# Zooni

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Unreleased Indian film

Not to be confused with [Zuni (disambiguation)](/source/Zuni_(disambiguation)).

Zooni Dimple Kapadia at Zooni location Directed by Muzaffar Ali Starring Vinod Khanna Dimple Kapadia Music by Khayyam Country India Language Hindi

***Zooni*** is an unreleased Indian [Hindi](/source/Hindi)-language film directed by [Muzaffar Ali](/source/Muzaffar_Ali), starring [Vinod Khanna](/source/Vinod_Khanna) and [Dimple Kapadia](/source/Dimple_Kapadia).[1][2][3] The film was in production from 1988 and was expected to be released in 1990. A [film restoration](/source/Film_restoration) undertaking was announced in 2024.[4][5][6]

## Plot

*Zooni* is a period film revolving around the sixteenth century Kashmiri poet [Habba Khatoon](/source/Habba_Khatoon) (1554–1609 CE; also known as Zooni), queen of [Yousuf Shah Chak](/source/Yousuf_Shah_Chak), the ruler of Kashmir. After he was arrested by Mughal emperor [Akbar](/source/Akbar) and banished to Bihar, he remained to be the last ruler of Kashmir.[7]

## Cast

- [Dimple Kapadia](/source/Dimple_Kapadia) as Zooni ([Habba Khatoon](/source/Habba_Khatoon))

- [Vinod Khanna](/source/Vinod_Khanna) as [Yousuf Shah Chak](/source/Yousuf_Shah_Chak)

## Music

All songs were written by Shahryar.

- "Allah Khair Allah Khair Maango Sab Ki" - [Asha Bhosle](/source/Asha_Bhosle), [Jaywant Kulkarni](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jaywant_Kulkarni&action=edit&redlink=1), Sunil Kumar, [Bhushan Mehta](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bhushan_Mehta&action=edit&redlink=1)

- "Allah Khair Allah Khair Maango Sab Ki" (female) - Asha Bhosle

- "Jeene Ki Koi Raah Dikhayi" - Asha Bhosle

- "Nazar Mein Noor Ki Shamma Jali" - Asha Bhosle

- "Rookh-e-Dildar Deedam Daras Ko" - Asha Bhosle

- "Shah-e-Mardaan, Sher-e-Yajdaan" - Asha Bhosle

- "Tere Bin Yeh Jeevan Kya Hai" - Asha Bhosle

- "Yeh Shamme Yeh Savere Jo Hain" - Asha Bhosle

- "Husn Shaan-e-Dilbaraan Ishq" - [Anuradha Paudwal](/source/Anuradha_Paudwal)

- "Jheel Ke Aaine Mein Phir Mujhko" - [Anwar](/source/Anwar_(singer))

## Rediscovery and restoration

A [film restoration](/source/Film_restoration) work was announced in 2024.[8][9][10][11]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Sharma, Supriya (25 May 2017). ["Would like to cast Alia Bhatt as Zooni if I remake it today:Muzaffar Ali"](http://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/would-like-to-cast-alia-bhatt-as-zooni-if-i-remake-it-today-muzaffar-ali/story-NooxNpIqXgEmNdbT34mmAP.html). [Hindustan Times](/source/Hindustan_Times). Retrieved 10 May 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Bhattacharya, Roshmila (2 July 2015). ["Muzaffar Ali: I no longer cosy up to the stars"](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Muzaffar-Ali-I-no-longer-cosy-up-to-the-stars/articleshow/47905671.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. Retrieved 10 May 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Gupta, Priya (6 August 2015). ["Muzaffar Ali: If I could make Rekha look beautiful, I could also make other women look beautiful"](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Muzaffar-Ali-If-I-could-make-Rekha-look-beautiful-I-could-also-make-other-women-look-beautiful/articleshow/48361485.cms). *[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)*. Retrieved 10 May 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Muzaffar Ali's unreleased film Zooni to be restored"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/muzaffar-alis-unreleased-film-zooni-to-be-restored/articleshow/106715947.cms). *The Times of India*. 11 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [\[1\]](https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu-delhi-9WW5/20241108/281732685002855)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [\[2\]](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/muzaffar-ali-interview-on-reviving-zooni-with-son-shaad-ali-and-his-enduring-love-for-horses/article68862595.ece)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Aborted Zooni, The Film"](http://www.kashmirlife.net/aborted-zooni-the-film-2313/). kashmirlife. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Muzaffar Ali's unreleased film Zooni to be restored"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/muzaffar-alis-unreleased-film-zooni-to-be-restored/articleshow/106715947.cms). *The Times of India*. 11 January 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Nair, Uma. ["Muzaffar Ali's Farasnama in Delhi"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/plumage/muzaffar-alis-farasnama-in-delhi/). *The Times of India*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [\[3\]](https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/a-40-year-journey-shaad-ali-completes-muzaffar-alis-unfinished-film-zooni-1503515868.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [\[4\]](https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/kashmir-has-everything-muzaffar-alis-message-resonates-as-he-and-shaad-ali-revisit-zooni-at-iffi-2025-ws-kl-9723797.html)

## External links

- [*Zooni*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32044096/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

v t e Muzaffar Ali Directed Gaman (1978) Umrao Jaan (1981) Aagaman (1982) Anjuman (1986) Kali Mohini (1986) Semal Ki Darakht (1986) Khizan (1995) Jaanisaar (2015) Zooni (unreleased) Produced Gaman (1978) Umrao Jaan (1981) Anjuman (1986) Jaanisaar (2015)

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