| Azra | |
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| Directed by | Munshi Dil |
| Written by | Munshi Dil |
| Produced by | Agha G. A. Gul |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Inayat Hussain |
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Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Azra is a 1962 Pakistani costume film directed by Munshi Dil, and produced by Agha G. A. Gul under Evernew Pictures banner.[1]
Neelo played the title role in the film opposite Ejaz.[2] The film is based on the legend of Azra Wameq.[3]
Music of the film was composed by Inayat Hussain. Although the film was in black and white, some of the songs were featured in color.[1]
It was Neelo's first pairing with Ejaz; they would later play together in Dosheeza (1962), Beti (1964), Gehra Daagh (1964) and Badnaam (1966).[4]
Although not a commercially successful film initially, Azra gained importance in the 1970s during its later theatrical runs and the film's popular film songs of Inayat Hussain.[5]
Plot
The plot revolves around two lovers, Azra and Wameq. A princess of the state, Azra falls for Wameq at first sight and manages to make him the guest of the palace. There, they both get a chance to know more about each other and come close to each other. After the end of the mehfil, Wameq goes to her bedroom but returns after kissing her. A maid in the palace observes this and informs the King.
Cast
- Neelo[6][2]
- Ejaz[6][2]
- Allauddin[1][2]
- Laila
- Himalyawala
- Naeem Hashmi[2]
- M. Ismael
- Ajmal
- Panna
- Zamurrad
- Zarif (Guest appearance)
Soundtrack
All music is composed by Inayat Hussain.[1][2]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Jaan-e-Baharan-Rashk-e-Chaman[6][2]" | Tanvir Naqvi[6] | Saleem Raza[6] | |
| 2. | "Aye Janam, Gaye Jawani, Dam Badam" | Tanvir Naqvi | Noor Jehan | |
| 3. | "Dil Yun Yun Yun Yun Hota Hai[2]" | Munshi Zahir | Ahmed Rushdi, Naseem Begum | |
| 4. | "Sharma Ke Hum Se Aankh Milane Ka Shukria[2]" | Saifuddin Saif[2] | Noor Jehan, Saleem Raza | |
| 5. | "Idhar Bhi Dekhiye, Phool Sa Labb, Chandan Sa Badan" | Tufail Hoshiarpuri | Naseem Begum, Nazir Begum and chorus | |
| 6. | "Kuch Bhi Na Kaha Aur Keh Bhi Gaye[6][2]" | Tanvir Naqvi[6] | Noor Jehan | |
| 7. | "Gum Huey Rastey, Kho Geyin Manzilain" | Tanvir Naqvi | Saleem Raza |
References
- ^ a b c d "Pakistani colour films that failed to grab attention in the beginning". Daily Times newspaper. 13 May 2017. Archived from the original on 20 April 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Azra (1962) - Pakistani Urdu film". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ Bhaskar, Ira; Allen, Richard (19 April 2022). Bombay Cinema's Islamicate Histories. Intellect Books. ISBN 978-1-78938-399-7.
- ^ Muhammad Suhayb (7 February 2021). "IN MEMORIAM: NEELO'S UNCHAINED SPIRIT". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "پاکستانی کاسٹیوم فلمیں Costume films of Pakistan". Jang newspaper (in Urdu). 9 June 2020. Archived from the original on 20 May 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Parvez Mahmood (13 March 2020). "Maestro of Indo-Pakistani Cinematic Poetry (Tanvir Naqvi)". The Friday Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
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