Noor-e-Islam

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Noor-e-Islam
Directed by Nazir
Written byArsh Lakhnavi
Produced by J.C. Anand
Starring
Music by Hassan Latif
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 November 1957 (1957-11-01)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Noor-e-Islam is a 1957 Pakistani costume drama film directed by Nazir and produced by J.C. Anand under banner Eveready Pictures. [1]

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The cast included Swaran Lata, Darpan, Naeem Hashmi, Majid, Nazar, Asha Posley and Nazir himself in leading roles. [2]

The film tells the story on the style of Arabian Nights, and revolves around the conflict between Muslims and Mongols. [3] The film features the popular Naʽat Shah-e-Madina, Yasrab Ke Wali by Irene Perveen and Saleem Raza. [4] It was Perveen's first film for which she lent her voice. [5]

Cast


Soundtrack

Noor-e-Islam became popular due to its Naʽat Shah-e-Madina, Yasrab Ke Wali which was performed by Irene Perveen and Saleem Raza with chorus. [2] The Naʽat was written by Naeem Hashmi while the rest of the lyrics were penned by Tanvir Naqvi. Hassan Latif was the music composer for the film's soundtrack. [2] [4] [6]

Track listing

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