Filmindia (1941)

December, 1941 FILMINDIA CIRCO PRODUCTIONS (Bombay) "Swami" released through the Royal Film Circuit is running remarkably well at the Majestic Cinema in Bombay seeing that as a social picture it has plenty of competition in the town. At the studios Director Bose Is very near completing his social picture "Apna Ghar" starring Chandramohan and Shanta Apte. Another picture which is making steady progress is a socio-religious subject called "Bhakta Vidur". This picture features the celebrated actor Vishnupant Pagnis. Still another one, a social story. Is bein£ shot by Director Kardar. It Is called "Nai Duniya" featui'ing Shobhana Samarth, Mazhar Khan and Azurie. TAJ MAHAL PICTURES (Bombay) At the Wadia Studio Director Multani has gone more than half way through the maiden picture of this company called "Ujala". With Naseem and Prithvlraj supported by Ratan Bai and others this picture has become the item of competitive bargaining among the distributors of India. The result is: That the South Indian distribution has been taken up by Select Film Circuit, while Bombay, CP. C.I. has been taken up by the Select Serial Supply. Both these distributors have paid ratht>r heavy minimum guarantees after making themselves sure by seeing the rushes. BRILLIANT PICTURES (Bombay) "Municipality", the social story, with hilarious comedy as its basis, is now getting its finishing touches at the studios in Poona. This picture is due to be released in Bombay very shortly and great things are expected. EXCELSIOR FILM EXCHAN(Jf: (Bombay) With his irresistible methods of persuasion, Mr. Lim Bililmoria, the charming, young proprietor of this distributing company, has managed to secure the maiden production of Ashok Pictures' "Chandan", produc ed at the Vishnu Studios. If half of what young Lim talks about his picture is to be believed "Chandan" is going to be n sure hit. NAVYUG CHITRAPAT (Poona) "Sangam" a social comedy featuring Meenaxi and Winayak is reported to be doing very good business at the New West End, Bombay. The next picture 1o go Into shooting is called "State Guest" a story with rollicking laughter. This picture will be directed by Mr. Winayak who is already reported to have secured still another new story from the well-known journalist K. A. Abbas, who wrote "Naya Sansar" and "Nai Duniya". FAZLI BROTHERS (Calcutta) Known for his capacity to take infinite pains, Dii-ector Hasnain has completed "Masoom" after a lon^ labour of love. This picture is expected to be on the screen any day now and Director Hasnaiu is already preparing for the next picture. PRICE LOW PERFORMANCE HIGH GINE-"KODAK" MODEL BB JUNIOR f. 3.5 f 1.9 Rs. 125 Rs 150 . KODAK LTD. W ( Incorporated in England > Bombay — Calcutta Lahore — Madras HOME MOVIES in the full substandard size of l6mm. have the advantages of a bigger screen-picture and greater ease in editing. This Cine-"Kodak" Model brings the capital cost of l6mm. filming within the reach of anyone who can afford a good still camera. LENSES Kodak Anatt!gmat Lenses, fully corrected to optical perfection. f 3.5 — fixed focus, 5 feel to infinity f. 1.9 — nearly 3^ times as fast, focussing from 2 feet to infinity. ACTION Spring driven motor, with finger tip control and lock for self-taking (while you walk round into your own movie). Direct-vision Vi«w finder {folds flat) — Built in Exposure Guide — Outside Footage Indicator. 3i nk^ kodaks' ^ 8 & IG mm