Saiqa (1968)
- Directed by
- Laeeq Akhtar
- Genre
- Musical
- Country
- Pakistan
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.0 of 10 from 3 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A woman navigates love and hardship in Pakistan. The story follows her romantic journey and personal struggles.
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What happens
Saiqa is a 1968 Pakistani Urdu romantic film directed by Laeeq Akhtar and produced by Shamim Ara in her debut production under Shamim Ara Productions. The film was based on Razia Butt's novel by the same name. The lead cast included Shamim Ara, Mohammad Ali, Darpan, Lehri, and Zamurrad. Saiqa is considered as one of the best performances of Ara, winning her a Nigar Award for Best Actress also. Collectively, the film received 9 Nigar Awards in different categories including "Best Film". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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