1971 film
Dosti is a 1971 Pakistani romantic musical film directed by Sharif Nayyar and produced by Ejaz Durrani who also played the leading role in the film along with Shabnam and Abdur Rahman (actor). The film was released on 7 February 1971, was Diamond jubilee success at box office.[1] It was also released in the UK. The film was shot in Northern areas of Pakistan (Naran, Kaghan) and the UK.[2]
The film became popular due to its music which was composed by A. Hameed.[2] "Chitthi Zara Saiyaan Ji", "Roothe Saiyaan" and "Yeh Wadiyaan" were the big hits from the film.[1][3] At the 1971 Nigar Awards, the film won the highest number of awards including the Best Film award, Best Director award and Best Actress award for Shabnam.
Overview
The film depicts the difference of eastern and western culture.[1]
A naive Pakistani villager Raju goes to England to earn money so that he could become a rich person and marry his lover, Rani. When he goes there he gets deceived by a traveling agent who takes all of his money from him. Now the circumstances compel him to marry someone else while his fiancée Rani still awaits for him back in Pakistan.[1]
Soundtrack
All music is composed by A. Hameed[2]
| Title | Lyrics | Singer (s) |
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| 1. | "Yeh Wadiyaan, Yeh Parbaton Ki Shahzadiyaan[2]" | Qateel Shifai | Noor Jehan | |
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| 2. | "Chitthi Zara Saiyaan Ji Ke Naam Likh De[2]" | Tanvir Naqvi | Noor Jehan | |
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| 3. | "Roothe Saiyaan Ko Main Tau Apnay, Khud Hi Manay Chali Aayi[2]" | Kaleem Usmani | Noor Jehan | |
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| 4. | "Aa Re Aa Re" | Kaleem Usmani | Mujeeb Alam & Noor Jehan | |
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| 5. | "Bus Gaya Tu Sotanyan Ke Dawar, Sajna[2]" | Qateel Shifai | Noor Jehan | |
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| 6. | "Gori, Rain Millan Ki Aayi[2]" | Tanvir Naqvi | Noor Jehan & others | |
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| 7. | "Sajna, Bhool Na Jana" | Kaleem Usmani | Noor Jehan | |
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| 8. | "Soch Le Tu Abhi" | Kaleem Usmani | Mala Begum | |
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Release and reception
The film was released on 7 February 1971 in Pakistan and the UK and was a box office success. It achieved the status of Diamond Jubilee in Karachi cinema with a theatrical run of 100 days.[2]
The Statesman (Pakistan) praised the film's story and said it was "an entertaining film".[5]
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