Saqi (film)
| Saqi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | H. S. Rawail Rajendra Kumar (assistant director) |
| Written by | Anjana Rawail Kamal Amrohi (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Anjana Rawail |
| Story by | Anjana Rawail |
| Based on | Arabian Nights[1] |
| Produced by | R. C. Talwar |
| Starring | Madhubala Prem Nath |
| Cinematography | Rajendra Malone[2] |
| Music by | C. Ramachandra |
Release date | 1952 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | est. ₹1 million |
Saqi (transl. "Bartender") is a 1952 Indian Hindi-language film directed by H. S. Rawail and starring Madhubala and Prem Nath.[2] The film's music was composed by C. Ramachandra. Saqi was based on Arabian Nights and was one of the most expensive Indian films at the time of its release.[1]
Plot[]
The film told the story a common man named Ajeeb, who tries to woo the princess Rukhsana.
Cast[]
- Madhubala as Rukhsana[3]
- Prem Nath as Ajeeb
- Randhir as Sultan
- Iftekhar as Abdul
- Cuckoo as the item number "Door Door Se"
- Gope as genie
Production[]
Saqi was the Indian version of Arabian Nights.[1] The film was announced in February 1951, along with one more Madhubala-Nath starrer Badal.[4] While Badal was completed and released in the same year, Saqi took about one and a half year to complete. Saqi was an expensive venture for the producers and it was made on a huge budget of ₹10 lakhs.[1]
Soundtrack[]
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Reception[]
Saqi had 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[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Deep 1996, p. 90.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Akbar 1997, p. 139.
- ^ "Saqi (1952) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ 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. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
Sources[]
- Deep, Mohan (1996). The Mystery and Mystique of Madhubala. Magna Books.
- Akbar, Khatijia (1997). Madhubala: Her Life, Her Films. Hay House.
External links[]
- Hindi-language films
- 1950s Hindi-language films
- 1952 films
- Films directed by H. S. Rawail
- Indian romance films
- Indian films
- Films featuring an item number
- Films based on One Thousand and One Nights