Shama (1974 film)

Shama is a 1974 Pakistani Urdu romantic drama film directed by Nazar Shabab. The film had a multi-starrer cast with Muhammad Ali, Deeba, Waheed Murad,  Nadeem, Babra Sharif, and Zeba in the lead roles.

It was a remake of Shabab Kiranvi's Mehtaab (1962). Shama won a Nigar Award in the best playback singer category.

Cast

 * Muhammad Ali
 * Deeba
 * Waheed Murad
 * Nadeem
 * Babra Sharif
 * Tamanna
 * Khalid Saleem Mota
 * Saqi
 * Chakram
 * Akhtar Shad
 * Neelufar
 * Special appearances: Zeba, Farzana, and Allauddin

Release and box office
Shama was released on 25 December 1974. It was a golden jubilee hit with 65 theatrical weeks.

Music and soundtracks
Shama's playback music was composed by M. Ashraf and lyrics were penned by Tasleem Fazli:


 * Aisay Mousam Mein Chup Kyun Ho... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar
 * Ho Meri Sanwli Saloni Mehbooba... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan
 * Kisi Mehrban Nay Aa Kay Meri Zindagi Saja Di... Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar
 * Na Ghar Say Nikalna, Yun Zulfein Bakheray... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan
 * Yeh Tera Aana, Bheegi Raton Mein... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan
 * Zulmi Nay Haaey Chabo Di Sui... Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar

Trivia
A song from the film "Kisi Mehrban Ne Aakay Meri Zindgi Saja Di" was copied in the 1992 Indian film Kal Ki Awaz, sung by Asha Bhosle.