Heer (1955)

Directed by

Nazir Ahmed Khan

Genre

musical film

Country

Pakistan

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young woman from a wealthy family falls in love with a wandering man. Their families oppose their union, leading to a tragic separation.

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What happens

Heer (Punjabi: ھیر) is a 1955 Pakistani Punjabi-language film produced by J.C. Anand, directed by Nazir starring Swaran Lata and Inayat Hussain Bhatti in title roles. The film is based on the Punjabi folktale Heer Ranjha, by Waris Shah. It tells the story of the love between Heer Sial and Dheedo Ranjha who are destined not to be together. Produced by J.C. Anand's Eveready Pictures, Heer was the first Punjabi film produced in Karachi. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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