Rangeela is a 1970 Pakistani Urdu romantic comedy film directed and produced by Rangeela. The lead cast included Nisho, Rangeela, Aqeel, Saiqa, Salma Mumtaz, and Munawar Zarif. The film won a Nigar Award in the best script writer category. A song from the film "We Sab To Sohniya" (vocalized by Tasawar Khanum) became the highlight of the movie and is still considered an iconic melody. As a director, it was Rangeela's second movie after "Diya Aur Toofan" (1969).[1]
| Rangeela | |
|---|---|
| رنگیلا | |
| Directed by | Rangeela |
| Screenplay by | Bashir Niaz |
| Story by | Rangeela |
| Produced by | Rangeela |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rasheed Kardar, Ikaram Shah, Gorden Clark |
| Music by | Kamal Ahmed and Nazir Ali |
Production company | Rangeela Productions |
Release date | 18 September 1970 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Cast edit
- Nisho
- Rangeela
- Aqeel
- Saiqa
- Salma Mumtaz
- Munawar Zarif
- Sultan Rahi
- Meena Chodhary
- Zarqa
- Najmul Hassan
- Mazhar Shah
- Ilyas Kashmiri
- M.D. Sheikh
- Jaggi Malik
- Munir Zarif
- Rasheed Zarif
- Chhabeela
- Nanha
- Ladla
- Zulfi
- Razia
- Amin Malik
- Banka
- Rafiq
- Tingu
Music and soundtracks edit
The film's playback music was composed by Kamal Ahmed and Nazir Ali. Lyrics were penned by Waris Ludhyanvi, Fayyaz Hashmi, Khawaja Pervaiz, and Kemal Ahmad:[2]
- Array Tu Hay Bara Nadan, O Sajna... Singer(s): Irene Parveen, Music: Kamal Ahmed, Poet: Kemal Ahmad
- Chheir Koi Sargam Ragi, Taan Maar Kay Pathar Tor Dun... Singer(s): Rangeela, Munawar Zarif, Music: Kemal Ahmad, Poet: Kemal Ahmad
- Ham Nay Jo Dekhay Khawab Suhanay, Aaj Un Ki Tabeer Mili... Singer(s): Rangeela, Music: Kemal Ahmad, Poet: Kemal Ahmad
- Jhalki Dikhlay Kay Dil Lay Liya, Bijli Gira Kay Dil Lay Liya... Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi, Music: Kemal Ahmad, Poet: Fayyaz Hashmi
- Kis Nay Tora Hay Dil Hazoor Ka, Kis Nay Thukraya Tera Pyar... Singer(s): Mala, Music: Kemal Ahmad, Poet: Khawaja Pervaiz
- Way Sab Tun Sohneya, Hehe Way Mann Mohnya (sad)... Singer(s): Tasawar Khanum & Co., Music: Nazir Ali, Poet: Waris Ludhyanvi
- Way Sab Tun Sohneya, Hehe Way Mann Mohnya, Main Teri Ho Geyi... Singer(s): Tasawur Khanum& Co., Music: Nazir Ali, Poet: Waris Ludhyanvi
Release and box office edit
Rangeela was released on 18 September 1970. The film was crowned as a golden jubilee hit.[2][3]
Awards edit
| Year | Film | Award | Category | Awardee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Rangeela | Nigar Award | Best script writer | Rangeela | [1][4] |
References edit
- ^ a b Ali, Sheikh Liaqat (10 November 2020). "رنگیلا کی بہ طور ہدایت کار تین شاہکار فلمیں !!". Daily Jang (in Urdu).
- ^ a b "Rangeela 1970". Pakistan Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022.
- ^ "Pakistani Film Database – 1970". Cineplot. Archived from the original on 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
