Gul-e-Bakavali

Gul-e-Bakavali (1924)

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.

Date of release
1924-06-27
TMDB
8.0 / 10 (1)
Director
Kanjibhai Rathod

Casting

Interesting facts

Gul-E-Bakavali is a 1924 Indian silent fantasy film written in Gujarati by Mohanlal Dave, directed by Kanjibhai Rathod, and produced by the Kohinoor Film Company. The film stars Zubeida as Bakavali and Khalil as Taj-ul-Mulk. The film's story adapts a popular legend centered on a mystical flower believed to have healing powers, and a prince who seeks it to cure his father's blindness. Gul-E-Bakavali is described by film scholars as the 'first all-India super hit' and among the most successful silent films.

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