Farz is a 1973 Pakistani film directed by Laeeq Akhtar and produced by Shamim Ara under the banner Shamim Ara Productions.
| 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 |
Alongside Ara, the film stars Syed Kamal, Qavi, Nisho and Mumtaz.[1]
Plot
editSet 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][2]
- Syed Kamal[2]
- Qavi[2]
- Nisho[2]
- Mumtaz[2]
- Imran
- Saqi
- (Guest appearances: Ragni, Nanha, Sabira Sultana, Saleem Nasir, Najma Mehboob, Mustafa Qureshi, Munawar Saeed)
Soundtrack
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Release and reception
editThe film was released on 16 January 1973.
The Statesman praised the film for its off-beat themes.[4]
References
edit- ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 273. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
- ^ a b c d e f Alan Goble. "Farz (1973 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Omair Alavi (6 August 2016). "Lost in Paradise". The News International newspaper. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- ^ Mohammad Owais (1972). Farz (1973 film. Vol. 18. The Statesman (Pakistan). p. 12.