Surraya Bhopali
| 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 |
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. The film's song Tha Yaqeen Ke Ayaingee Yeh Raatan Kabhi gained widespread popularity. The music was composed by A. Hameed, features performances by Mehdi Hassan and Nahid Akhtar.[1]
In 2016, Lok Virsa Museum screened the film as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country.[1]
Plot
[edit]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.
Cast
[edit]- Rani Begum[2][3][1] as Surraya Bhopali
- Shahid as Nawabzada Yousuf[3][1]
- Waheed Murad as Dildar[3]
- Husna as Shehla
- Aslam Pervaiz[3][1]
- Ishrat Chaudhary
- Allauddin[1]
- Talish
Music
[edit]All lyrics are written by Saifuddin Saif[1]; all music is composed by A. Hameed[1]
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tha Yaqeen Ke Aayaingee Yeh Raatan Kabhi[1]" | Nahid Akhtar[4] | |
| 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 Aaye Na Tera Pyar Ki Ruswai Mein[1]" | Mehdi Hassan | |
| 7. | "Jis Taraf Aankh Uthaon, Teri Tasweeran Hai[1]" | Mehdi Hassan, Nahid Akhtar |
Reception
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]The Statesman included it among the films of the year that were from good directors but disappoint.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Aijaz Gul (5 June 2016). "Mandwa screens film 'Surriya Bhopali' (1976 film)". The News International newspaper. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ Suhayb Alavi (26 July 2018). "The Power of the biopsic - Rani's profile". The News International newspaper. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Surraya Bhopali (1976 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 1 June 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ Amjad Parvez (8 November 2018). "Nahid Akhtar — the nightingale of Pakistan". Daily Times newspaper. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ Mohammad Owais (1976). The Statesman. Vol. 22. p. 12.
