Shahenshah (Urdu: شہنشاہ; translation Emperor) is a 1953 Indian Bollywood action costume drama film directed by Amiya Chakrabarty and produced by G. P. Sippy, which was India's first full-length Gevacolor film and India's third full-length color film. The film was made at a budget of Rs. 3 million and was made in 14 months.[1]
| Shahenshah | |
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 promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Amiya Chakrabarty |
| Screenplay by | Rajendra Shankar |
| Produced by | G. P. Sippy |
| Starring | Ranjan Kamini Kaushal Shakila |
| Cinematography | Y.D.Sarpotdar |
| Edited by | A. Habib |
| Music by | S. D. Burman |
Production company | G. P. Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
editThe movie is the story of Prince Rashid of Tehran who loses his father and his crown title in an invasion. The loyal Vazir (king's minister) of Tehran helps the Queen Mother, Prince Rashid and the Princess Abassa to flee to neighbouring Baghdad. Upon an old Magician's advice the family hides their identity and lives in obscurity as Baghdad is under the control of an evil Vazir who is in charge of the baby princess Noor. Twelve years roll by and Prince Rashid grows up as a swashbuckling handsome young man who is popular with the poor and is popularly known as Shahenshah, meanwhile Princess Noor turns sixteen and Tehran is ruled by the invaders son, and in a thrilling climax, Prince Rashid wins back Tehran and frees Baghdad from the evil Vazir.[2]
Cast
edit- Ranjan as Prince Rashid
- Kamini Kaushal as Princess Noor
- Shakila as Princess Naseem
- K. N. Singh as Vazir
- Agha as Bakhtiyar
Soundtrack
editThe songs were composed by S. D. Burman and lyrics were penned by Sahir Ludhianvi[3]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Jeenewalon Ko Jeete Jee" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Khaak Hua Dil Jalte Jalte" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Chahat Ka Khazana Hai" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Dil Deke Dil Ko Le Le" | Geeta Dutt |
| "Jaam Thaam Le" | Shamshad Begum |
| "Aai Baharen Leke Raaten" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Koi Raag Chhed" | Asha Bhosle |
| "Naazon Ke Pale" | Talat Mahmood |
| "Shaahi Ki Zanjeeren" | Manna Dey |
References
edit- ^ Movie promotional literature distributed to the Exhibitioners
- ^ "Indian films and posters from 1930: Film (Shahanshah)(1953)".
- ^ "Shahenshah (1953) – Review". Archived from the original on 28 January 2021.
External links
edit- Shahenshah at IMDb