FilmIndia (1946)

FILM INDIA February, 1946. Ki-Duniya". They have chosen a very fine cast including Ahin Choudhury, Alaknanda, Kalpana and Rajlaxmi. Producer N. R. Bose has entrusted this picture to Jyotish Banerjee for direction at the Indrapuri Studios. NATIONAL STUDIOS (Bombay) Having rested for some time these producers are now keen on finishing the picture "Inqualab". Shooting is being done from day to day and the early reports seem to suggest that "Inqualab" is likely to become an ex cedent entertainment. HILAL FILM CORPORATION (Bombay) Under the direction of A. R. Zamindar "Hai Jani," a social story, is making satisfactory progress in the studios with Molina, Munshi Khanjar and Madhurika in the cast. The picture promises to become a useful thriller. Another picture simultaneously under production is called "Matwali". It is evidently a comedy. AZAD PICTURES (Bombay) The latest news from these quarters confirm progress of Director Balwant B. Dave with a new picture "Namak." Quite a good lot of shooting is reported to have been done and Director Balwant seems quite satisfied with his work. CHANDRA ART PRODUCTIONS (Bombay) Believe it or not, Director Nanabhai Bhatt is reported to have done the trick with his social story, "40 Crores". Featuring Nirmala, Arun, Yakub and several others, the picture is reported to have become quite an impressive melodrama of our village life. DIN PICTURES (Bombay) Director M. Sadiq, who has shot into the news owing to his success in "Rattan", is shooting another picture for these producers called "Jag Biti". It is a social story produced by M. A. Mughni and promises to be a useful picture with Suraiya leading a useful cast and with Gulam Haider giving lilting tunes. NATIONAL THEATRES LTD. (Bombay) Producer K. Abdulla rushed into our office the other day to tell us that he has finished the paper work for his new company and for a new picture called "Hamjholi." This picture will be on the sets at the Bombay Talkies studio very shortly and among other artistes we shall be seeing Nur Jehan in the leading role. Hi pui Gupta, one of our future top liners, brings grim drama into a picture produced and directed by Mr. Baburao Patel. 'Gvalan," INDIA PICTURES (Bombay) Taking a story from Hyat Ullah Ansari these producers christened it "Neecha Nagar". The distinctive feature of this picture is the main role in it which is being played by Rafi Peer who has had stage experience overseas. The direction is in the hands of Chetan Anand. fAYBHARAT PICTURES LTD. (Bombay) Under the direction of Kishore Sharma that social picture "Rasili" is reported to be progressing very well. One of its best features will be the music of the picture which is given by Hanuman Prasad who distinguished himself in the music direction of "Draupadi". In the cast we find Kanhyalal, Radha Rani and Ranibala. HINDUSTAN CHITRA (Bombay) Producer Kishore Sahu is one of those persons who cannot be silenced easily. Taking the success of "Veer Kunal' as further encouragement, Kishore has launched two new productions simultaneously. One of them is called "Sindoor" while the other is called "Chhote Thakur". According to him both are super socials. We hope they are so in reality. LAKHMIDAS ANAND PRODUCTIONS (Bombay) Producer Anand has written to us a personal letter to tell us that "Krishna Leela" has far exceeded his previous expectations in quality and contents. It seems that Director Debaki Bose is back in his old form and with Kanan singing for dear life "Krishna Leela" is likely to be one of the best musicals of the year. DUGAL PICTURES (Bombay) Final and finishing touches are being given to "Haqdar," a Muslim story with a good theme under the direction of Rafiq Razvi, and featuring Harish, Najma, Anita Sharma and others. This picture is expected to become a good money spinner. Already the producers are planning a new one called 'Sultana Chand Bibi.' R. S. PRODUCTIONS (Bombay) This is another new company started with the primary idea of producing stunt thrillers. Their first picture will be called "Kangoo" and has something to do with the 'King Kong' and 'Frankenstein' put together. The picture is directed by G. Currimbhoy. 66