Aj Diyan Kurrian is a 1977 Pakistani Punjabi romantic comedy film produced and directed by Kamal.[1] The lead cast included Kamal, Neelo, Nisho, Najma, Naveen Tajik, Rangeela, Jamshed Ansari, and Badar Munir.[2][3] The film was a commercial success and won the Best Punjabi Nigar Award for the year. The film is also remembered for its hit song "Kaleyan Na Jana Saaday Naal Naal Chalo Jee", vocalized by Naheed Akhtar, Mehnaz, and Shazia.[4]
| Aj Diyan Kurrian | |
|---|---|
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| اج دیاں کڑیاں | |
| Directed by | Kamal |
| Screenplay by | Khawar Zaman |
| Story by | Kamal |
| Produced by | Kamal |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Latif Kalakar |
| Music by | Wajahat Attre |
Production company | Kemal Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Punjabi |
Cast
edit- Kamal[2]
- Neelo[2]
- Nisho
- Najma
- Naveen Tajik
- Rangeela
- Jamshed Ansari
- Badar Munir[2]
- Munawar Saeed
- Nimmi
- Ali Ejaz
- Khanum
- Aurangzeb[2]
- Farzana
- Dimple
- Nazim
- Saiqa
- Mansoor
- Nazar
- Faizi
- Rashid
- Ishrat Chodhary
- Asha Poslay
- Nabeela
- Malik Anokha
- Khalid Nizami
- Munir Zarif
- Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti
Music and soundtracks
editThe music of Aj Diyan Kurrian was composed by Wajahat Attre[2] and lyrics were penned by Hazeen Qadri:
- Doorun Bari Doorun, Tera Khat Aya, Dholna... Singer(s): Mehnaz, Ahmad Rushdi
- Kalian Na Jana, Saday Naal Naal Chalo Jee... Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar, Mehnaz, and Shazia.
- Thandi Thandi Rutt Tay Kanwaray Marr Jan Gay... Singer(s): A. Nayyar, Masood Rana & Co.
Release and box office
editAj Diyan Kurrian was released on 22 November 1977. It was a 'hit film' at the box office.[1]
Awards
edit| Year | Film | Award | Category | Awardee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Aj Diyan Kurrian | Nigar Award | Best Film | [5][6] | |
| 1977 | Aj Diyan Kurrian | Nigar Award | Best Musician | Wajahat Attre | [5][6] |
References
edit- ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 155. ISBN 9780195778175.
The other was Syed Kamal's first Punjabi venture Aj Diyaan Kuriyaan. He signed on six actresses including Neelo, Nisho, Navin Tajik, and Nimmi to keep company with him as hero. Though a low budget movie, it fared well and proved to be a reasonably successful venture for the budding producer, director, and star of the film.
- ^ a b c d e f Alan Goble. "Aj Dian Kurrian". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Zafar, Abdul Hafiz (9 January 2019). "نوین تاجک". Duniya News (in Urdu).
- ^ Nadeem, Inaam (27 May 2017). "وجاہت عطرے کی یاد میں". Hum Sab (in Urdu). Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 24 March 2023.