FilmIndia (1946)

FILMINDIA January, 1946 Alice Faye is reported to be reading the script of "Fallen Angel". It seems to be written on the bald plate of Director Otto Preminger of 20th Century Fox. and is expected to be ready in the month of March. In the cast we find Kundanlal, Rajrani and Nawaz. VICTORY PICTURES (Bombay) Though this company is not so wellknown in the country, it must be mentioned that they have produced pretty good pictures in the thriller variety. Their next will be called "Black And White" under the direction of S. M. Raza and featuring John Cawas, Dilawar, Surekha and others. Another picture they have in view is called "Fighting Girl." EVERWIN PICTURES (Bombay) It seems people are busy not only producing new pictures but also starting new production companies. This new company has a maiden picture in hand called "Vafadar" under the direction of S. M. Raza. Still another one which they hope to produce pretty quickly is called "Bevafa." BRIJ PRAKASH PRODUCTIONS (Bombay) Taking the story of Munshi Khan jar, Director Nari Ghadiali is producing a thriller called "Pick Pocket". The picture is chaperoned by Brijmala, a woman producer, and features Navin Yagnik and Rajrani. FILMISTAN LIMITED (Bombay) By the time this is in hand, the producers of "Chal Chal Re Nav Jawan" will have released in Bombay, at the Roxy, their new picture "Shikari." This picture stars Ashok Kumar supported by Veera and Paro, two new-comers to the screen. The former is a Parsi lady from Indore and was recently married to Mr. Mohsin Abdulla. Two other pictures in making are called "Safar" featuring Shobha and Kanu Roy and 'Mazdoor' featuring Indumati, Veera and Nasirkhan. Still another picture that is likely to go into production almost immediately is tentatively called Production No. 5 at present. The distinctive feature of this picture will be that it will be produced by Ashok Kumar, for the first time as a producer. R.R.B. STUDIO SPOTLIGHTS R.R.B. Studio Spotlights, made in England, and famous all over the world, are now available to the Indian Film Industry. These R.R.B with the exception of 1,000 Watts, consist of a one piece cast aluminium body with sheet linings, fitted with Bi post lampholder, Rhodium Plated metal reflector, heat resisting prismatic condenser and double pole switch. Each lamp is provided with 40 feet of cable. Focussing in every case is effected by control handle at the rear of the unit. Available at the following approxi mate prices: 500 Watt light with stand complete Rs. 225 each 1000 Watt light with stand complete Rs. 400 .. 2000 Watt light with stand complete Rs. 47S ,. 5000 Watt light with stand complete Rs. 725 .. 1000-1500 Watt Rifleflood with stand Rs 400 .. 2000 Watt adjustaspot Rs. 880 ,. Also available H.I. Arc lights in 60, 120 and 150 amps and Top, Side Lights, etc. Prices on application. Write for full details to: CANAM RK , flOfMIT tt. MHMT 66