Mohabbat (1972 film)

Mohabbat
محبت
Directed byS. Suleman
Screenplay byAli Sufiyan Afaqi
Story byHameeda Jabeen
Based onTamanna (novel)
Produced byAzra Jabeen
Starring
CinematographyAli Jan
Music byNisar Bazmi
Production
company
Azra Movies
Release date
  • 2 June 1972 (1972-06-02)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Mohabbat is a 1972 Pakistani Urdu romantic drama film directed by S. Suleman.

The lead cast included Zeba, Muhammad Ali, Sabiha Khanam, Santosh, Andleeb, and Begum Khurshid Mirza. The film was based on the novel Tamanna by Hameeda Jabeen.[1]

Cast

Music and soundtracks

The music of the film was composed by Nisar Bazmi. The lyricists were Qateel Shafai, Habib Jalib, and Ahmad Faraz:

  • Agar Koi Poochhay, Baharon Ka Matlab... Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi, Runa Laila, Poet: Qateel Shafai
  • Banwra Mann, Aisay Dharka Na Tha... Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: ?
  • Di Mubarakbad Us Nay, Shukriya Is Dillagi Ka... Singer(s): Runa Laila, Poet: ?
  • Khudara, Mohabbat, Mohabbat Na Karna... Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi, Poet: ?
  • Kisi Ki Ankhon Nay Kiya Hay Aisa Jadoo... Singer(s): Noor Jahan, Poet: ?
  • Ranjish Hi Sahi, Dil Hi Dukhanay Kay Liye Aa... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Poet: Ahmad Faraz[2][1]
  • Yeh Mehfil Jo Aaj Sajji Hay, Is Mehfil Mein, Hay Koi Ham Sa [1]... Singer(s): Tahira Syed, Poet: ?

Release and box office

Mohabbat was released on 2 June 1972. The film was an 'average hit' at the box office.[3]

Awards

Year Film Award Category Awardee Ref.
1972 Mohabbat Nigar Award Best actress Zeba [1][4][5]
1972 Mohabbat Nigar Award Best playback singer Tahira Syed [4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Parvez, Amjad (17 November 2019). "Zeba — a look back at the legendary actress's life". Daily Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. ^ Ahmed, Ishtiaq (7 December 2017). "How Pakistani film music has declined over the decades". Herald Magazine (Dawn Group of newspapers).
  3. ^ "Pakistani Film Database – 1972". Cineplot.com website. Archived from the original on 17 June 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Online Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2024.