Nagin (1959 film)

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Nagin
Directed by Khalil Qaiser
Written byAziz Meeruti
Produced byWazir Ali
Starring
Music by Safdar Hussain
Release date
  • 18 June 1959 (1959-06-18)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Nagin is a 1959 Pakistani musical film, directed by Khalil Qaiser and was his first Urdu film as a director. [1]

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It was produced by Wazir Ali. [2] It stars Neelo in the title role and her first leading role [3] with Rattan Kumar in his first leading role as an adult, so far he had done many acting roles as a child actor both in India and Pakistan. [4] [2] It also marked his second appearance in dual role in Pakistani cinema. [4]

Nagin won a Nigar Award in the category of 'Best Director'. [5]

This 1959 film proved to be a breakthrough for Neelo's career. [3] [2]

Cast

Music

All lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai; all music is composed by Safdar Hussain [1]

Nagin
No.TitleSinger (s)Length
1."Sayyaan Ji Ko Dhoondne Chali" Naheed Niazi  
2."Baan Naino Ke Seenay Pe Marun Gi" Iqbal Bano  
3."Ambwa Ki Dharion Pe Jhulna Jhula Ja"Iqbal Bano 
4."Rutt Rutt Rang Badalta Mela" Saleem Raza  
5."Mohay Kesa Jobanwa Ka Chor Mila Re" Zubaida Khanum  
6."Mera Pyar Haar Gaya Re"Zubaida Khanum 

Release

The film was released on 18 June 1950, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in the cinemas of Karachi. [1] [3] [2]

Awards

YearAwardsCategoryAwardeeResultRef.
1959 Nigar Awards Best Film Director Khalil Qaiser Won [5] [6]

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