List of Hindi films of 1929

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A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1929: [1] [2] [3]

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1929

Notable events in Indian cinema in 1929:

Films

Film Companies

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
All for Money a.k.a. Paisa Na GulamPrafulla GhoshVishnu, Rampyari, Gulab, Takle, Haider ShahSocialKrishna Film Company
DOP: Gordhanbhai Patel [14]
Akalmand Bewaqoof a.k.a. Foolish WisdomDada SarkariDada SarkariComedyMadan Theatres [15]
Anarbala a.k.a. Fairy of AnarBhagwati MishraNavinchandra, Zebunnisa, Ata Mohammed, NirashaCostumeSharda Film Company
DOP: K. V. Machve
Apahrita a.k.a. The Kidnapped GirlKali Prasad GhoseRenubala, Pafulla, Bhumen Roy, B. S. Rajhans, Amitav Ghosh, Sukriti devi, NimaiIndian Kinema Arts, Calcutta
DOP: Noni Gopal Sanyal, Jatin Das
A Throw Of Dice a.k.a. Prapancha Pash Franz Osten Himanshu Rai, Seeta Devi, Charu Roy, Modhu Bose, Lala Bijoykishen, Tinkari Chakraborty, Sarada GuptaHimansu Rai Film, U.F.A., British Instructional Films Ltd.
DOP: Emil Schunemann
Baghdad Nu Baharvatiyo a.k.a. Thief of BaghdadN. G. DevareJamuna, J. K. Nanda, Elizer, Rajababu, Usha, GanibabuCostume Action Kohinoor United Artists
DOP:
Bahadur Baharvatiyo a.k.a. Terror of the HillsDhirubhai DesaiNavinchandra, Rajkumari, KukrejaActionSharda Film Company
DOP: G. K. Mehta
Bangabala Dwarka Khosla, Manomoy BandyopadhyayUma Shashi, Phani Burma, Bankim Dutta, Moni Burma, Nanda BabuSocialGraphic Arts, Calcutta
DOP: Dwarka Khosla
Baji Prabhu Deshpande a.k.a. Valley of the Immortals Baburao Painter V. Shantaram, B. K. Mistry, Sardar B,HistoricalMaharashtra Film Company
DOP: [16]
Be Dhari Talwar a.k.a. Challenge Bhagwati P. MishraE. Billimoria, Ermeline, Mazhar Khan, Boman Shroff, W. M. Khan, AsoojiCostume ActionImperial Film Company
Bhedi Sawar a.k.a. Masked Cavalier A. P. KapoorMaster Vithal, Prabhashankar, Ata MohammedActionSharda Film Company
DOP: Naval Bhatt
Bhool BhulaiyanVithaldas Panchotia
Bicharak a.k.a. The Judge Sisir Kumar Bhaduri Sisir Bhaduri, Tarakumar Bhaduri, Shefalika, Sailen Choudhary, Jogesh Choudhary, Kankabati, Bishwanath BhaduriSocialEastern Films Syndicate
DOP: Nitin Bose
Bilwamangal a.k.a. Bhakta Surdas Homi Master Neelam, Elizer, Bhopatkar, JamunaDevotional Kohinoor Film Company
Bikharan a.k.a. Beggar Girl Chandulal Shah Keshav Narayan Kale, Gohar, Baba Vyas, Baburao Sansare, ThatteSocial Ranjit Film Company
DOP: Pandrang S. Naik
Blood For Blood a.k.a. Raktacha SoodPandurang TalegiriJairam Desai, Gangubai, Sundarrao Nadkarni, Wamanrao Kulkarni, Baburao Gade, Dattopant SohoniHistorical fictionUnited Pictures Syndicate
DOP: Y. D. Sarpotdar
Bolti Tapeli a.k.a. Talking Pot Dadasaheb Phalke Hindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
Broken Hearts a.k.a. Zakhmi JigarNarayan DewareJamuna, Kumudini, Samson, ThomasCostumeN. G. Deware
Chandrahasa Dadasaheb Phalke Historical fictionHindustan Cinema Film Company, Nasik
Chandramukhi a.k.a. Moon-Faced Beauty Chandulal Shah Gohar, Raja Sandow, Ghanshyam, R. N. Vaidya, Baba VyasSocialShri Jagdish Film Company
DOP: Pandurang S. Naik
Chirag-e-Kohistan a.k.a. Lamp of the HutAnand Prasad KapoorMaster Vithal, Pramoth Bose, Lobo, PrabhashankarSocialSharda Film Company
DOP: Naval Bhat
Choice Of A Bride a.k.a. KishoriHaribhai DesaiBachhu, Laxmi, Ganpat Bakre, Zhunzharrao Pawar, Baburao GadeSocialSurya Film Company, Bangalore
DOP: D. B. Chauhan
CollegianV. M. GunjalMiss Bunda, HasamSocialGunjal Productions, Saee Films Production Co.
Dagakhor Dilbar a.k.a. King's ParamourJilloobao, ElizerCostume ActionBritish India Film Co.
Daring Rathod a.k.a. Veer RathodKanjibhai J. RathodRampyari, Abdul Pahelwan, Haider Shah, Durga, Miss SardarAction, HistoryKrishna Film Company
DOP: Haribhai Patel
Dashrathi RamG. V. SaneDurga Koregaonkar, Bhaurao Datar, Lalita Pawar, P. N. Varne, Meera, Anant KhuleReligiousAryan Film Company
DOP: Y. D. Sarpotdar
Dilruba a.k.a. Belle of BombayHarshadrai MehtaNandram, Zebunnisa, Janibabu, Joshi, Meharbanu, Nirasha. P. N. VarneSocialSharda Film Company
DOP: Chimanlal Luhar
Dharma Patni a.k.a. The Ideal Hindu WifeA. NarayanDevaki, T. P. Kailasam,SocialGeneral Pictures Corporation, Madras

