Koel is a Pakistani 1959 musical romantic drama film directed by Masood Parvez. The film stars Noor Jehan with Aslam Pervaiz, Neelo and Allauddin in supporting roles.[1][2]
| Koel | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Masood Parvez |
| Written by | Shams Lakhnavi |
| Produced by | Saifuddin Saif |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Hasnain Rizvi |
| Music by | Khwaja Khurshid Anwar |
Release date | 1959 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
This film is regarded as one of the best musical films of Lollywood with songs finely knitted in the plot.[3][4]
It received 4 Nigar Awards including Best Supporting Actress for Neelo and Best Playback Singer for Noor Jehan.[4][5]
Cast edit
Soundtrack edit
All lyrics are written by Tanvir Naqvi; all music is composed by Khwaja Khurshid Anwar
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Masti Mein Jhoom Jhoom Re" | Zubaida Khanum[8] | |
| 2. | "Ho, Dil Jala Na Dil Waley[1]" | Zubaida Khanum | |
| 3. | "Rim Jhim Rhim Jhim Parray Phuwaar, Tera Mera Nit Ka Pyaar[1]" | Noor Jehan, Munir Hussain | |
| 4. | "Dil Ka Diya Jalaya Mein Ne[1]" | Noor Jehan | |
| 5. | "Tere Bina Sooni Sooni Lagi Re[1]" | Noor Jehan | |
| 6. | "Sagar Roye Lehren Shor Machayen[1]" | Noor Jehan |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Awardee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nigar Awards | Best Playback Singer | Noor Jehan | Won | [4] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Neelo | ||||
| Best Lyricist | Tanvir Naqvi | ||||
| Best Sound Editor | C. Mandody |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Koel (1959 film)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "پاکستانی فلموں کے عروج کی کہانی!!". Daily Jang (newspaper). 7 April 2022.
- ^ "Why don't Pakistan and India produce films without songs?". Images (Dawn Group of Newspapers). Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ a b c "'Koel' to be screened at Lok Virsa". The News International (newspaper). 23 December 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Neelo — the iconic filmstar of yesteryears". Daily Times (newspaper). 19 May 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Koel (film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Remembering Neelo and her unchained spirit". Images by Dawn (newspaper). 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Timeless tracks that Zubaida Khanum gifted to the industry". Daily Times (newspaper). 13 May 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
