Underplayed Gems

Heer Sial (1965)

Heer Sial poster
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Pakistan
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This is a Punjabi film from Pakistan that tells the traditional folk tale of Heer and Ranjha. It follows the doomed love between the two central characters. The movie is known for its music but was not a commercial success.

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What happens

Heer Sial (Punjabi: ਹੀਰ ਸਿਆਲ - ہیر سیال), sometimes spelled Heer Siyal, is a 1965 Punjabi-language Pakistani film directed by Jafar Bokhari, starring Firdous (as Heer) and Akmal (as Ranjha) in title roles. Despite its good musical score, the film did not do well at the box office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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