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Waaday Ki Zanjeer

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Waaday Ki Zanjeer
واعدے کی زنجیر
Directed byShabab Kiranvi
Written bySattar Tahir
Produced byShabab Kiranvi
Starring
Music byM. Ashraf
Distributed byShabab Productions
Release date
  • 2 February 1979 (1979-02-02)
Running time
150 minutes
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Waaday Ki Zanjeer (Urdu: واعدے کی زنجیر, lit.'Chain of Promise') is a 1979 Pakistani film directed by Shabab Kiranvi. It is written by Sattar Tair and produced by M. Ashraf. It stars Mohammad Ali, Anjuman, Waheed Murad, Sabiha Khanum and Bindiya in the lead roles. [1][2]

Plot

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The story is about a widow Mariam (Sabiha) who lives with her two sons. Akbar (Muhammad) is a stepchild and Ashraf (Waheed) is her biological son. Mariam loves them both deeply and wishes only the best for both of them. She has a hard time taking care of her two sons since she doesn't have enough money. Later she gives her biological son, Ashraf, to her boss, Anwar (Nanha), and his wife who doesn't have a child of their own. Later the two brothers meet as adults and they befriend a girl named Shabana (Anjuman).

Cast

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Production

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Waaday Ki Zanjeer was filmed in Lahore and it was presented by Shabab Productions. Riaz ur Rehman Saghar wrote the script. Other crew members included Sadiq Moti.

Music

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All lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai and Masroor Anwar; all music is composed by M. Ashraf

Waaday Ki Zanjeer
No.TitleSinger (s)Length
1."Main Aankh Ban Ke"Naheed Akhtar4:30
2."Tootay Jeevan Ka Har Sapna"Mehnaz Begum5:23
3."Ae Jan E Arzoo Tujhe Itna Karonga Pyar"Mehdi Hassan5:18
4."Tu Mera Ranjha Main Teri Heer"Naheed Akhtar5:18
5."Main Tujhe Chahon"Naheed Akhtar4:38
6."Ae Jan E Zindagi Tujhe Itna Karongi Pyar"Naheed Akhtar5:18
7."Phoolon Ko Mehkaar Mili"Naheed Akhtar4:35

Reception

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The film was released on February 2, 1979 and was a box office hit. It became a "Silver Jubilee".

References

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  1. ^ "لالی وڈ کی کامیاب اداکارہ "انجمن"". Jang News. October 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "پرانی مولا جٹ کا نئی سے کوئی مقابلہ نہیں: ناصر ادیب". Independent Urdu News. November 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "The Resurgence of Punjabi Movies and the Return of Anjuman". Youlin Magazine. January 28, 2023.
  4. ^ "A week of Waheed Murad movies". The Express Tribune. April 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "اداکارہ بندیا". The Express Tribune. June 5, 2023.
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