Farz (1973 film)

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Farz
Urdu فرض
Directed byLaeeq Akhtar
Screenplay by Masroor Anwar
Produced by Shamim Ara
Starring
Music by Nashad
Production
company
Shamim Ara Productions
Release date
  • 16 January 1973 (1973-01-16)
CountryPakistan
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]

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Plot

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

Release and reception

The film was released on 16 January 1973. [4]

The Statesman praised the film for its off-beat themes. [5]

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References

  1. Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 273. ISBN   0-19-577817-0.
  2. "Farz". Archived from the original on 27 June 2020.
  3. Omair Alavi (6 August 2016). "Lost in Paradise". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  4. "Farz (1973) - Pakistani Urdu film". pakmag.net.
  5. Mohammad Owais (1972). The Statesman. Vol. 18.