Saqi (transl. "Bartender") is a 1952 Indian Hindi-language film directed by H. S. Rawail and starring Premnath, Madhubala in lead roles.[2] The film's music was composed by C. Ramchandra. Saqi was based on Arabian Nights and was one of the most expensive Indian films at the time of its release.[1]
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Directed by | H. S. Rawail |
Written by | Kamal Amrohi (dialogue) Anjana Rawail (story) |
Screenplay by | Anjana Rawail |
Story by | Anjana Rawail |
Based on | Arabian Nights[1] |
Produced by | R. C. Talwar |
Starring | Premnath Madhubala |
Cinematography | Rajendra Malone[2] |
Music by | C. Ramchandra |
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Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | est. ₹1 million |
Plot
editThe film told the story a common man named Ajeeb, who tries to woo the princess Rukhsana.
Cast
editProduction
editSaqi was the Indian version of Arabian Nights.[1][3] The film was announced in February 1951, along with Badal, also starring Premnath & Madhubala.[4] While Badal was completed and released in the same year, Saqi took about one and a half year to complete. Saqi was an expensive venture for the producers and it was made on a huge budget of ₹10 lakhs.[1]
Soundtrack
editSong | Singer |
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"Din Pehla" | Lata Mangeshkar |
"Paas Na Aaiye" | Lata Mangeshkar |
"Gham Ki Vadi Mein" | Lata Mangeshkar |
"Khushi Se Door Hoon" | Lata Mangeshkar |
"Kise Maloom Tha Ek Din Mohabbat Bezuban Hogi" | Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood |
"Aa Gayi Hai Ishq Pe Bahar, Khatm Hua Intezar" | Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi |
"Mera Mizaj Ladakpan Se" | Mohammed Rafi |
"O Haseena Sambhal Sambhalke Chal" | C. Ramchandra, Geeta Dutt |
"Raat Suhani" | Shamshad Begum |
Reception
editSaqi had a mixed reception with critics—the soundtrack and lavish sets were noted, but acting and screenplay were poorly received.[5] Nevertheless, the film became a commercial success.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Deep 1996, p. 90.
- ^ a b Akbar 1997, p. 139.
- ^ Bureau, The Meghalayan (15 February 2023). "'Zindagi bhar nahi bhoolegi': Mesmerising Madhubala and her magical spell". The Meghalayan. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Thought. Siddhartha Publications. 1951.
- ^ Deep 1996, p. 33.
- ^ Rawail, H. S. (1985). Mohabbat Ki Adhoori Dastaan Madhubala. Madhuri magazine. p. 16.
- ^ "H. S. Rawail Biography by Divya Kapoor". www.gomolo.com. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
Sources
edit- Deep, Mohan (1996). The Mystery and Mystique of Madhubala. Magna Books.
- Akbar, Khatijia (1997). Madhubala: Her Life, Her Films. Hay House.