Azra (film)
Azra is a 1962 Pakistani costume film directed by Munshi Dil, and produced by Agha G. A. Gul under Evernew Pictures. Neelo played the title role in the film opposite to Ejaz. The film is based on the legend of Azra Wameq. Music of the film was composed by Inayat Hussain. Although the film was in black and white, some of the songs were featured in color. It was Neelo's first pairing with Ejaz; they would later play together in Dosheeza (1962), Beti (1964), Gehra Daagh(1964) and Badnaam (1966). Although not a very commercially successful film, Azra gained importance in 1970s during its later theatrical runs. Plot The pot revolves around two lovers, Azra and Wameq. A princess of the state, Azra falls for Wameq at first sight and manages to make him the guest of the palace. There, they both get a chance to know more about each other and cone close. After the end of the mehfil, Wameq goes to her bedroom but returns after kissing her. A maid in the palace observes this and informs it to the King. Cast Neelo Ejaz Allauddin Laila Himalyawala Naeem Hashmi M. Ismael Ajmal Panna Zamurrad (Guest: Zarif) Soundtrack References Urdu-language Pakistani films 1960s Urdu-language films Pakistani historical films Pakistani black-and-white films Films partially in color