Classical film ‘Naila’ to be screened at Lok Virsa on Saturday

Islamabad

The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) will screen the classical super hit film 'Naila' on January 9 to revive the culture of classical cinema in twin cities.

Its story is based on the famous novel of writer Razia Butt while it was released in 1965 with film stars Santosh Kumar and Shamim Aara in its cast.

Popular for its song ‘Ghame Dil Ko Inn Ankhon Se Chalak Jana Bhee Ata Hai’, 'Naila' was the second colour film of Pakistan which was produced by G A Gul and directed by S Nayyer.

The other actors were Derpan, Ragni ,A Shah, Saqi, Husna and Kumar.

The film got Nigar Film Award in 1965. Shamim Aara, a Pakistani film actress, director and producer, got popularity for her leading role in the then West Pakistan's first colour motion picture 'Naila' and her fame and impeccable acting skills landed her the title character in the film.

Her portrayal of the tragic Naila which is a story of two stepbrothers and their cousin Naila won her further critical acclaim due to this film.

It was a unique record that this film was continuously exhibited for more than three years in Zafar Firdos Cinema, Peshawar, from December 1965. 

The 'Mandwa' film club of Lok Virsa is an initiative taken by the institute to revive the classical cinema in the twin cities and involve the fun lovers in healthy activities that keep alive the dying the culture and traditions among the young generation, said Fouzia Saeed, executive director of the Lok Virsa, while talking to this news agency.

The Lok Virsa screens national and international classical hits on every weekend and invite audience from all walks of life to entertain themselves as well as engage themselves in cultural programmes, she said.