Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat

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Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat
میرا نام ہے محبت
Directed byShabab Kiranwi
Produced byA. Hameed
Screenplay byShabab Keranvi
Story byInspired by Love Story by Arthur Hiller
Starring
Music byM Ashraf
CinematographySadiq Moti
Release date
  • 6 August 1975 (1975-08-06)
Country Pakistan
LanguageUrdu

Mere Naam Hai Mohabaat (Urdu: میرا نام ہے محبت ; ) is a romantic drama film from Pakistan released in 1975. The narrative of the film draws inspiration from the 1970 movie Love Story, which itself was adapted from Eric Segal's novel of the same name. The film garnered critical acclaim, winning the Nigar Award for Best Film of the Year in 1975, along with six additional awards across various categories. It also found success in China upon its release.

Following the film's triumph, Babra Sharif emerged as one of the most beloved actresses in Pakistani cinema, enjoying nearly two decades of popularity.

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Box Office Performance[edit | edit source]

Mere Naam Hai Mohabbat proved to be a major box office hit in Pakistan.

In China, it was released in 1981, riding on the wave of successful Indian films like Awaara, Noorie, and Caravan that had captivated audiences in previous years. The film became the highest-grossing foreign film of 1981, with approximately 60 million tickets sold. At an average ticket price of CN¥0.2, it grossed around CN¥12 million, which translates to about $7.1 million (7 crore Rs. ). When adjusted for inflation, this figure rises to roughly $25 million (3.3 arab Rs. ).

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat (1975 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. 8 December 2015. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
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