Behan Bhai (film)
| Behan Bhai | |
|---|---|
| بیہان بھائی | |
| Directed by | Nazar Shabab |
| Written by | Shabab Kiranvi |
| Produced by | A. Hameed |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Kamal Ahmed[1] |
| Distributed by | Nazar Art |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Behan Bhai (Urdu: بیہان بھائی, lit. 'Sister and Brother') is a 1979 Pakistani film directed by Nazar Shabab and written by Shabab Kiranvi and produced by A. Hameed.[2] It stars Waheed Murad, Rani, Mohammad Ali and Bindiya in leading roles.[2]
Plot[edit]
The story is about two brothers Mehmood (Mohammad) and Hamid (Waheed) who are honest and are looking for a job. Later they meet a young girl (Rani) who is an orphan; they take her in their care. Then the younger brother Hamid meets a wealthy girl named Beena (Bindiya) who asks him to pretend to be her fake husband so that her grandmother (Sabiha) won't marry her to someone else.[3]
Cast[edit]
- Waheed Murad as Hamid[4][5]
- Rani as Samina
- Mohammad Ali as Mehmood Mian
- Bindiya as Beena[3]
- Sabiha Khanum as Beena's grandmother
- Nanha as Sat Ji
- Ali Ejaz as Amjad
- Rangeela
- Saqi
- Ibrahim Nafees
- Shah Nawaz
Production[edit]
Behan Bhai was filmed in Lahore and it was presented by Nazar Art. Bashir Niaz wrote the dialogues and other crew included Chandra Mohan and Beli Ram.[2]
Music[edit]
All lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai and Saeed Gilani; all music is composed by Kamal Ahmed[2]
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Do Sathi Jeevan Kay, Ik Doojay Ka Sath Nibhaen Gay" | Mehdi Hassan & Mehnaz Begum | 6:29 |
| 2. | "Hanstay Hanstay Jeena" | Mehdi Hassan | 2:44 |
| 3. | "Is Dunya Mein Yaar, Ham To Rahay Anari" | Mehdi Hassan & Ghulam Abbas | 4:37 |
| 4. | "Tera Mere Pyar Jo" | Naheed Akhtar | 5:00 |
| 5. | "Do Dilom Ki Mukammal" | Mehnaz Begum & Mehdi Hassan | 4:33 |
| 6. | "Teri Meri Yari" | Mehnaz Begum | 4:05 |
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Recipients and Nominees | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | PIA Arts Academy Awards | Best Actor | Won | Waheed Murad | [6] |
| 1979 | National Award | Best Actor | Won |
Reception[edit]
The film was released on January 19, 1979, and was a box office hit it became a "Golden Jubilee".[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Remembering iconic music director Kemal Ahmad". Daily Times. December 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Behan Bhai". Pakistan Film Magazine. March 7, 2023.
- ^ a b Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 293. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "Waheed Murad: remembering the Chocolate Hero of Pakistani cinema — Part II". Daily Times. January 28, 2023.
- ^ "پرنس آف رومانس، وحید مراد کی ہیروئنیں". Jang News. February 18, 2023.
- ^ "Awards received by Waheed Murad". Archived from the original on 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2010-01-26. List of Awards
External links[edit]
- Behan Bhai at IMDb