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Fairy Of Sinhaldwip a.k.a. Sinhaldweep Ki Sundari Nanubhai Vakil Putli, Inamdar, Manilal, ThatteFantasy Ranjit Film Company
DOP: Jamnadas Subedar
Falak Numa a.k.a. Triumph of LoveMadhusudan SmartAbdul Razaq, Miss Ricks, Faredoon, Kisan Lal, NoomanCostumeIndira Film Company
Female Feat a.k.a. Rajwada Na RangaKrishna KumarHaidar Shah, Gulab, Rampyari, Abdul Pahelwan, Gangaram, VishnuActionKrishna Film Company
DOP: Chaturbhai Patel
Friend Or Fiend a.k.a. Sanmitra Ke ShaitanBhaidas KewalramMiss Sardar, Abdul Pahelwan, Rampyari, Haider ShahSocialKrishna Film Company
DOP: Chaturbhai Patel
Garuda Garvabhangam a.k.a. Pride of SatyabhamaA. NarayanY. V. Rao, Tara, DevakiMythologyGeneral Pictures Corpn.
Gnana SundariA. NarayanFantasyGeneral Pictures Corpn.
Gopal Krishna V. Shantaram Suresh, Kamaladevi, Anant Apte, Sakribai, G.R. ManeReligious Prabhat Film Company
DOP: S. Fattelal
Gori Bala a.k.a. Hell's ParadiseP. Y. AltekarKamala, Nayampally, Jilloobai, Mubarak, Winnie StewartCostumeImperial Film Company
DOP: A. P. Karandikar
Gulshan-e-Arab a.k.a. Arabian GardenK. P. BhaveE. Billimoria, Ermeline, Gohar, Jamshedji, Khansaheb, SakhuFantasyImperial Film Company
DOP: Rustom Irani
Hatimtai Prafulla GhoshRampyari, Rosy, A. R. Pahelwan, Apte, Motibai, Leslie, Durga, Nizam, Miss HormezFantasy ActionKrishna Film Company
DOP: Chaturbhai Patel
Hawai Sawar a.k.a. Flying PrinceMohan Dayaram BhavnaniD. Billimoria, Maya, Diana, Mazhar Khan, Jilloobai, Baburao ChinchgarFantasy Costume ActionImperial Film Company
DOP: Rustom Irani
Heart Of King a.k.a. Raj HridayHaribhai DesaiLaxmi, Ganpat Bakre, Baburao Gade, Zhunzharrao Pawar, K. RangaraoActionSurya Film Company
Heer Ranjha a.k.a. Hoor-e-PunjabR. S. Choudhry, Pesi Karani A. R. Kardar, D. Billimoria, Sulochana (Ruby Myers), Jamshedji, Ismail, FarukiLegend RomanceImperial Film Company
DOP: Adi Irani
His Old Debt a.k.a. Mard Ki ZabaanN. G. KamatmurkarSundarrao Nadkarni, Gangubai, Wamanao Kulkarni, V. S. BapatUnited Pictures Syndicate
DOP: Pandurang Talegiri
Husn Ka Daku a.k.a. Mysterious Eagle A. R. Kardar A. R. Kardar, Gulzar, Iris Crawford, M. Ismail, G. R. John and Ghulam QadirAction AdventurePlayart Phototone
DOP: D. D. Dabke
Indira B.A. Rama ChoudharySulochana (Ruby Myers), Mehtab, Jilloobai, Jamshedji, Dinkar Bidkar, Salvi, Asooji, SakubaiSocialImperial Film Company
DOP: Adi Irani

