Resham to make a comeback in Swaarangi, out in cinemas on August 28

Published August 20, 2015
Resham returns to the big screen after 7 years in Swaarangi
Resham returns to the big screen after 7 years in Swaarangi

All caught up on the local cinema front? Think again.

Drama film Swaarangi, which marks Resham's comeback to cinema after seven years, is set to hit the screens on August 28.**

Based on a true story, Swaarangi follows Salma (Resham) as she struggles to save her children from a life of bonded labour after her drug addict husband (Naveed Akbar) decides to sell them for drug money. Ayub Khoso also stars as a 'Saieen' in the film.

The film boasts a soundtrack composed by Sahir Ali Bagga. Asrar has contributed to the soundtrack:

Swaarangi has been helmed by first-time director Phida Hussain.

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