THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Hindi CINEMA · 1931
Shirin Farhad
Overview
India's second sound film beautifully narrates the ancient Persian love story of Shirin and Farhad from Nizami Ganjavi's Shahnameh. Farhad, a gifted sculptor, falls deeply in love with Queen Shirin. King Khusro, wishing to keep them apart, tasks Farhad with an impossible feat: demolishing the mighty Besutun mountain on his own. Despite the immense challenge, Farhad's unwavering love drives him. The film concludes with their poignant union in death, as Shirin's tomb miraculously opens to receive him.
A closer look
Shirin Farhad (1931) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Fantasy, Romance. Directed by J.J. Madan. The cast includes Nissar, Jahanara Kajjan.
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Shirin Farhad FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Shirin Farhad?
Shirin Farhad is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Shirin Farhad?
Our source metadata lists 12 June 1931. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Shirin Farhad?
The listed director is J.J. Madan.
Who is in the cast of Shirin Farhad?
The available cast credits include Nissar, Jahanara Kajjan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What type of movie is Shirin Farhad?
The source lists these genres: Fantasy, Romance.
What is Shirin Farhad about?
India's second sound film beautifully narrates the ancient Persian love story of Shirin and Farhad from Nizami Ganjavi's Shahnameh. Farhad, a gifted sculptor, falls deeply in love with Queen Shirin. King Khusro, wishing to keep them apart, tasks Farhad with an impossible feat: demolishing the mighty Besutun mountain on his own. Despite the immense challenge, Farhad's unwavering love drives him. The film concludes with their poignant union in death, as Shirin's tomb miraculously opens to receive him.
