Gulfam (film)

Gulfam
گلفام
Directed byS. Suleman
Produced bySantosh Kumar
Starring
Edited byM. Akram
Music byRashid Attre
Production
company
Darpan Films
Release date
  • 29 December 1961 (1961-12-29)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Gulfam is a 1961 Pakistani costume film directed by S. Suleman in his directorial debut.[1][2]

It was produced by Darpan under his production banner Darpan Productions, who also played the lead role alongside Musarrat Nazir. The supporting actors include Nazar, S. Suleman and Talish. The music was composed by Rashid Attre with lyrics by Habib Jalib and Tanvir Naqvi.[3]

The film received a Nigar Award for 'Best Editing' in 1961.[4]

Plot

The story of Gulfam is based on the backdrop of the conflict between the Muslims and the Roman nation. The plot primarily revolves around the romance of a brave young man with his bedouin beloved one.

Cast

Music

All music is composed by Rashid Attre[3]

Gulfam
No.TitleLyricsSinger (s)Length
1."Aankh Mein Aankh Dal Ke"Tanvir NaqviNaseem Begum[1] 
2."Bajay, Jhan Jhan Jhan Payal"Tanvir Naqvi[3]Naseem Begum 
3."Yeh Naz, Yeh Andaz, Yeh Jadoo, Yeh Adaein[3]"Tanvir NaqviSaleem Raza[3] 
4."Huzoor, Dekhiye, Zaroor Dekhiye"Tanvir NaqviNaseem Begum 
5."Mushkil Hai Meri Nazar Ke Teer Se Bachna"Habib Jalib[3]Najma Niazi, Naheed Niazi and chorus 

Release and box office

Gulfam was released on 29 December 1961. The film celebrated golden jubilee at the box office with a theatrical run of more than 50 weeks.[5][2]

Awards

The film received a Nigar Award for 'Best Editing' for M. Akram.[6][4]

Impact

The commercial success of the film established the career of director S. Suleman due to which he went on to become one of the top directors of Pakistani cinema in the following years. The film became a trendsetter in the production of Costume films in the 1960s which continued till the mid-1970s.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Farid Nehash, Sarfraz (9 June 2020). "درپن اور مسرت نذیر کی سپر ہٹ کلاسیک فلم گلفام - a film review (in Urdu language)". Daily Jang newspaper (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "پاکستانی کاسٹیوم فلمیں !! Pakistani Costume Films including Gulfam (1961 film) - a film review (in Urdu language)". Jang newspaper (in Urdu). 9 June 2020. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Salim Raza — a melodious voice". Daily Times newspaper. 10 June 2016. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Nigar Awards – 1961". Cineplot.com website. 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  5. ^ Gulfam (1961 film) - Golden Jubilee celebrated (page 7). Vol. 14. 1962.
  6. ^ "List of Nigar awards from 1957 to 1971". The Hotspot Online Film Reviews website. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2024.