His film debut
In loving memory · 1926 – 1991
The Films
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Landmarks from a career that shaped the sound of Lollywood’s golden age — from his debut in 1950 to more than 250 films for Punjabi cinema.
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A landmark
Pakistan’s first Diamond Jubilee Punjabi film
Khan Chacha (1972) belongs to the years between 1964 and 1972, when Hazeen Qadri was the busiest songwriter in Lollywood. Its song “Dhian Da Dhan Praaya Wey Babula” was sung by Noor Jehan to music by Nazir Ali.
Earlier landmarks include his debut Do Ansoo (1950) and the breakthrough year 1955, with Heer, Patay Khan and Pattan.
Selected films
250 films for Punjabi cinema
Search by title or browse by decade. Each film lists the songs from it that appear on this site.
Do Ansoo
1950
- Debut
Heer
1955
- Writer
Lyricist and writer
Songs here: Sahnoon Sajanan Dey Milnay Di Taang Aey · Baddal Nuun Hath Laanwan
Patay Khan
1955
- Writer
Lyricist and writer
Songs here: Kalli Kalli Jaan Dukh Lakh Tay Karore Wey · Aaja Meri Pharlay Baanh
Pattan
1955
- Songs
Songs here: Saada Sajra Pyar
Nooran
1957
- Songs
Songs here: Panchhi Te Pardesi
Daachi
1964
- Songs
Songs here: Taangay Wala Khair Mangda
Hath Jori
1964
- Songs
Malangi
1965
- Songs
Songs here: Mahi Wey Sahnun Bhul Na Jaavin · Chhad Chali Babula
Man Mauji
1965
- Songs
Songs here: Aanay Da Glass Piyo
Dil Da Jaani
1967
- Songs
Songs here: Sayyo Ni Meray Dil Da Jaani
Juma Janj Naal
1968
- Songs
Songs here: Kehnday Ne Nainan Teray Kole Rehna
Khan Chacha
1972
- Jubilee
First Diamond Jubilee Punjabi film
Songs here: Dhian Da Dhan Praaya Wey Babula
Ishq Mera Naa
1974
- Songs
Songs here: Mahia Jay Mein Kabootri Howaan
Yaar Mastanay
1974
- Songs
Songs here: Jaa Aj Tau Mein Teri
Do Ansoo
1950
- Debut
His film debut
Heer
1955
- Writer
Lyricist and writer
Songs here: Sahnoon Sajanan Dey Milnay Di Taang Aey · Baddal Nuun Hath Laanwan
Patay Khan
1955
- Writer
Lyricist and writer
Songs here: Kalli Kalli Jaan Dukh Lakh Tay Karore Wey · Aaja Meri Pharlay Baanh
Pattan
1955
- Songs
Songs here: Saada Sajra Pyar
Nooran
1957
- Songs
Songs here: Panchhi Te Pardesi
Daachi
1964
- Songs
Songs here: Taangay Wala Khair Mangda
Hath Jori
1964
- Songs
Malangi
1965
- Songs
Songs here: Mahi Wey Sahnun Bhul Na Jaavin · Chhad Chali Babula
Man Mauji
1965
- Songs
Songs here: Aanay Da Glass Piyo
Dil Da Jaani
1967
- Songs
Songs here: Sayyo Ni Meray Dil Da Jaani
Juma Janj Naal
1968
- Songs
Songs here: Kehnday Ne Nainan Teray Kole Rehna
Khan Chacha
1972
- Jubilee
First Diamond Jubilee Punjabi film
Songs here: Dhian Da Dhan Praaya Wey Babula
Ishq Mera Naa
1974
- Songs
Songs here: Mahia Jay Mein Kabootri Howaan
Yaar Mastanay
1974
- Songs
Songs here: Jaa Aj Tau Mein Teri
Remembrance
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