Bandish (1980 Pakistani film)
Bandish (1980) بندش | |
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Directed by | Nazar-ul-Islam |
Written by | Bashir Niaz |
Based on | Random Harvest (1942) |
Produced by | Ahmad Shamsi |
Starring | Shabnam Nadeem Allauddin Agha Talish |
Music by | Robin Ghosh |
Release date |
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Countries | Pakistan, Indonesia |
Languages | Urdu, Indonesian |
Box office | Platinum jubilee |
Bandish (Urdu: بندش) is a Pakistani romantic drama Urdu film released in 1980. It was directed by Nazar-ul-Islam and the top cast included Shabnam, Nadeem, and Diana Christina. Bandish was shot in Pakistan and Indonesia. The film was a commercial success and won 7 Nigar Awards in different categories. The movie songs, "Sona na chandi na koi mehal" and "Do piyasay dil ek hue hein" became the most iconic melodies of the era.
Plot[]
The central idea of Bandish was taken from the Hollywood film Random Harvest (1942).[1] The story is about a married Pakistani man who is a son of an industrialist and husband of a loving wife. He goes on a business trip to Indonesia. There he receives a head injury in a boat accident. Though he survives the accident and reaches ashore on an island but due to the trauma, he now experiences amnesia, forgetting his personal identity and his family back in Pakistan. On the island, he meets an Indonesian girl who takes him to her home and takes care of him. Days pass by and the Indonesian girl starts learning his language, Urdu. Meanwhile, his wife starts to track him and bring him back. Then a drama occurs between the three characters; a man with lost memory, a worried wife, and a girl in love with a foreigner.[2][3]
Cast & Crew[]
- Cast: Shabnam, Nadeem, Diana Christiana (from Indonesia),[4] Roy Martin, Agha Talish, Allauddin, Talat Hussain (guest)
- Director: Nazar-ul-Islam
- Producer: Ahmad Shamsi
- Screenwriter: Bashir Niaz
- Musician: Robin Ghosh
- Lyricists: , ,
- Playback singers: Mehnaz, Nayyara Noor, Mehdi Hassan, Akhlaq Ahmed, A. Nayyar
- Cameraman: Riaz Bukhari
- Cinematographer: Kamran Mirza
Music and soundtracks[]
The music of Bandish was composed by Robin Ghosh and it was one of the strongest points of the film. The soundtracks became very popular:[2][1]
- Do Pyasay Dil Eik Huway Hayn Kaisay... Singers: Mehdi Hassan, Mehnaz, Poet:
- Achha Achha Laog Ray... Singers: Nayyara Noor, A Nayyar, Poet:
- Hello Hello Saing... Singers: Nayyara Noor, A Nayyar, Poet: Taslim Fazli
- Sona Na Chandi Na Koi Mahal Jan-e-Mann... Singer: Akhlaq Ahmed, Poet: Saeed Gilani
- Tujhay Dil Say Laga Loun Palkon Mein Chhupa Loun... Singers: Mehnaz & Co., Poet: Taslim Fazli
Reception and reviews[]
Bandish did well at the box office and completed 88 weeks in theaters.[5] The film received very positive reviews from cinema fans and the critics.[6] Due to the Indonesian actress Diana Kristina, Bandish also got attention in Indonesia.[7]
Awards[]
Bandish won 7 Nigar Awards in the following categories:[8]
- Best supporting actor: Allauddin
- Best lyricist:
- Best cinematographer: Kamran Mirza
- Best playback female singer: Mehnaz
- Best playback male singer: Akhlaq Ahmed
- Best film editor: K.D. Mirza
- Special award: Diana Kristina
References[]
- ^ a b "Lok Virsa screening 'Bandish' on August 26". The News. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Bandish: Pakistan's Superhit Movie". ALL THINGS PAKISTAN. 25 August 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "Best Pakistani Films from the 80s You Can Watch - Bandish". Pakistani Cinema. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "8 International Divas to Have Worked in Pakistani Movies - Diana Christina (Indonesia)". brandsynario. 9 May 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Bandish". Pak Film Magazine. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "فلمی نقاد اعجاز گُل کی منتخب کردہ دس بہترین پاکستانی فلمیں - بندش (1980)". BBC News اردو. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "5 PAKISTANI CLASSIC MOVIES WORTH WATCHING - Bandish (1980)". SiddySays. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "THE NIGAR AWARDS 1972 - 1986". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 2008-07-25. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- 1980 films
- 1980s multilingual films
- Films shot in Indonesia
- Indonesian multilingual films
- Pakistani multilingual films
- Pakistani films
- Pakistani musical films
- Indonesian-language films
- 1980s Urdu-language films
- Nigar Award winners
- Films scored by Robin Ghosh
- 1980 romantic drama films
- Pakistani romantic drama films