
Ayesha is a widow with a secret past, living with her beloved son Saleem in a small town in Pakistan close to the Indian border. When the fires of Islamic nationalism invade their tranquil lives, Saleem and a few of the town's other young men are soon gripped by a religious fervour, and they attempt to bring radical Islamic law to their friends and neighbours. After a group of Sikh pilgrims arrive in town, tensions reach boiling point as Ayesha's haunted past comes rushing back.
Directed by Sabiha Sumar, Silent Waters leans on a strong ensemble — Kirron Kher, Aamir Ali Malik, Arshad Mahmood — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2003.
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Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era.
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