Begum Jaan (1977 film)

This article is about the 1977 Pakistani film. For the 2017 Indian film, see Begum Jaan.

Begum Jaan
Directed byHassan Tariq
Written byAgha Hassan Imtisal
Produced by
  • Bahadur Shah
  • Abdul Quddus Khan
Starring
Music byA. Hameed
Production
company
Mughal Films
Release date
  • 23 June 1977 (1977-06-23) (Pakistan)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Begum Jaan is a Pakistani drama film directed by Hassan Tariq and is the remake of director's own Neend (1959). Rani played the title role of Begum Jaan in the film opposite Shahid while Qavi Khan, Aurangzeb and Rangeela appeared in supporting roles. The music of the film was composed by A. Hameed with lyrics by Qateel Shifai. The film released on 23 June 1977 and was a box office hit.[1][2][3] It revolves around a pathan woman who goes door to door to sell clothes, and later gives birth to an illegitimate child. Despite allowing a countrywide theatrical release, it was censored and didn't release in some areas.[4]

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