Baghi Sipahi

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]

For the 1986 Pakistani film, see Baghi Sipahi (1986 film).

Baghi Sipahi
Directed byAbdul Rashid Kardar
StarringGul Hamid
Patience Cooper
Bimla Kumari
Mazhar Khan
Music byK. C. Dey
Production
company
East India Film Company
Release date
1936
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

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.[5]

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.[6] The success of the film established East India Company on a large scale across the "Indian film map".[7] The film had the popular pair of Gul Hamid and Patience Cooper who were married to each other till Hamid's death in 1936. Their next film together was Khyber Pass (1936), scripted and directed by Hamid.

Soundtrack

The music director was K. C. Dey, and the lyricist was Akbar Khan Peshawri.[8]

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 (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. pp. 241–. ISBN 978-1-135-94318-9. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  2. Yves Thoraval (1 February 2000). The cinemas of India. Macmillan India. ISBN 978-0-333-93410-4. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  3. "Baghi Sipahi". gomolo.com. Gomolo. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  4. Ashok Raj (1 November 2009). Hero Vol.1. Hay House, Inc. pp. 52–. ISBN 978-93-81398-02-9. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  5. "Baghi Sipahi". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  6. Bhagwan Das Garga (1996). So many cinemas: the motion picture in India. Eminence Designs. ISBN 978-81-900602-1-9. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  7. T. M. Ramachandran; S. Rukmini (1 January 1985). 70 Years of Indian Cinema, 1913-1983. CINEMA India-International. ISBN 978-0-86132-090-5. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
  8. "Baghi Sipahi". muvyz.com. Muvyz, Ltd. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
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