FilmIndia (Jan-Nov 1942)

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February 1942 F I L M I X D I A They had a -Jhoola-Picnic" at the Marve Beach and here we see the three popular charmers: Lsela Chitnis, Devika Rani and Neena. They seem to be pleased but that is because they are laughing at some one. Guests" and expect to finish it by the end of February. Director Junnarkar will start shooting his new film in the beginning cf this month. AMAR PICTURES (Bombay! "Khilauna"' produced by Amar Pictures stars Snehprabha. Prabha. Jairaj and Kanhyalal. It is an adaptation of Vaju Khotak's Gujarati story, the scenario having been written by Chawdhary. Sarvottam Badami has directed it. Amar Pictures are now engaged in producing at Shree Sound Studios their second production "Ankh Michowli". Xalini Jaywant and Sulochana will be featured in this new film. EASTERN" PICTURES (Bombay! The producers of "Badal" are busy progressing with it and if their schedule works alright, the picture will be ready by the end of March. Zahur Raja is directing it. Radha Rani. Urmila. Shanta. Shakti and A. R. Pahelwan are all there to follow, the lead being played by Zahur Raja and the calculation of those concerned is that this combination will work very well. SARASWATI CINETONE (Poona) For the Saraswati Cinetone"s latest production "Awaz". they have secured a new star of singular ability. She is Suvarnamala. Fresh from college and trained at the Lucknow Academy cf Music, with rare beauty of face and form. Suvarnamala is bound to attract the attention of cinema-goers. Solicitor Dadla has written the scenario and Mr. Rafique Rizvi is air2cting. Dada Torney is supervising all work in connection with '"Awaz". SWASTIK INDIA LTD. (Bombay) Swastik India made their appearance in the film world with the release of "Tulsi*' a Circo production The next picture that this powerfully backed organization will release is "Awaz" of Saraswati Cinetone. which is expected to be a big hit, because of the new-find Suvarnamala being in it. BHARAT PICTURES (Bombay) Mr. Suganchand from the Central Provinces will soon be an important figure in the film world. He has started distribution of films and will shortly undertake production too. "Darpan"' and "Swaminath'" whose distribution he has undertaken will be released by him when suitable theatres in Bombay become available. MOHAN PICTURES (Bombay) Mohan Pictures' "Taj Mahal" which will naturally concentrate on the glory of the palace-builder emperor Shah Jehan, will soon be screened at one of the popular Bombay theatres. Shalini and Trilok Kapur have an exciting moment in -Tulsi", a Sicastik India release. 71