Nagin_(1959_film)

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Nagin (1959 film)

1959 Pakistani film

Nagin is a Pakistani fantasy musical film, directed by Khalil Qaiser and was his first Urdu film as a director.[1] It was produced by Wazir Ali under banner Films Hayat.[2] It stars Neelo in the titular role and her first leading role[3] with Rattan Kumar in his first leading role as an adult.[2] It also marked his second appearance in dual role in Pakistani cinema.[4] The supporting cast includes Husna, Yousuf Khan, Nazar and Saqi. Music of the film was composed by Safdar Hussain.[5]

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Nagin won a Nigar Award in the category of best director.[6] The film was remade by Hassan Tariq as Naag Aur Nagin in 1976.[2] The film proved to be a breakthrough for Neelo's career.[3][7]

Cast

Music

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All lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai; all music is composed by Safdar Hussain

Release

The film was released on 18 June 1950, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in the cinemas of Karachi.[1][5]

Awards

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References

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    "ماضی میں عیدالاضحیٰ پر سپر ہٹ فلمیں ریلیز ہوئیں". Daily Jang. 13 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 March 2022.
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    "Remembering Syed Kamal". Geo TV. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
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    Muhammad Suhayb (8 February 2021). "Remembering Neelo and her unchained spirit". images.dawn.
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    Salma Siddique. Evacuee Cinema: Bombay and Lahore in Partition Transit, 1940–1960. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1009151207.
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    "Nagin (1959) - Pakistani Urdu film". Pakistan Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
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    "Nigar Awards – 1959". Cineplot.com. 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019.
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    "فلمی و ادبی شخصیات کے سکینڈلز۔۔۔ قسط نمبر119". Daily Pakistan. 13 June 2017.
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    "List of Nigar awards from 1957 to 1971". The Hot Spot Online. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
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