Roti (1942 film)
Roti (Flatbread) is a 1942 Indian Hindi film directed by Mehboob Khan. The movie was anti-capitalist.[1] This was Mehboob Khan's last movie before he set up his own production house.[2]
| Roti | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Mehboob Khan |
| Written by | R.S. Chawdhary |
| Screenplay by | Vajahat Mirza |
| Starring | Chandramohan Sheikh Mukhtar Sitara Devi Akhtaribai Faizabadi Ashraf Khan |
| Narrated by | S. Pellokila |
| Music by | Anil Biswas |
| Cinematography | Faredoon A. Irani |
| Edited by | Shamsudin Kadri |
Production company | Sagar National Studios Ltd. |
Release date | 1942 |
Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Cast
- Chandramohan as Seth Laxmidas impostor
- Sheikh Mukhtar as Balam
- Sitara as Kinari
- Akhtaribai Faizabadi as Darling
- Ashraf Khan as Commentator
- Qaimali
- Wasker
- Jamshedji
- Misra
- Chobeji
- Nawab
- Aga Jani
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack was composed by Anil Biswas with lyrics penned by Dr. Safdar Aah. Anil Biswas introduced Begum Akhtar as singer in this movie.[3]
| Track# | Song | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chaar Dinon Ki Jawaani" | Akhtaribai Faizabadi |
| 2 | "Garibo Par Daya Kar Ke" | Ashraf Khan |
| 3 | "Phir Faasle Bahaar Aayi" | Akhtaribai Faizabadi |
| 4 | "Ulajh Gae Nainawaa" | Akhtaribai Faizabadi |
References
- Lal, S. (January 2008). 50 Magnificent Indians Of The 20Th Century. ISBN 9788179926987.
- Bingham, Adam (29 July 2015). Directory of World Cinema: INDIA. ISBN 9781841506227.
- "Bollywood Retrospect: Music director Anil Biswas, a mentor to many singers". Daily News and Analysis. 4 July 2015.
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