Shiela as Pind Di Kuri

The Punjabi film Shiela as Pind Di Kuri (1936) was directed by K.D. Mehra.

Baby Noor Jehan was introduced as a child star and singer in this Calcutta made Punjabi film. It was claimed as first Punjabi film, but it is not true. Read more on film Heer Ranjha (1932).

This film was re-released in Lahore on Friday, 26 March 1937

Film Sheila or Pind Di Kuri

Plot
Shiela (Nawab Begum) is a poor village girl adopted by the local Zamindar (landowner Nawazish Ali) after her mother's death.
She falls in love with the Zamindar’s son, Kidar (K.L. Rajpal), a soldier. The two marry secretly before a goddess, and Kidar promises to remain faithful.
When Kidar is called away to war, Shiela discovers she is pregnant. Upon learning this, her adoptive family turns her out of the house.
Kidar returns from the war and begins a desperate search for his wife. He eventually finds her in police custody, where she has been held for a crime committed in self-defense.

Film Sheila or Pind Di Kuri was re-released in Palace cinema Lahore on March 26, 1937.