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Jai Bharati a.k.a. Young IndiaNavinchandra, Sultana, Zubeida, Promoth Bose, C. C. ShahSocialIndulal Yagnik
Dop: Naval Bhat
Jai SomnathHarshadrai MehtaKeshav Narayan Kale, Gulab, Rampyari, Baburao Apte, Ibrahim, Haider Shah, ShantaDevotionalKrishna Film Company
DOP:Chimanlal Luhar
Jawani Diwani a.k.a. Flaming YouthNandlal JaswantlalKumudini, Hira, Panna, ThomasActionKohinoor United Arts
DOP: K. G. Gokhale
JayantNagendra MajumdarMadanrai Vakil, Gohar, Mehtab, SalviKaiser-e-Hind Film Company
DOP: Ambadas Pawar
Jewel Of Rajputana a.k.a. Mewad Nu MotiB. P. Mishra D. Billimoria, Sulochana (Ruby Myers), Mazhar Khan, Jilloobai, Madanrai VakilHistoricalImperial Film Company
DOP: Rustom Irani
JugalanguriaJyotish BannerjeeTarakbala, Tulsi Bandyopadhyay, Light AliasMadan Theatres Ltd.
Kacha Devayani a.k.a. Kacha and DevayaniDadasaheb PhalkeHindustan Cinema Film Co., Nasik
Kanak Tara Fatma Begum Fatma Begum, Shahzadi, Sultana, Zubeida Fatma Film Corporation
Kapal Kundala Priyanath Ganguly (P. N. Ganguly) Seeta Devi, Indira Devi, Patience Cooper, Tulsi Banerji, Probodh Bose, Naresh Mitra, Dani Babu, Lalita DeviSocialBased on Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay novel. First film to celebrate "siver jubilee" (25 weeks) in India. Madan Theatres Ltd.
DOP: Signor Marconi
Karuna KumariHarshadrai MehtaMaster Vithal, Zebunisa, Prabhashankar, Balabhai, LoboHistoricalSharda Film Company
DOP: Naval Bhat
Khwab-e-Hasti a.k.a. Magic FluteM. Bhavnani (Mohan Dayaram Bhavnani)Sulochana (Ruby Myers), Dinshaw Bilimoria, Gohar, Diane Belle, Mazhar Khan, Baburao Sansare, Rustom Irani, GhoriFantasyImperial Film Company
DOP: Adi Irani
KheddaM. BhavnaniDocumentary
Khooni Kon? a.k.a. Not GuiltySaqiUmar, Saqi, Sayani AtishSuspenseLittle Film Co.
Kodandhari Ram a.k.a. Seeta SwayamwarSundarrao Nadkarni, Hansa, Jairam Desai, Wamanrao Kulkarni, GangubaiReligiousUnited Pictures Syndicate
Kono Vank? a.k.a. Whose Fault?Kanjibhai RathodKeshav Narayan Kale, Gulab, Baburao ApteSocialKrishna Film Company
DOP: Gordhanbhai Patel
Kovalan a.k.a. Fatal AnkletA. Naraynan, Raghupathy S. PrakashDevaki, T. P. Rajalakshmi EpicGeneral Pictures Corpn.
Krishna Kausalya a.k.a. ImitatorDevotionalMahavir Photoplays, Hyderabad
Kumud Kumari Nanubhai Vakil, R. N. VaidyaR. N. Vaidya, Shanta Kumari, Putli Baba Vyas, Inamdar, Manilal, DabirSocialShri Jagdish Film Corporation
DOP: Bimal C. Mitra, Jamnadas Subedar
Kusumlata a.k.a. Lily of the ValleyDhirubhai DesaiMaster Bachu, Jayram Desai, Gangubai, P. N. Varne, Wamanrao Kulkarni, Durga Koregaonkar, R. BudhkerCostumeSuvarna Pictures
DOP: K. V. Machve

