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

E-Paper | June 14, 2026

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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yarana

Aug 20, 2015 02:17pm

can't wait to c this movie sounds great

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Aug 20, 2015 02:36pm

Looks like a good movie. Want sooo much to see this movie, Shah and Moor, but I live in Scandinavia where these films are never shown :(

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Observer

Aug 20, 2015 02:44pm

Good topic. This practice is very common in Pakistan where husbands are drug edicts and their wives strive hard to feed and educate their children. I my self know such case.

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Madhusudan

Aug 20, 2015 03:51pm

Resham ji is hema malini of pakistan.

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Madhusudan

Aug 20, 2015 04:05pm

Imran abbas"s jannisar is too releasing on same day.

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Ailly

Aug 20, 2015 05:14pm

whos is this lady Resham ?

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Haroon

Aug 20, 2015 05:19pm

Ayub Khoso is a legendary actor. Good to see him back on screen.

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iqbal

Aug 20, 2015 10:42pm

there are movies and then there are Movies that compel you to watch them due to their rawness and brutal honest portrayals

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SHAZIA AFRIDI

Aug 21, 2015 12:22am

Resham is one of Pakistan's most gifted actresses, with immense charisma. It's so awesome that she's playing a major role in a socially conscious movie. She's also one of Pakistan's most humble actresses who's very down to earth unlike some who are trying to compare her with over rated Indian actresses here who's egos are unreal. IMO, she's far more beautiful then Modi's party hack, Hema Malini whom I don't find even remotely pretty or talented.

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Baba bandook

Aug 21, 2015 03:18am

Resham is a very talented actress. I love her deep voice

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Umer Salahuddin

Aug 21, 2015 06:12am

She is shown as poor but heavy makup shows otherwise. What a contrast. For a good movie such mistakes destoroys the true spirit of making a movie. Hollywood movies are more successful in the world because they take care of every minute things while making a movie.

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shereen

Aug 21, 2015 06:51am

@Ailly please no. Resham is a class all her own, an actor with skill, grace and near perfect pronunciations.

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