melodrama
A modern melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot, typically sensationalized and for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or exces ...
film directed by
Shabab Kiranvi
Shabab Kiranwi (born Nazir Ahmed; 1925 5 November 1982) was a Pakistani film director, producer, and occasional screenwriter, lyricist and a novelist. He debuted in the Cinema of Pakistan, Pakistani film industry as a producer and lyricist with ...
, who also wrote the screenplay and dialogues. The films stars
Nayyar Sultana
Nayyar Sultana (born Tayyaba Bano; 1937 – 27 October 1992), sometimes referred to in Pakistan as ''Malka-i-Jazbaat'' (Queen of Sentiments), was a Pakistani film actress. She became one of the foremost screen actresses of Lollywood in the 1 ...
in the titular role along with
Habib-ur-Rehman Habib ur Rahman ( ar, حبیب الرحمان , link=no) is an Arabic male given name, meaning ''friend of the Merciful One''. It may refer to:
*Habib Ur Rehman (Nayab Sahab; Born 1957), Indian politician.
* Hakim Habibur Rahman (1881–1947), Una ...
, who played the male lead, and both played the young to old roles in the film. The film was released in January 1961 and was a box office hit. At annual
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 ...
, Rehman won Best Actor award for his performance in the film.
Plot
Surayya and Yousuf love each other since childhood however, get separate when Surayya's brother Toufik decides to marry her with Dilshad. Yousuf sends her mother to Surayya's house with his proposal but Toufik denies her insultingly due to past conflict between the two families.
Surayya goes to
Lahore
Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city. ...
after marrying Dilshad. On the other hand, Yousuf's mother gets him married to Yaseem. He gets a job of manager in Dilshad's office in Lahore. After an year, Yasmeen dies after giving birth to a child. On the other hand, Surayya gives birth to still child. Due to Surayya and Dilshad's sorrow, Buland Iqbal (son-in-law of Dilshad's aunt) advises Dilshad to adapt Yousuf's son which will be beneficial for both of them, as his own wife has died and it will be difficult to brought him up with mother. In this way, Dilshad brings Yousuf's child to his house but on repenting of his decision of separating of a father from his son, he allows Yousuf to visit his house to meet his child. There, he encounters Surayya.
Cast
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Nayyar Sultana
Nayyar Sultana (born Tayyaba Bano; 1937 – 27 October 1992), sometimes referred to in Pakistan as ''Malka-i-Jazbaat'' (Queen of Sentiments), was a Pakistani film actress. She became one of the foremost screen actresses of Lollywood in the 1 ...
as Surayya
*
Habib-ur-Rehman Habib ur Rahman ( ar, حبیب الرحمان , link=no) is an Arabic male given name, meaning ''friend of the Merciful One''. It may refer to:
*Habib Ur Rehman (Nayab Sahab; Born 1957), Indian politician.
* Hakim Habibur Rahman (1881–1947), Una ...
as Yousuf
* Azad as Toufik
* Asad Bokhari as Dilshad
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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).Bibbo as Yousuf's mother
* Zeenat as Dilshad's aunt
* Ali Baba as Buland Iqbal
* Shehzad as Mushtaq
* Yasmin as Yasmeen
* Nasira as Razia
* Rukhsana as Najmi, Toufik's daughter
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Aslam Pervaiz
Aslam Parvez (12 February 1932 – 21 November 1984) was a Pakistani film actor.
Career
Born as Chaudhary Muhammad Aslam into a family of traders in Lahore, Punjab, British India on 12 February 1932. Aslam Parvez entered the Pakistani fil ...
as Saleem
Release
The film released on 13 January 1961.
Music
Awards
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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 ...
for Best Actor -
Habib-ur-Rehman Habib ur Rahman ( ar, حبیب الرحمان , link=no) is an Arabic male given name, meaning ''friend of the Merciful One''. It may refer to:
*Habib Ur Rehman (Nayab Sahab; Born 1957), Indian politician.
* Hakim Habibur Rahman (1881–1947), Una ...