Shirin and Farhad
1970, Persian. Directed by Esmail Kushan.
Ferhat and Şirin are two lovers who love each other passionately. Şirin's sister Meryem wants to marry her off to the Greek king, because this is a condition for the king to take them under his protection. Greek soldiers attack Şirin. King Hüsrev rescues the young girl. He does not reveal his identity as king. The people believe Hüsrev to be the king's spy and wound him. Ferhat rescues Hüsrev and treats his wound. Hüsrev feels indebted to Ferhat. He also keeps his identity as king hidden from Ferhat.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
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- Released
- 1 January 1970
- Original title
- شيرين و فرهاد
- Country
- Iran, Turkey
- Written by
- Esmail Kushan
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What Shirin and Farhad is based on
Shirin and Farhad is based on Khosrow and Shirin by Nizami Ganjavi.
Khosrow and Shirin
By Nizami Ganjavi
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Shirin and Farhad runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Shirin and Farhad isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1970. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shirin and Farhad?
If you liked Shirin and Farhad, try The Matchmaker's Playbook, Gabriel's Rapture: Part I, Attraction.
Who directed Shirin and Farhad?
Shirin and Farhad (1970) was directed by Esmail Kushan and stars Cüneyt Arkın, Niloofar, Dariush Talayi.
What is Shirin and Farhad based on?
Shirin and Farhad is based on Khosrow and Shirin by Nizami Ganjavi.