GUL-E-BAKAVALI

Based on a popular legend, this silent film tells the story of the fairy Bakavali and her divine flower, the Gul, which possesses healing powers. Taj-ul-Mulk, a prince from the East, seeks the flower to cure his blind father. The legend's origins are debated: one version traces it to a 19th-century translation of a Persian tale, while another points to a 16th-century narrative from Abely Sheikh. The story was a favorite on the Parsee stage, particularly the scenes where Taj-ul-Mulk battles his villainous brothers, who steal the flower. The tale also features Bakavali turning to stone and her eventual human rebirth.

The Crew

Ahmed Khalil

Tajul Malik

Sultana

Zubeida

Bakavali

Moti

Jamna

Fatma Begum

Noor Mohammad Charlie

Usha Rani

Sabita Devi