Afsana is a 1970 Pakistani Urdu romantic drama film directed by Luqman.[1] The film starred Waheed Murad, Deeba, Rozina, Nanha, and others. One of the film's playback songs, "Yun Kho Gaye Tere Piyar Mein Hum" (vocalized by Mujeeb Alam) was a hit track of the time.
| Afsana | |
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 Afsana film DVD cover | |
| افسانہ | |
| Directed by | Luqman |
| Screenplay by | Anwar Sajjad |
| Produced by | Asghar Ali Bandooq Wala |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Nabi Ahmad, Azhar Barki |
| Music by | Nashad |
Production company | A.M.I. Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Plot
editA modest son of a businessman, Nasir, develops feelings for his classmate girl, Nahid, who comes from a low-income household. Both of their parents approve of their marriage after a brief drama. After returning from his wedding with Nahid, Nasir dies in a car accident and Nahid gets injured. Nasir's father designates his daughter-in-law as the successor while still alive. Here comes a criminal named Zafar, who resembles Nasir. He starts living with Nahid and her mother in Nasir's home under the guise of being a distant cousin of Nasir. Actually, Nasir's former colleague Ghazala, who was jealous of Nasir and Nahid's marriage, gives him the role to take her revenge. [2][3]
Cast
edit- Deeba — as Naheed
- Waheed Murad — in dual roles as Nasir and Zafar
- Rozina — as Ghazala
- Nanha — as Nasir's friend Badar
- Kemal Irani — as Nasir's father
- Shakir
- Asha Posley
- Saqi
- Waheeda Khan
- Niggo
- Rajni
- Fattu
- Luqman
Music and soundtracks
editThe music of Afsana was composed by Nashad and lyrics were penned by Tanveer Naqvi:
- Yun Kho Geye Teray Pyar Mein Hum, Ab Hosh Mein Aana Mushkil Hay... Singer(s): Mujeeb Alam
- Gila To Yeh Hay Keh Kyun Hum Nay Tujh Say Pyar Kiya... Singer(s): Mala
- Hum Aap Kay Hayn Janab-e-Aali, Na Ham Say Itna Hijab Kijiye... Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi, Mala
- Hum Ko Tumharay Sar Ki Qasm, Pyar Tumhen Kartay Hayn Hum... Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi
- Hum Ko Tumharay Sar Ki Qasm, Pyar Tumhen Kartay Hayn Hum... Singer(s): Mala
- Na Ham Tum Sya Juda, Na Tum Ham Say Juda Ho... Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi
Release and box office
editAfsana was released on 6 February 1970. It ran for 28 weeks at the Karachi's theaters.
References
edit- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 180. ISBN 9780195778175.
- ^ "Afsana 1970 - film review". Bobby's Pakoras. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023.
- ^ Alavi, Suhayb (December 2017). "Remembering Waheed Murad, the action star". The News International.