Waaday Ki Zanjeer

Waaday Ki Zanjeer
واعدے کی زنجیر
Directed by	Shabab Kiranvi
Written by	Sattar Tahir
Produced by	Shabab Kiranvi
Starring	Muhammad Ali Anjuman Waheed Murad Sabiha Khanum Bindiya
Music by	M. Ashraf
Distributed by	Shabab Productions
Release date	2 February 1979 (1979-02-02)
Running time	150 minutes
Country	Pakistan
Language	Urdu

Waaday Ki Zanjeer (Urdu: واعدے کی زنجیر, lit. 'Chain of Promise') is a 1979 Pakistani film directed by Shabab Kiranvi. It is written by Sattar Tair and produced by M. Ashraf. It stars Mohammad Ali, Anjuman, Waheed Murad, Sabiha Khanum and Bindiya in the lead roles. [1][2]

Plot

The story is about a widow Mariam (Sabiha) who lives with her two sons. Akbar (Muhammad) is a stepchild and Ashraf (Waheed) is her biological son. Mariam loves them both deeply and wishes only the best for both of them. She has a hard time taking care of her two sons since she doesn't have enough money. Later she gives her biological son, Ashraf, to her boss, Anwar (Nanha), and his wife who doesn't have a child of their own. Later the two brothers meet as adults and they befriend a girl named Shabana (Anjuman).

Cast

• Muhammad Ali as Akbar
• Anjuman as Shabana[3]
• Waheed Murad as Ashraf[4]
• Bindiya as Haseena[5]
• Sabiha Khanum as Mariam
• Nanha as Anwar
• Shehla Gill as Heer
• Tamanna as Sassi
• Zille Subhan as Ashraf's father
• Ali Ejaz as Ranjha
• Masood Akhtar as Doctor Sahab
• Ghayyur Akhtar as Sartaaj
• Ibrahim Nafees as Rasheed
• Chakram as Dentist Doctor

Production

Waaday Ki Zanjeer was filmed in Lahore and it was presented by Shabab Productions. Riaz ur Rehman Saghar wrote the script. Other crew members included Sadiq Moti.

Music

All lyrics are written by Qateel Shifai and Masroor Anwar; all music is composed by M. Ashraf

Waaday Ki Zanjeer

No.	Title	Singer (s)	Length
1.	"Main Aankh Ban Ke"	Naheed Akhtar	4:30
2.	"Tootay Jeevan Ka Har Sapna"	Mehnaz Begum	5:23
3.	"Ae Jan E Arzoo Tujhe Itna Karonga Pyar"	Mehdi Hassan	5:18
4.	"Tu Mera Ranjha Main Teri Heer"	Naheed Akhtar	5:18
5.	"Main Tujhe Chahon"	Naheed Akhtar	4:38
6.	"Ae Jan E Zindagi Tujhe Itna Karongi Pyar"	Naheed Akhtar	5:18
7.	"Phoolon Ko Mehkaar Mili"	Naheed Akhtar	4:35

Reception

The film was released on February 2, 1979 and was a box office hit. It became a "Silver Jubilee".

References

1. "لالی وڈ کی کامیاب اداکارہ "انجمن"". Jang News. October 7, 2022.
2. "پرانی مولا جٹ کا نئی سے کوئی مقابلہ نہیں: ناصر ادیب". Independent Urdu News. November 10, 2022.
3. "The Resurgence of Punjabi Movies and the Return of Anjuman". Youlin Magazine. January 28, 2023.
4. "A week of Waheed Murad movies". The Express Tribune. April 10, 2023.
5. "اداکارہ بندیا". The Express Tribune. June 5, 2023.

External links

• Waaday Ki Zanjeer at IMDb