Badnaam
Badnaam | |
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Saadat Hassan Manto | |
Produced by | Iqbal Shehzad |
Starring |
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Cinematography | M. Sadiq |
Music by | Deebo Bhattacharya |
Distributed by | Montana Films |
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Country | Pakistan |
Language | Urdu |
Badnaam is a Pakistani film in
The film celebrated its
Plot
The film's plot revolves around a poor housewife who desires to get a pair of earrings but her poor husband cannot afford it for her. One day, she buys them but pays a heavy price for it.
Cast
- Allauddin[2][4]
- Nabeela[2][4]
- Neelo[2][4]
- Ejaz Durrani[2][4]
- Diljeet Mirza
- Tani Begum
- Hameed Wain
- Rangeela[2]
- Zumurrud
Music
Music was composed by Deebo also known as Deebo Bhattacharya,[4] film song lyrics were by Masroor Anwar, Tanvir Naqvi and Himayat Ali Shair.[2][4]
- " Baday Be-Murrawwat Hain Yeh Husn Waalay, Kahin Dil Lagaanay Ki Koshish Na Karna"
- Sung by playback singer, Suraiya Multanikar. This mujra song was performed in the film by actress Zumurrud.[2]
- This run-away mega-hit film's "Nadeem-Shravan.[5]
- "Abhi Tau Dil Mein Halki Si Khalish Mahsoos Hoti Hai, Bahut Mumkin Hai Kal Iss Ka Mohabbat Naam Ho Jaaey"[2]
- Sung by Masood Rana
- "Bohat Beabroo Ho Kr Tere Kuche Se Hum Nikle"
- Sung by Masood Rana, Shaukat Ali, Salamat Ali, Imdad Hussain & co
- "Hum Bhi Musafir, Tum Bhi Musafir Kon Kisi Ka Howay"
- Sung by Masood Rana
- "Aa Tujh Ko Sunaun Lori, Halat Se Chori Chori"
- Sung by Naheed Niazi
Release and response
Badnaam was released on 2 September 1966. The film ran for 35 weeks in Karachi cinemas and was a silver jubilee hit.[2]
Reception and legacy
Badnaam is considered as an important film from the Golden Age of Pakistani cinema, that depicts the relaism and presents intellectual stimulation.[6] An author described it as, one of the best story-based films ever made in West Pakistan.[7]
Contemporary critics also praised the film due to its various aspects of filmmaking, with Daily Times included it among the list of unforgettable and daring films of the Pakistani cinema.[8] Muhammad Suhayb of Dawn praised the film's story, music and performances.[9]
Awards and nominations
Nigar Awards
References
- ^ Muhammad Suhayb (9 May 2021). "FLASHBACK: A TALE OF TWO CLASSICS". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Film Badnaam (1966)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "5th Moscow International Film Festival (1967)". Moscow Film Festival. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Badnaam (1966 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Amjad Parvez. "Deebo Bhattacharya — a captivating composer". Daily Times (newspaper). Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ Alamgir Kabir (1969). The Cinema in Pakistan. Sandhani Publications.
- ISBN 9789231009020.
- ^ "Seven unforgettable, daring Pakistani films". Daily Times (newspaper). Archived from the original on 22 January 2021.
- ^ Muhammad Suhayb (9 May 2021). "FLASHBACK: A TALE OF TWO CLASSICS". Dawn (newspaper).
- ^ a b "Nigar Awards - 1966". Cineplot.com website. Archived from the original on 10 October 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2022.