One of the pioneers of Pakistan Film Industry, Naeem Hashmi, a legend, passed away 39 years ago on 27 April. He is being remembered today and a people from all walks of life will gather, as always, at 513-H/1 Johar Town Lahore at 5 pm. 21-4-15. Dinner will also be served to guests after prayer ceremony.
Naeem Hashmi was, in fact, a Gazal Goo poet but started his film career from Calcutta in 1946. He was casted first time by B. R. Chopra in his movie named“Chandni Chowk”which was released in Pakistan as “Diwaanay Do”. Saif Ud Din Saif was the writer and lyricist of Naeem Hashmi's debut film and Baba G. A. Chishti was the musician.
After the Existence of Pakistan, Naeem Hashmi also performed in a stage play named “Shaadi” at Odeon Theatre in Lahore. Other legendary actors like M. Ismail, Begum Perveen, Alauddin, Hafeez Khandari, Valma Das and Rafique Anwar also acted in that play.
“Inqalaab-e-Kashmir” was another landmark of Naeem Hashmi. That 60 minutes short film was made on Indo-Pak war on Kashmir in 1948. Movie was released in Ritz Cinema Lahore since films was banned by the Government right after its first show and all reels were confiscated by the authorities. So, Inqalaab-e-Kashmir appeared as the first victim of censorship in Pakistan. The anthem written by Fida Shahjahan Puri and Naeem Hashmi in that film was considered as National Anthem since the creation of prevailing National Anthem in 1954. The Sufi Poet Saghar Siddique gave his voice to that anthem which was another unique aspect of Inqalaab-e-Kashmir.
As produce “Nigar was the first venture of Naeem Hashmi. Blue eyed actress Shaheena was his heroine who happened to be the aunt of Salma Agha. Mr. Hashmi tried to give a message through his movie that although power is the most important factor in this society while it takes away the humanity from yourself and makes you inhuman.
Mr. Hashmi was also an author who wrote a book on film direction published in English. He also tried to elaborate that how an actor works hard in different circumstances but doesn't give up and what kind of talent an actor must poses to be successful.
The name of this legend will always be in the lime light for Naat writing. The Naats written for films “Noor Ul Islam” and “Azmat-e-Islam” would remain in the hearts of people till the doomsday.
Mr. Nazir produced five movies under the direction of Mr. Naeem Hashmi but Mr. Nazir mentioned his name as Co-director in spite of giving him the right credit as Director which was unjust to him. That proved Mr. Nazir an unrighteous man but his dishonesty made Naeem Hashmi badly sick.
Mr. Naeem Hashmi appeared in 101 movies as an actor.
Here are some of the names;
1: Noor-e-Islam
2: Khatoon
3: Ilzaam
4: Azra
5: Sathi
6: Sarfroosh
7: Choti Begum
8: Jadugar
9: Dia aor Tufaan
10: Babul
11: Banarsi Thag
12: Ayaz
13: Gulfroosh
14: Paroohna
15: Bhaiyaan Di Jori
16: Sheraan Di Jori
17: Mun Zoor
2: Khatoon
3: Ilzaam
4: Azra
5: Sathi
6: Sarfroosh
7: Choti Begum
8: Jadugar
9: Dia aor Tufaan
10: Babul
11: Banarsi Thag
12: Ayaz
13: Gulfroosh
14: Paroohna
15: Bhaiyaan Di Jori
16: Sheraan Di Jori
17: Mun Zoor
The work and inputs Mr. Naeem Hashmi gave to his industry and the society will keep him alive in our hearts forever.
