FilmIndia (1939)

December 1939 FILMINDIA Young Dnyaneshwar is being played by a new find Yeshwant, who will thrill the audience with his golden voice, while the grown up saint will be played by Shahu Modak. Miss Sumati Gupte, an educated girl, is going to play an important female role. Manju, that chit of a girl who won the hearts of everyone by her very first appearance in "Admi," is also going to play an important role. SARASWATI CINETONE The veteran Dada Torney has completed "My Beloved" and the picture will be censored very shortly. The picture is full of comedy and the fans will have a feast of fun and frolic in it with a heartrending dramatic touches. ARUN PICTURES The cine fans all over India will be delighted to know that the lovely song bird of Maharashtra — Leela returns to the screen after a long absence. Who could forget her impressive roles in 'Maya-Machindra,' Malati Nishani' and 'Raja Gopichand'? Now under the banner of Arun Pictures, she makes a return — and to be sure — this time she will top all her previous characterization. "Goraknath" the new Aruna picture under production gives full scope to Leela's histrionic abilities! She has been supported by an array of well known stars such as B. Nandrekar CBagbhan' and 'Amar Jyoti'), Vimal Sarriesai ('Mera Haq') the picture will be distributed by Peerless Pictures. KOLHAPUR HUNS PICTURES Director Winayak is forging ahead with his "Better Half" alias f'Ardhangi" featuring himself, Minaxi. Leela Chitnis, Baburao Pendharker and Damuanna in the lead. Pandurang Naik the wizard with the camera once again photographs the picture. NAVYUG CHITRAPAT LTD. This is a new limited concern recently formed with a capital of Rs. 25 lakhs. The managing agents of this company will be Messrs. Huns Pictures. The prospectus of the Co.. appear elsewhere in this issue. CALCUTTA NEW THEATRES "Jawani Ki Rit" in Hindusthanl and "Parajaya" in Bengali is ready for release. The former version will be released in Bombay during this month by the Calcutta Film Exchange. The picture presents Kanan and Najam in the main cast and is directed by Hemchander. P. C. Barua's "Zindagi" is nearing completion. He is now busy preparing the trailer of his picture. ASSOCIATED PRODUCTIONS LTD. Director D. R. Das is progressing with "Andhi" in Hindi and "Alo Chhaya" in Bengali version. Molina, Punkaj Mullick, Sreelekha, Manju, K. C. Dey play leading roles. SOUTH INDIA SRI JAGADISH FILMS (Madras) Shooting of "Malli Pelli" their ambitious Telugu social is reported to be complete. Miss Kanchanamala plays the role of the young widow opposite the veteran South Indian actor-director Y. V. Rao. MURUGAN TALKIE FILM CO. (Madura) "Rambha's Love" has turned out to be a success. "Manju Gosh" will be their next, starring the famous actor M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. GENERAL FILM DISTRIBUTORS (Madras) "Pandurang Vittal" is awaiting release in the city. B. V. Ramanandam directed this puranic theme. TRINITY THEATRES LTD. (Madras) "Chandragupta Chanakya" is occupying the studio floors at the Kali Film Co., Calcutta. Mr. C. K. Sachi is quite confident of doing well at the megaphone. NAVEENBHARAT PICTURES (Madrus) They have announced "Kala Chakram" a social in Telugu. Shooting has already been commenced. VAUHINI PICTURES LTD. (Madras) The enterprising trio — B. N. Reddy, Ramnoth and Sekhar have started the shooting of "Sumangali" their new social. New faces will be a feature of this film. AURORA FILM CORPORATION (Madras) Master V. N. Sundaram plays the name role in "Sri Sankaracharya" shortly to be released at the Wellington, Madras. SALEM MOHINI PICTURES (Salem) Ellis R. Dungan is reported to be giving expert and original finishing touches to "Kavi Kalamegham" at the Prakjoti studios. GOODWIN PICTURE CORP. (Bangalore) Distribution of "Malati Madhavan" a Telugu social featuring Miss Pushpavalli, produced by B. L. Khemkha and directed by C. Pullaya at the Metropolitan Pictures, Calcutta is now in the hands of the above successful distributors. MOTION PICTURE PRODUCERS COMBINE LTD. (Madras) "Surya Puthri." a Tamil picture, is reported to be under production. DWARAKANATH PRODUCTIONS ( Madras) The long awaited mighty mythological' hit "Dana Shura Kama" is reported to be ready for release shortly. ANGEL FILMS LTD. (Salem). "Parasuramavathar" a Tamil mythological featuring M. R. Krishnamoorthy. Master T. R. Mahalingam. Sirukulathoor Sama. N. S. Krishnan, Maduram etc., is well under completion. THE CENTRAL STUDIOS LTD. (Coimbatorc ) . "Prahalada" a Tamil mythological with Master Mahalingam and Santhanalakshmi is shortly to be released. "Sathi Murali" another mythological in Tamil is reported to be a lavisn production and is almost complete. Release is awaited shortly. 3S