Saqi(film)
| Saqi | |
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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 |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | est.₹1 million |
Saqi(transl. "Bartender") is a 1952 IndianHindi-language film directed byH. S. Rawailand starringPremnath,Madhubalain lead roles.[2]The film's music was composed byC. Ramchandra.Saqiwas based onArabian Nightsand was one of the most expensive Indian films at the time of its release.[1]
Plot
[edit]The film told the story a common man named Ajeeb, who tries to woo the princess Rukhsana.
Cast
[edit]- Premnathas Ajeeb
- Madhubalaas Rukhsana
- Gopeas Genie
- Randhiras Sultan
- Iftekharas Abdul
- Cuckooas the item number "Door Door Se"
Production
[edit]Saqiwas the Indian version ofArabian Nights.[1][3]The film was announced in February 1951, along withBadal,also starring Premnath & Madhubala.[4]WhileBadalwas completed and released in the same year,Saqitook about one and a half year to complete.Saqiwas an expensive venture for the producers and it was made on a huge budget of₹10lakhs.[1]
Soundtrack
[edit]| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "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
[edit]Saqihad 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]- ^abcdDeep 1996,p. 90.
- ^abAkbar 1997,p. 139.
- ^Bureau, The Meghalayan (15 February 2023)."'Zindagi bhar nahi bhoolegi': Mesmerising Madhubala and her magical spell ".The Meghalayan.Retrieved19 July2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=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.Retrieved25 January2021.
Sources
[edit]- Deep, Mohan (1996).The Mystery and Mystique of Madhubala.Magna Books.
- Akbar, Khatijia (1997).Madhubala: Her Life, Her Films.Hay House.