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Baghi Sipahi (1936 film)

1936 film

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]

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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

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References

  1. [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. [2]
    Yves Thoraval (1 February 2000). The cinemas of India. Macmillan India. ISBN 978-0-333-93410-4.
  3. [3]
    "Baghi Sipahi". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Alan Goble. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
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    Ashok Raj (1 November 2009). Hero Vol.1. Hay House, Inc. pp. 52–. ISBN 978-93-81398-02-9.
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    Bhagwan Das Garga (1996). So many cinemas: the motion picture in India. Eminence Designs. ISBN 978-81-900602-1-9.
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    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. [7]
    "Baghi Sipahi". Muvyz.com website. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
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