Sajani (1940 film)
| Sajani | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sarvottam Badami |
| Produced by | Sudama Productions |
| Starring | Prithviraj Kapoor Snehlata Pradhan Sabita Devi Nur Jehan Dixit |
| Music by | Gyan Dutt |
Production company | Sudama Productions |
Release date | 1940 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Sajani is a 1940 Hindi social film directed by Sarvottam Badami for Sudama Productions.[1] Scripted by Zia Sarhadi,[2] the film had music by Gyan Dutt and starred Prithviraj Kapoor, Sabita Devi, Snehprabha Pradhan, Nur Jehan, Dixit, and Ghory.[3] Badami left Sagar Movietone where he had made satirical comedies to join his "mentor" Ambalal Patel at Sudama Productions to make "socially relevant film(s)", where Sajani was one of the first.[4][5] Snehprabha Pradhan acted in several films produced by Chimanbhai Desai in 1940, including Sajani.
Cast
- Prithviraj Kapoor
- Sabita Devi
- Snehprabha Pradhan
- Nurjehan
- Dixit
- Ghory
- Kesari
- Shakir
- Tarabai
Music
The film’s music was composed by Gyan Dutt with lyrics by Pyare Lal Santoshi, Pandit Indra Chandra and Zia Sarhadi. The singers were Brijmala, Gyan Dutt and Snehlata Pradhan.[6]
Songlist
| # | Title | Singer | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kheton Mein Milne Aaye Sajan Aur Sajni | Brijmala | P. L. Santoshi |
| 2 | Main Deepak Ki Bati Priyatam | Snehprabha Pradhan | Santoshi |
| 3 | Main Hun Khet Ki Rani Re | Pandit Indra Chandra | |
| 4 | Meri Guyian Chali Ithlaye | Snehprabha Pradhan | Santoshi |
| 5 | Mora Piya Bas Kaiaun Desh Ho | Zia Sarhadi | |
| 6 | Musafir Jaana Tujhko Dur Chala Ja | Gyan Dutt | Santoshi |
| 7 | Pahuncha De Babuji Ko Ae Yar | Gyan Dutt | Santoshi |
References
- ^ "Sajani 1940". Gomolo.com. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ Ashok Raj (1 November 2009). Hero Vol.1. Hay House, Inc. pp. 131–. ISBN 978-93-81398-02-9. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ "Sajani 1940". Alan Goble. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. pp. 1–. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ Sanjit Narwekar (12 December 2012). Eena Meena Deeka: The Story of Hindi Film Comedy. Rupa Publications. pp. 66–. ISBN 978-81-291-2625-2. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
- ^ "Sajani". Muvyz, Inc. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
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