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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.

Top Cast

  • Ahmed Khalil

    Ahmed Khalil

    Tajul Malik

  • Sultana

    Sultana

  • Zubeida

    Zubeida

    Bakavali

  • Moti

    Moti

  • Jamna

    Jamna

  • Fatma Begum

    Fatma Begum

  • Noor Mohammad Charlie

    Noor Mohammad Charlie

  • Usha Rani

    Usha Rani

  • Sabita Devi

    Sabita Devi

Overview

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.

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