| Naag Muni | |
|---|---|
| ناگ منی | |
| Directed by | Raza Mir |
| Written by | (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Najam ul Hassan |
| Based on | Naag Muni by Waheeda Naseem |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Music by | Nisar Bazmi |
| Production company | United Workers |
| Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Naag Muni is a Pakistani supernatural musical romance film directed by Raza Mir. It stars Rani and Waheed Murad in leading roles. The music of the film was composed by Nisar Bazmi and songs by Noor Jehan, Mehdi Hassan and Ahmed Rushdi.
Plot
A pharmaceutical researchers travels in a mysterious land with his colleague, where he comes across a native girl and falls for her. She too falls for him and they both face the difficulties afterwards, as the girl belongs to a tribe of serpent god.
The plot also deals with the theme of reincarnation.
Cast
- Rani as Neera / Naag Muni
- Waheed Murad as Dr. Anwar / Rajkumar Surajiya
- Sangeeta as Bindiya
- Masood Akhtar as Sardar Anasha
- Qavi Khan as Dr. Khayal
- Agha Talish as Sardar Shanaka
- Rukhsana as Prema
- Saqi as Usama
- Najam ul Hassan as Maharaaj
- Jalil Afghani as Raajkumar
Soundtrack
All music is composed by Nisar Bazmi
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aag Lagaye, Dil Tarpaye" | Habib Jalib | Ahmed Rushdi | |
| 2. | "Aaj Bhi Sooraj Doob Gaya Hai" | Masroor Anwar | Noor Jehan | |
| 3. | "Mann Mein Uthi Nayi Tarang" | Habib Jalib | Noor Jehan | |
| 4. | "Tann To Pe Warun" | Habib Jalib | Noor Jehan | |
| 5. | "Sanwaray, Moh Se Preet Nibhana Re" | Habib Jalib | Noor Jehan | |
| 6. | "Pag Lagay Dasi Darsh Ki Pyasi" | Habib Jalib | Noor Jehan and chorus | |
| 7. | "Mera Imaan Mohabbat Hai" | Habib Jalib | Mehdi Hassan | |
| 8. | "Jiya Tarsey, Naina Barsey" | Fayyaz Hashmi | Noor Jehan |
Release and reception
The film was released on 7 April 1972. It attained the silver jubilee status in Karachi. The film was also released in Portugal with a Portuguese dubbed version on 24 January 1979.
The Statesman gave the mixed review to the film regarding its direction and stoy, while praised the music.
References
- "Naag Munni". Motion Pictures Archive of Pakistan. Archived from the original on 15 February 2016.
- Adnan Lodhi (18 November 2016). "A week of Waheed Murad movies". Express Tribune. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- "میں ناگن۔۔۔ تو سپیرا۔۔۔". dunya.com.pk. 26 August 2013.
- ^ Amjad Parvez (18 October 2019). "Rani: top class heroine of Pakistani cinema's golden era — Part II". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
- The Statesman. Vol. 17. 1971.