Aliya Begam

The story follows a mother with two sons—one her real son, a careless criminal, and the other unrelated to her but deeply devoted. While the kind son’s acts of compassion help him overcome every hardship, the criminal son struggles to earn his mother’s love and respect, learning that worth is proven through actions, not blood. The film is considered Sultan Rahi’s first major film and won five Nigar Awards, including Best Punjabi Film of 1971.

A dramatic depiction of the life of Hussain, with allegorical references to the history of the Prophet Muhammad and his descendants. It is prophesied that Young Hussain will one day lead the impoverished masses to a better life. It is his brother, Hasan, however who gains in prominence and when the government is overthrown in a military coup, he tries to adapt. Hussain in the meanwhile gets married and leads a small band of rebels in an attempt to fight the military dictatorship.

The film follows a powerful and cruel family whose oppression makes life unbearable for the villagers. After the family’s heir commits a grave crime, a woman places a curse on the household, setting in motion a chain of events that leads to the family’s complete downfall. The film became Bhatti Pictures’ first Diamond Jubilee success, inspired Maula Jatt, and earned Aliya Begum the Nigar Award for Best Actress.