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Zindagi
زندگی
film poster
Directed by Nazar-ul-Islam
Written by Bashir Niaz
Based on Walking Tall
by Phil Karlson
Produced byAhmed Shamsi
Starring Babra Sharif
Nadeem
Mustafa Qureshi
Tariq Aziz
Agha Talish
Nanha
Music by M. Ashraf
Release date
  • 29 September 1978 (1978-09-29)
Country Pakistan
Language Urdu
Box officePlatinum jubilee film

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.

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

A law-abiding citizen risks his life and family fighting against a criminal gang for the betterment of society.

Cast


Production

Zindagi 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

Music 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

Zindagi was released on 29 September 1978. It completed 88 weeks at main theaters and declared as a platinum jubilee hit. [3]

Awards

Zindagi won a Nigar Award for the category of best lyricist ( Kaleem Usmani). [2]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". The Hotspot Online website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Zindagi (1978 film)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Zindagi
زندگی
film poster
Directed by Nazar-ul-Islam
Written by Bashir Niaz
Based on Walking Tall
by Phil Karlson
Produced byAhmed Shamsi
Starring Babra Sharif
Nadeem
Mustafa Qureshi
Tariq Aziz
Agha Talish
Nanha
Music by M. Ashraf
Release date
  • 29 September 1978 (1978-09-29)
Country Pakistan
Language Urdu
Box officePlatinum jubilee film

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.

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

A law-abiding citizen risks his life and family fighting against a criminal gang for the betterment of society.

Cast


Production

Zindagi 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

Music 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

Zindagi was released on 29 September 1978. It completed 88 weeks at main theaters and declared as a platinum jubilee hit. [3]

Awards

Zindagi won a Nigar Award for the category of best lyricist ( Kaleem Usmani). [2]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". The Hotspot Online website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Zindagi (1978 film)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  4. ^ 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.

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