FilmIndia (1946)

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SHAHZAD PRODUCTIONS (Bombay) Producer Shahzada Iftkhar is not a man to let the grass grow under his feet. Even before completing his maiden directorial assignment "Veena'', he has managed to se'l off the territorial rights of his three picture-. ''Veena''. "Khwab" and '"Hindustan" for South India at a fancy price of Rs. 80.000 -. Rs. 80.0001 and Rs. 90.000| respectively. In the meantime. Producer Shahzada Iftkhar is working hard on "Veena" which is more than half completed. "Veena" stars the pensive-looking Veena opposi e Ashok Kumar. His second picture "Khwab" is likely to go on the sets shortly. The music for these pictures is by the wellknown Rafique Ghaznavi. SHALIMAR PICTURES (Poona) With "Meera" the ambitious devotional picture of Producerdirector W. Z. Ahmed. Shalimar Pictures hope to re-establish themselves in the eyes of the public. It is said that Producer W. Z. Ahmed has spared no pains to make "Meera" a thrilling picture. The costumes and ornaments have been selected by pretty Neena after a lot of careful study and the lilting tunes by Music-director S. K. Pal are bound to appeal to the masses. Lyric writer Bharat Vyas ha* made good progress with "Rangila Rajasthan" and tells us that he is as good a director as a song writer. We, however reserve our (pinion till "Rangila Rajasthan" is on the screen. FILMISTAN LTD. (Bombay) Filmistun's recent offering "Safar" featuring Shobha and Kami Roy was released at the Roxy. Bombay, as the conditions in the city had improved slightly. "Safar", however, seems to have disappointed the film-goers, because they expect good and entertain Evidently an exciting situation between Veera and Ashok Kumar in "Eight Days," produced by Filmistan Ashok Kumar becomes a masseur to tickle Veera on the scalp in 'Eight Days'' a social story of Filmistan. ing pictures from a company like Filmistan. Starring charming Veera, who has a flair for doing light roles, opposite Ashok Kumar, we wou'd not be surprised if "Eight Days" turns out to be an attractive picture. " Eight Days" is directed by Dattaram Pai. "Shehnai" directed by P. L. Santoshi is making good progress and is likely to be completed in a couple of months' time. Yet another, "Sindoor". starring Shamim and Kishore Sahu is fast nearing completion. 69