Baghi Sipahi (1936 film)

Baghi Sipahi
Directed byAbdul Rashid Kardar
Starring
Music byK. C. Dey
Production
company
East India Film Company
Release date
  • 1936 (1936)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

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]

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

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"

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Yves Thoraval (1 February 2000). The cinemas of India. Macmillan India. ISBN 978-0-333-93410-4.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Ashok Raj (1 November 2009). Hero Vol.1. Hay House, Inc. pp. 52–. ISBN 978-93-81398-02-9.
  5. ^ Bhagwan Das Garga (1996). So many cinemas: the motion picture in India. Eminence Designs. ISBN 978-81-900602-1-9.
  6. ^ T. M. Ramachandran; S. Rukmini (1 January 1985). 70 Years of Indian Cinema, 1913-1983. CINEMA India-International. ISBN 978-0-86132-090-5.
  7. ^ "Baghi Sipahi". Muvyz.com website. Retrieved 2 November 2022.