Zeher-e-Ishq
Zeher-e-Ishq (Urdu: زہر عشق) is a Pakistani Sufism love Drama film directed by Khalid Khan and written by Mohammad Asif. The film stars are Rohit Purohit (India), Aslihan Akmez (Turkey), Asad Zaman Khan, Resham, Sana Nawaz, Tipu, Shabbir Jan, Shakeel, Suzain Fatima and Shazad Ali Khan.
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Directed by | Khalid Khan |
Written by | Mohammad Asif |
Produced by | Khalid khan |
Starring | Asad Zaman Khan Maira Khan Sana Nawaz Tipu Shabbir Jan Shakeel |
Cinematography | Mirza Mehmood Ahmed |
Music by | Waqar Ali |
Production companies | Hum Films, KK Film Productions |
Distributed by | Hum Films |
Running time | 130 minutes |
Country | Pakistan |
Language | Urdu |
Plot
A whirling Dervish from Turkey falls in love with a Jogi in Pakistan. Their romantic attraction scandalizes their communities, with attempts made to divide the couple. The couple's love for each other is stronger than their community's animosity so they abandon all, and flee. Their love is put to the test by enduring the hardships of crossing a scorching desert but emerge to a dramatic end.
Cast
- Asad Zaman Khan
- Maira Khan
- Rohit Purohit
- Aslihan Akmez from Turkey
- Resham
- Sana Nawaz
- Tipu
- Shabbir Jan
- Shakil
- Suzain Fatima
- Atiya Khan
- Shazad Ali khan
Production
Principal photography on the film began in mid-December 2015, which will end in 2017. Filming took place on several locations in Pakistan, Turkey and Europe.[1][2][3]
Soundtrack
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Soundtrack album by Waqar Ali | |
Recorded | 2018 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Language | Urdu |
The soundtrack for Zeher-e-Ishq is composed by Waqar Ali, comprising seven songs, sung by Sajjad Ali and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Indian playback singers Sunidhi Chauhan, Palak Muchhal and Mohammad Irfan Ali.
References
- Jawaid, Wajiha (4 December 2015). "5 reasons to look forward to Khalid Khan's 'Zeher-e-Ishq'". HipinPakistan. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- Siddiqui, Maleeha Hamid (3 December 2015). "New film Zeher-e-Ishq hopes to spread Rumi's teachings about love". Dawn. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- "'Zeher-e-Ishq' set to go on the floors". The Express Tribune. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2016.