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Farz (1973 film)

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Farz
Urduفرض
Directed byLaeeq Akhtar
Screenplay byMasroor Anwar
Produced byShamim Ara
Starring
Music byNashad
Production
company
Shamim Ara Productions
Release date
  • 16 January 1973 (1973-01-16)
CountryPakistan
LanguageUrdu

Farz is a 1973 Pakistani film directed by Laeeq Akhtar and produced by Shamim Ara under the banner Shamim Ara Productions.

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

The music was composed by Nashad.[2]

Plot

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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

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Soundtrack

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Release and reception

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The film was released on 16 January 1973.

The Statesman praised the film for its off-beat themes.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Gazdar, Mushtaq (1997). Pakistan Cinema, 1947-1997. Oxford University Press. p. 273. ISBN 0-19-577817-0.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Omair Alavi (6 August 2016). "Lost in Paradise". The News International newspaper. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  4. ^ Mohammad Owais (1972). Farz (1973 film. Vol. 18. The Statesman (Pakistan). p. 12.
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