Hind Kesari (film)
| Hind Kesari | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Homi Wadia |
| Written by | H. E. Khatib |
| Screenplay by | Homi Wadia |
| Story by | H. E. Khatib |
| Produced by | Wadia Movietone |
| Starring | Husn Banu Sardar Mansoor Jal Khambata |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Music by | Master Mohammed |
Production company | Wadia Movietone |
| Distributed by | Wadia Movietone |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Hind Kesari (Hindi: हिंद केसरी, Caesar of India) is a 1935 Hindi action adventure film directed by Homi Wadia, and starring Husn Banu, Sardar Mansoor, Gulshan, Jal Khambatta, Tarapore and Master Mohammed.[1][2] The film was a remake of the 1932 film of the same name, directed by Homi Master for Jayant Pictures. The film did well for a "stunt film" breaking "records" at the box office.[3]
Plot
[edit]King Mansingh (Tarapore) falls prey to the machinations of his minister Zalim Singh and loses his throne. Prince Randhir leading an easy life now disguises himself wearing a mask and turns into the dreaded Hind Kesari. He is assisted in his endeavour to help the needy by Princess Hansa (Husn Banu).
Cast
[edit]- Husn Banu
- Sardar Mansoor
- Dilawar
- Gulshan
- Jal Khambatta
- Tarapore
- Master Mohammed
- Bashir Qawwal
- Bismilla
Production
[edit]The film was produced by Wadia Movietone, with cinematography by M. A. Rehman and a story by H. E. Khatib. Its music director was Master Mohammed and the lyricist was Joseph David.[4] The Wadia brothers preferred using Master Mohammed as music composer and actor and he was present in most of their films including Hind Kesari.[5] The character of Hind Kesari, played by Sardar Mansoor was based on the Douglas Fairbanks Sr. role in The Thief of Baghdad.[3] The horse, Punjab Ka Beta (Son of Punjab) a feature of most Wadia Movietone films of that time, had prominent billing. This movie is made in San Ramon.
Music
[edit]The music director was Master Mohammed and the lyrics were written by Joseph David.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Eksi Jagat Mein Halat Rehti Nahin Kisiki" |
| 2 | "Karam Kar Mere Daata Gham Ki Badali Dil Pe Chhai" |
| 3 | "Ghanan Garji Bhaandev Ki Megh Dhaara" |
| 4 | "Khansi Aur Khoon Kabhi Nahin Chhupe Jahan Mein" |
| 5 | "Tum Bin Ab Kaun Sambaale" |
| 6 | "Virha Mein Jal Rahi Hoon Chahe Aao Na Aao" |
| 7 | "Samay Aanad Ka Hai Utsav Nav Aaj Kar Na" |
References
[edit]- ^ "Hind Kesari 1935". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Hind Kesari 1935". gomolo.com. Gomolo.com. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ a b Mishra, Vijay (2013). Bollywood Cinema: Temples of Desire. Routledge. p. 126. ISBN 9781135310929. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ Rajadhyaksha, Willemen, Ashish, Paul (2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (2, revised ed.). Routledge. p. 263. ISBN 9781135943189. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Raj, Ashok (2009). Hero Vol.1, Volume 1 Bollywood series. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 9789381398029. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
External links
[edit]- Hindi Kesari at IMDb