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Urdu CINEMA · 1954

Shama Parwana

1954-01-01147 min
Drama

Audience rating

8.0/10

Source: TMDB2 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Gul Mirza is a poet who sings ghazals at Shahenshah Arkat-Ul-Daula's palace and wins the heart of his daughter, Sahebzadi Aalam. They agree to marry once he finishes his service in the royal army. But when his widowed mother is murdered one night, Gul Mirza speaks out against Arkat and gets labeled a rebel, perhaps never able to meet Aalam again. Inspired by a famous legend from the Mughal era.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Shama Parwana (1954) is a Urdu-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by D.D. Kashyap. The cast includes Shammi Kapoor, Suraiya, Kumari Naaz, Ulhas. Runtime: 147 minutes.

Cast & crew

D.D. KashyapDirector
Portrait of Shammi Kapoor
Shammi KapoorGul Mirza
Portrait of Suraiya
SuraiyaSahebzadi Aalam
Portrait of Ulhas
UlhasShahenshah Arkat-Ul-Daula
Portrait of Sunder
SunderFeroz
Bibbi BaiGul Mirza's mother
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Shama Parwana FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Shama Parwana?

Shama Parwana is listed as a Urdu-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Shama Parwana?

Our source metadata lists 1 January 1954. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Shama Parwana?

The listed director is D.D. Kashyap.

Who is in the cast of Shama Parwana?

The available cast credits include Shammi Kapoor, Suraiya, Kumari Naaz, Ulhas, Sunder. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Shama Parwana?

The recorded runtime is 147 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Shama Parwana?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is Shama Parwana about?

Gul Mirza is a poet who sings ghazals at Shahenshah Arkat-Ul-Daula's palace and wins the heart of his daughter, Sahebzadi Aalam. They agree to marry once he finishes his service in the royal army. But when his widowed mother is murdered one night, Gul Mirza speaks out against Arkat and gets labeled a rebel, perhaps never able to meet Aalam again. Inspired by a famous legend from the Mughal era.