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Directed by | Sibtain Fazli |
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Music by | Feroz Nizami |
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Country | Pakistan |
Language | Urdu |
Dopatta is a Pakistani Urdu language film released on 28 March 1952. [1]
The film story revolves around a girl who marries an army officer. They both soon have a baby daughter. Soon the husband is sent to the front of World War II. Later he is reported missing. After many months of anxiety and heartbreak, the husband returns disfigured, mutilated and not easily recognizable. The devoted wife still accepts him back despite his handicaps.
This film was directed by Sibtain Fazli and the music composer was Feroz Nizami whose film music and film songs became highly popular. [4] [5] The film's screenplay was written by Hakim Ahmad Shuja. [2] [6] [5] [7] [8]
Song title | Sung by | Lyrics by | Music by | Film notes |
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Chandani Raatein, Sab Jug Soye, Hum Jaagein, Taaron Say Karein Baatein [1] | Noor Jehan | Mushir Kazmi | Feroz Nizami [4] | This song was a breakthrough top hit film song for Mushir Kazmi |
Pehli Mulaqat Mein Ji, Chandani Raat Mein Ji, Jia Mera Kho Gaya, Hai Kisi Ka Ho Gaya [1] | Noor Jehan | Mushir Kazmi | Feroz Nizami | |
Mein Ban Patang Urh Jaun Gi, Hawa Kay Sang Lehraun Gi [1] | Noor Jehan | Mushir Kazmi | Feroz Nizami | |
Tum Zindagi Ko Gham Ka Fasana Bana Gaye [1] | Noor Jehan | Arsh Lakhnavi | Feroz Nizami | |
Pigalti Aag Say Iss Dil Ko Jalta Dekhtay Jao [1] | Noor Jehan | Mushir Kazmi | Feroz Nizami | |
Ruk Jao Sajno Thoda Jinna Hor [1] | Mohammed Rafi | Mushir Kazmi | Feroz Nizami | |
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