Movies: Nazir

A married couple is overcoming social challenges and obstacles, with fate playing a pivotal role in their decisions....

Kardar’s ultra-conservative ode to patriarchy tells of Binod (Jairaj) and Indira (Sitara Devi) who were married as children and never meet as adults. Indira grows into a ‘modern’ young woman while Binod, disinherited when his stepfather has a son, wo...

A disgraced widow is forced to work as a maid for her fatherless child....

Film starring Shyam Kumar, Suraiya and Amar...

The naive Saroop (Nandrekar) romantically renounces earthly pleasures under the influence of a sadhu (Ashraf Khan). Arrested at a fairground and jailed, fellow convicts change his view of the world. Working in the prison’s garden, he meets the superi...

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Based on the timeless tragic Arab folk tale of star-crossed lovers, depicting the intense and obsessive love between Qays (Majnu) and Laila, often ending in heartbreak and separation due to societal or familial opposition....

An early Indian film that explored social issues or class differences within its narrative, it highlight a commentary on contemporary societal norms, inequalities, or interactions....

A village girl's life is complicated by a love triangle or conflict, exploring themes of innocence, love, and loyalty amidst rural challenges....

An elder brother's sacrifice to educate his sibling leads to family strife when the younger brother marries into a rival family, sparking betrayal and tragedy that tests their bonds....

An early Indian sound film, Zarina is a dramatic tale featuring Zubeida as a vibrant and passionate circus girl. The film explores a bold romance that reportedly pushed the boundaries of on-screen intimacy for its era, leading to early censorship deb...

An early Indian romantic musical drama, likely following a "caravan of beauty" and exploring themes of love and allure....

Suresh, a Hindu graduate, and Rafique, a Muslim mechanic, are close friends despite their different worlds. Suresh’s father refuses consent for his marriage to Rafique’s sister, but the bond between the two men survives. Later, unemployment drives th...

Film starring Sabiha Khanum and Santosh....

Chandragupta is a 1934 historical film that chronicles the rise of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire. Directed by A.R. Kardar, the film depicts Chandragupta's journey from a humble background to becoming a powerful emperor, guide...

Taj Mahal tells the epic love story of Prince Khurram (later Emperor Shah Jehan) and Arjumandbano (who becomes Mumtaz Mahal Begum). Their destined romance unfolds amidst political intrigue, military campaigns, and courtly life in the Mughal Empire. A...

The firste ever Lahore made film. Anwari Begum and Rafiq Ghaznavi - the grand parent of Salma Agha - played title roles in this memorable film. Rafiq Ghaznavi was a famous musician in the 30s and 40s and Anwari Begum appeared in many films, one of th...

A fiery rivalry across two generations of gypsies sparks when a scorned love leads to tragedy. Decades later, a free-spirited young woman, unknowingly caught in the ancestral feud, must reconcile her wild heritage with bourgeois life when a passionat...

Oriental fantasy derived from classic Parsee theatre. The heir to the Yemeni throne, Prince Parviz, is falsely imprisoned by his stepmother who claims power. Parviz receives a magic dagger from a mystic sufi fakir to liberate himself and his people. ...

A scientist (Nayampally) turns himself into a monster in this story based on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde....