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Devar Bhabi is a 1967 Pakistani film directed by Hassan Tariq. It is produced by Sabiha Khanum under the banner Santosh Productions. The film features Waheed Murad and Khanum in titular roles, with Rani in a pivotal role, and Santosh Kumar in a guest appearance. The music composer of the film's soundtrack was Inayat Hussain.
Plot
Despite the poverty, Jamila and Raza, brother and sister-in-law of Khalid, fix his marriage with his classmate Naheed, on his wish. On fixing their marriage, a neighbour of Raza who likes Naheed gossips in front of him about Khalid and Jamila, to which he kills him in a fenzy. Raza was sentenced to death, and Khalid and Jamila are left only in the house with Najam, Jamila, and Raza's daughter. Tired of tainting and chatter about their relationship, Jamila gets Khalid married to Naheed. After marriage, Naheed too doubts their relationship. One day, she insults Jamila, to which she leaves the house with her daughter.
Cast
Waheed Murad as Khalid
Sabiha Khanum as Jamila
Rani as Naheed
Lehri
Baby Najmi as Najma
Asad Jafri
Santosh Kumar as Raza Ali
Music and soundtrack
The music of Devar Bhabi was composed by Inayat Hussain and Fayyaz Hashmi was the lyricist.
Yeh Mera Ghar Meri Jaant by Noor Jehan
Is Bazm-e-Jahan Mein Kya Cheez Mohabbat Hoti Hai by Munir Hussain, Shoukat Ali and chorus
Three Cheers for Bhabhi, Hip Hip Hurray by Ahmed Rushdi
Yeh Kaghaz-e-Phool Jese Chehray by Mehdi Hassan
Tum Wohi Ho, Lo Tumhen Aaj Bta Deta Hun by Ahmed Rushdi
Release and reception
Devar Bhabi was released on 5 May 1967, in the cinemas of Karachi and Lahore.
It attained the Golden jubilee status with a theatrical run of 50 weeks.
Awards
Devar Bhabi won a Nigar Award in the following category:
Impact
The film's success established the career of Rani in the Lollywood, proved to be a major breakthrough for her.
The film was remade as a television film in 2013 by the same title, produced by Tarang Houseful. It starred Saima and Sami Khan.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar Program Geo TV
- Devar Bhabi
- Hassan Tariq
- Waheed Murad
- Sami Khan
- Arun Govil
- Nazir Ahmed Khan
- Rani Begum
- Noor Jehan
- Sultan Rahi
- Sabiha Khanum
