FilmIndia (Dec 1937 - Apr 1938)

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VOL. 3 No. 8 FILMINDIA WINTRY THOUGHTS: Khatoon: Now that Chaturbhuj Doshi has been made a director who is to stop me from becoming the heroine of his picture? (Beware of the man who made Chaturbhuj the director) . Rajkumari: (After the first inspection of the Ranjit Studio) Was "Toofan Mail" produced here? (Yes, my dear, fortunately for you). Anis Khatoon: Chaturbhuj, is that the Packard you had told me about in Calcutta? (Yes dear, it is both expensive and comfortable. Don't be so impatient). Indubala: (After a drive through the city). My god, Bombay is a civilized place! (What did you expect it to be? A jungle. Oh, don't worry you will get used to it). Jayant Desai (To Gogate) Chaturbhuj — a director? Well, Chandubhai is great. (He is brave enough to face any calamity). Chaturbhuj: Chandukaka, I have done my duty, faithfully, honestly, truthfully, honourably, piously and creditably and I have to thank you for the inspiration. Chandulal Shah: (Looking over the Calcutta Unit) Well, now you put it all to me eh? You forgot one word — cleverly. Sabita Devi: Mummy, mummy, what is going to happen after three hundred days? Mummy: Don't you worry, my dear, we shall start a Unit of our own. Look at Ratan and take courage. Maya: (Crying) I want Badami to direct a picture of mine. Till he does it, I won't touch any food. Yusuf: (Husband). Now, now, my dear, don't you see that Badami is engaged. You eat something and get fat. There are still 300 days at our disposal. Mehboob: Mv "Vatan" is the birth place of "Jagirdar". Badami: (Looking at Mehboob). That man is sick. Poor chap! Motilal: More popularity — more salary, should be the slogan in this industry. (What about better work). Surendra: They have not yet called me another Saigal. (Because Saigal is still living). Chimanlal Desai: The month proved exciting with so many mishaps. (What about the big jump in publicity?) Nanubhai Desai: (Closing his eyes and straining his throat) : You don't understand Ebrahim Seth (All India Talkie Representative) Zebu has done so well in "Afsana" that the whole of Punjab would go mad. Zebu: Boss, what does he know of screen acting. Ask him to act with me and he will know that it is not as easy as playing with money. Ebrahim: Yes, yes, you are right Zebu and you are also right Nanubhai but I am sorry I can't risk more money. (By the way, have you any more money to risk?) Babuseth Mamooji: (2 a.m. in the night). Surbhai, ring up Calcutta and enquire when they will be able to give us "Rajat Jayanti". I can't get sleep you know as long as that Babu Pai is seducing the whole audience. Surbhai Desai: Did you see the trailor of "Vidyapati?" How marvellous? Can Prabhat give a trailor like that? Baburao Pai: No, they can't! They are not trailor producers. They merely give marvellous pictures. R. C. N. Broacha: Bawaji, what shall we do with Ratan Bai and Hafisji? Khan Bahadur Ardeshar: Present them to Chandulal Shah on his birthday. He has made plenty of money and can go in for a gorgeous picture.