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Noor-e-Islam is a 1957 Pakistani costume drama film directed by Nazir and produced by J.C. Anand[1][2] under banner Eveready Pictures.[3]

The film tells the story on the style of Arabian Nights, and revolves around the conflict between Muslims and Mongols.[4] The film features the popular Naʽat Shah-e-Madina, Yasrab Ke Wali by Irene Perveen and Saleem Raza.[1]

It was Perveen’s first film for which she lent her voice.[5]

Cast

Soundtrack

Noor-e-Islam became popular due to its Naʽat Shah-e-Madina, Yasrab Ke Wali which was performed by Irene Perveen and Saleem Raza with chorus. The Naʽat was written by Naeem Hashmi while the rest of the lyrics were penned by Tanvir Naqvi. Hassan Latif was the music composer for the film’s soundtrack.[1][6]

Track listing

  • Dil Kisi Ko Dijiye Sung by Zubaida Khanum
  • Meri Nigahon Ne Chooma Sung by Zubaida Khanum
  • Palken To Utha, Nazren To Mila Sung by Zubaida Khanum and Fazal Hussain
  • Ya Rab Tere Bandey Jaye Kahan by Zubaida Khanum

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Mushtaq Gazdar (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997 (PDF). Oxford University Press. p. 258 of 368. ISBN 0-19-577817-0. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b c “Noor-e-Islam (1957 film) – cast and crew”. Upperstall.com website. Archived from the original on 30 January 2010. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  3. ^ a b Muhammad Suhayb (31 July 2022). “FLASHBACK: THE HOUSE THAT J. C. BUILT (producer of this film)”. Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  4. ^ Salma Siddique. Evacuee Cinema: Bombay and Lahore in Partition Transit, 1940–1960. Cambridge University Press. p. 204. ISBN 978-1009151207.
  5. ^ Amjad Parvez (23 June 2019). “The iconic playback singer of yesteryears — Irene Perveen”. Daily Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  6. ^ Film released Noor-e-Islam – 1957 (نور اسلام ریلیز ہوئی). Tareekh-e-Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 24 October 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2026.