Basic Info
Release: June 27, 1924
Gul-e-Bakavali
1924
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.
Production Countries
- India
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Cast
Ahmed Khalil
Tajul Malik
Sultana
Zubeida
Bakavali
Moti
Jamna
Fatma Begum
Noor Mohammad Charlie
Usha Rani
Sabita Devi
Crew
Mohanlal G. Dave
Writer
Kanjibhai Rathod
Director
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