Zarqa (1969)
It is based on the life of Zarqa, a Palestinian dancer girl and a freedom activist, who killed herself for the liberation of Palestine involving Israeli-occupied territories and Palestinian liberation movement. It also addresses a real event of Neelo (The Actress) when she was forcibly invited by Nawab Malik Amir Mohammad Khan, the governor of West Pakistan to his office to perform a stage dance during the 1965's official visit of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Pakistan.
Director: Riaz Shahid
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: October 17, 1969
Cast
Screenplay
- Riaz Shahid (Story)
- Riaz Shahid (Dialogue)
Music: Wajahat Attre, Rashid Attre
Production: Riaz Shahid Productions
Country: Pakistan
Language: اردو
Original Language: ur
More Films by Director: Riaz Shahid
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zarqa about?
- It is based on the life of Zarqa, a Palestinian dancer girl and a freedom activist, who killed herself for the liberation of Palestine involving Israeli-occupied territories and Palestinian liberation movement. It also addresses a real event of Neelo (The Actress) when she was forcibly invited by Nawab Malik Amir Mohammad Khan, the governor of West Pakistan to his office to perform a stage dance during the 1965's official visit of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Pakistan.
- Who directed Zarqa?
- Zarqa was directed by Riaz Shahid.
- Who stars in Zarqa?
- Zarqa stars Neelo, Ejaz Durrani, Allauddin, Abdul Karim Baloch, Fomi, Fazal Haq.
- How long is Zarqa?
- Zarqa has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Zarqa?
- Zarqa is a Drama film.
- Where was Zarqa produced?
- Zarqa was produced in Pakistan.