Mera Ghar Meri Jannat

1968 Pakistani film
  • Hassan Tariq
  • Ali Sufiyan Afaqi
Starring
  • Muhammad Ali
  • Shamim Ara
  • Rani
  • Meena Shorey
  • Ilyas Kashmiri
  • Saqi
  • Talish
Production
company
Fimsaz Productions
Release date
  • 27 September 1968 (1968-09-27)
Running time
180 minutesCountryPakistanLanguageUrdu

Mera Ghar Meri Jannat is a Pakistani film directed by Hassan Tariq, who also wrote the screenplay, based on a story by Ali Sufiyan Afaqi. It was co-produced by Tariq and Afaqi, and countrywide released on 27 September 1968. The leading cast of the film includes Muhammad Ali, Shamim Ara and Rani.[1][2]

At annual Nigar Awards, it won two Special Awards for Rani and Baby Jugnu.[3]

Plot

The plot revolves around a middle-class man who tired of his hard-working life. Her wife often realises him that their house with a little kid is like a heaven for her, but he only craves for a rich lifestyle and want to become wealthy. He gets this chance when a rich man, who looks like him commits suicide. He proves himself to be dead, takes his place and starts living his life.

Cast

  • Muhammad Ali as Nasir/ Qaiser
  • Shamim Ara as Najma/ Rozi
  • Rani as Mona
  • Master Murad as Sajid
  • Babay Jugnu
  • Meena Shorey
  • Ilyas Kashmiri
  • Saqi
  • Talish (cameo)

Soundtrack

  1. Aaja Pyar Ka Hay Zamana, Be-Rukhi Say Dil Na Jala.. – Mala
  2. Bhula Bhi Day Usay Jo Baat Ho Gei Pyaray.. – Noor Jahan
  3. Janay Kis Rah Peh Lay Aai Zindagi – Mala
  4. Maa Keh Kar Kisay Bulaun, Mera Dunya Mein Koi Sahara Nahin – Mala
  5. Main Nahin Dil Hay Tera, Tu Kabhi Ho Ga Na Mera – Masood Rana
  6. Mehfil To Ajnabi Thi, Tum Bhi Huay Parayay – Mehdi Hassan
  7. Na Milay Gi Khushi, Hay Yahi Zindagi – Mala
  8. Thukra Diya Jin Ko Dunya Nay, Ab Kon Hay Un Ka Teray Siwa – Masood Rana, Mala, Azam Chishti

Awards

Year Award Category Awardee Result Ref.
1969 Nigar Awards Special Award Baby Jugnu Won [3][4][5]
Rani

References

  1. ^ "Urdu film Mera Ghar Meri Jannat (1968)". Pakistan Film Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  2. ^ Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan. Vol. 21. Pakistan Herald Publications. 1968.
  3. ^ a b "Nigar Awards – 1968". cineplot.com. 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Desi Movies Reviews. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
  5. ^ Web Desk (27 May 2016). "Film actress Rani's death anniversary observed". The News International (newspaper).

External links

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