Mohabbat (1972 film)

Mohabbat
محبت
Directed by	S. Suleman
Screenplay by	Ali Sufiyan Afaqi
Story by	Hameeda Jabeen
Based on	Tamanna (novel)
Produced by	Azra Jabeen
Starring	Zeba Muhammad Ali Sabiha Khanam Santosh Kumar Andaleeb Begum Khurshid Mirza Rangeela Saiqa Zeba Shehnaz Saqi Qavi Niggo Ghayyur Akhtar
Cinematography	Ali Jan
Music by	Nisar Bazmi
Production company	Azra Movies
Release date	2 June 1972 (1972-06-02)
Country	Pakistan
Language	Urdu

Mohabbat is a 1972 Pakistani Urdu romantic drama film directed by S. Suleman.

The lead cast included Zeba, Muhammad Ali, Sabiha Khanam, Santosh, Andaleeb, and Begum Khurshid Mirza. ^[1] The film was based on the novel Tamanna by Hameeda Jabeen. ^[2]

Cast

• Zeba ^[1]
• Muhammad Ali ^[1]
• Sabiha Khanam ^[1]
• Santosh ^[1]
• Andaleeb ^[1]
• Begum Khurshid Mirza ^[1]
• Rangeela ^[1]
• Saiqa ^[1]
• Zeba Shehnaz
• Roshan
• Saqi ^[1]
• Qavi
• Sahira
• Niggo ^[1]
• Chham Chham
• Parvez Sajjad
• Ghayyur Akhtar ^[1]

Music and soundtracks

The music of the film was composed by Nisar Bazmi. The lyricists were Qateel Shafai, Habib Jalib, and Ahmad Faraz:

• Agar Koi Poochhay, Baharon Ka Matlab... Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi, Runa Laila, Poet: Qateel Shafai
• Banwra Mann, Aisay Dharka Na Tha... Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: ?
• Di Mubarakbad Us Nay, Shukriya Is Dillagi Ka... Singer(s): Runa Laila, Poet: ?
• Khudara, Mohabbat, Mohabbat Na Karna... Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi, Poet: ?
• Kisi Ki Ankhon Nay Kiya Hay Aisa Jadoo... Singer(s): Noor Jahan, Poet: ?
• Ranjish Hi Sahi, Dil Hi Dukhanay Kay Liye Aa... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Poet: Ahmad Faraz ^{[3] [1]}
• Yeh Mehfil Jo Aaj Sajji Hay, Is Mehfil Mein, Hay Koi Ham Sa ^[1] ... Singer(s): Tahira Syed, Poet: ?

Release and box office

Mohabbat was released on 2 June 1972. The film was an 'average hit' at the box office. ^[4]

Awards

Year	Film	Award	Category	Awardee	Ref.
1972	Mohabbat	Nigar Award	Best actress	Zeba	[1] [5] [6]
1972	Mohabbat	Nigar Award	Best playback singer	Tahira Syed	[5] [6]

References

1. Parvez, Amjad (17 November 2019). "Zeba — a look back at the legendary actress's life". Daily Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
2. "جب اردو ناولوں کو فلموں میں ڈھالا گیا". Dunya News. dunya.com.pk. 13 December 2014. Archived from the original on 1 April 2025.
3. Ahmed, Ishtiaq (7 December 2017). "How Pakistani film music has declined over the decades". Herald Magazine (Dawn Group of newspapers).
4. "Pakistani Film Database – 1972". Cineplot.com website. Archived from the original on 17 June 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
5. "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Online Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
6. "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2024.

External links

• Mohabbat at IMDb