| Director | Hassan Tariq |
|---|---|
| Producer | Hassan Shah |
| Writer | Agha Hassan Imtisal |
| Screenplay | Hassan Tariq |
| Starring | |
| Music | A. Hameed |
| Cinematography | Nabi Ahmad |
| Editing | Munawar Ahmad |
| Released | 16 July 1976 (Pakistan) |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Suryya Bhopali is a Pakistani musical romantic film directed by Hassan Tariq, who also wrote the screenplay.
The film stars Rani in title role, alongside Shahid, with Waheed Murad in a supporting role. The film's song Tha Yaqeen Ke Ayaingee Yeh Raatan Kabhi gained widespread popularity. The music was composed by A. Hameed, with Mehdi Hassan and Nahid Akhtar lending their voice to the songs.[1]
In 2016, Lok Virsa Museum screened the film as part of special showcase of the feature films in the country.[1]
Plot
It tells the story of a qawali singer from Bhopal who falls in love with the son of a Nawab when she is invited to perform at the Nawab's residence.
Cast
- Rani Begum[2][3][1] as Surraya Bhopali
- Shahid as Nawabzada Yousuf[3][1]
- Waheed Murad as Dildar[3]
- Husna as Shehla
- Aslam Pervaiz[3][1]
- Ishrat Chaudhary
- Allauddin[1]
- Talish
Reception
Critical reception
The Statesman included it among the films of the year that were from good directors but disappoint.[4]
References
- ^ Aijaz Gul (5 June 2016). "Mandwa screens film 'Surriya Bhopali' (1976 film)". The News International newspaper. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ Suhayb Alavi (26 July 2018). "The Power of the biopsic - Rani's profile". The News International newspaper. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ "Surraya Bhopali (1976 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 1 June 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ Mohammad Owais (1976). The Statesman. Vol. 22. p. 12.
External links
- Surraya Bhopali poster at the Princeton University Library