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 | |
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| آس | |
| Directed by | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi |
| Screenplay by | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi |
| Story by | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi |
| Produced by | Rashid Javed, Ali Sufiyan Afaqi |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jafar Bukhari |
| Edited by | Mubarak Ali |
| Music by | Nisar Bazmi |
Production company | Filmfair Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Cast
edit- Shabnam
- Muhammad Ali
- Aqeel
- Nanha
- Saiqa
- Qavi
- Nirala
- Meena Chaudhary
- Najma Mehboob
- Sentosh Rissal
- Saqi
Music and soundtracks
editThe 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
editAas was released on 10 August 1973. The film was a golden jubilee hit.
Awards
edit| 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
edit- ^ Suhayb, Muhammad (July 31, 2022). "FLASHBACK: THE HOUSE THAT J. C. BUILT". Dawn.
- ^ "Ali Sufiyan Afaqi passes away". The Nation. January 28, 2015.
- ^ Latif, Shahid. "کچھ باتیں علی سفیان آفاقی کی". HumSub. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2023.