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Qawwalis From Old Films CD 1 — Pakistani Film Music MP3

Qawwali appeared in Pakistani film from the industry's earliest days — and not simply as background decoration. Pakistani filmmakers recognized that qawwali scenes could carry emotional and narrative weight that other forms of film music could not. The sufi devotional content gave films access to a register of feeling — spiritual longing, divine love, the dissolution of ego — that secular romantic plotlines alone could not reach. CD 1 of this collection documents the classical period of this qawwali-in-film tradition.

Qawwali's Film History

The qawalies in these old films are filled with sofiyana kalam of the great poets — which is why they have lasted. Films from this period are often remembered primarily for their music, and the qawwali sequences are among the most enduring. iRulz has enormously arranged a huge collection of all the famous qawwali from this era. We have lined up a vast collection of best qawali for users who want to download urdu Qawali from the film tradition. Jhoole Laal Maizik Tuch, Priceless Gems Shandar Qawaliyan CD 1 and Lok Virsa Qawal Party all represent related archival projects.

Free Download and Streaming

Qawwalis From Old Films CD 1 is available on iRulz for free streaming and mp3 download alongside CD 2.

FAQ

Which films are represented in this collection? The specific film credits are on the iRulz album notes. The collection spans multiple films from the classical era of Pakistani cinema.

Is film qawwali the same as devotional qawwali? Film qawwali uses the same musical form and often the same classical kalam, but the performance context and the narrative function differ. Devotional qawwali aims at spiritual states; film qawwali aims at emotional narrative impact.

Are the original film soundtracks better quality than the compilation recordings? Depends on the specific films and compilation. Original soundtracks were sometimes produced at higher quality; compilations sometimes remaster the source material.

You may also enjoy the qawwali of Jhoole Laal, Priceless Gems Vol 1, and Lok Virsa Qawal Party. Listen to more Various Qawwali.

Tracklist

12 Total Audio
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akele akele jaane wale

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02

bada lufta tha jab

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03

chadta suraj dheere dheere

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04

dekh tamasha lakdi ka

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05

humen to loot liya

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06

kaisa nikla fashion

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07

kaise besharam aashiq

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08

mati ke putle tujhe

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09

parda hai parda

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10

ud jayega ek din

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11

yeh mana meri jaan hanste zakhm

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12

zoom barabar zoom

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