Taj Mahal (Pakistani film)
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| Directed by | S.T. Zaidi[1] |
| Produced by | Nasim ul Saqlain[1] |
| Starring | Muhammad Ali, Zeba, Habib ur Rehman, Agha Talish |
| Cinematography | Masood ur Rehman |
| Music by | Nisar Bazmi |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Taj Mahal is a Pakistani Urdu language film released on 22 December 1968. It is directed by S.T. Zaidi and was his first film in the country. Previously, he served as the assistant director of K. Asif's Mughal-e-Azam (1960).[2] The film stars Mohammed Ali, Zeba, Habib, Yousuf Khan and Aliya. The music of the film was composed by Nisar Bazmi. A Box office hit, the film was released in December 1968.[2]
Plot summary[edit]
The film is based on the romance of the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who built Taj Mahal in the love and remambrance of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Cast[edit]
- Muhammad Ali[3]
- Zeba[2][3]
- Habib[3][2][4]
- Yousuf Khan[2][4]
- Aliya[3]
- Talish[2][4]
- Munawwar Zarif[2][4]
- Ragni[2]
- Saqi[2]
- Sabira Sultana[2]
- Sultan Rahi[2][4]
This film was directed by S.T. Zaidi and the music composer was Nisar Bazmi.[4]
Soundtrack[edit]
| Song title | Sung by | Lyrics by | Music by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aye Dil Teri Aahon Mein Asar Hai Ke Nahi[2] | Mehdi Hassan | Tanvir Naqvi | Nisar Bazmi[4] |
| Aaj Waada Wafa Karna Hoga, Kaise Waada Wafa Karna Hoga[2] | Runa Laila, Munir Hussain and co. | Kaleem Usmani | Nisar Bazmi |
| Aaya Khushiyon Ka Rangeen Zamana, Zindagi Ban Gayi Ik Tarana[2] | Ahmed Rushdi, Najma Niazi, Irene Perveen | Kaleem Usmani | Nisar Bazmi |
| Husan Ko Ishq Ka Salam, Salam, Salam[2] | Noor Jehan | Tanvir Naqvi | Nisar Bazmi |
| Mit Gaye Saray Gham, Mil Gaye Jab Hazoor[2] | Masood Rana, Mala | Tanvir Naqvi | Nisar Bazmi |
Awards and recognition[edit]
- Nigar Awards in 1968 for 'Best cinematographer' and 'Best art director'.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b University of Wisconsin--Madison. South and Southeast Asia Video Archive (1993). "South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings, Issue 5". Ohio State University: General Library System, University of Wisconsin--Madison.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Taj Mahal (1968 film)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Taj Mahal (1968 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 1 June 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Lok Virsa screens Pakistani classic Taj Mahal". The Nation (newspaper). 8 February 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "2 Nigar Awards won by Taj Mahal (film) in 1968 (scroll down to read the year 1968)". Film Reviews on The HotspotOnline website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
