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Zarqa (1969)

Movie ★ 7.0 145 min

Drama

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.

Riaz Shahid Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 17, 1969
Runtime
145 min
IMDb
tt1464797
Country
Pakistan
Language
Studio
Riaz Shahid Productions

Cast

Neelo Zarqa Ejaz Durrani Ejaz Durrani Allauddin Allauddin Abdul Karim Baloch Fomi Fazal Haq Ilyas Kashmiri Nasira Aslam Pervaiz Aslam Pervaiz Agha Talish Zulfi Yusuf Khan

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Zarqa stars Neelo, Ejaz Durrani, Allauddin, Abdul Karim Baloch.
When was Zarqa released?
Zarqa is a 1969 drama film.
Where can I watch Zarqa?
You can watch Zarqa with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.