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Lanka Lakshmi Homi Master Fatma Begum, Panna, Khalil, Noor Mohammed Charlie, Jamuna, NeelamKohinoor United Artists
DOP: K. G. Gokhale
Law of Love a.k.a. Prem PashDinkar Bidkar Lalita Pawar, Bhaurao Datar, Rajkumari, Madhav Kale, Himmat, JadhavraoAryan Film Company
Lutaru Lalna a.k.a. Dacoit's DamselHomi Master Noor Mohammed Charlie, Jamuna, Ibrahim, Heera, Fatma Jr.ActionKohinoor United Artists
DOP: Vishnu Vyas
Madhu BansariA. P. KapoorNandram, Zebunisa, Lobo, JoshiFantasySharda Film Company
DOP: Naval Bhat
Maha Sundar Fatma Begum, Zubeida, Sultana, Yakub, Shahzadi, Ata Mohamed, Jani BabuSocialPrecious Pictures Corp.
DOP: Ambadas Pawar
Malati Madhav Dadasaheb Phalke Krishna Kumbhar, AnasuyaHindustan Cinema Film Co., Nasik
Malavikagni Mitra Dadasaheb Phalke Krishna Kumbhar, Shakuntala, Kishori PathakHindustan Cinema Film Co., Nasik
Mard Ki Zabaan a.k.a. His Old DebtN. G. KamatmurkarSundarrao Nadkarni, Gangubai, Wamanao Kulkarni, V. S. BapatSocialUnited Pictures Syndicate
DOP: Pandurang Talegiri
Maurya Patan a.k.a. Fall of the MauryasR. S. ChoudharyElizer, Zebunisa, Jilloobai, Madanrai Vakil, PutliHistoricalRoyal Art Studio
Mayavi Nagari a.k.a. The Magic CityDhirubhai DesaiMumtaz, Promoth BoseFantasyYoung India Pictures
DOP: G. K. Mehta
Midnight Girl a.k.a. Nisha SundariMoti B. GidwaniKamala Devi, Bhagwat, Gulab, Sarojini, Shinde, NimbalkarCostumeMaharashtra Film Corporation, Kolhapur
DOP: D. G. Gune
Milan Dinar a.k.a. Prem Ni Kasoti Fatma Begum Fatma Begum, Yakub, Zubeida, Jani Babu, Shahzadi, AzizCostume ActionVictoria Fatma Film Co.
Mirza SahibanB. P. Mishra (Bhagwati Mishra)Zebunissa, Master Vithal, Ata Mohammed, Nandram, P. R. Joshi, Meher BanuLegend RomanceSharda Film Company
DOP: K. V. Machwe
Miss DollyHarshadrai MehtaRampyari, Noor Mohammed Charlie, Pingle, Bapurao Apte, Gangaram, Durga Koregaonkar, Haridas, AbhyankarSocialKrishna Film Company
DOP: Chimanlal Luhar
Mumbaino Mawali a.k.a. The BlackguardSaqiSaqi, Sayani, Umar, Gulzar, Master Rehman, MohanlalaActionLittle Film Co.
DOP: Saqi
Mumbaino Satodio a.k.a. Speculator a.k.a. Bombay's GentlemanN. G. Devare, VaidyaR. N. Vaidya, Jamuna, Jijibhai, Mary, Thomas, KumudiniSocialKohinoor Film Company
DOP: Bimal C. Mitra
Mysterious Prince a.k.a. Prince ThaksenG.P. Pawar Lalita Pawar, Ghodke, Nandram, Amboo, Bhaurao Dattar, Jadhavrao PahelwanLegendAryan Film Company
Naseeb Ni Devi a.k.a. Goddess of Luck Fatma Begum Begum Fatma, Sultana, Zubeida SocialVictoria Fatma Film Co.
Naseeb Ni Nakhara a.k.a. Shattered HopesVithaldas PanchotiaVithaldas Panchotia, Zebunisa, Ata Mohammed, Nirasha, Lobo, Mehar BanuSocialSharda Film Company
DOP: Naval Bhat
Natun Janma a.k.a. New BirthDwarka Khosla
Nishan Danka a.k.a. Flag Of HonourDhirubhai Desai Master Vithal, Zebunisa, Prabhashankar, Lobo, Ata Mohammed, Joshi, P. N. VarneActionSharda Film Company
DOP: K. V. Machwe

