Zindagi (1940 film)
| Zindagi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | P.C. Barua |
| Written by | Javed Hussain, Kidar Nath Sharma |
| Starring |
K. L. Saigal Jamuna Pahari Sanyal Sitara Devi |
| Music by | Pankaj Mullick |
| Cinematography | P. C. Barua |
Production company |
New Theatres Ltd. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | British Raj |
| Language | Hindi |
Zindagi (Life) is a 1940 Indian Bollywood film directed by P.C. Barua. It was the highest grossing Indian film of 1940.[1] The music, by Pankaj Mullick, features songs such as "So Ja Rajkumari" and "Jeevan Asha Hai".[2] It starred K. L. Saigal, Jamuna, Pahari Sanyal, Shyam Laha, Sitara Devi, and Nemo.[3] The film has been described as one of Barua's "most beautiful films, and his last for New Theatres".[4]
The film revolves around Ratan (K.L. Saigal) an unemployed university graduate, and his relationship with Shrimati (Jamuna), who is on the run from her cruel husband.
Cast
- K.L. Saigal as Ratan
- Jamuna as Shrimata
- Pahadi Sanyal
- Ashalata
- Shyam Laha
- Nemo
- Sitara Devi
- Vikram Kapoor
- Rajani Rani
Soundtrack
The music composer was Pankaj Mullick with lyrics by Kidar Sharma and Arzu Lucknavi.[5] One of the memorable songs from the film was "So Ja Rajkumari Soja".
Songlist
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Hey Diwana Hoon, Diwana Hoon" | K. L. Saigal |
| 2 | "Bichhada Sajan Aaj Mila Hai" | |
| 3 | "So Ja Rajkumari So Ja" | K. L. Saigal |
| 4 | "Door Door Hare Bhare Is Ban Mein" | |
| 5 | "Jeevan Asha Ye Hai Meri" | K. L. Saigal |
| 6 | Kaajar Kaahe Daarun Nainan Mein | |
| 7 | "Main Kya Jaanu Kya Jaadu Hai" | K. L. Saigal |
References
- ↑ "Top Earners 1940". Box Office India. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ↑ Ranade, Ashok Da. (1 January 2006). Hindi film song: music beyond boundaries. Bibliophile South Asia. p. 352. ISBN 978-81-85002-64-4. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ↑ "Zindagi (1940)". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ Garga, Bhagwan Das (1996). So many cinemas: the motion picture in India. Eminence Designs. pp. 89–92. ISBN 978-81-900602-1-9. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ↑ "Songs-Zindagi (1940)". muvyz.com. Muvyz, Inc. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
External links
- Zindagi at the Internet Movie Database
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