The protagonist of the film is Saiqa, a twenty-year-old orphan girl who lives in a palace with her grandmother, aunts, and uncle. The palace, however, is a horrible place for her because she is treated badly due to her parents' deeds. Her distant aunt Anjum Ara, who visits occasionally, and her uncle Fakhr, who does not overtly express his affection for her because of his wife, are the only people who truly adore her.
Saiqa secretly loves her most annoying cousin Rehan, but he likes his other cousin. The superstitious adults with hate-filled hearts have misled Rehan and other kids in the palace into thinking that Saiqa's presence is a curse. Finally, Saiqa succeeds in convincing Rehan about her true love for him.[2]
Music and soundtracks
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The music of the film was composed by Nisar Bazmi[4] and the songs were written by Masroor Anwar:[5]
- A Baharo, Gawah Rehna, A Nazaaro, Gawah Rehna — Singer(s): Ahmad Rushdi, Mala[1][5]
- Aaja Teray Pyar Mein Hay Dil Be-Qarar — Singer: Runa Laila
- Husn Ka Jalwa Bijli Ban Kar Kab Kis Par Gir Jaye — Singer(s): Mala, Naseem Begum
- Ik Sitam Aur Meri Jan, Abhi Jan Baqi Hay — Singer: Mehdi Hassan[1][5]
- Jo Hamguzar Rahay Hayn, Woh Zindagi To Nahin — Singer: Mala
- Teri Tasvir Mein Jo Baat Hay, Woh Tujh Mein Kahan — Singer: Mala
Release and box office
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Saiqa was released on 13 September 1968.[5]