Top Cast
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Zubeida
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Noor Mohammad Charlie
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Mehboob Khan
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S.B. Nayampalli
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Nazir
Overview
An early Indian sound film, Zarina is a dramatic tale featuring Zubeida as a vibrant and passionate circus girl. The film explores a bold romance that reportedly pushed the boundaries of on-screen intimacy for its era, leading to early censorship debates.
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Origin
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