Baghi Sipahi (Rebel Soldier) is a 1936 Hindi/Urdu film directed by A. R. Kardar.[1] It was an adaptation of Cardinal Richelieu (1935) directed by Rowland V. Lee, a Twentieth Century Pictures production, which was a big success at the box-office.[2] Baghi Sipahi, a costume action drama, was produced by the East India Film Company.[3]
| Baghi Sipahi | |
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| Directed by | Abdul Rashid Kardar |
| Starring |
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| Music by | K. C. Dey |
Production company | East India Film Company |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Gul Hamid played the lead, and it was cited as an "important film" for him.[4] Patience Cooper, Bimla Kumari, Mazhar Khan and Lalita also played significant roles along with Gul Hamid.[3]
Cast
edit- Gul Hamid[3]
- Bimla Kumari[3]
- Mazhar Khan[3]
- Lalita Pawar[3]
- Indubala
- Anees[3]
- Azurie
- Mohammed Ishaq[3]
Reception
editBaghi Sipahi was a big commercial success, which "won him (Kardar) a wide audience following". However, Kardar was also criticised for "plagiarising", but his handling of the story and theme earned him critical acclaim.[5] The success of the film established East India Company on a large scale across the "Indian film map".[6]
Soundtrack
editThe music director was K. C. Dey, and the lyricist was Akbar Khan Peshawri.[7]
Songlist
edit| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Ae Saqiye Mastana Bhar De Mera Paimana" |
| 2 | "Anokhi Vaza Hain Saare Jahan Se Nirale Hain" |
| 3 | "Bewafa Kis Se Ja Kar Kahun" |
| 4 | "Dil Teer-e-Nazar Ka Nishana Hua" |
| 5 | "Ilaaj Ki Nahin Haalat Dil-o-Jigar Ke Liye" |
| 6 | "Maston Pe Ungalian Na Uthao Bahaar Mein" |
| 7 | "Phir Dil Ko Namkada Mein Rakha Do" |
| 8 | "Saqiya Abr Abhi Aaya Nahin Maikhane Par" |
| 9 | "Sitam Hai Mashware Yeh Ho Rahein Hain" |
| 10 | "Yeh Aabroo Thi Tujhe Gal Ke Rubaru Karte" |
References
edit- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen; Professor of Critical Studies Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. pp. 81 and 122. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9.
- ^ Yves Thoraval (1 February 2000). The cinemas of India. Macmillan India. ISBN 978-0-333-93410-4.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Baghi Sipahi". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Alan Goble. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ Ashok Raj (1 November 2009). Hero Vol.1. Hay House, Inc. pp. 52–. ISBN 978-93-81398-02-9.
- ^ Bhagwan Das Garga (1996). So many cinemas: the motion picture in India. Eminence Designs. ISBN 978-81-900602-1-9.
- ^ T. M. Ramachandran; S. Rukmini (1 January 1985). 70 Years of Indian Cinema, 1913-1983. CINEMA India-International. ISBN 978-0-86132-090-5.
- ^ "Baghi Sipahi". Muvyz.com website. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
External links
edit- Baghi Sipahi (1936) at IMDb
- Bimla Kumari in Bhagi Sipahi by Rashid Ashraf https://www.flickr.com/photos/rashid_ashraf/16593601277/in/photostream/