FilmIndia (1948)

FILMINDI A October, 194 Gulab, Mohna and Sofia. The story of the picture, as usual, is also written by Sahu himself, and the distribution rights for CP., C.I. and Bengal have already been purchased by Messrs. Kapurchand & Co. SHREE RANJIT MOVIETONE (Bombay) Ranjit's latest release is "Jai Hanuman", a mythological picture, which was released at Calcutta and Bombay during September. Director Prahlad Dutt is progressing with his picture starring Shashikala, Aga Jan and Satish which is yet untitled and known so far as Ran jit Production No. 114. "Bhool Bhulaiya", a musical comedy starring Aga Jan, Zeb Kureishi is also progressing steadily under the direction of Taimur Behramshaw. '"Mitti-ke-Khiloune' , "Kaun Hamara", "Lakhon-Mein-Ek", "DuniaEk-Sarai" and "Pardesi Maheman" are ready for release. BHOOMRADDI PRODUCTIONS (Bombay) "Mandir", their maiden picture, starring Shanta Apte and Shahu Modak, directed by the late Winayak is scheduled to be released at the local Swastik Cinema after the current picture. FILMHIND CORPORATION (Bombay) This new production venture of the trio consisting of Hundhraj, Ahemadali and Rangunwala assisted by Shirish Pathak is making rapid progress on their maiden jungle picture "Hunkar", starring Urvashi, Shanta Kunwar, Anwar, Makbul, Sadik Kumar and Satyarani which is being directed by M. A. Kazi. ARVIND AND ANAND (Bombay) Their much talked of picture "Khidki" shall have been released in two leading picture houses of Bombay besides other important stations of the province by the time this issue is published. It is also expected to be released at important stations in CP., C.I. and Bengal. NATIONAL THEATRES (Bombay) Producer K. Asif is making rapid progress with the company's first production, "Hal-Chal" which stars top rank aristes like Nargis, Dilip Kumar, Sitara, Yakub, Begum Para and Mazhar Khan. The picture is being directed by Ojha of "Doli" fame. K. Asif's next production is entitled "Bhagat Singh", dealing with the life of Punjab's great revolutionary, for which K. A. Abbas is writing the story. AMBICA FILMS (Bombay) The name of their maiden production has been changed from "Dil-ki-Awaz" to "Anokha Pyar". Sitaram V. Mungrey, the pilot of the concern has already succeeded in selling the distribution rights for several territories of this picture starring Nargis, Dilip Kumar and Nalini Jaywant, and produced and directed by M. I. Dharamsey. The musical score comes from Anil Biswas. The company's next picture "Arpan" produced by Ramesh V. Mungrey, will also be directed by M. I. Dharamsey and includes a big array of well known stars in the cast. CHITRAKALA MANDIR LTD. (Amritsar) "Roop Rekha". the company's forthcoming production is reported to be a picture dealing with the eternal problem of labour vs. capital, replete with songs and dances. It is expected to be released in Calcutta very shortly in four picture houses simultaneously as well as in Central India and the North. Their next is named "DaryaKinare" and is reported to include some of the best known stars in the cast. GITA PICTURES (Bombay) Producer-director Ramesh Vyas has just completed his gypsy-cumdance picture "Dhanwale" starring Husna, Ramesh Vyas, Veena Kohli, Devaskar etc., for which the music comes from Indravadan. He has also planned two further pictures called "Dhooan" and "Hamari Halat*'. All these pictures have been secured for world distribution by Ruby Pictures Ltd. DIAMOND PICTURES LTD. (Bombay) This enterprising firm of distributors released during the end of September a double programme of two Russian pictures, "Triumph of Youth" and "Happy Bride" at the local Capitol. Arrangements are being made to release these pictures at various other centres throughout India and it is expected that the technicolour documentary "Triumph of Youth" will make itself ve popular everywhere. NOBLE ART PRODUCTIONS (Bombay) Actor-producer-director Mazh Khan is rapidly progressing with 1 maiden production under the bann of this new concern named "DilDuniya" starring Munawar Sultar Gita Bali and Mazhar Khan wi Jaswant, Madanpuri, Agha and 5 man in the support. Story for t picture comes from the pen of 2 Sarhadi who has also written the d logue and Govindram is directi the music. KAIFEE ART PRODUCTIONS (Bombay) "Anokhi Seva", featuring Sof Amanullah, Chandrika. Sadiq, Prakash etc. is fast nearing comp tion under the direction of Safd Mirza. Story and dialogue for t picture are written by Kaifee a lyrics are composed by Aziz Siddic while Dhomi Khan of New Theati fame and M. Shafee are responsil for the music. TIWARI PRODUCTIONS (Bombay Producer Indra Prasad Tiwari busy with his maiden picture un( the banner of this new concern, i titled "Kis-ki-Jeet" which has 1 labour problem, dealing with 1 Paisa Fund Scheme, a hot topic, its theme. It is being directed Safdar Mirza. Their forthcoming productiq are "Madhur Milan", a jungle p ture and "Shanti" a social film, ti first of which will go on the si very soon. PUNJAB FILM CORPORATION (Bombay) The company's forthcoming f ture is a social film entitled "Putl starring Mumtaz Shanti and "Yak: in the leading roles and will directed by Wali. NAVBHARAT PICTURES (Bombay! Arrangements are now being m; for the release at a prominent j ture-house in Bombay of the cc pany's maiden social musical "Die starring Shobha Rani, Ranjana { Ghansham. Produced by V. Sinha, written by Pandit Girish i directed by Mukund M. Masure the picture introduces a new-coi to the screen, Charubala in a pro nent role. 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