Dupatta (1952 film)

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Dupatta
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Directed bySibtain Fazli
Starring
Music by Feroz Nizami
Release date
  • 28 March 1952 (1952-03-28)
CountryPakistan
Language Urdu

Dopatta is a Pakistani Urdu language film released on 28 March 1952. [1]

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Plot summary

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.

Cast

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]

Soundtrack

Song titleSung byLyrics byMusic byFilm notes
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 JehanMushir KazmiFeroz Nizami
Mein Ban Patang Urh Jaun Gi, Hawa Kay Sang Lehraun Gi [1] Noor JehanMushir KazmiFeroz Nizami
Tum Zindagi Ko Gham Ka Fasana Bana Gaye [1] Noor JehanArsh LakhnaviFeroz Nizami
Pigalti Aag Say Iss Dil Ko Jalta Dekhtay Jao [1] Noor JehanMushir KazmiFeroz Nizami
Ruk Jao Sajno Thoda Jinna Hor [1] Mohammed Rafi Mushir KazmiFeroz Nizami

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Notes

  1. later known as Yasmin [4] [3]