Koel (film)

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Koel
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Directed by Masood Parvez
Written byShams Lakhnavi
Produced by Saifuddin Saif
Starring
Edited byHasnain Rizvi
Music by Khwaja Khurshid Anwar
Release date
  • 1959 (1959)(Pakistan)
CountryPakistan
Language Urdu

Koel is a Pakistani 1959 musical romantic drama film directed by Masood Parvez. The film stars Noor Jehan with Aslam Pervaiz, Neelo and Allauddin in supporting roles. [1] [2]

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This film is regarded as one of the best musical films of Lollywood with songs finely knitted in the plot. [3] [4]

It received 4 Nigar Awards including Best Supporting Actress for Neelo and Best Playback Singer for Noor Jehan. [4] [5]

Cast

Soundtrack

All lyrics are written by Tanvir Naqvi; all music is composed by Khwaja Khurshid Anwar

No.TitleSinger (s)Length
1."Masti Mein Jhoom Jhoom Re" Zubaida Khanum [8]  
2."Ho, Dil Jala Na Dil Waley [1] "Zubaida Khanum 
3."Rim Jhim Rhim Jhim Parray Phuwaar, Tera Mera Nit Ka Pyaar [1] " Noor Jehan, Munir Hussain 
4."Dil Ka Diya Jalaya Mein Ne [1] "Noor Jehan 
5."Tere Bina Sooni Sooni Lagi Re [1] "Noor Jehan 
6."Sagar Roye Lehren Shor Machayen [1] "Noor Jehan 

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryAwardeeResultRef.
Nigar Awards Best Playback Singer Noor Jehan Won [4]
Best Supporting Actress Neelo
Best Lyricist Tanvir Naqvi
Best Sound EditorC. Mandody

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References

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