Evolution in Pakistan Film IndustryFarwa Khizar Khan BITF13A529

Turbulent History Of Pakistan Film Industry

The Silent Era

Pakistan shared its film history with India from 1896 to 1947. the first silent film, The Daughters of Today, was released in 1924 in

Lahore, the city had nine operational cinema houses.

Growth And Independence

____A year after the partition of India in 1947, film production in the newly founded Pakistan struggled due to the lack of filming equipment and filmmaking talent as most of its actors and directors moved to India____

Inaugural Pakistani Film

Lollywood released its first film in 1948 with the name ”Teri Yaad”.

First Silver Jubilee Punjabi Film

Pakistan first ever Punjabi film “Pheray” was released in 1949. Produced by Nazir Ahmed.

First Silver Jubilee Urdu Film

Film Do Aansoo was the first ever Urdu Silver Jubilee hit film in Pakistan.

Released in 1949.

Noor Jahan is Back

Madam Noor Jehan started her film career in Pakistan as actress, singer and director with a mega hit musical Punjabi film Chann Way.

Dopatta was the only Pakistani film to celebrate an outstanding success in the sub-continent in 1952.

The Golden Age (1956-1977)

The 60s decade is often termed as the golden age of cinema. Pakistan film industry saw its first colored films with the title “Mala”

“Azra” and “Sangam”.

The Golden Age(ctd)

All Indian films were taken off the screen from cinemas in Pakistan and a complete ban was imposed on the Indian films.

In 1966, film Armaan was released, It is said to have given birth to Pakistani pop music.

Period Of Crisis (1977-1988)

Pakistani Cinema became loud and localized, wanting in artistic or aesthetic merits.

Indian television and finally the influx of uncensored pirated movies from Hollywood and Bollywood resulted in the overall decline of film quality and good number of cinema houses were closed down.

The Collapse Of Film Industry(1989-2002)

By the 90s, film production decreased to about 40 films per year, which were all produced by a single studio.

Any other productions had to be independent of any studio and usually financed by the filmmakers themselves.

Movies released were Choorian, Yeh dil Apka Huwa and Larki panjaban.

Legends Of Film Industry

Revival of Pakistan Film Industry(2003-Present)

Revival Of Pakistan Film Industry

Revival Of Pakistan Film Industry

Movie BOL released in 2011

Revival Of Pakistan Film Industry

Revival Of Pakistan Film Industry

Revival Of Pakistan Film Industry

Apart from films two television channels are dedicated to promotion Pakistani films. these are

1.Silverscreen 2.Film mazia