Begum Jaan (1977 film)

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Begum Jaan
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Directed by Hassan Tariq
Written byAgha Hassan Imtisal
Produced by
  • Bahadur Shah
  • Abdul Quddus Khan
Starring
Music by A. Hameed
Production
company
Mughal Films
Release date
  • 23 June 1977 (1977-06-23)(Pakistan)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Begum Jaan is a 1977 Pakistani drama film directed by Hassan Tariq, a remake of his 1959 film Neend .

Contents

The film stars Rani in the title role, alongside Shahid, with Qavi, Aurangzeb, and Rangeela in supporting roles.

The soundtrack, composed by A. Hameed [1] with lyrics by Qateel Shifai, complements the film's narrative. Released on 23 June 1977, Begum Jaan was a commercial success. [2]

The story revolves around a Pashtun woman who sells clothes door-to-door and faces societal challenges after giving birth to a child out of wedlock. [3] [4] Although granted a nationwide theatrical release, the film was censored and restricted in certain areas. [2]

Plot

The film revolves around Begum Jaan, a saleswoman who peddles smuggled clothing door-to-door after giving birth to a child out of wedlock. She becomes infatuated with Seth Shahid, a wealthy businessman who feigns piety to win her affection. Begum Jaan dreams of marrying him, but her wholesaler, Khasta Gul Khan, also vies for her hand.

One day, Begum Jaan is chased by police inspector Aftab, who suspects her of buying smuggled clothes. At the police station, Inspector Aftab's brother, Amjad, a columnist, intervenes and discovers Begum Jaan's innocence. He learns that she is merely a pawn in a larger smuggling operation involving wealthy individuals.

Begum Jaan's life takes a drastic turn when Seth Shahid assaults her and promises to marry her. She reports Khasta Gul Khan's smuggling to the authorities, leading to his arrest. However, when she becomes pregnant out of wedlock, the community shuns her. Amjad advocates for her justice, and together they confront Seth Shahid, who denies responsibility.

The case goes to court, where Shahid's lawyer disparages Begum Jaan's character. Despite her efforts to clear her name, Begum Jaan loses the case due to Khasta Gul Khan's false testimony.

Seeking revenge, Begum Jaan shoots Seth Shahid and surrenders to the police. After serving her sentence, she emerges from prison with her young son. Amjad awaits her, and when she asks why he has stood by her, he replies that their bond is rooted in humanity and truth.

Cast

Soundtrack

Film's music was composed by A. Hameed [1] and the film songs lyrics were by Qateel Shifai.

All lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai; all music is composed by A. Hameed.

Begum Jaan
No.TitleSinger (s)Length
1."Begum Jan, bhala kya janay" Naheed Akhtar  
2."Gharib Phir Gharib Hay.." Mehdi Hassan  
3."Janay Yeh Dil"Naheed Akhtar & co. 

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alan Goble. "Begum Jaan (1977 film) - cast and crew". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 1 June 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Pakistani movies banned since 1959 (including Begum Jaan)". Daily Times newspaper. 15 November 2022. Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Alavi, Suhayb (20 July 2018). "The Power of the biopic - (actress Rani's profile)". The News International newspaper. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  4. ↑ Gazdar, Mushtāq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997 - film Begum Jaan (1977) on page 287. Oxford University Press, 1997 via Google Books. ISBN   978-0-19-577817-5.
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