This Pakistani film, made in Punjabi, is an extremely tacky and blatant copy of the Indian Chhoomantar (1956) starring Johnny Walker but did prove to be a popular film in Pakistan.

Zarif, an extremely popular comedian of Pakistani films, takes on the Johnny Walker role, the great Noor Jehan steps into Shyama's shoes, Aslam Pervez plays Karan Dewan and Laila takes on Anita Guha's role.  Forget the story, even the tune of the refrain that Zarif woos Laila with, Bure Naseeb Mere, is clearly inspired from the Mohammed Rafi-Geeta Dutt duet Tumhin Ne Dard Diya Hai in the same situation in the Indian film. If Johnny Walker takes to dancing in drag with Shyama mouthing the Gori Gori Raat Hai ditty, here we have Zarif, in drag, dancing to Noor Jehan's Tu ki Jaane Beqadra.

The film is typical of the Pakistani film industry struggling in the shadow of its Indian counterpart due to lack of resources, both technical and monetary. Leave aside the technicalities, the acting too from the entire cast is stilted and horribly stagey, more like the Indian films of the 1930s and 40s. But admittedly, where the Pakistani film Industry got their act together right from the beginning has been their music. With Noor Jehan in command, Rafiq Ali's music is by far the best thing in the film. The film, marking his debut as a Music Director, boasts of some extremely well composed solos for Noor Jehan and these songs proved to be among her all-time hits. Special mention must be made of Aeni Gal Das Deyo Nikke Nikke Taariyon, Tu ki Jaane Beqadra and Doongiyan Shyaman Aayan among others. Zarif himself ably renders Bure Naseeb Mere, once as a solo and once as a duet with Zubaida Khanum.

All in all, avoid the film and hear the film's audio CD instead.