Aas (film)
| Aas | |
|---|---|
| آس | |
| Directed by | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi |
| Screenplay by | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi |
| Story by | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi |
| Produced by | Rashid Javed, Ali Sufiyan Afaqi |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jafar Bukhari |
| Edited by | Mubarak Ali |
| Music by | Nisar Bazmi |
Production company | Filmfare Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Aas (Urdu: آس, lit. 'Hope') is a 1973 Pakistani Urdu romantic drama film directed by Ali Sufiyan Afaqi.[1]
Aas won 8 Nigar Awards in different categories, including the 'Best Film'of the year. The film was also exhibited at the Tashkent International Film Festival in the Soviet Union in 1987.[2][3]
Cast
- Shabnam[4]
- Muhammad Ali[4]
- Aqeel
- Nanha
- Saiqa[4]
- Qavi[4]
- Nirala
- Meena Chaudhary
- Najma Mehboob
- Santosh Russell
- Saqi
Music and soundtracks
The playback music was composed by Nisar Bazmi:[4]
- Bol Ri, Guria Bol, Zara... Singer(s): Nayyara Noor, Poet: Masroor Anwar
- Ham Nay Dekhay Is Dunya Mein Kaisay Kaisy Niralay Log... Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: Masroor Anwar
- Jaayie, Shouq Say Jaayie... Singer(s): Runa Laila, Poet: Masroor Anwar
- Koi Yun Bhi Roothta Hay, Mana Meri Khata Hay... Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Ahmad Rushdi, Poet: Masroor Anwar
- Lakh Nakhray Dikhao, Sar Jhukana Paray Ga... Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Poet: Masroor Anwar
- Meri Marzi, Main To Gaun Gi... Singer(s): Runa Laila, Poet: Tasleem Fazli
Release and box office
Aas was released on 10 August 1973.[4] This film won 8 Nigar Awards in 1973.[5]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Awardee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Nigar Award | Best film | [5][6] | |
| Best actor | Muhammad Ali | |||
| Best director | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi | |||
| Best Script writer | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi | |||
| Best Screenplay | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi | |||
| Best Cinematographer | Jafar Bukhari | |||
| Best Art Director | Islam Shahabi | |||
| Best Sound Editor | Mubarak Ali |
References
- ^ Suhayb, Muhammad (31 July 2022). "FLASHBACK: THE HOUSE THAT J. C. BUILT". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "Ali Sufiyan Afaqi passes away (producer/director of this film)". The Nation newspaper. 28 January 2015. Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ Latif, Shahid (10 June 2020). "کچھ باتیں علی سفیان آفاقی کی". HumSub. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f Alan Goble. "Aas (1973 film) - cast and crew". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 1 June 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Online Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ "Nigar Awards (1972 - 1986)". The Hot Spot Online website. 5 January 2003. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 18 January 2026.