Yeh Aman
1971 Pakistani film
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Yeh Aman is a 1971 Pakistani film directed by Riaz Shahid, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is produced by his wife and actress Neelo. The film stars Nisho, Sangeeta, Adeeb, Jameel and Allauddin. The plot revolves around the Kashmir conflict and highlights the brutalities of Indian armed force on Kashmiris. The music was composed by A. Hameed with lyrics by Habib Jalib. The film was censored, considering it as an anti-state film. Due to several cuts in the films, it failed to portray the director's vision, and was met with mixed critical reception. It was released 20 November 1971, days before Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and could not perform well at the box office.[1][2] After the film was censored, Shahid contracted cancer shortly after, and died next year of the film's release. Thus, it marked his last film.[2]
| Yeh Aman | |
|---|---|
| Urdu | یہ امن |
| Directed by | Riaz Shahid |
| Screenplay by | Riaz Shahid |
| Produced by | Neelo (credited as Abida Riaz) |
| Starring | |
| Music by | A. Hameed |
Production company | Riaz Shahid Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Plot
The film revolves around the brutalities of Indian armed forces on Kashmiris of Indian occupied Kashmir. The struggle and lives of Kashmiris who led miserable lives under the shadows of fear. The story starts from an innocent mute girl who is arrested by Indian armed forces who take her away with them and suspect her as an agent of Pakistan.
This film's core theme deals with the willingness of Kashmiris where they want to fight for their freedom.
Cast
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ik larki ki shadi ayi[3]" | Mala & co. | |
| 2. | "Khichi hui hai, dil peh meray khooni surkh lakeer" | Noor Jehan & Mujeeb Alam | |
| 3. | "Mujhay pyar say jab bhi awaz do[3]" | Mujeeb Alam & Runa Laila | |
| 4. | "Zulm rahe aur aman bhi ho[3]" | Noor Jehan | |
| 5. | "Zulm rahe aur aman bhi ho[3]" | Mehdi Hassan | |
| 6. | "Ya peer dastgeer, madad kar" | Mehdi Hassan & co. | |
| 7. | "Urta hua waqat tham lo" | Runa Laila & Mujeeb Alam |
Production
Release and box office
The film was released on 20 November 1971 and faced censorship due to its bold narrative about struggle in Kashmir. The film ended up being an average film at the box office.[4][3]
In 1975, the then Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto announced the first protest day on Feb 5 in support of the Kashmiris, and this film was shown on PTV Home in 1975.[4]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Awardee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Nigar Awards | Best Screenplay | Riaz Shahid | Won | [6] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Snageeta | ||||
| Best Art director | Habib Shah | ||||
| Best Sound Editor | A. Z. Baig |