Shama is a 1974 Pakistani Urdu romantic drama film directed by Nazar Shabab. The film had a multi-starrer cast with Muhammad Ali, Deeba, Waheed Murad, Nadeem, Babra Sharif, and Zeba in the lead roles.
It was a remake of Shabab Kiranvi's Mehtaab (1962). Shama won a Nigar Award in the best playback singer category.
Cast Muhammad Ali Deeba Waheed Murad Nadeem Babra Sharif Tamanna Khalid Saleem Mota Saqi Chakram Akhtar Shad Neelufar Special appearances: Zeba, Farzana, and Allauddin
Release and box office Shama was released on 25 December 1974. It was a golden jubilee hit with 65 theatrical weeks.
Music and soundtracks Shama's playback music was composed by M. Ashraf and lyrics were penned by Tasleem Fazli:
Aisay Mousam Mein Chup Kyun Ho... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar Ho Meri Sanwli Saloni Mehbooba... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan Kisi Mehrban Nay Aa Kay Meri Zindagi Saja Di... Singer(s): Naheed Akhtar Na Ghar Say Nikalna, Yun Zulfein Bakheray... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan Yeh Tera Aana, Bheegi Raton Mein... Singer(s): Mehdi Hassan Zulmi Nay Haaey Chabo Di Sui... Singer(s): Rubina Badar
Awards Year Film Award Category Awardee Ref. 1974 Shama Nigar Award Best Playback Singer Nahid Akhtar
Trivia A song from the film "Kisi Mehrban Ne Aakay Meri Zindgi Saja Di" was copied in the 1992 Indian film Kal Ki Awaz, sung by Asha Bhosle.
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