FilmIndia (Jan-Nov 1942)

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FILM INDIA February 194'i Between Jairaj and Snehaprabha, Amur in this land who does not know what the Ramayan is. To this story has been given an appropriate back-ground in the scenario of "Bharat Milap". Stars who have remarkable cinematic fame to their credit are there in various roles. While Durga Khote is to act as Kaikeyi, Shobhana Samarth will play Seeta. Ramachandra will be played by Chandrakant in the Marathi version and Prem Adib in the Hindustani version. Shahu Modak is in the r*le of Bharat in both the versions. The film promises #to be quite a success on release. NATIONAL ARTISTS (Bombay) "Meri Dunya" of National Artists is based on a story from the folklore of Sind and is directed by Mazhar Khan. Mazhar Khan also plays the part of a Sufi philosopher in the story. Kaushalya acts the heroine and Hari Shivdasani the hero of this film of Hindu-Muslim Unity. This film promises to be of great educative importance. TAJ MAHAL PICTURES (Bombay) Naseem has for long been missing on the Indian screen. She made her last appearance in "Pukar". She will now appear in "Ujala" with Prithviraj opposite her. Director 7fl romance is complete in "Khilouna", an production. Multani and Cameraman Dronacharya are reported to have done a good bit of work. Songs and music are said to be a particular attraction of the picture. It is awaiting release at the Lamlngton Talkies. BRILLIANT PICTURES (Bombay) "Municipality", a hearty entertainment fare of the Brilliants has already been shown in stations like Poona and Sholapur. It has not yet secured a theatre in Bombay. But when it comes to the Bombay screer it may be expected to have a ver> good run. The stage play in Marathi on which it is based, was one* a great rage. Usha Mantri, Saro Borkar and Vimal Sardesai havt dene very good work in the picture Brilliants are now busy producing "Pujari" in Hindustani. Mr. Kumarsen Samarth is directing it. FAZLI BROTHERS (Calcutta) "Masoom" is already having : good reception in Northern Indh stations. Fazli Brothers have mad« much progress with their nex '"Chowranghee". This is a famou Square in Calcutta and that give' the background of the story. The picture is being produced botl in Bengalee and Hindustani and se parate casts have been selected fo cither. Anis, Mehtab, and Amjac are in the Hindustani and Chhay Pramila and Jyotiprakash in its Ben gali counterpart. NAVAYUG CHITRAPAT (Poona) After the many farewell function that Winayak and Navayug staff ha naturally to go through, the Navayu Chitrapat is slowly settling down Poona. It is the Navayug plan to keei two sets always working; onu unde Winayak and another under Junnar kar. They are in the midst of '"Stat Ifl "SoonbaV', a picture of Famous Arun, in which Sumati Gupte ai Master Vithal give us thrilling social drama.