Bazar-e-Husn is a 1988 Pakistani drama film written by Pervez Kalim, co-directed by Javed Fazil and Sarwar Bhatti who co-produced it also, with Akhtar Bhatti and Akbar Bhatti.[1][2] The film features Nadeem Baig, Salma Agha, Samina Peerzada, Jehan Zeb, Faisal Rehman and Rangeela. It was released on 9 September 1988 and was a box office success.[1][3] The film won 6 trophies at 1988 Nigar Awards.
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| Written by | Pervez Kalim |
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| Cinematography | Irshad Bhatti |
| Edited by | Humayun Pervaiz |
| Music by | Manzoor Ashraf |
Production companies | Shahnoor Studios, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Distributed by | Jaggo Art and Rizwan Group |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Plot edit
The film's plot revolves around a film director who wants to cast a beautiful and natural heroine for his next film. For this purpose, he enters in a kotha, chooses a tawaif and falls for her.
Tariq is a famous film director who lives a happy life with her wife Abida and two children. He enters in Red Light District to choose the female lead for his film where he selects Gori who acts and dances well. During the film's shooting, Gori's beauty impresses Tariq and he falls for her. He ignores his wife and children ultimately causes adverse relations with his family. He starts spend time with Gori while on the other hand, Gori considering it a good method to lead a joyful life, lusts for more.
Cast edit
Production edit
The film was written by Pervez Kalim, directed by Javed Fazil and Sarwar Bhatti who also produced it along with Akhtar Bhatti and Akbar Bhatti as a co-producer. Cinematography performed by Irshad Bhatti and editing by Humayun Pervaiz.[1]
Soundtrack edit
The soundtrack was composed by Manzoor Ashraf.[4] The songs were performed by Salma Agha, Mehnaz Begum and Humaira Channa.
Remake edit
The film was remade in Bollywood titled, Pati Patni Aur Tawaif in 1990 and Salma Agha respired her role in it.[5]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Awardee | Result | Ref. |
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| 1988 | Nigar Awards | Best film | Bazar-e-Husn | Won | [6] |
| Best Director | Javed Fazil | ||||
| Best Actress | Salma Agha | ||||
| Best Musician | M. Ashraf | ||||
| Best Lyricist | Ahmed Rahi | ||||
| Best Comedian | Abid Kashmiri |
References edit
- ^ a b c "Bazar-e-Husn (1988) - Pakistani Urdu film". pakmag.net. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtāq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. ISBN 978-0-19-577817-5.
- ^ "Pakistan & Gulf Economist". 1989.
- ^ Bazar-E-Husn Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Salma Agha on Gaana.com, retrieved 2022-06-15
- ^ Muhammad Suhayb (13 November 2020). "When Bollywood copied Lollywood: The Nadeem Phenomenon". Youline Magazine. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ Swami ji (24 November 2017). "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
External links edit
- Bazar-e-Husn at IMDb
