Nagin (1959 film)

Nagin is a Pakistani fantasy musical film, directed by Khalil Qaiser and was his first Urdu film as a director.[1] It was produced by Wazir Ali under banner Films Hayat.[2] It stars Neelo in the titular role and her first leading role[3] with Rattan Kumar in his first leading role as an adult.[2] It also marked his second appearance in dual role in Pakistani cinema.[4] The supporting cast includes Husna, Yousuf Khan, Nazar and Saqi. Music of the film was composed by Safdar Hussain.[5]

Nagin
Directed byKhalil Qaiser
Written byAziz Meeruti
Produced byWazir Ali
Starring
Music bySafdar Hussain
Production
company
Film Hayat
Release date
  • 18 June 1959 (1959-06-18)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Nagin won a Nigar Award in the category of best director.[6] The film was remade by Hassan Tariq as Naag Aur Nagin in 1976.[2] The film proved to be a breakthrough for Neelo's career.[3][7]

Cast

Music

All lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai; all music is composed by Safdar Hussain

Nagin
No.TitleSinger (s)Length
1."Sayyaan Ji Ko Dhoondne Chali"Naheed Niazi 
2."Baan Naino Ke Seenay Pe Marun Gi"Iqbal Bano 
3."Ambwa Ki Dharion Pe Jhulna Jhula Ja"Iqbal Bano 
4."Rutt Rutt Rang Badalta Mela"Saleem Raza 
5."Mohay Kesa Jobanwa Ka Chor Mila Re"Zubaida Khanum 
6."Mera Pyar Haar Gaya Re"Zubaida Khanum 

Release

The film was released on 18 June 1950, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in the cinemas of Karachi.[1][5]

Awards
Year Awards Category Awardee Result Ref.
1959 Nigar Awards Best Film Director Khalil Qaiser Won [6][8]

References
  1. "ماضی میں عیدالاضحیٰ پر سپر ہٹ فلمیں ریلیز ہوئیں". Daily Jang. 13 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 March 2022.
  2. "Remembering Syed Kamal". Geo TV. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  3. Muhammad Suhayb (8 February 2021). "Remembering Neelo and her unchained spirit". images.dawn.
  4. Salma Siddique. Evacuee Cinema: Bombay and Lahore in Partition Transit, 1940–1960. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1009151207.
  5. "Nagin (1959) - Pakistani Urdu film". Pakistan Film Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  6. "Nigar Awards – 1959". Cineplot.com. 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019.
  7. "فلمی و ادبی شخصیات کے سکینڈلز۔۔۔ قسط نمبر119". Daily Pakistan. 13 June 2017.
  8. "List of Nigar awards from 1957 to 1971". The Hot Spot Online. 17 June 2002. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
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