Asiya (1957)
The first film shot and developed in FDC (Film Development Corporation), Asiya was directed by Fateh Lohani. Focusing on the life of a village belle, the asset of the film was its music, composed by legendary folk artiste Abbasuddin Ahmed (Samar Das and Abdul Ahad also composed numbers for the movie after Abbasuddin's demise during the making of the film). Featuring Sumita Devi, Qazi Khaleque and Shaheed, the film received the prestigious President Award of Pakistan in 1961.
Director: Fateh Lohani
Genre: Drama
Release Date: August 26, 1957
Cast
Screenplay
- Fateh Lohani (Screenplay)
- Nazir Ahmed (Dialogue)
- Nazir Ahmed (Story)
Music: Abbasuddin Ahmed
Editing: Ashu Ghosh
Production: Purbani Chitra, Film Development Corporation
Country: Bangladesh
Language: বাংলা
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Fateh Lohani
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Asiya about?
- The first film shot and developed in FDC (Film Development Corporation), Asiya was directed by Fateh Lohani. Focusing on the life of a village belle, the asset of the film was its music, composed by legendary folk artiste Abbasuddin Ahmed (Samar Das and Abdul Ahad also composed numbers for the movie after Abbasuddin's demise during the making of the film). Featuring Sumita Devi, Qazi Khaleque and Shaheed, the film received the prestigious President Award of Pakistan in 1961.
- Who directed Asiya?
- Asiya was directed by Fateh Lohani.
- Who stars in Asiya?
- Asiya stars Sumita Devi, Kazi Khaliq, Ranen Kushad, Sona Mia, Shahid.
- What genre is Asiya?
- Asiya is a Drama film.
- Where was Asiya produced?
- Asiya was produced in Bangladesh.