Baghi Sipahi (1936 film) explained

Baghi Sipahi
Director:Abdul Rashid Kardar
Music:K. C. Dey
Studio:East India Film Company
Country:India
Language:Hindi

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.

Gul Hamid played the lead, and it was cited as an "important film" for him.[3] Patience Cooper, Bimla Kumari, Mazhar Khan and Lalita also played significant roles along with Gul Hamid.[4]

Cast

Reception

Baghi 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

The music director was K. C. Dey, and the lyricist was Akbar Khan Peshawri.[7]

Songlist

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"

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Ashish Rajadhyaksha. Paul Willemen. Professor of Critical Studies Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. 978-1-135-94318-9. 81 and 122.
  2. Book: Yves Thoraval. The cinemas of India. 1 February 2000. Macmillan India. 978-0-333-93410-4.
  3. Book: Ashok Raj. Hero Vol.1. 1 November 2009. Hay House, Inc. 978-93-81398-02-9. 52–.
  4. Web site: Baghi Sipahi . Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website . Alan Goble. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402142506/http://www.citwf.com/film27274.htm . 2 April 2015. 2 November 2022.
  5. Book: Bhagwan Das Garga. So many cinemas: the motion picture in India. 1996. Eminence Designs. 978-81-900602-1-9.
  6. Book: T. M. Ramachandran. S. Rukmini. 70 Years of Indian Cinema, 1913-1983. 1 January 1985. CINEMA India-International. 978-0-86132-090-5.
  7. Web site: Baghi Sipahi. Muvyz.com website. 2 November 2022.