Suryya Bhopali is a Pakistani musical romantic film directed by Hassan Tariq, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Rani in title role, alongside Shahid, with Waheed Murad in a supporting role. It tells the story of a qawali singer from Bhopal who falls in love with the son of a Nawab when she is invited to perform at the Nawab's residence. The film's song "Tha Yaqeen Ke Ayainge" gained widespread popularity. The music was composed by A. Hameed, features performances by Mehdi Hassan and Nahid Akhtar.
| 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 |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
In 2016, Lok Virsa Museum screened the film as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country.[1][2]
Cast
edit- 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
editAll 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
editCritical reception
editThe Statesman included it among the films of the year that were from good directors but disappoint.[6]
References
edit- ^ "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.