Zarqa(1969)
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.
Zarqa (1969) is a drama film directed by Riaz Shahid, released on October 17, 1969 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Neelo, Ejaz Durrani, Allauddin and Abdul Karim Baloch. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Riaz Shahid
- Writers:
- Riaz Shahid, Riaz Shahid
- Producers:
- Riaz Shahid
- Production:
- Riaz Shahid Productions
- Status:
- Released
Zarqa Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Neelo
Neelo
as Zarqa
Ejaz Durrani
Allauddin
- Abdul Karim Baloch
Abdul Karim Baloch
- Fomi
Fomi
- Fazal Haq
Fazal Haq
- Ilyas Kashmiri
Ilyas Kashmiri
- Nasira
Nasira
Aslam Pervaiz
- Agha Talish
Agha Talish
- Zulfi
Zulfi
- Yusuf Khan
Yusuf Khan
Key crew
Directed by Riaz Shahid, written by Riaz Shahid and Riaz Shahid, produced by Riaz Shahid.
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Zarqa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Zarqa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zarqa online?
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Who stars in Zarqa?
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The main cast of Zarqa (1969) includes Neelo, Ejaz Durrani, Allauddin, Abdul Karim Baloch and Fomi. The film was directed by Riaz Shahid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zarqa released?
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Zarqa was released on October 17, 1969 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Zarqa worth watching?
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Zarqa (1969) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.