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Shabnam and Rehman in Darshan (1967), a low budget Urdu film from Dhaka. Darshan became runaway hit with its soulful music, fascinating environment and Rehman's slick direction - Ummer Siddique
Zeba and Waheed Murad in Insaniyat (1967), directed by Shabab Kiranvi. It was labeled as a plagiarized version of Kamal Amrohi's Indian film Dil Ek Mandir (1963, starring Rajkumar, Rajendra Kumar and Meena Kumari) and was refused a censor certificate. The ban was lifted when it was brought to the Censor Board's notice that many films were based on the same story including Mehboob's Najma (1943) and Ranjit film company's Shaadi (1941) - Ummer Siddique
Santosh Kumar, Baby Najam, Sabiha Khanum and Waheed Murad in classic Pakistani film - Devar Bhabi (1967). It was a story about ordinary housewife Jamila (Sabiha Khanum) and her loving brother-in-law Khalid (Waheed Murad), who were wrongfully blamed for having illicit relations - Ummer Siddique
Mohammad Ali and Tarannum in Aag (1967) - based on oft repeated theme of western values inflicting havoc on traditional eastern culture - Ummer Siddique
Mera Ghar Meri Jannat (1968), a suspense-thriller with Mohammad Ali in double role. This still shows Asad Jaffrey, Shamim Ara, Rani, Mohammad Ali and Ilyas Kashmiri - Ummer Siddique
Shamim Ara in Saiqa (1968), directed by Laeeq Akhtar. Because of its enchanting music, strong supporting cast and slick direction, Saiqa proved to be a colossal hit of its era - Ummer Siddique
Popular pair Zeba and Mohammad Ali portraying the famous historical love-lore of Shah Jehan and Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal (1968), a multi-million rupee costume-drama directed by S.T. Zaidi - Alamgir Kabir
Two of the most popular stars of Pakistan - Shamim Ara and Waheed Murad in Salgirah (1969), directed by Qamar Zaidi - Ummer Siddique
Dosti (1971), produced by Ejaz and directed by Sharif Nayyar, was based on the theme of single male workers who went abroad in search of a livelihood. The film was partly shot in London. Musical compositions by A. Hameed were captivating and had a lasting appeal - Mushtaq Gazdar
Firdous and Deeba in Aansoo (1971). One of the best films of Firdous's career. She gave moving performance as a psychologically tormented woman who is raped brutally during her teens resulting in the murder of her own son - Ummer Siddique