Movies and TvShows featuring "urdu" theme.

Kumail, a Pakistan-born comedian, falls in love with Emily, a grad student. They struggle with cultural differences. When Emily becomes ill, Kumail must face her parents and his true feelings.

Iman, a privileged Pakistani girl, goes with her family to buy a goat, as is the tradition in Pakistan before the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Azha. She picks the cutest one, and takes it home. She spends all of her time with the goat, whom she names Barfi, after her favorite Pakistani dessert. Soon, however, she realizes that Barfi is not a pet, but a goat being raised for slaughter. She makes a plan to save Barfi's life before he can be sacrificed on Eid. Along the way, through the help of her family and friends, she learns the true meaning of sacrifice, and the reason behind Eid al-Azha.

After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter’s precarious existence is ripped apart. They must find strength in each other if they are to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to engulf them.

Dedh Ishqiya is a 2014 comedy-drama movie filled with romance, poetry, and thrilling moments. It revolves around a nawab and his quest to find a wealthy widow to marry. The story takes a twist when two conmen try to manipulate the situation. The movie showcases a train-ride, a kidnapping, gunfights, and a lot of double-crossing. With elements of ghazal and poetry, Dedh Ishqiya keeps the audience engaged with its unique storyline.

Havaldar Ratan is a rookie at the local police station, and is assigned duty on foot patrol on Manoranjan Street, a notorious red-light area, on the very first day of his job. He strikes up a conversation with a good-looking young woman named Nisha, and tells her that there is a possible violation of Suppression of Immoral Trafficking Act taking place on this street. He witnesses several women soliciting men, and decides to call in the paddy wagon, and get them arrested. Alas, one of the men frequenting the prostitutes is none other than Ratan's superior officer, who immediately summons Ratan, and has him removed from service on corruption charges. Nisha takes pity on a homeless and unemployed Ratan, and asks him to live with her. He does not want her to sell her body, and so he decides to work at night, and during the day he takes on the guise of a rich Nawab and spends time with her.

Ismail Merchant's feature directorial debut addresses a subject close to his heart: the expressive Urdu language of Northern India, in danger of extinction as political trends and modernization obscure its contributions to Indian culture. Merchant 's treatment is wry and good humored , as his characters - an aging Urdu poet (Shashi Kapoor) and a worshipful young college lecturer - clash despite their shared passion for the beauty of words.

The mother of Amar (Rajiv Kapoor) has long believed that water will be the cause of her son's death, so when she meets Rinku (Dimple Kapadia), the girl he is in love with, she tells her to keep Amar away from anything that could drown him. But a short time later, he is involved in an accident that sweeps him down a waterfall. He manages to survive but is lost for six months, during which time his mother mourns for him. When Amar does finally return, he discovers Rinku has married another man.

The film begins with a robbery at the house of a retired headmaster, Manzoor, after which the robbers and all the victims are involved in a spectacular race that leads to life and death. Takes you to the beautiful valleys of love. During this robbery, there are some unbelievable incidents in that Master Manzoor asks her daughter Mehro to run away with Yasir for the sake of sanctity. Now begins the race of Yasir and Mehro who hide and seek to reach the base of the truck

A documentary that explores the lives of several LGBT individuals in India, including their struggles, triumphs, and the challenges they face in a conservative society. It delves into various topics such as gay rights, decriminalization, and the fight against homophobia. The film also highlights the importance of acceptance and understanding within families.

Madiha Aijaz’s observational documentary on public libraries in Karachi, Pakistan, provides an entry point into present-day Karachi, where irredeemable changes feel imminent. While the libraries become a bastion for the literary tradition of Urdu, their frequent visitors lament the increasing dominance of English – a residual reminder of colonialism, partition and the ‘globalising’ present. Wrapped in quiet solitude, seated readers are shown hiding away from the hustle and bustle of urban life that can be seen outside.

Adiala is a horror movie that takes place in a prison. It follows the journey of an agent who uncovers a web of secrets and danger while trying to unravel a mysterious plot. Filled with suspense and terror, the movie keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.