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AMAR PICTURES (Bombay)
It seems that all the money which these producers spent on "Ratnavali" to capture the ancient splendour of India has been returned to them and a little more in profits as this picture has been sold outright to some local distributors.
"Ratnavali" is a story of royal love in which the king accepts the love of two women and permits them to share his huge heart equally. It is a thrilling tale told in an ancient manner. The picture features Ratnamala, Surendra, Usha Mantri and others and is directed by Surendra Desai.
SHALIMAR PICTURES (Poona)
"Mun-ki-Jeet", despite its indifferent production values, is drawing large crowds at the Kamal Talkies in Bombay. At the studios, "Ghulami" has been completed and will be soon on the screen. Other pictures under production are: "Prithviraj Sanyukta", "Shree Krishna Bhagwan" and "Meera."
EASTERN PICTURES (Bombay)
"Zeenat," a story featuring Nurjehan and Yakub is waiting to be released. This picture which has been produced under the supervision of Mr. Shiraz Ali Hakim, the biggest film magnate today, has been purchased by Salma Talkie Distributors.
D. R. D. PRODUCTIONS (Bombay)
Under the direction of S. M. Yusuf, D. R. D. Wadia has been able to complete the shooting of "Nek Parvin" featuring Ragini, Ullhas and Yakub. The South Indian rights of this picture have been purchased by Mr. Shiraz Ali Hakim for a sum of Rupees two lakhs.
NEW INDIA DISTRIBUTORS (Bombay)
These people have been able to secure the complete exploitation rights of "Neelam" produced by A. H. Productions. The picture features
Meena, Harish and Yashodhara Katju, and is directed by Ahmed. The music is in the hands of Khan Mastana.
GIRDHAR BAHAR PRODUCTIONS (Bombay)
Mr. G. A. Thakur who by now has become an experienced producer is now in Lahore making arrangements tor the new picture called "Rehana". It is a story of a beggar girl and has Arabic atmosphere behind it.
STANDARD PICTURES (Bombay)
Director Gajanan jagirdar is now working in the indoors of "Bairamkhan", a stupendous costume picture. It is said that the Minerva Studios have been able to provide very big sets to capture the atmosphere of the times.
VENUS PICTURES (Bombay)
Before the end of this month they will have completed "Phir-Bi-Apna
Hai" featuring Jagirdar and Nalini Jaywant. It is a picture handled by Raja Nene and he has given it a socio-mythological touch.
RAMNIK PRODUCTIONS (Bombay)
Producer Kishore Sahu is reported to have completed his costume picture "Veer Kunal". Kishore is now negotiating for the release of the picture on the Divali occasion and is likely to get the Novelty Talkies in Bombay.
MAZHAR ART PRODUCTIONS
(Bombay)
Producer-director Mazhar Khan is more than satisfied with his new picture "Pehli Nazar" which is now ready. With Veena, Motilal and Munnawar Sultana in the cast, "Pehli Nazar" is reported to have become an attractive motion picture, in parts very humorous especially in those parts where the life of the usual aris
This is Ratnamala's thinking pose in "Ratnavali" a costume phantasy produced and directed by Surendra Desai for Amar Pictures.
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