Dulla Bhatti is a 1956 Pakistani Punjabi-language film based on the life story of Dulla Bhatti, a historical folk hero of Punjab, Mughal Empire who lived during the ruling period of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
This film was produced by the veteran film producer Agha G. A. Gul and directed by M. S. Dar. [1] [2]
Music was composed by G.A. Chishti, [1] [3] film song lyrics by Tufail Hoshiarpuri. [2] Playback singers were Inayat Hussain Bhatti, Munawar Sultana and Kausar Parveen. [2] [3]
Song title | Sung by | Lyrics by | Music by | Film notes |
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Wasta ee Rabb da tu jaeen wey kabutra, Chthhi meray dhol nu puhnchain wey kabutra [2] | Munawar Sultana | Tufail Hoshiarpuri | G.A. Chishti | This song became a runaway hit upon the film's release in 1956 |
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