Anjuman (1970 film)

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Anjuman
Anjuman 1970 poster.jpg
Directed by Hassan Tariq
Written byAgha Hassan Imtisal
Produced bySafdar Masud
Starring
Edited byAl-Hameed
Music by Nisar Bazmi
Distributed by Eveready Pictures
Release date
  • 31 July 1970 (1970-07-31)
Running time
approx. 3 hours
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Anjuman is a Pakistani colour film released on 31 July 1970, starring Waheed Murad, Rani, Deeba, Santosh Kumar, Sabiha Khanam and Lehri. The film was released during the hey days of Murad and became a milestone in his career. [1] The film was produced by Safdar Masud under the banner Ideal Movies and directed by Hassan Tariq, a well-known Pakistani film director. [2]

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The film was released at the worst possible political situation of the country with Bangladesh war of independence raging in former East Pakistan. Nevertheless, the film became a huge success, with famous tracks by Runa Laila and Ahmed Rushdi. [2]

The film won 8 Nigar Awards in the categories of best film, best director, best screenplay, best musician, best lyricist, best playback female singer, best editor, best art director and best comedian. [2] [3]

Plot

The film depicts a tragic tale centered around Anjuman, a tawaif portrayed by Rani, who initially captivates the wealthy Nawab Wajahat Ali, played by Santosh Kumar, only to later find herself falling for his younger brother, Nawab Asif Ali, portrayed by Waheed Murad. Asif, torn between duty and desire, frequents Anjuman's kotha at her request, despite his affection for another woman, Nudrat, portrayed by Deeba. Noorulain Zartaj, Nawab Wajahat Ali's wife, played by Sabiha Khanum, beseeches Anjuman to sacrifice her own happiness for Asif's sake. The story culminates tragically as Anjuman, heartbroken and betrayed, sings a sorrowful melody at her lover's wedding before succumbing to poison, dying at his feet.

Cast

Music

The music was directed by Nisar Bazmi. [2] Songs of the film, especially sung by Runa Laila, became a huge success in Pakistan:

Release

Anjuman was released on 31 July 1970, at the worst political time of Pakistan, by Babar Pictures. The film ran for continuously 81 weeks at cinemas in Karachi. The film celebrated a Platinum Jubilee and became a huge success for the year 1970. [4] [5]

Remake

It was remade as a television film in 2013 with the same name, which starred Imran Abbas Naqvi, Sara Loren, Alyy Khan, directed by Yasir Nawaz and produced by Tarang Housefull. [2]

Awards

Anjuman won 8 Nigar Awards in the following categories:

CategoryRecipient
Best film [2] Safdar Masud
Best director Hassan Tariq [3] [2]
Best music Nisar Bazmi [3] [2]
Best lyrics Masroor Anwar [3]
Best female playback singer Runa Laila [4] [3] [2]
Best editingAl-Hameed
Best art directorHabib Shah
Best comedian [2] Lehri

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