Devar Bhabi

Devar Bhabi is a 1967 Pakistani film directed by Hassan Tariq. It is produced by Sabiha Khanum under banner Santosh Productions. The film features Waheed Murad and Khanum in titular roles with Rani in a pivotal role, and Santosh Kumar in a guest appearance. The music composer of the film's soundtrack was Inayat Hussain.

Plot
Despite the poverty, Jamila and Raza, brother and sister-in-law of Khalid fix his marriage with his class fellow Naheed, on his wish. On fixing their marriage, a neighbour of Raza who likes Naheed gossips in front of him about Khalid and Jamila to which he kills him in a fenzy. Raza was sentenced to death and Khalid and Jamila are left only in the house with Najam, Jamila and Raza's daughter. Tired of tainting and chatter about their relationship, Jamila gets Khalid married to Naheed. After marriage, Naheed too doubts on their relationship. One day, she insults Jamila to which she leaves the house with her daughter.

Cast

 * Waheed Murad as Khalid
 * Sabiha Khanum as Jamila
 * Rani as Naheed
 * Lehri
 * Baby Najmi as Najma
 * Asad Jafri
 * Santosh Kumar as Raza Ali

Music and soundtrack
The music of Devar Bhabi was composed by Inayat Hussain and Fayyaz Hashmi was the lyricist.


 * Yeh Mera Ghar Meri Jaant by Noor Jehan
 * Is Bazm-e-Jahan Mein Kya Cheez Mohabbat Hoti Hai by Munir Hussain, Shoukat Ali and chorus
 * Three Cheers for Bhabhi, Hip Hip Hurray by Ahmed Rushdi
 * Yeh Kaghaz-e-Phool Jese Chehray by Mehdi Hassan
 * Tum Wohi Ho, Lo Tumhen Aaj Bta Deta Hun by Ahmed Rushdi

Release and reception
Devar Bhabi was released on 5 May 1967, in the cinemas of Karachi and Lahore.

It attained the Golden jubilee status with a theatrical run of 50 weeks.

Awards
Devar Bhabi won a Nigar Award in the following category:

Impact
The film's success established the career of Rani in the Lollywood, proved to be a major breakthrough for her.

The film was remade as a television film in 2013 by the same title, produced by Tarang Houseful. It starred Saima and Sami Khan.