Top 10 Sindhi Movies

10th April is recognized as Sindhi Language Day [ Sindhi language was recognised by the Indian Constitution's eighth schedule on 10 April 1967. The history or journey of the production of Sindhi films started with Homi Wadia Directed the Sindhi Film Ekta way back in 1940. In the pre-independence era, Lahore was the city famous for Sindhi Film Production. A Lollywood alternative name for the Pakistan film industry is derived from Lahore. After the partition of the country, Sindhi film-producing centre was shifted to Mumbai and nowadays Ahmedabad is appearing to emerge as Sindhi film-producing city. Mystery girl, fashion icon and one of the popular heroines of Bollywood Sadhna started her film career with the Sindhi film Abana which was the first ever blockbuster Sindhi film. We can say that the span of twenty-five years from 1950 to 1975 was the golden era for Sindhi films as during this period almost every year a hit Sindhi film is produced. Here goes the list of hit Sindhi films till today.

1. Tuhinje Pyaar Mein

Tuhinje Pyaar Mein is an Indian Sindhi-language drama film directed by Deepak Tripathi Deepak Tripathi is a well-known actor. He is a Nep >> Read More... and written by Kishor Lalwani. The film was released on 11 January 2019. The running time of the movie is 160 min.

2. Umer Marvi

Umar Marvi is a Pakistani film adapted from a popular Sindhi folk tale, Umar Marvi, produced by Syed Hussain Ali Shah Fazlani, directed by Shaikh Hassan and starring Fazlani himself, Nighat Sultana, Noor Mohammed Charlie Noor Mohammed Charlie is a yesteryear actor who mo >> Read More... and Bibbo. Released on March 12, 1956, it was the first ever Sindhi language feature film made in Pakistan.

3. Ladli

The movie is slotted under the storyline of a rich girl - a poor boy. As was the case with so many other movies of those times in Bollywood the storyline of this Sindhi movie is also on the same line. The hero belongs to the family of a well-respected teacher while the girl belongs to the family of a well-to-do law professional. The fathers of the hero-heroine are both friends in a manner and hence the boy-girl gets a chance to be good friends from a younger age and hence have been in love for years together. The barrister is not keen on getting his girl married to the professor's son. In comes the businessman, who happens to be the son of the barrister's friend of olden days who used to live nearby at an older locality. Radha and Shyam the main characters churn about a fair storyline. The businessman, Naresh fits himself as Radha's choice in the eyes of Shyam and hence creates the misunderstanding between Radha and Shyam while on the other hand slowly gets himself as the choice of Radha's barrister father.

4. Abana

A Sindhi Language film created in the initial days of the Sindhi Hindu community having transitioned to India. The plot is part before partition and part post partition.

5. Ho Jamalo

Film Hojamalo was made and released in 1968. The producer of the movie is famous Sindhi author Rajan Chawla Rajan Chawla is an Indian personality and a well-e >> Read More... and Hari Motwani. The film story is based on the unity of Hindu and Muslim communities. It is based on Patriotism & India Pakistan War.

6. Nakuli Shaan

Naqli Shaan Sindhi Film was released in 1971. The story was written by Ramesh Mehta Born in Navagam, Gondal city of Gujarat on 22 June >> Read More... , and produced by Shyam F. Ramsay & Amar G. Chandnani. The Consulting Director was Tulsi Ramsay Tulsi Ramsay was an Indian Producer, Writer, Film, >> Read More... . Songs were written by the famous poet Krishin Rahi. Music was given by Bulo C. Rani. This movie is based on the Play "Under Secretary". Naqli Shaan Sindhi Movie has a social message with a comedy script. Famous Bollywood Singer Mukesh has given his voice to Songs. In the movie, you'll find some non-Sindhi actors who have also worked like A.K Hungal & Satyen Kapu.

7. Son Of Sindhi

Son Of Sindhi is a Sindhi movie released on 26 January 2016. The movie is directed by Deepak Watwani and features Naseem Mitha, Deepak Shivdasani Deepak Shivdasani was born in Bombay, India. He is >> Read More... and Ram Jahwrani as lead characters.

8. Baadal Aain Barsat

Baadal Aain Barsat was a Sindhi film. It was the first presentation of the Sindh movie production and was based on a love story. The film was released on 7 February 1975. The film was directed by AQ Pirzadu, composer Ghulam Nabi-Abdul Latif, and filmmaker A.K. M. Abbasi. The role of Wasim was played by actor A.R. Baloch in the film. The film debuted at the Rahat Cinema Hyderabad and Shah Talkies Cinema Tando Adam along with Karachi Lighthouse, Khayam, and Sangeet Cinemania.

9. Jai Jhulelal

Jai Jhulelal is a Sindhi Movie released in 1964 This movie is based on the novel by Ram Panjwani A renowned Hindi writer, Ram Panjwani, is remember >> Read More... with the title "Aahe Na Aahe". This movie describes the glory of Jhulelal God. It narrates the topic of faith and blind faith in the movie.

10. Hundraj Dukhayal: A True Sindhi Poet

A documentary film on PadamShri Dada Hundraj Dukhayal This documentary is part of my research on Sindhi Legends. I started this project without any funding in 2012, and the journey is ongoing. I interviewed nearly 120 people to understand Dada Hundraj's Personality and his affection for the Sindhi Language.