Aaj Aur Kal (1976 film)
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| آج اور کل | |
| Directed by | S. Suleman |
| Screenplay by | Bashir Niaz |
| Story by | Nazir Ajmeri |
| Produced by | Irfan Malik |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Khalil Ahmed |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Aaj Aur Kal (Urdu: آج اور کل) is a 1976 Pakistani Urdu language social film produced by Irfan Malik and directed by S. Suleman. The lead cast included Shabnam, Rahat Kazmi, Nisho, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Qavi, and Lehri. The film was a remake of director Nazir Ajmeri's Paigham (1964). Aaj Aur Kal was a diamond jubilee hit at the box office and won 8 Nigar Awards for different categories, including the "best film" of the year.[1][2]
Cast[edit]
- Shabnam[3][2]
- Rahat Kazmi[3][2]
- Nisho
- Ghulam Mohiuddin[3][2]
- Qavi[3][2]
- Lehri[3]
- Tamanna
- Najma Mehboob
- Ibrahim Nafees
- Kamal Irani
- Rangeela (guest appearance)[2]
Release and box office[edit]
Aaj Aur Kal was released on 9 April 1976. It achieved a diamond jubilee film status by its successful long run at theaters in Pakistan.[3][2][1]
Music and soundtracks[edit]
The music of Aaj Aur Kal was composed by Khalil Ahmed[3] and songs were penned by Taslim Fazli:[2]
- Aagay AaGay Dekhiye Hota Hay Kya — Singer: Nahid Akhtar
- Dunya Walo, Jahez Ki Laanat, Aaj To Hay, Kya Kal Bhi Rahya Gi — Singer: Noor Jehan[2]
- Ham Ko Mita Sakay Dunya — Singer(s): Naheed AKhtar & Co.
- Pyar Ka Waada Aisay Nibhayen — Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan, Mehnaz[2]
- Zindagani Ka Safar Kabhi Rukta Nahin, Kabhi Gham Kabhi Hay Khushi — Singer: Nayyara Noor
Awards[edit]
Aaj Aur Kal won 8 Nigar Awards for the following categories:[4][5]
| Category | Awardee |
|---|---|
| Best film of 1976 | Irfan Malik |
| Best director | S. Suleman |
| Best script writer | Nazir Ajmeri |
| Best screenplay | Bashir Niaz |
| Best supporting actor | Qavi |
| Best sound editor | A.Z. Baig |
| Best comedian | Lehri |
| Best female playback singer | Noor Jehan |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Rashid, Yaqoob (11 January 2022). "پاکستانی فلموں کا ری میک (a film review of Aaj Aur Kal)". Roznama Jang (Urdu daily newspaper). Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Aaj Aur Kal (1976 film)". Pakistan Film Magazine website. Archived from the original on 17 June 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Aaj Aur Kal (1976 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
- ^ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008.
External links[edit]
- Aaj Aur Kal at IMDb
