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05 Oct, 2016

Model Rachel Gill is making her film debut in the upcoming historical action drama Saya e Khuda e Zuljulaal and has big shoes to fill.

She is playing a character inspired by Mughal-era legend, Razia Sultana, who was the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

"My character is called Razia Sultana. She is a strong woman who lives life on her own terms. She has a powerful stature in society and holds the [power] to fight against injustice and wrongdoing while staying within the system."

Rachel Gill as Razia Sultana in Saya e Khuda e Zuljulaal
Rachel Gill as Razia Sultana in Saya e Khuda e Zuljulaal

Rachel says signing onto the film was a great decision.

"My experience of working on this film was great because it's a challenging role and I got a chance to be a part of such a big patriotic historical film. The entire team was so professional; they knew exactly what they wanted. We all worked very hard and it's a big privilege for me [to be part of such a great project.]"

The film, framed as tribute to historical heroes, is essentially a patriotic film.

"Saya e Khuda e Zuljalal is about Pakistan's [birth], how we got our homeland, the number of sacrifices our nation made. It's full of emotion, drama, love."

directed by Umair Fazli, the film stars an ensemble cast that includes Javed Sheikh, Moammar Rana, Arbaaz Khan, Rambo, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyer Ijaz, Firdous Jamal, Noor Bukhari and Jia Ali.

The film's release date is yet to be announced.

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Aamer Oct 05, 2016 05:44pm
Will love to see this film and Rachel Gill . I heard Shan was the original choice and later on was replaced by Moammar Rana. I heard this film also had Sahiba after a long time, dont know if this is true.
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HJ Oct 05, 2016 06:35pm
Razia Sultana was not of Mughal era. She was a delhi sultanate ruler of slave dynasty....long before the coming of mughals.
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Adeel Oct 05, 2016 06:53pm
Calling Razia Sultana a Mughal era legend is inaccurate only by 296 years!!!! Razia died on October 13, 1240 and Babur, the founder of Mughal empire born on February 14, 1483, and laid the foundation of Mughal dynasty in April 20, 1526
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