Koel | |
---|---|
Directed by | Masood Parvez |
Written by | Shams Lakhnavi |
Produced by | Saifuddin Saif |
Starring | |
Edited by | Hasnain Rizvi |
Music by | Khwaja Khurshid Anwar |
Release date |
|
Country | Pakistan |
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]
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]
All lyrics are written by Tanvir Naqvi; all music is composed by Khwaja Khurshid Anwar
No. | Title | Singer (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 |
Year | Award | Category | Awardee | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
— | Nigar Awards | Best Playback Singer | Noor Jehan | Won | [4] |
Best Supporting Actress | Neelo | ||||
Best Lyricist | Tanvir Naqvi | ||||
Best Sound Editor | C. Mandody |
Noor Jehan, sometimes spelled Noorjehan also known by her honorific title Malika-e-Tarannum, was a Pakistani playback singer and actress who worked first in British India and then in the cinema of Pakistan. Her career spanned more than six decades. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential singers in the Indian subcontinent, she was given the honorific title of Malika-e-Tarannum in Pakistan. She had a command of Hindustani classical music as well as other music genres.
Tehzeeb (transl. Culture) is a 1971 Pakistani film directed by Hassan Tariq. It stars Rani, Shahid, Sabiha Khanum, Rangeela, Aslam Pervaiz and Lehri.
Badnaam is a Pakistani film in Urdu language, released on 2 September 1966, adapted from Saadat Hasan Manto's short story Jhumkay ("Ear-rings") by screenwriter Riaz Shahid, and was the second film adaptation of the Manto's story after 1946 Bollywood adaptation. The film was directed and produced by Iqbal Shehzad, in his debut as a film director. Badnaam's cast included Allauddin, Nabeela, Neelo, Ejaz Durrani, Diljeet Mirza, Hameed Wain, Rangeela and Zumurrud.
Baharo Phool Barsao, is a 1972 Pakistani Urdu-language romance film produced and directed by Indian director Mehmood Sadiq. He had come from India to produce and direct this film, but died halfway through its production. It was later completed by the Pakistani film director Hassan Tariq.
Musarrat Nazir Khawaja is a Pakistani singer and film actress, who acted in many Urdu and Punjabi films. She, many years later, also sang solo, mostly wedding and folk songs.
Neelo Begum was a Pakistani veteran film actress. She made her film debut in 1956 with Hollywood film Bhowani Junction. She was known as The Queen of Romance and The Princess of Romance for her portrayal of romantic roles. She worked in more than 134 Pakistani films including Urdu and Punjabi language films.
Khawaja Pervez, (28 December 1930 – 20 June 2011) was a prominent Pakistani film composer- lyricist and film songwriter for both Urdu and Punjabi language films. His real name was Khawaja Ghulam Mohiuddin. His professional career span was over 40 years.
Aslam Parvez was a Pakistani film actor.
Society Girl is a 1976 Pakistani drama film, directed by Sangeeta and written by Syed Noor. The film is produced by Azam J Irani, with music by Nazir Ali and film song lyrics by Tasleem Fazli. The film stars Sangeeta, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Kaveeta, Aslam Pervaiz, and Nisho. Sangeeta won a Special Nigar Award for directing this commercially successful film of 1976.
Malangi is a 1965 Pakistani biographical and musical film directed by Rashid Akhtar and produced by Chaudhry Mohammad Aslam. The cast included Akmal, Shirin, Yousuf Khan and Talish. This was a 'Golden Jubilee' film of 1965 and had super-hit film songs by the music director Master Abdullah.
Safdar Hussain was a Pakistani musician who composed playback melodies for Urdu and Punjabi Lollywood films in the decades from 1950s to 1980s.
Neend is a Pakistani drama film directed by Hassan Tariq in his directorial debut and released in 1959. Based on a story and screenplay by Riaz Shahid, the films stars Noor Jehan, Neelo and Aslam Pervaiz with Nighat Sultana, Allauddin and Agha Talish in supporting roles. The music was done by Rashid Attre while Noor Jehan also sang her own songs in the film.
Yeh Aman is a 1971 Pakistani film directed by Riaz Shahid, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is produced by his wife and actress Neelo. The film stars Nisho, Sangeeta, Adeeb, Jameel and Allauddin. The film revolves around the Kashmir liberation movement and also highlights the brutalities of Indian armed force on Kashmiris. The music was composed by A. Hameed with lyrics by Habib Jalib.
Baaji is a 1963 Pakistani musical romance film directed by S. Suleman. The film features Nayyar Sultana in the title role with Darpan, Zeba, Agha Talish and Lehri in pivotal roles. The music of the film's soundtrack was composed by Saleem Iqbal. Baaji depicts the frustrations of a young widow due to her increasing age.
Yakke Wali is a 1957 Pakistani Punjabi-language film directed by M. J. Rana and produced by Bari Malik. It tells the story of a woman who earns a living by driving a tanga. Musarrat Nazir played the title role in the film with Sudhir, M. Ajmal and Neelo in prominent roles. Yakke Wali is inspired by the short story "License" by Saadat Hassan Manto.
Khawaja Najam ul Hasan(Urdu:خواجہ نجم الحسن ; born 4 October 1949) is a prominent television Producer/Director/Trainer and one of the pioneers of television in Pakistan since television was first introduced in the country in 1964.He has been decorated with many awards including best TV producer for Moods and Melodies in Singapore and the Pride of Performance award by the President of Pakistan in 2005.
Khatarnak is a 1974 Pakistani Punjabi erotic action film directed by Rehmat Ali. The lead cast includes Neelo, Yousuf Khan, Anita, Mustafa Qureshi, and Afzaal Ahmad.
Daman Aur Chingari is a 1973 Pakistani Urdu romantic drama film directed by Shabab Kiranvi. The film included a heavy superstar cast including Zeba, Muhammad Ali, and Nadeem to depict a triangle love story. Other notable actors were Aliya, Munawar Zarif, Allauddin, and Aslam Pervaiz. Daman Aur Chingar won a Nigar Award in the best editor category.
Jamila Razzaq is a Pakistani actress. She acted in Urdu films in Pakistani cinema and she is known for her roles in films Neya Dour (1958), Faisala (1959), Aur Bhi Gham Hayn (1960), Gul Bakavli (1961), Inqilab (1962) and Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1963).