Aaj Aur Kal (1976 film) explained

Director:S. Suleman
Producer:Irfan Malik
Music:Khalil Ahmed
Country:Pakistan
Language:Urdu
Screenplay:Bashir Niaz
Story:Nazir Ajmeri

(Urdu:) is a 1976 Pakistani Urdu language social film produced by Irfan Malik and directed by S. Suleman. The lead cast included Shabnam, Rahat Kazmi, Nisho, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Qavi, and Lehri. The film was a remake of director Nazir Ajmeri's Paigham (1964). was a diamond jubilee hit at the box office and won 8 Nigar Awards for different categories, including the "best film" of the year.[1] [2]

Cast

Release and box office

was released on 9 April 1976. It achieved a diamond jubilee film status by its successful long run at theaters in Pakistan.[3] [2] [1]

Music and soundtracks

The music of was composed by Khalil Ahmed[3] and songs were penned by Taslim Fazli:[2]

Awards

won 8 Nigar Awards for the following categories:[4] [5]

CategoryAwardee
Best film of 1976Irfan Malik
Best directorS. Suleman
Best script writerNazir Ajmeri
Best screenplayBashir Niaz
Best supporting actorQavi
Best sound editorA.Z. Baig
Best comedianLehri
Best female playback singerNoor Jehan

Notes and References

  1. News: Rashid . Yaqoob . پاکستانی فلموں کا ’’ری میک‘‘ (a film review of Aaj Aur Kal). Roznama Jang (Urdu daily newspaper). 11 January 2022. 12 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Aaj Aur Kal (1976 film). https://web.archive.org/web/20170617162610/http://pakfilms.net/movies/details.php?pid=1578. Pakistan Film Magazine website. 12 August 2022. dead. 17 June 2017.
  3. Web site: dead. 21 January 2016. Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. https://web.archive.org/web/20160121160455/http://www.citwf.com/film2680.htm. 12 August 2022 . Aaj Aur Kal (1976 film).
  4. Web site: Pakistan’s “Oscars”; The Nigar Awards . Wayback Machine . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613171619/https://www.desimoviesreviews.com/index.php/2017/11/24/pakistans-oscars-nigar-awards/ . 13 June 2020.
  5. Web site: THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986 . Wayback Machine . https://web.archive.org/web/20080725090554/http://www.thehotspotonline.com/moviespot/bolly/Lollywood/NigarAwards2.htm . 25 July 2008.