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Dosti (Pakistani film)

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'Dosti' is a 1971 Pakistani romantic musical film directed by Sharif Nayyar and produced by Ejaz Durrani who also played the leading role in the film along with Shabnam and Abdur Rahman (actor). The film was released on 7 February 1971, was Diamond jubilee success at box office. It was also released in UK. The film was shoot in Northern areas of Pakistan (Naran, Kaghan) and UK.

The film became popular due to its music which was composed by A. Hameed. "Chitthi zara saiyaan ji", "Roothe saiyaan" and "Yeh wadiyaan" were the big hits from the film. At 1971 Nigar Awards, the film won highest number of awards including Best film, Best director and Best actress for Shabnam.

Overview



The film depicts the difference of eastern and western culture.

A naive Pakistani villager 'Raju' goes to England to earn money so that he could become a rich person and marry his lover, 'Rani'. When he goes there he gets deceived by a traveling agent who takes all of his money from him. Now the circumstances compel him to marry someone else while his fiance 'Rani' still awaits for him back in Pakistan.

Cast



* Shabnam as Rani

* Ejaz Durrani as Raju

* Rahman

* Husna

* Rangeela

* Agha Talish

* Saqi

* Tani

Soundtrack



'The Statesman (Pakistan)' praised the film's story and said it was "an entertaining film".

Awards and nominations



References




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