Related Research Articles
Sabiha Khanum, was a Pakistani film actress. She is also known as the "First Lady of Pakistani Cinema", and is often recognized for her role in Pakistani cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. The recipient of the Pride of Performance and Nigar Awards, she debuted in Lollywood films with Beli (1950), and also appeared in television dramas.
Roshan Ara Begum was a vocalist belonging to the Kirana gharana of Hindustani classical music. She is also known by her honorific title Malika-e-Mauseeqi and The Queen of Classical Music in both Pakistan and India.
Syed Musa Abbas Raza, better known as Santosh Kumar, was a Pakistani film actor who was popular in the 1950s and 1960s. He was from an Urdu-speaking family from Lahore, Pakistan. His brother Darpan was also a film actor during the same period, while his other brother S. Suleman was a film director.
Anjuman is a Pakistani colour film released on 31 July 1970, starring Waheed Murad, Rani, Deeba, Santosh Kumar, Sabiha Khanam and Lehri. The film was released during the hey days of Murad and became a milestone in his career. The film was produced by Safdar Masud under the banner Ideal Movies and directed by Hassan Tariq, a well-known Pakistani film director.
Safirullah Siddiqui, commonly known by his stage name Lehri, was a Pakistani comedian and an actor in the Urdu film industry of Pakistan.
Kartar Singh is a 1959 Pakistani Punjabi film about the partition of India in 1947 and the widespread violence related to it.
Sudhir was a Pakistani film actor, director and producer. He made his film debut in the 1947 movie Farz, and continued to work in Pakistani cinema through the 1980s. In the course of his career, he became known as an action hero, and appeared in a total of 173 films.
Ishq-e-Laila is a 1957 Pakistani Urdu language fantasy romance film directed by Munshi Dil and produced by J.C. Anand. The film is primarily known for its blockbuster music by Safdar Hussain and lyrics by Qateel Shifai. It stars Sabiha Khanum, Santosh Kumar and Allaudin in the lead. In 2017, Lok Virsa Museum screened the film as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country.
Hassan Latif was a Pakistani music director known for composing popular film songs like, "Ja apni hasraton pe aanson baha ke sou ja" and "Gaadi ko chalana babu zara halkay halkay". Latif composed a Naʽat for the film Noor-e-Islam (1957), "Shah-e-Madina Yathrib Ke Waali", that is still regarded as a classic.
Aliya, also known as Aaliya is a Pakistani film actress. She acted in both Urdu and Punjabi films and is known for her roles in films Andaleeb, Anhoni, Maula Jatt, Yeh Adam, Lado Rani and Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare.
Safdar Hussain was a Pakistani musician who composed playback melodies for Urdu and Punjabi Lollywood films in the decades from 1950s to 1980s. He is known for composing music for movies like, Heer (1955), Ishq-e-Laila (1957), and Nooran (1957). Some of his notable compositions include "Assan Jan Kay Meet Lei Akh Way, Jhoti Mooti Da Pa Leya Kakh Way", "Laila O Laila, Shehar Khoobaan Laila", "Wekhya Howay Ni Kisay Takya Howay, Ucha Jeya Shamla", and others.
Baaji is a 1963 Pakistani musical romance film directed by S. Suleman. The film features Nayyar Sultana in the titular 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.
Waadah is a 1957 Pakistani musical romance film directed by W.Z. Ahmed. It is the first film that Ahmed made in the country after he migrated to Pakistan and he made two films in Pakistan. Sabiha Khanam and Santosh Kumar played the lead roles in the film.
Naheed Niazi is a former Pakistani playback singer who performed in the Lollywood movies during the era of 1960s. She is the wife of musician Muslehuddin and the sister of singer Najma Niazi. She is known for her playback songs, "Chali Re Chali Re Main To Des Piya Ke Chali Re", "Raat Saloni Ayi", and others.
Rahguzar is a Pakistani film directed and written by Zia Sarhadi. It was Sarhadi's debut in Lollywood, after his migration to Pakistan. Sabiha Khanam, Nayyar Sultana and Aslam Pervaiz played the lead roles in the film. Muslehuddin was the music composer while Tanvir Naqvi was the lyricist. It was released on 15 January 1960.
Roopmati Baaz Bahadur is a 1960 Pakistani romance film based on the story of Roopmati and Baz Bahadur. It stars Shamim Ara and Aslam Pervaiz in the titular roles. The film was directed by Zakaullah Shah, with music was composed by Tassaduq Hussain for which he won the President Award for best music director. It also won President's Award for best singer to Roshan Ara Begum.
Devar Bhabi is a 1967 Pakistani film directed by Hassan Tariq. It is produced by Sabiha Khanum under banner Santosh Productions. The film features Waheed Murad and Khanum in titular roles with Rani in a pivotal role, and Santosh Kumar in a guest appearance. The music composer of the film's soundtrack was Inayat Hussain.
Nai Laila Naya Majnu is a 1969 Pakistani Urdu romantic comedy film directed by Munawar Rasheed. The lead cast included Naseema Khan, Kemal, Aliya, Lehri, and Asad Bukhari. The film won 2 Nigar Awards in different categories.
Sassi is a 1954 Pakistani romance film directed by Dawood Chand and produced by J.C. Anand under banner Eveready Pictures. It was a remake of the director's own Sassi Punnu (1939) which was based on the legend of the same name. Sabiha played the titular role in the film opposite Sudhir, while Asha Posley, Nazar and Ghulam Mohammad were in pivotal roles. The musical socre of the film was composed by G. A. Chishti. Sassi was a commercially successful film, and is recognised as the first golden jubilee hit film of the Pakistani cinema.
Noor-e-Islam is a 1957 Pakistani costume drama film directed by Nazir and produced by J.C. Anand under banner Eveready Pictures. The cast included Swaran Lata, Darpan, Naeem Hashmi, Majid, Nazar, Asha Posley and Nazir himself in leading roles. The film tells the story on the style of Arabian Nights, and revolves around the conflict between Muslims and Mongols. The film features the popular Naʽat Shah-e-Madina, Yasrab Ke Wali by Irene Perveen and Saleem Raza. It was Perveen's first film for which she lent her voice.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Tasadduq Hussain filmography". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 25 May 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- 1 2 3 Parvez, Amjad (July 28, 2020). "Remembering melody maker Tassaduq Hussain — the unsung hero". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023.
- 1 2 "ماسٹر تصدق حسین". Pakistan Film Magazine (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 19 March 2023.
- 1 2 "Tasadduq Hussain". Pakistan Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022.
- ↑ "Tasadduq Hussain: Detailed film record". Pakistan Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021.
- ↑ "Awards for Film Industry (فلمی صنعت کے لیے صدارتی ایوارڈز تقسیم ہوئے)". Tareekh e Pakistan. Retrieved 5 April 2023.