Chiragh Jalta Raha is a 1962 Pakistani Urdu film produced and directed by Fazal Ahmad Karim Fazli.
The film introduced Zeba, Deeba, Muhammad Ali, Talat Hussain, and Kemal Irani.
Afsar Khan, the lustful younger brother of the same Nawab, casts his eye on Shakir's daughter Saba.
After his daughter's kidnapping, Shakir goes to Karachi, to his son Jameel, where he meets the publisher of his book, Nabi Ahmed.
Shakir heads back to his town, where he meets his daughter Saba at the station, who tells him that Afsar Khan has ruined his honor by pretending to marry.
It was premiered by Fatima Jinnah, who was the chief guest in the opening ceremony held at Nishat cinema, Karachi.
[8] It was listed among a few films such as Jago Hua Savera, Aur Bhi Gham Hain and Humsafar, all of which deal with some themes in a purposeful manner.
[10] Chiragh Jalta Raha gave Pakistani cinema multiple stars who would dominate Lollywood for decades to follow.
Chiragh Jalta Raha launched the careers of Zeba and Muhammad Ali who later not only became a popular screen couple but partners in real life as well.