Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad

Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad

Year: 2022

Runtime: 143 mins

Language: Urdu

Director: Nabeel Qureshi

Echo Score: 53

Budget: $900K

ActionComedy

Gulab Mughal, the son of an honest police officer, finds himself disillusioned by a path that doesn't lead to happiness. He observes the pervasive idea of using money to achieve goals, a practice that fuels the ambitions of activist Jia, who has dangerous plans involving illicit funds within the country. The story explores the complexities of morality and the temptations of power in a society grappling with corruption.

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Time period

Present-day

Set in contemporary Karachi and its surrounding urban areas, the film mirrors current social and political tensions. It weaves in themes of currency symbolism, public protests, and the struggle between law enforcement and corruption. The pace and locations reflect a modern-day Pakistani metropolis rather than a historical era.

Location

Karachi, Pakistan, Clifton Beach, Mazar-e-Quaid

The story unfolds primarily in Karachi, a bustling urban center where police stations, political offices, and busy streets form the backdrop. Clifton Beach serves as a dramatic finale setting, contrasting the city’s everyday chaos with a high-stakes showdown. Mazar-e-Quaid appears as a symbolic site for public action and national sentiment within the narrative.

🏙️ Urban setting 🐾 Animal rescue 💰 Corruption 🏛️ Politics

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Main Characters – Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad (2022)

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Gulab Mughal - Fahad Mustafa

Inspector Gulab Mughal starts as a crime-fighting officer who secretly accepts bribes under Rana’s protection. He falls for Jia and tries to win her affection with gifts, revealing a moral compromise that permeates his work. After personal loss and exposure of his corruption, he seeks redemption by returning money, disciplining misconduct, and ultimately sacrifices himself in a dramatic finale at Clifton Beach.

💼 Corruption 🧭 Redemption 🛡️ Justice

Jia - Mahira Khan

Jia is an animal shelter advocate whose rescue work and concern for pets draw her into Gulab’s orbit. She is angered by Gulab’s misdeeds and becomes a catalyst for his reform, while also leading public protests against the private ownership of a lion on Rana’s property. Their evolving relationship adds tension between love and integrity, ultimately fueling a demand for accountability.

🐾 Animal Rescue 💖 Romance 🗳️ Activism

Rana

Rana is a corrupt politician who wields influence through bribes and a private lion, symbolizing unchecked power. He efforts to evade consequences by burning his house and manipulating events, but his scheme unravels as authorities close in. His arrest marks a turning point in the struggle between corrupt elites and the law.

💰 Bribery 🏛️ Politics 🦁 Power

D.I.G. Babar

D.I.G. Babar is a high-ranking official who initially operates within the corrupt system but gradually recognizes his duty to justice. He ultimately supports actions against Rana and acknowledges Gulab’s reforms, signaling a shift within the force toward accountability.

🏛️ Law 🕊️ Duty 🧭 Reform

Munir Mughal

Munir Mughal, Gulab’s father, instilled a Halal-based ethic but dies in pain after discovering his son’s bribe-filled practices. His death underscores the personal and moral costs of corruption and becomes a driving force behind Gulab’s eventual quest for reform.

💡 Morality 👨‍👦 Family 🕯️ Legacy

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Major Themes – Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad (2022)

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⚖️ Corruption

The movie exposes how money, power, and influence corrupt both police work and politics. It shows bribes permeating the system, manipulating decisions and harming ordinary people. The narrative uses Gulab’s initial moral decay as a lens to critique systemic rot and the ease with which integrity can be compromised.

🔄 Redemption

Gulab undergoes a dramatic personal transformation, choosing to return ill-gotten gains and publicly confront misuse of power. His attempt at reform and accountability contrasts with his earlier corruption, suggesting that change is possible even within a flawed system. The arc culminates in a self-sacrificial move toward genuine justice.

🗳️ Public Justice

Protests and public sentiment drive the narrative against the removal of Jinnah’s image from currency and against the symbol of privilege embodied by Rana’s private lion. The film ties citizen action, media, and law enforcement to a broader demand for accountability. It frames the struggle as a collective fight for dignity, law, and fair treatment under the state.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:46

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