Kismet (1956 film)

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Kismet
Urdu قسمت
Directed by Nazir Ajmeri
Written byNazir Ajmeri
Story by Khalil Qaiser
Produced byIsmael Noor
Starring
CinematographyRiaz Bukhari
Music by Feroz Nizami
Production
company
Al-Hamra Films
Release date
  • 16 March 1956 (1956-03-16)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Kismet is a 1956 Pakistani drama film directed by Nazir Ajmeri. It starred Musarrat Nazir and Santosh Kumar. It deals with theme of Talaaq, and was the debut film of Khalil Qaiser. The music was composed by Feroz Nizami. [1] [2]

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A commercially successful film, it is considered as one of best film of Ajmeri's career. [1] [3] It was remade in 1976 by S. Suleman as Tallaq. [4]

Plot

The plot revolves around a happily married couple. The couple lead a happy life until they are threatened by misunderstandings among them, created by others. It leads to the rise of differences among them, which not only affect their relationship but their young daughter also. [4] [5]

Cast

Music

All lyrics are written by Tufail Hoshiarpuri; all music is composed by Feroz Nizami

Kismet
No.TitleSinger (s)Length
1."Aye Khuda-e-Pak, Aye Parwardigar, Teri Rehmat Ka Nahin Koi Shumar" Munawar Sultana  
2."Albelay Naina, Banti Kar Kar Haar Gayi Mein" Roshan Ara Begum  
3."Manjhdaar Mein Kashti Hai, Nahi Koi Sahara" Kausar Parveen  
4."Tarap Raha Hai Pyar, Gayi Mein Haar"Kausar Parveen 
5."Nigah-e-Yaar Hi Samjhe"Pukhraj Pappu, Hafiz Atta Muhammad Qawwal and chorus 
6."Yeh Suhana Samaa Aaye Ga Phir Kahan" Leila Arjumand Banu  
7."So Ja, Mere Chand, Meri Aankh Ke Tarey" Saleem Raza  

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