Mera Ghar Meri Jannat
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| Directed by | Hassan Tariq |
| Screenplay by | Hassan Tariq |
| Story by | Ali Sufiyan Afaqi |
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| Music by | Manzoor Ashraf |
Production company | Filmsaz Productions |
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Running time | 180 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Mera Ghar Meri Jannat (transl. My house, My heaven) is a 1968 Pakistani film directed by Hassan Tariq, who also wrote the screenplay, based on a story by Ali Sufiyan Afaqi. It was co-produced by Tariq and Afaqi, and countrywide released on 27 September 1968.
The leading cast of the film includes Muhammad Ali, Shamim Ara and Rani.[1][2]
At the annual Nigar Awards, it won two Special Awards for Rani and Baby Jugnu.[3]
Plot
The plot revolves around a middle-class man who is tired of his hard-working life. His wife often makes him realize that their house with a little kid is like a heaven for her, but he only craves for a rich lifestyle and wants to get wealthy. He gets this chance when a rich man, who looks like him commits suicide. He then proves himself to be dead, takes his place and starts living his life.
Cast
- Muhammad Ali as Nasir/ Qaiser[1]
- Shamim Ara as Najma/ Rozi[1]
- Rani as Mona[1]
- Master Murad as Sajid
- Babay Jugnu
- Meena Shorey[2]
- Ilyas Kashmiri
- Kalavati[2]
- Saqi[1]
- Talish (guest appearance)
Soundtrack
All music is composed by Manzoor Ashraf.[1]
- Aaja Pyar Ka Hay Zamana, Be-Rukhi Say Dil Na Jala.. – Mala
- Bhula Bhi Day Usay Jo Baat Ho Gei Pyaray.. – Noor Jahan
- Janay Kis Rah Peh Lay Aai Zindagi – Mala
- Maa Keh Kar Kisay Bulaun, Mera Dunya Mein Koi Sahara Nahin – Mala
- Main Nahin Dil Hay Tera, Tu Kabhi Ho Ga Na Mera – Masood Rana
- Mehfil To Ajnabi Thi, Tum Bhi Huay Parayay – Mehdi Hassan
- Na Milay Gi Khushi, Hay Yahi Zindagi – Mala
- Thukra Diya Jin Ko Dunya Nay, Ab Kon Hay Un Ka Teray Siwa – Masood Rana, Mala
Production
The film was directed by Hassan Tariq[1] and written by Ali Sufiyan Afaqi. The film was originally titled Akela.[2]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Awardee | Result | Ref. |
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| 1969 | Nigar Awards | Special Award | Baby Jugnu | Won | [3][4][5] |
| Rani |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Alan Goble. "Mera Ghar Meri Jannat (1968 film) - cast and crew". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan magazine - Mera Ghar Meri Jannat (1968 film). Vol. 20. Pakistan Herald Publications. 1968. p. 36.
- 1 2 "Nigar Awards – 1968". Cineplot.com website. 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ "Pakistan's "Oscars"; The Nigar Awards". The Hot Spot Online Film Reviews website. 24 November 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ "Film actress Rani's death anniversary observed". The News International newspaper. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2026.