Nagin is a Pakistani fantasy musical film, directed by Khalil Qaiser and was his first Urdu film as a director.[1] It was produced by Wazir Ali under banner Films Hayat.[2] It stars Neelo in the titular role and her first leading role[3] with Rattan Kumar in his first leading role as an adult.[2] It also marked his second appearance in dual role in Pakistani cinema.[4] The supporting cast includes Husna, Yousuf Khan, Nazar and Saqi. Music of the film was composed by Safdar Hussain.[5]
| Nagin | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Khalil Qaiser |
| Written by | Aziz Meeruti |
| Produced by | Wazir Ali |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Safdar Hussain |
Production company | Film Hayat |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Nagin won a Nigar Award in the category of best director.[6] The film was remade by Hassan Tariq as Naag Aur Nagin in 1976.[2] The film proved to be a breakthrough for Neelo's career.[3][7]
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Music edit
All lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai; all music is composed by Safdar Hussain
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sayyaan Ji Ko Dhoondne Chali" | Naheed Niazi | |
| 2. | "Baan Naino Ke Seenay Pe Marun Gi" | Iqbal Bano | |
| 3. | "Ambwa Ki Dharion Pe Jhulna Jhula Ja" | Iqbal Bano | |
| 4. | "Rutt Rutt Rang Badalta Mela" | Saleem Raza | |
| 5. | "Mohay Kesa Jobanwa Ka Chor Mila Re" | Zubaida Khanum | |
| 6. | "Mera Pyar Haar Gaya Re" | Zubaida Khanum |
Release edit
The film was released on 18 June 1950, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in the cinemas of Karachi.[1][5]
Awards edit
| Year | Awards | Category | Awardee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Nigar Awards | Best Film Director | Khalil Qaiser | Won | [6][8] |
References edit
- ^ a b "ماضی میں عیدالاضحیٰ پر سپر ہٹ فلمیں ریلیز ہوئیں". Daily Jang. 13 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "Remembering Syed Kamal". Geo TV. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ a b Muhammad Suhayb (8 February 2021). "Remembering Neelo and her unchained spirit". images.dawn.
- ^ Salma Siddique. Evacuee Cinema: Bombay and Lahore in Partition Transit, 1940–1960. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1009151207.
- ^ a b "Nagin (1959) - Pakistani Urdu film". Pakistan Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Nigar Awards – 1959". Cineplot.com. 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019.
- ^ "فلمی و ادبی شخصیات کے سکینڈلز۔۔۔ قسط نمبر119". Daily Pakistan. 13 June 2017.
- ^ "List of Nigar awards from 1957 to 1971". The Hot Spot Online. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
