Shola (film)

Shola (Punjabi: شعلہ, transl. Flame) is a 1978 Pakistani Punjabi-language film directed by Rehmat Ali. The lead cast includes Asif Khan, Najma, Mustafa Qureshi, Usman Pirzada, and Bindiya. It was an action thriller movie which won 4 Nigar Awards, including the Best Punjabi Film Award for the year.

Shola
شعلہ
Directed by	Rehmat Ali
Screenplay by	Bashir Niaz
Story by	Jalil Afghani
Produced by	K. Hussain
Starring	Asif Khan Najma Mustafa Qureshi Usman Pirzada Bindiya Sabiha Khanum Badar Munir Nanha Seema Begum Ilyas Kashmiri
Cinematography	Tehsin Khan
Music by	Kamal Ahmed
Production company	C.M.I. Productions
Release date	12 November 1978 (1978-11-12)
Country	Pakistan
Language	Punjabi

Plot

The story of Shola revolves around a revenge theme.

Cast

• Najma
• Asif Khan
• Mustafa Qureshi
• Bindiya
• Usman Pirzada
• Adeeb
• Badar Munir
• Tariq Azia
• Nanha
• Shahnawaz
• Jalil Afghani
• Seema
• Kemal Irani
• Ilyas Kashmiri
• Sabiha Khanum

Music and soundtracks

The music was composed by Kamal Ahmed and lyrics were penned by Hazeen Qadri and Saeed Gilani:

• Dhada Charia A Ishq Da Rang Mahia... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar
• Dil Mangda Tera Pyar, Tut Tut Tara Ra Ra Rampa... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar
• Ik Alhar Kurri Way Aria, Teray Uttay Dhull Geyi... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar
• Khat Aya Meray Sajna Da, Khat Parh Kay Chham Chham Nachan... Singer(s): Mehnaz
• Lakk Patla Hularay Khaway, Meithun Kalian Na Chukia Jaway... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar
• Tu Agar Chahay To Qatray Ko Samundar Kar Day... Singer(s): Nahid Akhtar, Rajab Ali, Ghulam Abbas

Awards

Year	Film	Award	Category	Awardee	Ref.
1978	Shola	Nigar Award	Best film	K. Hussain	[1][2]
1978	Shola	Nigar Award	Best actress	Najma	[1][2]
1978	Shola	Nigar Award	Best actor	Asif Khan	[1][2]
1978	Shola	Nigar Award	Best director	Rehmat Ali	[1][2]