Baghi Sipahi (1958 film)

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Baghi Sipahi
Directed byBhagwan Das Varma
Produced byBhagwan Das Varma
StarringMadhubala
Chandrashekhar
Ranjan
Edited byDharam Vir
Music byShankar–Jaikishan
Production
company
V.P. Productions
Release date
1 January 1958
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Baghi Sipahi (transl. Rebel Soldier) is a 1958 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Bhagwan Das Varma and starring Madhubala, Chandrashekhar and Ranjan.[1][2][3][4][5] It is loosely based on the 1951 American film Quo Vadis, which in turn was adapted from the 1896 book with the same title by Henryk Sienkiewicz. Baghi Sipahi was released on 1 January 1958.[6]

Plot[]

Baghi Sipahi is set in Rome in Nero's time, and has a theme based on Christians and their persecution by the Roman Empire.[7]

The film tells the story of a Roman military commander (Chandrashekhar), who, after returning from the war, falls in love with Ranjana (Madhubala), a devout Christian. Ranjana is technically a hostage of the Roman Emperor (Ranjan). However, as a reward for his services, the commander is able to persuade the Emperor to give Ranjana to him. Although Ranjana resents this arrangement, she eventually falls in love with the commander.

As the film progresses, the Emperor's massacres of the Christians become progressively more despicable. When the kingdom catches fire, the Emperor blames the Christians at the suggestion of his wife (Nishi). This in turn leads to more atrocities toward the Christians, instigating the commander to become a rebel soldier to protect Ranjana and the Christian community.

Much of the movie proceeds with the cruel spectacles that ensue with the increasingly irrational behavior of the Emperor. Ultimately, the commander succeeds in overturning the situation, leading to the demise of the Emperor with the assistance of a palace slave (Purnima), who was once in unreciprocated love with the Emperor.

Cast[]

Soundtrack[]

The soundtrack of Baghi Sipahi was composed by Shankar–Jaikishan.[8][2]

Track # Song Singer(s) Lyricist
1 "Sharab-E-Ishq Ke Aage Muskurati Zindagi Ko Chhod Ke" Lata Mangeshkar Shailendra, Hasrat Jaipuri
2 "Sama Ye Pyar Ka Bahar Ke Ye Mele" Manna Dey, Asha Bhonsle
3 "Chinchan Pappulu Chhui Mui Mai Chhu Na Lena Mujhe" Manna Dey, Asha Bhonsle
4 "Dil Lagane Wale Mat Sun Meri Kahani" Lata Mangeshkar
5 "Aye Dilbar Dil Wale Pyar Pe Marne Wale" Lata Mangeshkar
6 "O Beraham Tere Sitam Hum Pe Honge Kabtak" Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Day
7 "Ruk Ja Musafir Pal Bhar Hi Ruk Ja" Lata Mangeshkar
8 "Maan Bhi Le Dil Tu Apni Ye Haar" Lata Mangeshkar

Reception[]

A review by Thought disliked the fact that Madhubala was present in almost the whole film, but found her to be "vivacious" in her role. The sets and other actors were only formally praised. However, according to Thought, the lavish war scenes were great in visuals.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Akbar, Katijia (2011). I Want to Live: The Story of Madhubala. Hay House. p. 143. ISBN 9789381398210.
  2. ^ a b "Baghi Sipahi (1958) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos". Cinestaan. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  3. ^ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish (1994). Encyclopedia of Indian cinema. Taylor & Francis. p. 131. ISBN 9780195635799.
  4. ^ Thought (15 March 1958). "Baghi Sipahi (review)". Siddhartha Publications. Retrieved 12 January 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "BAGHI SIPAHI - Film / Movie". www.citwf.com. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  6. ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Baghi Sipahi - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 16 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ a b Thought. Siddhartha Publications. 1958.
  8. ^ HindiGeetMala. "Baghi Sipahi : Lyrics and video of Songs from the Movie Baghi Sipahi (1958)". HindiGeetMala. Retrieved 13 January 2021.

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