FilmIndia (Jan-Nov 1942)

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April 1942 FILM INDIA distributors in Bombay have already started bidding. We hope it will go to the highest bidder. Baburao Pendharkar is busy again in the city with his new plans for the new picture and these plans are expected to take a definite shape within the next fortnight. EASTERN PICTURES (Bombay) "Badal" is now in its final sequences under the enthusiastic direction of Zahur Raja who also, by the way, leads a useful cast of artistes. With Radha Rani and Urmilla to lend sex appeal to the picture and "Badal" having a story unique in its conception, the picture promises to become a good hit. PANCHOLI ART PRODUCTIONS (Lahore) "Khan-Daan" has been completed and censored and also released at Lahore where it is doing even better than "Khazanchi". Bombay is anxious to see this picture and the earlier it is released the better for all. At the studios in Lahore, Director Gidwani has just finished shooting of the first set of "Zamindar". With Shanta Apte, Gulam Mohammad, M. Ismail, Manorama and others in the cast, "Zamindar" is expected to be another successor to "Khazanchi". BOMBAY TALKIES (Bombay) With its usual clock-work precision this studio is now working on a social picture called "Basant". Under the direction of Amiya Chakrabarti this social story promises to be another hit of Bombay Talkies. With Mumtaz Shanti and Ulhas leading a useful cast of well-known artistes, Bombay Talkies are once again sure of a thundering success. PRAKASH PICTURES (Bombay) "Bharat Milap", that mythological marathon of motion picture making is drawing in better money than "Narsi Bhagat" at all the stations wherever it has been released. At the studios in Andheri feverish | activity is seen in shooting "Station Master" a social story featuring Jagdish Sethi. TAJ MAHAL PICTURES (Bombay) "Ujala", their maiden production, with Naseem in the stellar role is bringing good reports of success from all places wherever it was released. Mr. Ehsan Mohammad is now seen in consultation with Mr. Zabak for the next picture of the company. NATIONAL STUDIOS (Bombay) With Nalini Jaywant as star, "Nirdosh", a social story in Hindi and Marathi, has been released at the Swastik Talkies in Bombay. At the studios they have a number of pictures in making some of which are: "Lalaji", a comedy; "Vijay" a social melodrama; "Roti", a social story, and "Apna Paraya", also a social subject. RANJIT MOVIETONE (Bombay) If someone wishes to see a beehive of industry, he must visit the 7/te SMARTEST £Lw NATIONAL ARTISTES' MARVELLOU S 20 — STAR — t^/Z'A MELODY-DRAMA SENSATION ! Mazhar Khan # MARVIorMERI duniya Stars of SCREEN, STAGE, RADIO all wrapped up in STORY & SONG and spilled on the screen in gTeat gobs of ENTERTAINMENT. MAZHAR KHAN, KAUSHALYA, HARI SHIVDASANI, A. HUSSAIN, MAJID, MEERA, GOPE, DAYA DEVI, S. NAZIR, PAR SHRAM, BUTT KASHER, & others. ^V' fe. . ♦ Kaushalya Directed by • I MAZHAR KHAN Dialogues by PANDIT SHIV KUMAR Music by . SHANTI KUMAR Songs by AHSAN RAZVI Photography by SAJU NAIK Dances arranged by AUZURIE & KRISHAN KUMAR Produced by C. R. BAJAJ. IT'S ML S ICC LOSS A L ! A MAZHAR KHAN PRODUCTION NATIONAL ARTISTES DADAR-BOMBAY 61