Chingari
- Directed by
- Khawaja Khurshid Anwar
- Country
- Pakistan
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A man and a woman from different cultural backgrounds face conflict between traditional Eastern values and modern Western influences. The story explores their relationships and the tension caused by these opposing worldviews.
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What happens
Chingari (Urdu: چنگاری, lit. 'Spark') is a Pakistani black and white film directed by Khwaja Khurshid Anwar. It stars Shamim Ara and Santosh Kumar. Primarily known for its music, the film features song by Noor Jehan, Saleem Raza and Mehdi Hassan and lyrics by Qateel Shifai and Tanvir Naqvi. Released on 23 October 1964, the film performed average at the box office. It revolves around the clash between eastern and western civilizations. Chingari is one of the signature films of Anwar for which he wrote the story and composed the music also. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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