Release Date

27 Jun, 1924

Runtime

00:00: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Based on a popular legend, this silent film tells the story of the fairy Bakavali and her divine flower, the Gul, which possesses healing powers. Taj-ul-Mulk, a prince from the East, seeks the flower to cure his blind father. The legend's origins are debated: one version traces it to a 19th-century translation of a Persian tale, while another points to a 16th-century narrative from Abely Sheikh. The story was a favorite on the Parsee stage, particularly the scenes where Taj-ul-Mulk battles his villainous brothers, who steal the flower. The tale also features Bakavali turning to stone and her eventual human rebirth.

Original Title

Gul-e-Bakavali

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Actors

Ahmed Khalil

Sultana

Zubeida

Moti

Jamna

Fatma Begum

Noor Mohammad Charlie

Usha Rani

Sabita Devi

Crew