| Surraya Bhopali | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Hassan Tariq |
| Written by | Agha Hassan Imtisal |
| Screenplay by | Hassan Tariq |
| Produced by | Hassan Shah |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Nabi Ahmad |
| Edited by | Munawar Ahmad |
| Music by | A. Hameed |
Release date | 1976 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Suryya Bhopali is a Pakistani musical romantic film directed by Hassan Tariq who also wrote the screenplay. It stars Rani in title role opposite Shahid with Waheed Murad in a supporting role. The film follows the romance of a qawali singer from Bhopal with son of a Nawab when she comes to perform at Nawab. The song of the film "Tha Yaqeen Ke Ayainge" became popular. The music was composed by A. Hameed with songs performance by Mehdi Hassan and Nahid Akhtar. In 2016, Lok Virsa Museum screened the film as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country.[1][2]
Cast
- Rani Begum[3][4] as Surraya Bhopali
- Shahid as Nawabzada Yousuf[4]
- Waheed Murad as Dildar[4]
- Husna as Shehla
- Aslam Pervaiz[4]
- Allauddin
- Talish
Music
All lyrics are written by Saifuddin Saif; all music is composed by A. Hameed
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tha Yaqeen Ke Ayainge" | Nahid Akhtar[5] | |
| 2. | "Kahe Bethe Ho" | Mehnaz Hoosein, Nahid Akhtar | |
| 3. | "Ho Duniya Nai Hai" | Mehnaz Hoosein, Nahid Akhtar | |
| 4. | "Hum Jo Aab Ke" | Nahid Akhtar | |
| 5. | "Ishq Haqeeqat" | Mehdi Hassan, Mala, Munir Hussain | |
| 6. | "Naam Aye Na Tera" | Mehdi Hassan | |
| 7. | "Jis Taraf Aankh Uthaon" | Mehdi Hassan, Nahid Akhtar |
Reception
Critical reception
The Statesman included it among the films of the year that were from good directors but disappoint.[6]
References
- ^ "Mandwa screens film 'Surriya Bhopali'". www.thenews.com.pk. 5 June 2016.
- ^ "Lok Virsa to organize screening of film 'Suraiyya Bhopali'". Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ Suhayb Alavi. "The Power of the biopsic". Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Surraya Bhopali (1976 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 1 June 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Nahid Akhtar — the nightingale of Pakistan". Daily Times. 8 November 2018.
- ^ Mohammad Owais (1976). The Statesman. Vol. 22. p. 16.
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