Zar Gul (Urdu: زر گل, lit. 'Golden Rose') is a 1997 Pakistani film directed and written by Salmaan Peerzada and produced by Usman Peerzada.[2]
| Zar Gul | |
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| زر گل | |
| Directed by | Salmaan Peerzada |
| Written by | Salmaan Peerzada |
| Produced by | Usman Peerzada |
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| Music by | Roger White[1] |
| Distributed by | Peer Films |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Plot edit
The story revolves around a young boy who later becomes an outlaw and dacoit, but remains a hero to the poor, after his father is killed by a crooked politician.[2]
Cast edit
- Imraan Peerzada as Zar Gul
- Babar Peerzada as Young Zar Gul
- Faryal Gohar as Yasmin
- Mehmood Siddiqui as Nawab
- Samina Peerzada as Nawab's wife
- Talat Hussain as Zahid
- Steve Masty as Jack
- Jamil Malik as Yar Badshah
- Salmaan Ali as Salman
Production edit
Zar Gul was filmed in Pakistan and United Kingdom. It was presented by Peer Films and it was written also directed by Salmaan Peerzada.[2] The film was released in three different languages in Pastho, Punjabi and English with subtitles.[1] The film was also screened at FiLUMS International Film festival.[3]
Music edit
The background music and music scenes were composed by Roger White.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "'Zar Gul' speaks for the voiceless". The Washington Times. March 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c "'Zar Gul' screened for the first time in Pakistan". Pakistan Today. January 1, 2023.
- ^ "FiLUMS International Film Festival starts today". The Nation. February 27, 2023.
