Shama (1974 film)

Shama is a 1974 Pakistani Urdu romantic drama film directed by Nazar Shabab. The film had a multi-starrer cast with Muhammad Ali, Deeba, Waheed Murad, Nadeem, Babra Sharif, and Zeba in the lead roles.

It was a remake of Shabab Kiranvi's Mehtaab (1962). Shama won a Nigar Award in the best playback singer category.

Cast

• Muhammad Ali
• Deeba
• Waheed Murad
• Nadeem
• Babra Sharif
• Tamanna
• Khalid Saleem Mota
• Saqi
• Chakram
• Akhtar Shad
• Neelufar
• Special appearances: Zeba, Farzana, and Allauddin

Release and box office

Shama was released on 25 December 1974. It was a golden jubilee hit with 65 theatrical weeks.

Music and soundtracks

Shama's playback music was composed by M. Ashraf and lyrics were penned by Tasleem Fazli:

• Aisay Mousam Mein Chup Kyun Ho... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar
• Ho Meri Sanwli Saloni Mehbooba... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan
• Kisi Mehrban Nay Aa Kay Meri Zindagi Saja Di... Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar
• Na Ghar Say Nikalna, Yun Zulfein Bakheray... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan
• Yeh Tera Aana, Bheegi Raton Mein... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan
• Zulmi Nay Haaey Chabo Di Sui... Singer(s): Rubina Badar

Awards

Trivia

A song from the film "Kisi Mehrban Ne Aakay Meri Zindgi Saja Di" was copied in the 1992 Indian film Kal Ki Awaz, sung by Asha Bhosle.

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