Devar Bhabi is a 1967 Pakistani film directed by Hassan Tariq. It is produced by Sabiha Khanum under the banner Santosh Productions.[1] The film features Waheed Murad and Khanum in titular roles, with Rani in a pivotal role, and Santosh Kumar in a guest appearance. The music composer of the film's soundtrack was Inayat Hussain.[2][3]
| Devar Bhabi | |
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| Original title | دیور بھابھی |
| Directed by | Hassan Tariq |
| Written by | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Haasan Tariq |
| Story by | Arsh Lakhnavi |
| Produced by | Sabiha Khanum (credited as Sabiha Raza) |
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| Music by | Inayat Hussain |
Production company | Santosh Productions |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Plot
editDespite the poverty, Jamila and Raza, brother and sister-in-law of Khalid, fix his marriage with his classmate Naheed, on his wish. On fixing their marriage, a neighbour of Raza who likes Naheed gossips in front of him about Khalid and Jamila, to which he kills him in a fenzy. Raza was sentenced to death, and Khalid and Jamila are left only in the house with Najam, Jamila, and Raza's daughter. Tired of tainting and chatter about their relationship, Jamila gets Khalid married to Naheed. After marriage, Naheed too doubts their relationship. One day, she insults Jamila, to which she leaves the house with her daughter.
Cast
edit- Waheed Murad as Khalid
- Sabiha Khanum as Jamila
- Rani as Naheed
- Lehri
- Baby Najmi as Najma
- Asad Jafri
- Santosh Kumar as Raza Ali
Music and soundtrack
editThe music of Devar Bhabi was composed by Inayat Hussain and Fayyaz Hashmi was the lyricist.[4]
- Yeh Mera Ghar Meri Jaant by Noor Jehan
- Is Bazm-e-Jahan Mein Kya Cheez Mohabbat Hoti Hai by Munir Hussain, Shoukat Ali and chorus
- Three Cheers for Bhabhi, Hip Hip Hurray by Ahmed Rushdi[4]
- Yeh Kaghaz-e-Phool Jese Chehray by Mehdi Hassan
- Tum Wohi Ho, Lo Tumhen Aaj Bta Deta Hun by Ahmed Rushdi
Release and reception
editDevar Bhabi was released on 5 May 1967, in the cinemas of Karachi and Lahore.
It attained the Golden jubilee status with a theatrical run of 50 weeks.[4]
Awards
editDevar Bhabi won a Nigar Award in the following category:
| Year | Award | Category | Awardee | Ref. |
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| 1967 | Nigar Awards | Special Award | Sabiha Khanum | [5][6] |
Impact
editThe film's success established the career of Rani in the Lollywood, proved to be a major breakthrough for her.[7]
The film was remade as a television film in 2013 by the same title, produced by Tarang Houseful. It starred Saima and Sami Khan.[8]
References
edit- ^ Asif Noorani (28 June 2020). "IN MEMORIAM: THE CHARM OF SABIHA KHANUM". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ Devar bhabhi. Karachi: Sadaf Stereo. 2008. OCLC 773166663.
- ^ "Devar Bhabhi (1967)". Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ a b c "A reliable relationship of Eastern society "Bhabhi" – IG News". 6 July 2021. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023.
- ^ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". The Hotspot Online. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Remembering Rani The Dancing Queen on her death anniversary". Daily Times (newspaper). 28 May 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Remakes of six Pakistani classics to be released". The News International (newspaper). 17 March 2013. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013.