Shirin Farhad
Synopsis
India's second sound film beautifully narrates the ancient Persian love story of Shirin and Farhad from Nizami Ganjavi's Shahnameh. Farhad, a gifted sculptor, falls deeply in love with Queen Shirin. King Khusro, wishing to keep them apart, tasks Farhad with an impossible feat: demolishing the mighty Besutun mountain on his own. Despite the immense challenge, Farhad's unwavering love drives him. The film concludes with their poignant union in death, as Shirin's tomb miraculously opens to receive him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.J. Madan
- Original Title
- Shirin Farhad
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Madan Theatres
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.J. Madan
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J.J. Madan
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What is Shirin Farhad about?
India's second sound film beautifully narrates the ancient Persian love story of Shirin and Farhad from Nizami Ganjavi's Shahnameh. Farhad, a gifted sculptor, falls deeply in love with Queen Shirin. King Khusro, wishing to keep them apart, tasks Farhad with an impossible feat: demolishing the mighty Besutun mountain on his own. Despite the immense challenge, Farhad's unwavering love drives him. The film concludes with their poignant union in death, as Shirin's tomb miraculously opens to receive him.
Who directed Shirin Farhad?
Shirin Farhad was directed by J.J. Madan.
Who stars in Shirin Farhad?
The principal cast of Shirin Farhad includes Nissar, Jahanara Kajjan.
When was Shirin Farhad released and how long is it?
Shirin Farhad was released in 1931 with a total runtime of Unknown.