Farz (1973 film)
| Farz | |
|---|---|
| Urdu | فرض |
| Directed by | Laeeq Akhtar |
| Screenplay by | Masroor Anwar |
| Produced by | Shamim Ara |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Nashad |
Production company | Shamim Ara Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Farz is a 1973 Pakistani film directed by Laeeq Akhtar and produced by Shamim Ara under banner Shamim Ara Productions. Alongside Ara, the film stars Syed Kamal, Qavi, Nisho and Mumtaz.[1] The music was composed by Nashad.[2]
Plot[edit]
Set against the backdrop of War, the plot revolves around the services of the military and martyrs who sacrifice their lives for the country. It is story of a wife and mother who lost her husband and son for the sake of country.
Cast[edit]
- Shamim Ara[3]
- Syed Kamal
- Qavi
- Nisho
- Mumtaz
- Imran
- Saqi
- (Guests: Ragni, Nanha, Sabira Sultana, Saleem Nasir, Najma Mehboob, Mustafa Qureshi, Munawar Saeed)
Release and reception[edit]
The film was released on 16 January 1973.[4]
The Statesman praised the film for its off-beat themes.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 273. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ "Farz". Archived from the original on 27 June 2020.
- ^ Omair Alavi (6 August 2016). "Lost in Paradise". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ "Farz (1973) - Pakistani Urdu film". pakmag.net.
- ^ Mohammad Owais (1972). The Statesman. Vol. 18.
