The rise and fall of Lahore’s iconic Shah Noor Studio
During its golden era in the 1960s, the studio produced over a thousand films, including classics like Heer Ranjha and Arman
The iconic Shah Noor Film Studio in Lahore, once the beating heart of Pakistani cinema, has been reduced to a bustling commercial and residential district.
Founded in 1948, the studio produced over a thousand films during its golden era in the 1960s, including classics like Heer Ranjha and Arman.
With state-of-the-art facilities and fierce competition for bookings, Shah Noor was a hub where legends like Waheed Murad, Shabnam, and Mohammad Ali showcased their craft.
By the 1970s, the studio’s fortunes began to decline, and by the 1990s, it was only producing low-budget Punjabi films before being abandoned entirely.
The decline is attributed to the industry’s failure to embrace technological advancements and the rise of low-budget productions.
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