Zar Gul Explained

Zar Gul
Native Name:	Urdu: {{Nastaliq|زر گل
Director:	Salmaan Peerzada
Producer:	Usman Peerzada
Music:	Roger White
Distributor:	Peer Films
Runtime:	120 minutes
Country:	Pakistan
Language:	Urdu

Zar Gul (ur|{{Nq|زر گل) is a 1997 Pakistani film directed and written by Salmaan Peerzada and produced by Usman Peerzada.^[1]

Plot

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.^[1]

Cast

• 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

Zar Gul was filmed in Pakistan and United Kingdom. It was presented by Peer Films and it was written also directed by Salmaan Peerzada.^[1] The film was released in three different languages in Pastho, Punjabi and English with subtitles. The film was also screened at FiLUMS International Film festival.^[2]

Music

The background music and music scenes were composed by Roger White.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Zar Gul' screened for the first time in Pakistan. Pakistan Today. January 1, 2023.
2. Web site: FiLUMS International Film Festival starts today. The Nation. February 27, 2023.
3. Web site: 'Zar Gul' speaks for the voiceless. The Washington Times. March 8, 2023.