Nahin Abhi Nahin
| Nahin Abhi Nahin | |
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| Directed by | Nazar-ul-Islam |
| Written by | Syed Noor |
| Produced by | M. Aslam Naeem, Usman Okhai |
| Starring | Shabnam Faisal Rehman Ayaz Naik Arzoo Naeema Garaj |
| Music by | Robin Ghosh |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Nahin Abhi Nahin (Urdu: نہیں ابھی نہیں) is a 1980 Pakistani romantic Urdu film directed by Nazar-ul-Islam.
The movie introduced the new actors Faisal, Ayaz Naik, and Arzoo. While the star actress Shabnam was in the lead role. Nahin Abhi Nahin was a golden jubilee hit of the year. The movie song, Saman wo Khawab Sa Saman, composed by Robin Ghosh and vocalized by Akhlaq Ahmed, became a very popular track.[1] The film was based on 1971 American film Summer of '42.[2][3][4]
Plot
A teenage student, who is curious about sex and romance, misinterprets the affectionate gestures of an attractive lady and falls in love with her. Meanwhile, he meets another girl of his own age group and she starts liking him, but he continues to be obsessed with that older woman. The girl tries to convince him that it is a mismatch. But then, a naughty friend of his, encourages him to express his feelings to that lady. He actually does that. The angry lady scolds him for his cheap thoughts and makes it clear to him that she was kind to him only because he resembled her deceased younger brother. The ashamed and guilty teenager tries to commit suicide but is saved. Then the girl proposes to him to be her boyfriend but the boy has now learned his lesson. He refuses her offer by saying, "Our elders are right. Flowers that bloom before their time also die prematurely. I shall eat this fruit but ... no, not just yet (nahin abhi nahin).
Cast
- Shabnam[1][3]
- Faisal[1][3]
- Ayaz Naik[3]
- Arzoo[3]
- Deeba[1]
- Qavi[1]
- Rangeela
- Mirza Shai
- Garaj Babu
- Naeema Garaj
- Ahmad Ali
Guest stars: Khalid Saleem Mota, Ilyas Kashmiri, Allauddin, Nanha, and Saqi
Soundtrack
All music was composed by Robin Ghosh,[2] film song lyrics by Suroor Barabankvi.[1][3]
- Kuchh Bhi Karo Yeh Rokain, Koi Buzurgon Ko Samjhaye Koi Inhain Bhi Tokay
Dunya Ke Sab Mazay Urra Kar, Kharrain Hain Raasta Rokay[1][3] - Samaan Woh Khawab Sa Samaan...[1] Singer: Akhlaq Ahmed, Poet: Suroor Barabankvi[1][3]
- Us Nay Dekha, Main Nay Dekha... Singer: Akhlaq Ahmed, Nayyara Noor
- Woh Waqt Tha Purana... Singer: A. Nayyar, Akhlaq Ahmed
Reception and box office
The movie did well at the box office and became a golden jubilee hit. It completed 60 cumulative weeks in theaters. Cinema fans regarded Nahin Abhi Nahin as one of best romantic and musical Urdu films with an innovative story theme.[4][2]
Awards
Nahin Abhi Nahin won a Nigar award for the category of Special award for Faisal.[5]
Impact
The film launched the careers of actors Faisal, Ayaz Naik, and Arzoo. After the release of Nahin Abhi Nahin, Faisal and Arzoo also appeared together in the popular Naaz Paan Masala commercial.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Muhammad Suhayb (15 December 2024). "Flashback: TRANSCENDING GENERATIONS (film review of 1980 film Nahin Abhi Nahin)". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 3 March 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ a b c Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997 - Nahin Abhi Nahin (1980 film) - Film Review (PDF). Oxford University Press. pp. 178, 179. ISBN 0-19-577817-0. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 September 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Khurrams (23 January 2011). "Perspective: The cinema of politics - Film review of 1980 film Nahin Abhi Nahin". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ^ a b "منفرد موضوع پر بنائی گئی اعلیٰ معیار کی فلم نہیں ابھی نہیں". Roznama Jang newspaper (in Urdu language). Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". The Hot Spot Online website. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 3 March 2026.