Azra (film)

Azra
Directed byMunshi Dil
Written byMunshi Dil
Produced byAgha G. A. Gul
Starring
Music byInayat Hussain
Production
company
Release date
  • 13 April 1962 (1962-04-13)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Azra is a 1962 Pakistani costume film directed by Munshi Dil, and produced by Agha G. A. Gul under Evernew Pictures banner.[1]

Neelo played the title role in the film opposite Ejaz. The film is based on the legend of Azra Wameq.[2]

Music of the film was composed by Inayat Hussain. Although the film was in black and white, some of the songs were featured in color.[1]

It was Neelo's first pairing with Ejaz; they would later play together in Dosheeza (1962), Beti (1964), Gehra Daagh (1964) and Badnaam (1966).[3]

Although not a commercially successful film initially, Azra gained importance in the 1970s during its later theatrical runs and the film's popular film songs of Inayat Hussain.[4]

Plot

The plot revolves around two lovers, Azra and Wameq. A princess of the state, Azra falls for Wameq at first sight and manages to make him the guest of the palace. There, they both get a chance to know more about each other and come close to each other. After the end of the mehfil, Wameq goes to her bedroom but returns after kissing her. A maid in the palace observes this and informs the King.

Cast

Soundtrack

All music is composed by Inayat Hussain.[1]

Azra
No.TitleLyricsSinger (s)Length
1."Jaan-e-Baharan-Rashk-e-Chaman[5]"Tanvir Naqvi[5]Saleem Raza[5] 
2."Aye Janam, Gaye Jawani, Dam Badam"Tanvir NaqviNoor Jehan 
3."Dil Yun Yun Yun Yun Hota Hai"Munshi ZahirAhmed Rushdi, Naseem Begum 
4."Sharma Ke Hum Se Aankh Milane Ka Shukria"Saifuddin SaifNoor Jehan, Saleem Raza 
5."Idhar Bhi Dekhiye, Phool Sa Labb, Chandan Sa Badan"Tufail HoshiarpuriNaseem Begum, Nazir Begum and chorus 
6."Kuch Bhi Na Kaha Aur Keh Bhi Gaye[5]"Tanvir Naqvi[5]Noor Jehan 
7."Gum Huey Rastey, Kho Geyin Manzilain"Tanvir NaqviSaleem Raza 

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Pakistani colour films that failed to grab attention in the beginning". Daily Times newspaper. 13 May 2017. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  2. ^ Bhaskar, Ira; Allen, Richard (19 April 2022). Bombay Cinema's Islamicate Histories. Intellect Books. ISBN 978-1-78938-399-7.
  3. ^ Muhammad Suhayb (7 February 2021). "IN MEMORIAM: NEELO'S UNCHAINED SPIRIT". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  4. ^ "پاکستانی کاسٹیوم فلمیں Costume films of Pakistan". Jang newspaper (in Urdu). 9 June 2020. Archived from the original on 20 May 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Parvez Mahmood (13 March 2020). "Maestro of Indo-Pakistani Cinematic Poetry (Tanvir Naqvi)". The Friday Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
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