Insaniyat (1967 film)

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Insaniyat
Urduانسانیت
Directed byShabab Kiranwi
Written byShabab Kiranwi
Produced byA. Hameed
Starring
Music byM Ashraf
Distributed byShabab Productions
Release date
  • 24 February 1967 (1967-02-24)
Running time
approx. 3 hours
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Insaniyat (transl. humanity) is a 1967 Pakistani Urdu language black-and-white film produced by A. Hameed, directed by Shabab Kiranvi who also wrote the screenplay. The film starred Waheed Murad, Zeba, Tariq Aziz, Firdous and Nanna.[1] The film revolves around a doctor, who has to treat the husband of his ex beloved, suffering from cancer.[2]

The film was a remake of the Indian film, Dil Ek Mandir which in turn was the remake of a Tamil film, Nenjil Or Aalayam.[3]

Cast[edit]

Release[edit]

Insaniyat was released on 24 February 1967 by Shabab Productions in Pakistani cinemas. It was a silver jubilee film, completing 30 weeks in theaters.[4]

In 2017, it was screened by Lok Virsa Museum.[5]

Plot[edit]

Insaniyat is a story of a dedicated doctor Ajmal and a faithful love interest Noor Jahan. Ajmal leaves the country for abroad to get a higher degree in medical sciences whereas his beloved Noor Jahan waits for his return. Before his return, Noor Jahan is forcefully married to Jahangir by her parents. On wedding night, it is discovered that Jahangir is a cancer patient. After returning home, Ajmal saves his patient Jahangir's life who was married to his beloved. Firdous played the role of a mad girl, Perveen under medical treatment in Ajmal's clinic.

Music[edit]

The music of Insaniyat is composed by M Ashraf[1] and the lyrics are written by the director Shabab Kiranvi, Khawaja Pervez and Nazim Panipati. Playback singers are Ahmed Rushdi, Mala and Irene Parveen.

  • Jan-e-bahar, jan-e-tamanna... by Ahmed Rushdi
  • Pyar mein sub kuch chalta hai... by Ahmed Rushdi & Irene Parveen[4]
  • Mohabbat mein sara jahan jal gaya hai by Mala
  • Mere hamdam mere sathi... by Mala
  • Ummat ke ghamkhwar... Naat song by Mala[4]
  • Hai ri mohabbat... by Mala[4]
  • Dil na lagana... by Irene Parveen[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Insaniyat (1967 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  2. ^ "A Throwback To The 1967 Blockbuster 'Insaniyat' – Has It Stood The Test Of Time?". Dunya News. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  3. ^ "شباب کیرانوی پاکستانی فلم صنعت کا ایک بڑا نام!". Roznama Dunya. 3 April 2015. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Insaniyat (1967 film)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Lok Virsa to screen Pakistan hit film "Insaniyat"". app com.pk. 17 October 2017. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020.

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