FilmIndia (Jan-Nov 1942)

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March 1942 FILMINDIA Two popular charmers — Auzurie and Shobhana — seem to make a pact, probably to give good entertainment in "Nai Duniya,' directed by Mr. A. R Kardar. But when he reached it. at the head of his forces, he found its gates open wide; and the city very quiet, its inhabitants in their houses, its streets deserted. He made for the palace, and the guards let him through unchallenged. Bewildered and suspicious, he halted to question them. "Majesty, our royal mistress desired above all that her people should suffer no bloodshed; therefore Kharah is yours," said the captain. "Her message is. 'Bid Shah Alam Khan accept Kharah. and henceforth be as a father to its people!" "N»w this is a queen indeed, well worthy of the name!" said Shah Alam Khan with admiration. "On my royal word no harm shall come to her or her subjects. Where is she, fcr. I desire to have speech with her?" He entered the palace; and there hesitated: for there was no sound within save the wailing of women, very grievous to hear. Guided by it, he and his comDanions reached the Begum's own apartments. And there they found her. lying robed and jewelled on a low couch, her women weep'ng round her: and her face, whence 'he veil had fallen back, was the loveliest Shah Alam Khan had ever seen; and cn her head was the royal crown of Kharah, a delicate bediamonded thing; and in her heart was the dagger she herself had thrust home as Shah Alam Khan approached the gates; her slender fingers were still clasped tightly about the hilt. Shah Alam Khan stood for a long time gazing down at her. What his thoughts were, no man could tell. In that hour, for the first time, pity touched his heart. Suddenly, the greatness cf his achievements seemed an empty thing, bought and paid for at all too heavy a price; the heavier inasnjuch as not he, bu>t others had had that cost to bear. He had never wished to undo the past before, but he wished it now. and it was too late. He gave his orders for the governance of Kharah. and turned homeward with a heavy heart. THE ROYAL PILGRIM He had not expected the mood to persist, but it did persist. He had given instructions that the city was on no account to be looted; but his captains, acting according to long custom, brought home the crown of Kharah to grace his Trophy House. It made the nineteenth, but he found no joy in it. Nor could he forget the lovely tragic face of the dead Begum. He tried, but without avail. He consulted his ministers, who. puzzled at the change in him. could only advise him seek forgel fulness in fresh conquests. In vain. That which had hitherto been his very life was dust and ashes now. He Vimal Sardesai gives a fine performance in "Municipality" a social comedy of Brilliant Pictures. 75