Baaji (1963 film)
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| Directed by | S. Suleman |
| Screenplay by | Anwar Batalvi |
| Story by | Anwar Batalvi |
| Produced by | Azizullah Hassan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Salim Iqbal |
Production company | Javedaan Productions |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Baji is a 1963 Pakistani musical romance film directed by S. Suleman. The film features Nayyar Sultana, Darpan, Zeba, Agha Talish and Lehri.[1]
The film depicts the frustrations of a young widow due to her increasing age. The film didn't perform well at box office but received appreciable reviews.[2] In 2018, the film was selected to screen at Lok Virsa Museum. It received 5 awards at 1963 Nigar Awards, including Best Actress for Sultana and Best scriptwriter.[3]
Plot
Farzana a.k.a. 'Fari' commonly known as Baji in her circle of friends is a young widow, lives with some of her servants in a bungalow. Baji lives a lonely life and has no family members living with her. One day, her cousin Nasir comes to meet her and she comes to know that he lives nearby with a friend for his work assignment. Nasir then meets Seemi, daughter of Baji's servant. They both fall for each other and decide to marry. Nasir returns home to bring his mother to send his proposal of marriage. When Baji comes to know about it, he thinks that her mother is coming for her marriage. But when she arrives, she requests her to take Naisr's proposal to Seemi's parents. Baji is shocked to hear it but controls herself and decides to arrange their marriage. After their marriage is settled, Baji's health deteriorates and she is admitted to the hospital. In the hospital, one of Baji's servants Zeenat tells Nasir that he is responsible for Baji's condition because his friendly and caring behaviour towards her weighs on her. He then decides to call off the marriage and refuses to marry Seemi but agrees later when Baji insists upon it. In this way, Nasir and Seemi gets married but Baji dies sitting on the bench in her house's garden.
Cast
- Nayyar Sultana as Farzana “Fari”, Baji[1]
- Darpan as Nasir[1]
- Zeba as Seemi[1]
- Salma Mumtaz as Seemi's mother
- Bibbo as Naisr's mother[1]
- Lehri as Shahid[1]
- Naina as Zeenat
- Agha Talish[1]
- Zareen Panna
- Emmi Minwala
- Nazar
- Yasmin (cameo appearance)[4]
- Ejaz (cameo appearance)[4]
- Noor Jehan (cameo; appearance in song "Sajjan Lagi Tori")[3]
- Habib (cameo; appearance in song "Sajjan Lagi Tori")[4]
- Sabiha Khanum (cameo; appearance in song "Sajjan Lagi Tori")[4]
- Santosh Kumar (cameo; appearance in song "Sajjan Lagi Tori")[4]
- Waheed Murad (cameo; appearance in song "Sajjan Lagi Tori")[4]
- Sultan Rahi (cameo; appearance in song "Sajjan Lagi Tori")[4]
Soundtrack
All lyrics of the songs were written by Ahmad Rahi while music was composed by Salim Iqbal.[4][1]
- Dil Ke Afsanay sung by Noor Jehan[4][1]
- Chanda Tori Chandani Mein sung by Naseem Begum[1]
- Ab Yahan Koi Nahi sung by Noor Jehan[4][1]
- Sajjan Lagi Tori Lagan Mun Maa sung by Noor Jehan and Farida Khanum[4][1]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Awardee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nigar Awards | Best Film | Azizullah Hassan | Won | [3][5] |
| Best Scriptwriter | Anwat Batalvi | ||||
| Best Actress | Nayyar Sultana | ||||
| Best Editing | Hameed Chaudhry | ||||
| Best Sound | Taj Malik |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Baji (1963)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Baji (Pakistani film) (1st SAARC Film Festival, Colombo, 17 - 24th September 1999)". Government of Sri Lanka website via Google Books website. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Film 'Baji' to be screened on 29th (a film review)". The News International (newspaper). 27 December 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Four successful films that the newly-established Pakistani cinema produced (includes film review of Baji (Pakistani film)". Daily Times (newspaper). 7 February 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars": The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2022.