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Pardesi Saiyan a.k.a. The LoversNandlal Jaswantlal Fatma Begum, Khalil, Shantakumari, Kumudini, AzizCostumeKohinoor Film Company
DOP: K. G. Gokhale
Parijatak a.k.a. The Flower of HeavenN. D. Sarpotdar Lalita Pawar, Bhaurao Datar, Durga Koregaonkar, Meera, JadhavraoFantasyAryan Film Company
Parivartan a.k.a. Revolution in LifePrafulla GhoshRampyari, Haider Shah, Durga Koregaonkar, Baburao ApteSocialKrishna Film Company
DOP: Gordhanbhai Patel
Pati Patni a.k.a. Husband Wife Chandulal Shah Keshav Narayan Kale, Gohar, Mubarak, Raja Sandow, Baba VyasSocialRanjit Film Company
DOP: Pandurang S. Naik
Pitru Prem a.k.a. A Father’s LoveHarilal M. BhattGaby Hill, Miss Mani, Y. L. Chichulkar, Dave, Yusuf, Madanlal, S. P. NiphadkarSocialMahavir Photoplays, Hyderabad
PrabhavatiG. V. SaneHindustan Cinema Film Co., Nasik
Prem Yatra a.k.a. Pilgrims of LoveRamakant Gharekhan, VaidyaShantakumari, R. N. Vaidya, Baba VyasSocialShree Jagdish Film Company
DOP: G. G. Gogate
Prithviraj SanyogitaN. D. Sarpotdar Lalita Pawar, Bhaurao Datar, Durga Koregaonkar, Meera, Jadhavrao, Ghodke, C. R. DasHistorical LegendAryan Film Company
DOp; N. D. Sarpotdar
Punjab Kesari a.k.a. Lion of Punjab Homi Master Raja Sandow, Bulbule, Panna, Fatma Jr., BhopatkarActionKohinoor United Artists
DOP: Vishnu Vyas
Punjab MailR. S. Choudhary Dinshaw Billimoria, Sulochna (Ruby Myers), Jal Merchant, P. Gidwani, Gohar Jr., Zaverbhai Kaiser, TaraActionImperial Film Company
DOP: Adi Irani
Punya PrabhavHomi Master Fatma Begum, Tara Khalil, R. N. Vaidya, JamunaKohinoor United Artists
DOP: Vishnu Vyas
PyariBimal PalArdhendu Bandyopadhyay, Kalipada Das, Chandravati Devi, Nilamani DeSocialMovie Producers Co., Calcutta
DOP: Bimal Pal

