 1954 in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Punjab.
Career
In the beginning, ...
,
Rangeela, Aqeel,
Saiqa,
Salma Mumtaz
Salma Mumtaz (1926 – 20 January 2012) was a Pakistani film actress, director and producer.
Early life and career
Salma Mumtaz made her film debut as an actress in the 1960 Urdu language film, ''Neelofar'' (1960).[Munawar Zarif
Munawar Zarif ( Punjabi, ur, منور ظریف) (25 December 1940 – 29 April 1976) was a Pakistani film actor and comedian. His fans named him ''Shahenshah-e-Zarafat''
( ur, شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ), meaning ''The Emperor of Humo ...]
. The film won a
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 ...
in the best script writer category. A song from the film "''We Sab To Sohniya''" (vocalized by
Tasawar Khanum) became the highlight of the movie and is still considered an iconic melody. As a director, it was Rangeela's second movie after "''
Diya Aur Toofan''" (1969).
Cast
*
Nisho
Bilquis Khanum, also known as Nisho (Urdu; نشو۔; born 1954) is a Pakistani film actress.
Early life
Bilquis Begum was born on 1954 in Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. She completed her studies from University of Punjab.
Career
In the beginning, ...
*
Rangeela
* Aqeel
*
Saiqa
*
Salma Mumtaz
Salma Mumtaz (1926 – 20 January 2012) was a Pakistani film actress, director and producer.
Early life and career
Salma Mumtaz made her film debut as an actress in the 1960 Urdu language film, ''Neelofar'' (1960).[Munawar Zarif
Munawar Zarif ( Punjabi, ur, منور ظریف) (25 December 1940 – 29 April 1976) was a Pakistani film actor and comedian. His fans named him ''Shahenshah-e-Zarafat''
( ur, شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ), meaning ''The Emperor of Humo ...]
*
Sultan Rahi
Sultan Rahi ( ur, ﺳﻠﻄﺎﻥ ﺭﺍﮨﯽ ; June 24, 1938 – January 9, 1996) was a Pakistani actor, producer and screenwriter.
He established himself as one of the leading and most successful actors of Pakistani and Punjabi cinema, and ...
* Meena Chodhary
* Zarqa
* Najmul Hassan
*
Mazhar Shah
* Ilyas Kashmiri
* M.D. Sheikh
* Jaggi Malik
* Munir Zarif
* Rasheed Zarif
* Chhabeela
*
Nanha
Rafi Khawar ( Punjabi, ur, رفیع خاور) (4 August 1942 – 2 June 1986), popularly known as Nanha (Urdu: ننھا), was a Pakistani actor and comedian. He started his film career in 1966 and earned several awards including 3 Nigar ...
* Ladla
* Zulfi
* Razia
* Amin Malik
* Banka
* Rafiq
* Tingu
Music and soundtracks
The film's playback music was composed by
Kamal Ahmed and
Nazir Ali. Lyrics were penned by
Waris Ludhyanvi,
Fayyaz Hashmi
Fayyaz Hashmi ( ur, ; 1920 2011) was a Pakistani poet and screenwriter who worked both in the Cinema of India, Indian and Cinema of Pakistan, Pakistani film industry. He penned some memorable songs such as the famous nazm Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na ...
,
Khawaja Pervaiz
Khawaja Pervez ( ur, ),
(28 December 1930 – 20 June 2011) was a prominent Pakistani film composer- lyricist and film songwriter for both Urdu and Punjabi language films. His real name was Khawaja Ghulam Mohiuddin. His professional caree ...
, and Kemal Ahmad:
* ''Array Tu Hay Bara Nadan, O Sajna''... Singer(s):
Irene Parveen
Irene Perveen also spelled as Irene Parveen is a Pakistani playback singer from the 1960s, who mainly sang for Pakistani films. She gained popularity for her film song, "''Tumhi ho mehboob mere''" for movie ''Aaina'' (1966).
Early life
Irene w ...
, Music:
Kamal Ahmed, Poet: Kemal Ahmad
* ''Chheir Koi Sargam Ragi, Taan Maar Kay Pathar Tor Dun''... Singer(s):
Rangeela,
Munawar Zarif
Munawar Zarif ( Punjabi, ur, منور ظریف) (25 December 1940 – 29 April 1976) was a Pakistani film actor and comedian. His fans named him ''Shahenshah-e-Zarafat''
( ur, شہنشاہِ ﻇﺮﺍﻓﺖ), meaning ''The Emperor of Humo ...
, Music: Kemal Ahmad, Poet: Kemal Ahmad
* ''Ham Nay Jo Dekhay Khawab Suhanay, Aaj Un Ki Tabeer Mili''... Singer(s): Rangeela, Music: Kemal Ahmad, Poet: Kemal Ahmad
* ''Jhalki Dikhlay Kay Dil Lay Liya, Bijli Gira Kay Dil Lay Liya''... Singer(s):
Ahmad Rushdi
), Rushdi Sahab ( ur, )
, birth_date =
, birth_place =Hyderabad Deccan, British India
, death_date =
, death_place = Karachi, Pakistan
, origin = Pakistani
, instrument = Vocalist
, genre =
, ...
, Music: Kemal Ahmad, Poet:
Fayyaz Hashmi
Fayyaz Hashmi ( ur, ; 1920 2011) was a Pakistani poet and screenwriter who worked both in the Cinema of India, Indian and Cinema of Pakistan, Pakistani film industry. He penned some memorable songs such as the famous nazm Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na ...
* ''Kis Nay Tora Hay Dil Hazoor Ka, Kis Nay Thukraya Tera Pyar''... Singer(s):
Mala, Music: Kemal Ahmad, Poet:
Khawaja Pervaiz
Khawaja Pervez ( ur, ),
(28 December 1930 – 20 June 2011) was a prominent Pakistani film composer- lyricist and film songwriter for both Urdu and Punjabi language films. His real name was Khawaja Ghulam Mohiuddin. His professional caree ...
* ''Way Sab Tun Sohneya, Hehe Way Mann Mohnya'' (sad)... Singer(s):
Tasawar Khanum & Co., Music:
Nazir Ali, Poet: Waris Ludhyanvi
* ''Way Sab Tun Sohneya, Hehe Way Mann Mohnya, Main Teri Ho Geyi''... Singer(s): Tasawur Khanum& Co., Music: Nazir Ali, Poet: Waris Ludhyanvi
Release and box office
Rangeela was released on 18 September 1970. The film was crowned as a golden jubilee hit.
Awards
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rangeela
1970 films
Pakistani musical films
1970s Urdu-language films
1970 romantic comedy films
Pakistani romantic comedy films
Urdu-language Pakistani films