Paigham is a Pakistani social drama film, directed by Nazir Ajmeri, and co-produced by S. M. Yusuf and F. M. Sardar under banner F&Y Movies. It starred Shamim Ara, Sultan and Rukhsana.[1] The film was remade by S. Suleman as Aaj Aur Kal (1976).[2]
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| پیغام | |
| Directed by | Nazir Ajmeri |
| Story by | Nazir Ajmeri |
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| Music by | A. Hameed |
Production company | F&Y Movies |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Paigham was a critical and commercial success.[3] At annual Nigar Awards ceremony, it won an award in the category of Best comedian for Lehri.[4][5]
Plot
editMumtaz's elder sister took her own life due to the ill treatment by her in-laws, who demanded dowry. Mumtaz loved Shahbaz, but his father was greedy and wanted a wealthy bride with a substantial dowry. He preferred Khumar, Mumtaz's affluent friend, but agreed to marry Shahbaz to Mumtaz when her father promised a large dowry. However, on the wedding night, the money was stolen, and Mumtaz's father left empty-handed. Shahbaz's father canceled the wedding, leaving Mumtaz's family devastated. Her father became mentally unstable, and her mother passed away.
Shahbaz's father then married him to Khumar, who sought revenge for her friend's situation. She made their life miserable, and Shahbaz eventually divorced her. However, Shahbaz's father was worried about the significant mahr he had to return. They sold their house to repay the mehar, leading to poverty.
Shahbaz realized his mistake and began to care for Mumtaz. He fell ill and remembered her. His father approached Mumtaz's father, now recovered, and asked him to marry Mumtaz to Shahbaz, but he refused, reminding him of their past encounter. Khumar arrived and revealed that she and Shahbaz loved each other, and their marriage was fixed.
Cast
edit- Shamim Ara as Khumar
- Sultan as Shahbaz
- Rukhsana as Mumtaz
- Lehri
- Rangeela
- M. Ismael
- Zeenat
Soundtrack
editAll lyrics are written by Fayyaz Hashmi; all music is composed by A. Hameed[1]
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Na Raas Aayi Wafa Dil Laga Ke Dekh Liya" | Munir Hussain | |
| 2. | "Aye Behno, Utho Woh Kaam Karain" | Mala Begum and chorus | |
| 3. | "Pyar Kiya Hai To Sanam, Pyar Nibhana Hoga" | Munir Hussain, Irene Perveen | |
| 4. | "Wafaon Ki Hum Ko, Saza To Na Do Gey" | Mala Begum, Naseem Begum and chorus | |
| 5. | "Sabar De Un Ghamzadon Ko" | Noor Jehan | |
| 6. | "Mohabbat Dard Mein Duba Hua Paigham Le Aayi" | Noor Jehan | |
| 7. | "Ja Re Bedardi, Tu Kya Jane Pyar" | Noor Jehan |
Awards
editAt 1964 Nigar Awards, it received an award:[4][5]
- Best comedian - Lehri
References
edit- ^ a b "Paigham". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF). Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "پاکستانی فلموں کا ری میک'". Jang (newspaper) (in Urdu). 11 January 2022.
- ^ Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan, Volume 17. Pakistan Herald Publications. 1964.
- ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
- ^ a b "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". The Hotspot Online. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008.