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Radio GirlBaren RoyBaren Roy, Pratibha, Miss VediSocialIndira Film Company
RajaniJyotish BannerjeeManoranjan Bhattacharya, Tarakbala, Durgadas, Leelavati, Satyen Dey, ShashimukhiSocialMadan Theatres Ltd.
DOP: Manglu
Raj Dharma a.k.a. Prince of the PeopleHarilal M. BhattShankar, Miss ManiCostumeMahavir Photoplays, Hyderabad
Raj Hansa a.k.a. The Royal SwanK. RathodRampyari, Haider Shah, Vishnu, Gulab, Ibrahim, Miss SardarCostumeKrishna Film Company
Rajput Sawar a.k.a. Rajput CavalierRamakant GharekhanMadhuri, Kapoor, Manorama, Master Mohan, Ramesh Niranjan, MumtazCostumeYoung India Pictures
DOP: Barodekar
Rajputani a.k.a. Woman From Rajputana Chandulal Shah Dinshaw Billimoria, Gohar, Baba Vyas, Baburao Sansare, ThatteCostume Ranjit Film Company
DOP: Pandurang S. Naik
Raj Ramani a.k.a. Vanishing HopesB. P. Mishra E. Billimoria, Ermeline, Mazhar Khan ActionImperial Film Company
DOP: Adi Irani
Raj SanyasGangubai, Sakhu, Wamanrao KulkarniCostumeUnited Pictures Syndicate
RamdasDevotionalPeninsular Film Services, Madras
Rana Garjana a.k.a. What Price Loyalty?Harshadrai MehtaZebunisa, Nandram, Vithaldas Panchotia, Ata MohammedCostume ActionSharda Film Company
DOP: Chimanlal Luhar
Rank Nu Ratan a.k.a. The SaviourA. P. KapoorPrabha Shankar, Promoth Bose, Miss Mani, Master Vithal, LoboSocialSharda Film Company
DOP: Naval Bhat
Reclamation a.k.a. PatitodharN. D. Sarpotdar V. Shantaram, Lalita Pawar, Amboo, Durgabai Koregaonkar, JadhavraoActionAryan Film Co.
DOP: Y. D. Sarpotdar
Red Signal a.k.a. Lal VavtoK. P. Bhave E. Billimoria, Baburao Sansare, Mazhar Khan, ErmelineActionImperial Film Company
Roaring Lion a.k.a. Sinh Ka Bachha SinhHomi MasterElizer, Heera, Jamuna, Bulbule, Ghanshyam SinghCostumeKohinoor United Artists
DOP: Vishnu Vyas
Rukmini HaranKanjibhai J. RathodGulab, VishnuMythologyKrishna Film Company
DOP: Maneklal Patel

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Sant Meerabai a.k.a. Saint Mira Dadasaheb Phalke ShakuntalaDevotionalHindustan Cinema Film Co., Nasik
Satta No Mad a.k.a. Wages of VirtueHarshadrai MehtaJani Babu, Navinchandra, Prabha Shankar, Ata Mohammed, LoboSocialMehta-Luhar Productions, Suresh Films Co. Ltd.
DOP: Chimanlal Luhar [17]
Shahi Chor a.k.a. Wonderful PrinceJani Babu, Fatma Begum Fatma Begum, Shahzadi, Zubeida CostumeVictoria Fatma Film Co.
DOP: Pranjivan Shukla
Shashikala a.k.a. Tit For TatB. P. Mishra (Bhagwati Mishra)Jilloobai, PutliSocialLokmanya Film Company, Royal Art Studio
Shiraz a.k.a. Das Grabmal Einer Groszen Liebe Franz Osten Himanshu Rai, Charu Roy, Enakshi Rama Rau, Seeta Devi Epic Historical romanceBritish Instructional Films, Himansu Rai Film, UFA
DOP: Emil Schunemann, H. Harris
Shiraz-Ud-DowlaZebunissa, Master Vithal, Jani BabuHistoricalInternational Pictures Corpn.
Shirin KhusruR. S. ChoudharyJamshedji, Khansaheb, Mehboob Khan, Vakil, Gohar Legend RomanceImperial Film Company, New Excelsior Film
Shri BalajiG. V. Sane Raja Sandow, Lalita Pawar, Amboo, Bhaurao Datar, DasDevotionalAryan Film Co.
DOP: Y. D. Sarpotdar
Shri Kanyaka ParameshwariRaghupathy S. PrakasaDevotionalGuarantee Pictures Corp., Madras
Sinhaldweep Ki Sundari a.k.a. Fairy of Sinhaldwip Nanubhai Vakil Putli, Manilal, Bhagwat, Inamdar, ThatteFantasyRanjit Film Company
DOP: Jamnadas Subedar
Sneh Samadhi a.k.a. Martyrs of LoveRamakant Ranganath, GharekhanManorama, Dhansukhlal Mehta, Dilp RaijiSocialArtists Union
DOP: Barodekar
Sorathi Shamsher a.k.a. Noblesse ObligeIndulal Yagnik, Dhirubhai DesaiMohini, Ramesh NiranjanCostumeYoung India Pictures
Stage GirlR. S. PrakashSocialGuarantee Pictures Corpn., Madras
Subhadra HaranN. D. Sarpotdar Lalita Pawar, Amboo, Bhaurao Datar, Meera, Durga KoregaonkarMythologyAryan Film Co.
DOP: Y. D. Sarpotdar
Sukumari a.k.a. Good GirlAmbuj Prasanna GuptaNawabzada Nasarullah, Syed Abdus SobhanSocialCited as first film produced in what is now Bangla Desh. Not released for public screening. [18] Dhaka Nawab family (Dhaka East Bengal Cinematograph Company)
DOP: Khwaja Azad
Sword To Sword a.k.a. Talwar Ka DhaniR. S. ChoudharySulochana (Ruby Myers), Jal Merchant, Yusuf, Jilloobai, RustomjiCostumeImperial Film Company
DOP: Adi Irani

