Shama (1974 film)
1974 Pakistani 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...
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