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 the banner Shamim Ara Productions.

Contents

Alongside Ara, the film stars Syed Kamal, Qavi, Nisho and Mumtaz. [1]

The music was composed by Nashad. [2]

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

Soundtrack

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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alan Goble. "Farz (1973 film)". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  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). Farz (1973 film. Vol. 18. The Statesman (Pakistan). p. 12.