Devdas (1965 film)

Devdas () is a 1965 Pakistani drama movie directed by Khawaja Sarfaraz, based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay's famous 1917 Bengali novel Devdas. It starred Habib, Shamim Ara and Nayyar Sultana in lead roles supported by Asad Bukhari, Azad, Ajmal, Maya Devi and Razia. Sultan Rahi appears in the film as an extra.

Plot summary

After his wealthy family prevent him from marrying the woman he is in love with, Devdas' life spirals more and more out of control as he takes up alcohol and a life of vice to relieve the pain.

Cast

• Shamim Ara as Parvati
• Habib as Devdas
• Nayyar Sultana as Chandramukhi
• Asad Bukhari
• Azad
• Ajmal
• Rani Kiran
• Maya Devi
• Razia
• Sultan Rahi

Soundtrack

Lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai and Roop Baivt and the music is composed by Akhtar Hussain.

• "Bairi, Akhian Na Kehna Mora Manay" sung by Naseem Begum
• "Dil Mein Koi Aas Nahin" sung by Saleem Raza
• "Kya Mangen, Is Dunya Say" sung by Saleem Raza
• "Maan Bhi Ja Gori" sung by Naheed Niazi
• "Manzil Apni Door O, Sathi" sung by Ahmed Rushdi
• "Mori Pooja Kay Phool Murjhaye" sung by Kausar Perveen
• "Nacho, Nacho, Manwa Moray" sung by Irene Perveen
• "Ruk Ja, O Bewafa" sung by Kausar Perveen
• "Taskeen Jo Day Jatay" sung by Saleem Raza
• "Theis Lagati Hay Yeh Dunya" sung by Naseem Begum

Background and reception

The film is one of the many adaptations of the Bengali novel of the same name, and was the first of the two Pakistani films on the novel.

Critical reception

While reviewing the performances of the lead cast, The Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan criticised Habib's performance and called it a complete disappointment. About Sultana'a performance, the newspaper remarked that she looks uncomfortable in her role. Ara's performance was however praised.

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