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Asha Posley

Born January 1, 1927 · Patiala, Punjab, British India

Died March 25, 1998 · aged 71

Asha Posley was born Sabira Begum in Patiala, Punjab, British India in 1927. She was given the film name Asha Posley by the renowned music director Ghulam Haider. She made her film debut in a Lahore-made Punjabi film Gawandi (1942) as a supporting actress.Later she played just a few female lead roles in some films starting with film Champa (1945) and then Kamli (1946) in British India. After indep…

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Mehbooba

Mehbooba · 1953

A Pakistani Urdu-language social film directed by Luqman, starring Shammi, Santosh, and Asha Poslay.

Wohti

A Pakistani Punjabi-language social film directed by Luqman, starring Neelo, Santosh, and Mohammad Ali, along with a large supporting cast including Lehri, Zamurrad, Nazar, and Zeenat.

Teri Yaad

Teri Yaad · 1948

MovieRomanceDrama

The year 1947 saw the independence of Pakistan. During this time, the Indian film industry was segregated and the only film production centre left in Pakistan was at Lahore. With the industry reeling in its infancy, it was hard to work on film productions that had been initiated before the independence as many of the working filmmakers and actors had left for or stayed back in India.

Pattan

A Pakistani Punjabi-language film directed by Luqman, starring Musarrat Nazir, Santosh, Asha Poslay, and Nazar.

Murad

Murad (1957) is a lost Pakistani film not much is known about this film however we do know that it was a Musical Romance it had a hit song Ho chukka intezar sonay dey,Aey dil-e-beqarar sonay dey Sung by Iqbal Bano,written by Qateel Shifai and music by Safdar Hussain

Anarkali

Anarkali · 1958

MovieMusicDrama

Prince Jahangir loves the slave girl Anarkali, which creates a serious conflict between Prince Jahangir and his father, Mughal emperor Akbar.

Naukar

A poor servant and his wife agree to give their son to the childless woman of the wealthy family he serves. However, their sacrifice brings them only suffering and injustice in return.

Afsana

MovieRomanceDrama

After a sudden tragedy cuts her marriage short, Nahid must navigate grief and unexpected responsibility within her husband’s wealthy family. The arrival of a mysterious man who closely resembles Nasir begins to stir hidden motives and buried tensions.

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Mehbooba

Mehbooba · 1953

A Pakistani Urdu-language social film directed by Luqman, starring Shammi, Santosh, and Asha Poslay.

Wohti

A Pakistani Punjabi-language social film directed by Luqman, starring Neelo, Santosh, and Mohammad Ali, along with a large supporting cast including Lehri, Zamurrad, Nazar, and Zeenat.

Teri Yaad

Teri Yaad · 1948

MovieRomanceDrama

The year 1947 saw the independence of Pakistan. During this time, the Indian film industry was segregated and the only film production centre left in Pakistan was at Lahore. With the industry reeling in its infancy, it was hard to work on film productions that had been initiated before the independence as many of the working filmmakers and actors had left for or stayed back in India.

Playback Singer

Pattan

A Pakistani Punjabi-language film directed by Luqman, starring Musarrat Nazir, Santosh, Asha Poslay, and Nazar.

Murad

Murad (1957) is a lost Pakistani film not much is known about this film however we do know that it was a Musical Romance it had a hit song Ho chukka intezar sonay dey,Aey dil-e-beqarar sonay dey Sung by Iqbal Bano,written by Qateel Shifai and music by Safdar Hussain

Anarkali

Anarkali · 1958

MovieMusicDrama

Prince Jahangir loves the slave girl Anarkali, which creates a serious conflict between Prince Jahangir and his father, Mughal emperor Akbar.

Maharani

Naukar

A poor servant and his wife agree to give their son to the childless woman of the wealthy family he serves. However, their sacrifice brings them only suffering and injustice in return.

Afsana

MovieRomanceDrama

After a sudden tragedy cuts her marriage short, Nahid must navigate grief and unexpected responsibility within her husband’s wealthy family. The arrival of a mysterious man who closely resembles Nasir begins to stir hidden motives and buried tensions.

Ghazala's Mother

Sardar

The Urdu film Sardar (1957) was directed by M.S. Dar. A story about love, hatred, revenge, politics, and conflicts between the two tribes of Sandal's and Gondal's.

Shehri Babu

Shehri Babu · 1953

MovieMusicRomance

Film starring Swaran Lata.

Intezar

Intezar · 1956

Childhood friends Nimmi and Saleem are separated because Saleem's mother does not approve of Nimmi's parentage. When Saleem returns for Nimmi after his mother's death, new complications keep the young lovers apart.

Sassi

Sassi faces hardships and difficulties while seeking his beloved husband, who was separated from her by the rivals.

Insan Aur Aadmi

Insan Aur Aadmi · 1970

Insan Aur Aadmi

Film starring Zeba and Mohammad Ali.

Ishq-e-Laila

Ishq-e-Laila · 1957

MovieFantasyRomance

A sweeping retelling of the Layla-Majnun legend, where romance deepens into obsession, longing, and tragedy.

Mukhra

MovieRomanceMusic

In a village, a young couple falls in love, but their relationship faces challenges from disapproving family members and a rival who wants to come between them. As they navigate misunderstandings, and unexpected obstacles, they struggle to stay together and prove the strength of their love.