Zarqa
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riaz Shahid
- Screenplay & Story
- Riaz Shahid
- Original Score
- Rashid Attre, Wajahat Attre
- Original Title
- Zarqa
- Country of Origin
- Pakistan
- Spoken Languages
- Urdu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Riaz Shahid Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riaz Shahid
Riaz Shahid
Rashid Attre, Wajahat Attre
Riaz Shahid
Department Leadership Roster
Riaz Shahid
Producer
Riaz Shahid
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zarqa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Zarqa includes Neelo, Ejaz Durrani, Allauddin, Abdul Karim Baloch, Fomi.
When was Zarqa released and how long is it?
Zarqa was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Zarqa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zarqa was composed by Rashid Attre, Wajahat Attre.