Armaan (1966 film)

Armaan (Urdu: ارمان) is a 1966 Pakistani black-and-white film produced by Waheed Murad and directed by Pervez Malik. It was the first Pakistani film to complete 75 weeks in cinemas and, thus, became the first Pakistani (Urdu) "Platinum Jubilee" film. The film was picturized in black-and-white prints in Karachi. It starred Waheed Murad and Zeba in leading roles.

Armaan
ارمان
Poster
Directed byPervez Malik
Written byWaheed Murad
Produced byWaheed Murad
Starring
  • Zeba
  • Waheed Murad
Music bySohail Rana
Distributed byFilm Arts
Release date
  • 18 March 1966 (1966-03-18)
Running time
180 minutes
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

The music of the film which was composed by Sohail Rana is considered as his magnum opus, and achieved the cult status, especially the songs Ko Ko Korina and Akele Na Jana, the former of which is considered as the first pop song of the South Asia. Armaan won six Nigar Awards in different categories including best film, best director and best actress.

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