Farz (Urdu: فرض, lit. 'Duty') is a 1973 Pakistani Urdu-language film directed by Laeeq Akhtar and produced by Shamim Ara under the banner Shamim Ara Productions.
Alongside Ara, the film stars Syed Kamal, Qavi, Nisho and Mumtaz.
The music was composed by Nashad.
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Plot
Set against the backdrop of War, the plot revolves around the services of the military and martyrs who sacrifice their lives for the country. It is story of a wife and mother who lost her husband and son for the sake of country.
Cast
Shamim Ara
Syed Kamal
Qavi
Nisho
Mumtaz
Imran
Saqi
(Guest appearances: Ragni, Nanha, Sabira Sultana, Saleem Nasir, Najma Mehboob, Mustafa Qureshi, Munawar Saeed)
Release and reception
The film was released on 16 January 1973.
The Statesman praised the film for its off-beat themes.