Aas is a 1973 Pakistani Urdu romantic drama film directed by Ali Sufiyan Afaqi.[1] The lead cast included Shabnam, Muhammad Ali, Aqeel, Nanha, Saiqa, and Qavi. Aas won 8 Nigar Awards in different categories, including the best film of the year. The film was also exhibited at the Tashkent International Film Festival in the Soviet Union in 1987.[2][3]

Aas
آس
Directed byAli Sufiyan Afaqi
Screenplay byAli Sufiyan Afaqi
Story byAli Sufiyan Afaqi
Produced byRashid Javed, Ali Sufiyan Afaqi
Starring
CinematographyJafar Bukhari
Edited byMubarak Ali
Music byNisar Bazmi
Production
company
Filmfair Productions
Release date
  • 10 August 1973 (1973-08-10)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Cast

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Music and soundtracks

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The playback music was composed by Nisar Bazmi:

  • Bol Ri, Guria Bol, Zara... Singer(s): Nayyara Noor, Poet: Masroor Anwar
  • Ham Nay Dekhay Is Dunya Mein Kaisay Kaisy Niralay Log... Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: Masroor Anwar
  • Jayie, Shouq Say Jayie... Singer(s): Runa Laila, Poet: Masroor Anwar
  • Koi Yun Bhi Roothta Hay, Mana Meri Khata Hay... Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Ahmad Rushdi, Poet: Masroor Anwar
  • Lakh Nakhray Dikhao, Sar Jhukana Paray Ga... Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: Masroor Anwar
  • Meri Marzi, Main To Gaun Gi... Singer(s): Runa Laila, Poet: Taslim Fazli

Release and box office

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Aas was released on 10 August 1973. The film was a golden jubilee hit.

Awards

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Year Award Category Awardee Ref.
1973 Nigar Award Best film [4][5]
Best actor Muhammad Ali
Best director Ali Sufiyan Afaqi
Best Script writer Ali Sufiyan Afaqi
Best Screenplay Ali Sufiyan Afaqi
Best Cinematographer Jafar Bukhari
Best Art Director Islam Shahabi
Best Sound Editor Mubarak Ali

References

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  1. ^ Suhayb, Muhammad (July 31, 2022). "FLASHBACK: THE HOUSE THAT J. C. BUILT". Dawn.
  2. ^ "Ali Sufiyan Afaqi passes away". The Nation. January 28, 2015.
  3. ^ Latif, Shahid. "کچھ باتیں علی سفیان آفاقی کی". HumSub. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
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