Sangam (1964 Urdu film)
1964 film
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Sangam is a Pakistani Urdu film released in 1964. Directions by Zahir Raihan. It is stars Rosy Afsari, Haroon, Sumita Devi, Khalil. It was the first full-length colour movie made in Pakistan.[1][2]
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| Sangam | |
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| Directed by | Zahir Raihan |
| Produced by | Iftekharul Alam Kislu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Afzal Chowdhury |
| Music by | Khan Ataur Rahman |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Cast
Production
The film was made in Bengali-speaking East Pakistan,[1] and Raihan and much of the cast and crew were from there, but for commercial reasons it was produced in Urdu.[3]
Raihan's decision to film in colour was influenced by the first colour laboratory in Pakistan being located in Dacca, at the fledgling government-run East Pakistan Film Development Corporation.[4]
Most of the film was shot on location in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Kaptai Lake and its surrounding hills feature prominently.[4][5]
Raihan finished editing the film by early January 1964. Then he began dubbing and re-recording, while Khan Ataur Rahman went to Karachi to record the background music.[6]
Sangam was produced and directed by Zahir Raihan. It was released on Eid-ul-Azha Day, 23 April 1964.[1]
Music
Khan Ataur Rahman composed the musical scores.[1]
Reception
In the Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan Barlas wrote that the film "advocates a refreshing, optimistic approach and attitude to the problems of life." Barlas praised the colour photography and described Raihan's direction as "very successful in the light and romantic scenes".[7]
