| Waaday Ki Zanjeer | |
|---|---|
| واعدے کی زنجیر | |
| Directed by | Shabab Kiranvi |
| Written by | Sattar Tahir |
| Produced by | Shabab Kiranvi |
| Starring | |
| Music by | M. Ashraf |
| Distributed by | Shabab Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Waaday Ki Zanjeer (Urdu: واعدے کی زنجیر, lit. 'Chain of Promise') is a 1979 Pakistani film directed by Shabab Kiranvi and written by Sattar Tair and produced by M. Ashraf.[1] It stars Mohammad Ali, Anjuman, Waheed Murad, Sabiha Khanum and Bindiya in leading roles.[1][2][3]
Plot
The story is about a widow Mariam (Sabiha) who lives with stepson Akbar (Muhammad) and her biological son Ashraf (Waheed). Mariam loves them both deeply and wishes good for them. She has a hard time taking care of her sons as she doesn't have enough money but later she gives her biological son Ashraf to her boss Anwar (Nanha) and his wife who doesn't have a child of their own. Later the two brothers meet during their adulthood and they befriend a girl named Shabana (Anjuman).[1]
Cast
- Muhammad Ali as Akbar
- Anjuman as Shabana[4]
- Waheed Murad as Ashraf[5]
- Bindiya as Shabana[6]
- Sabiha Khanum as Mariam
- Nanha as Anwar
- Shehla Gill as Heer
- Tamanna as Khala
- Zille Subhan as Ashraf's father
- Ali Ejaz as Ranjha
- Masood Akhtar as Doctor Sahab
- Ghayyur Akhtar as Rasheed
- Ibrahim Nafees as Sahab
- Chakram as Sabzi wala
Production
Waaday Ki Zanjeer was filmed in Lahore and it was presented by Shabab Productions. Riaz ur Rehman Saghar wrote the dialogues and other crew included Sadiq Moti.[1]
Music
All lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai and Masroor Anwar; all music is composed by M. Ashraf[1]
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Main Aankh Ban Ke" | Naheed Akhtar | 4:30 |
| 2. | "Tootay Jeevan Ka Har Sapna" | Mehnaz Begum | 5:23 |
| 3. | "Ae Jan E Arzoo Tujhe Itna Karonga Pyar" | Mehdi Hassan | 5:18 |
| 4. | "Tu Mera Ranjha Main Teri Heer" | Naheed Akhtar | 5:18 |
| 5. | "Main Tujhe Chahon" | Naheed Akhtar | 4:38 |
| 6. | "Ae Jan E Zindagi Tujhe Itna Karongi Pyar" | Naheed Akhtar | 5:18 |
| 7. | "Phoolon Ko Mehkaar Mili" | Naheed Akhtar | 4:35 |
Reception
The film was released on February 2, 1979, and was a box office hit it became a "Silver Jubilee".[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Waaday Ki Zanjeer". Pakistan Film Magazine. March 27, 2023.
- ↑ "لالی وڈ کی کامیاب اداکارہ "انجمن"". Jang News. October 7, 2022.
- ↑ "پرانی مولا جٹ کا نئی سے کوئی مقابلہ نہیں: ناصر ادیب". Independent Urdu News. November 10, 2022.
- ↑ "The Resurgence of Punjabi Movies and the Return of Anjuman". Youlin Magazine. January 28, 2023.
- ↑ "A week of Waheed Murad movies". The Express Tribune. April 10, 2023.
- ↑ "اداکارہ بندیا". The Express Tribune. June 5, 2023.