Seema (Pakistani film)

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Seema
Directed byS.A. Bukhari
Written byAnwar Batalvi
Produced byShamim Ashraf Malik
Starring
Cinematography Raza Mir
Music by Master Inayat Hussain
Release date
  • 25 October 1963 (1963-10-25)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Seema is a Pakistani film directed by S.A. Bukhari. The story writer was Anwar Batalvi and the cinematographer was Raza Mir. [1] [2] The film stars Shamim Ara in the titular role, as a headstrong and possessive lover. It also stars Satosh Kumar, Sultan, Talish and Panna. The music was composed by Master Inayat Hussain. [1] [3]

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Plot

Seema's father is a heart patient and he decides to marry her with his cardiologist, Masood. Seema who loves Shahid, the famous poet of the country does not want to marry him on his father's wish. Due to her love for him, she succeeds in marrying him. Her possessiveness towards Shahid usually creates problems between her and Shahid. After her pregnancy, Shahid goes to a lonely place to complete the collection of his poetry, to which she thinks that he has gone leaving her behind forever. But after a few days, on his arrival she argues with him and leaves for Masood to asks for aborting her unborn. She goes to Masood's house who tries to convince her to not to abort. He goes to drop her off at her house where Shahid gets caught with an accident due to fire in the house.

Cast

Music

All music is composed by Master Inayat Hussain

Seema
No.TitleLyricsSinger (s) [1] Length
1."Shaam-e-gham Phir Aageyi"Arif Razmi Saleem Raza  
2."Aye Meri Jaan-e-ghazal Kyun Na Teri Chahat Karun" Qateel Shifai Saleem Raza 
3."Aa Dilbar, Sanam, Tujh Ko Bulayen Hum"Qateel ShifaiSaleem Raza, Naheed Niazi  
4."Bhool Jao Ge Tum, Kar Ke Waada" Habib Jalib Saleem Raza 
5."Sayyan Re, Balma Re, Balma Lage Re" Tanvir Naqvi Naheed Niazi 
6."Shama Bhuj Geyi Hai"Tanvir NaqviSaleem Raza 

Awards

At annual Nigar Awards, the film won two awards. [4]

CategoryRecipient
Best Cinematography Raza Mir
Best Playback Singer (male) Saleem Raza

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References

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