Zindagi (Urdu: زندگی) is a 1978 Pakistani Urdu film. It was a platinum jubilee hit directed by Nazar-ul-Islam and screenplay by Bashir Niaz.
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| Directed by | Nazar-ul-Islam |
| Written by | Bashir Niaz |
| Based on | Walking Tall by Phil Karlson |
| Produced by | Ahmed Shamsi |
| Starring | Babra Sharif Nadeem Mustafa Qureshi Tariq Aziz Agha Talish Nanha |
| Music by | M. Ashraf |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
| Box office | Platinum jubilee film |
The cast included Babra Sharif, Nadeem, Mustafa Qureshi, Talish, and Tariq Aziz. The music was composed by M. Ashraf and lyrics by Kaleem Usmani with hit tracks like, "Tere sung dosti hum na chorrein kabhi" and "Jungle mein mangle tere hi dum se".[1]
Zindagi received a Nigar Award in the best lyricist category.[2]
Plot
editA law-abiding citizen risks his life and family fighting against a criminal gang for the betterment of society.
Cast
edit- Babra Sharif[1][3]
- Nadeem[1]
- Mustafa Qureshi[1]
- Talish[1]
- Nanha
- Sabiha Khanum[1]
- Tariq Aziz[1]
- Kemal Irani
- Saqi
Production
editZindagi was produced by Ahmed Shamsi, directed by Nazar-ul-Islam and written by Bashir Niaz. It was partly filmed in Bangkok.[1] The film was based on American film Walking Tall (1973).[4]
Soundtracks
editMusic composer: M. Ashraf, Lyricist: Kaleem Usmani
- Janay Kya Ho Geya Hay ... Singer(s): Ghulam Abbas, Mehnaz
- Jungle Mein Mangal Teray Hi Dam Say ... Singer(s): Mehnaz, A Nayyar
- Teray Sung Dosti, Ham Na Chhoren Kabhi ... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Mehnaz[4]
- Teray Sung Dosti, Ham Na Chhoren Kabhi ... Singer(s): A. Nayyar, Mehnaz[4]
- Tujhay Dil Mein Basa Lun, Dharkan Mein Chhupa Lun ... Singer(s): Mehnaz[3]
Box office
editZindagi was released on 29 September 1978. It completed 88 weeks at main theaters and declared as a platinum jubilee hit.[3]
Awards
editZindagi won a Nigar Award for the category of best lyricist (Kaleem Usmani).[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Aijaz Gul (25 December 2016). "Mandwa screens Urdu film 'Zindagi' (a film review)". The News International newspaper. Archived from the original on 30 September 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ a b "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". The Hotspot Online website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ a b c "Zindagi (1978 film)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ a b c Shanaz Ramzi (14 August 2005). "Back to the classics (20 Pakistani films listed including Zindagi (1978 film))". Dawn Images newspaper. Archived from the original on 13 May 2006. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
