| Dehleez | |
|---|---|
| Original title | دہلیز |
| Directed by | Mohammed Javed Fazil |
| Written by | Syed Noor |
| Produced by | Tariq Masood Qureshi |
| Starring | |
| Edited by | Asghar |
| Music by | Kamal Ahmed |
| Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Dehleez is a 1983 Pakistani Urdu-language drama film based on Emily Brontë's 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, with screenplay by Syed Noor. It started Nadeem and Shabnam with Afzaal Ahmad and Agha Talish. The music of the film was composed by Kamal Ahmed.
The film celebrated its Diamond Jubilee on the box office and won seven Nigar Awards, including best film, best director and best actor. Dehleez inspired the 1985 Hindi film Oonche Log. It was screened at the Lok Virsa Museum in 2018.
Cast
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by Kamal Ahmed on the lyrics of Taslim Fazli.
| Song | Performed by |
|---|---|
| Aaj To Ghair Sahi, Pyar Se Bair Sahi | Mehdi Hassan |
| Do Naino Ka Kaam Sara, Do Naino Ka Kaam Sara | Mehdi Hassan, Naheed Akhtar |
| Jeevan Pyar Ka Pyasa Panchhi | Mehdi Hassan |
| Tu Meray Sath Sath Ho To | Mehdi Hassan, Mehnaz Begum |
Release
Theatrically released on 22 April 1983, the film attained Diamond Jubilee status in the cinemas of Karachi.
Production
In an interview with Herald, TV actress Khalida Riyasat revealed that she was offered a role in Dehleez, but she declined it due to being a supporting role.
Impact
The film inspired the 1985 Hindi film Oonche Log, starring Rajesh Khanna and Salma Agha.
Awards
Dehleez won seven Nigar Awards in the following categories:
| Category | Recipient |
|---|---|
| Best Film | Noorani Productions |
| Best Director | Mohammed Javed Fazil |
| Best Actor | Nadeem |
| Best Scriptwriter | Syed Noor |
| Best cinematographer | Pervez Khan |
| Best Film Editor | Asghar |
| Best Art Director | Haji Mohiuddin |
References
- Aijaz Gul (2 September 2018). "'Dehleez' screened at Lok Virsa". The News International (newspaper).
- Rehana Hakim (13 March 2019). "Khalida Riyasat: Every woman needs the security of a man". Herald.
- Muhammad Suhayb (13 November 2020). "When Bollywood copied Lollywood: The Nadeem Phenomenon". Youline Magazine.
- Param Arunachalam (14 April 2020). BollySwar: 1981 - 1990. Mavrix Infotech Private Limited. ISBN 978-8193848227. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1957 - 1971". The Hot Spot. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008.
- "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Film Reviews website. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2023.