Parizaad (1000) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1000 · 1,015 mins · Urdu

Directed by

Shehzad Kashmiri

Starring

Saleem Mairaj, Urwa Hocane, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Mohammad Ahmad, Ushna Shah, Mashal Khan

Adapted from Hashim Nadeem’s novel, the story follows a dark‑skinned boy born into a sprawling, impoverished family of eleven. In a culture that prizes fair complexion, his name—meaning “fairy’s child”—creates a poignant irony as he confronts prejudice, identity, and the longing for acceptance.