Heer (1955 film)
| Heer (1955 film) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nazir[1] |
| Screenplay by | Baba Alam Siahposh |
| Based on | Heer Ranjha by Waris Shah- an epic love story of Punjab |
| Produced by | J.C. Anand[1] |
| Starring | Swaran Lata[1] Inayat Hussain Bhatti[1] Rekha Zeenat Begum M. Ajmal Nazar Imdad Husain |
| Music by | Safdar Hussain[1] |
| Distributed by | Eveready Pictures |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Punjabi |
Heer (Punjabi: ھیر) is a 1955 Pakistani Punjabi-language film directed by Nazir,[2] starring Swaran Lata and Inayat Hussain Bhatti in title roles. The movie is based on the famous Heer Ranjha poetry book, written by Waris Shah in the 18th century about the love story between Heer and her lover Ranjha. It was the first Karachi-based Punjab film.[3]
Cast[edit]
| Actor/Actress | Roles |
|---|---|
| Swaran Lata | Heer[1] |
| Inayat Hussain Bhatti | Ranjha[1] |
| Rekha | Malki (Heer's mother) |
| M. Ajmal[2] | Kaido (Heer's uncle) |
| Nazar | Saida Khera (Heer's husband)[1] |
| Zeenat Begum | Sehti (Saida's sister)[1] |
| Imdad Husain | Bhangi |
Music and soundtrack[edit]
The music is composed by Safdar Hussain with playback singers, Inayat Hussain Bhatti, Munawar Sultana, Imdad Husain and Zubaida Khanum.[2]
- "Dhole Diley Da Jani Ajay Nahin Aaya" Sung by Zubaida Khanum, lyrics by Baba Alam Siaposh and music of Safdar Hussain[2]
- "Assaan Jaan Kay Meet Lai Akhh Wey" Sung by Zubaida Khanum, lyrics by Baba Alam Siaposh
- "Hun Beerrian Nuun Kar Ley Bund Ni, Khulla Chhagga Paan Waliay" Sung by Inayat Hussain Bhatti and others, a Banghra song, lyrics by Hazin Qadri and music by Safdar Hussain[2]
- "Sahnun Sajana Dey Milney Di Taang Aei" Sung by Inayat Hussain Bhatti, lyrics by Hazin Qadri[2]
- "Akhhaan Millian Gulabi Nainaan Naal Ji" Sung by Zubaida Khanum, lyrics by Hazin Qadri, music by Safdar Hussain[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Heer (1955 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Film Heer (1955)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ Muhammad Suhayb (31 July 2022). "FLASHBACK: THE HOUSE THAT J. C. BUILT". Dawn. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
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