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TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
Cinematographer
Tal BhairavOmkar Pictures
Talwar Ni DhareManeklal JoshiKale, RoshanaraActionAtmanand Studio
Tawangar Ni TalwarM. UdwadiaMiss Janaki, Udwadia, MumtazActionVivekanand Pictures
DOP: V. B. Jagtap
Tarun Tapaswini a.k.a. Young AsceticPrafulla GhoshGulab, Durga Koregaonkar, Abdul Pahelwan, Vishnu, Takle, IbrahimSocialGujarat Studio Productions
DOP: Chaturbhai Patel
The Symbolesque Ezra Mir
Ulfat-e-Mohammed a.k.a. Loves of Prince MohammedN. G. Devare, Nandlal Jaswantlal Khalil, Jamuna, Noor Mohammed Charlie, PannaCostumeKohinoor United Artists, N. G. Devare Production Co.
DOP: Vishnu Vyas
Vasvadatta a.k.a. Sona No SurajNagendra MajumdarPutli, K. B. Athavale, Jani Babu, SalviKaiser-E-Hind Film Co.
DOP: Ambadas Pawar
Vasant PadminiSouth Indian Films Of Sholapur
Vasantsena Dadasaheb Phalke Shakuntala Jadhav, Jaikishen Nanda, GotiramHindustan Cinema Film Co, Nasik
DOP: Anna Salunke
Veer BajiOmkar Films
Veer Haq a.k.a. The TriumphAnand Prasad Kapoor (A. P. Kapoor)Bachhu, Tara, Ata Mohammed, Lobo, Promoth BoseHistoricalVishnu Film Co.
DOP: Naval Bhat
Veer Garjana a.k.a. Reward Of Blind PassionNanubhai Desai Master Vithal, Kumudini, PrabhashankarCostumeSharda Film Company
DOP: Naval Bhat
Veer Pujan a.k.a. Hero Worship Nanubhai Vakil Shanta Kumari, Inamdar, DabirCostumeKohinoor United Artists, Shree Jagdish Film Co.
DOP: Bimal C. Mitra
Warrior a.k.a. Rangilo RajputA. P. Kapoor Master Vithal, Zebunissa, Prabha Shankar, Lobo, Ata MohammedCostumeSharda Film Company
DOP: Naval Bhat
Wedding Night a.k.a. Vasal Ki RaatP. Y. AltekarP. Y. Altekar, Nayampally, Mazhar Khan, Muarak, JilloobaiSocialImperial Film Company
DOP: A. P. Karandikar
Zeheri SaapNew Excelsior Film Co.

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Chandrasena is a 1935 Hindi/Marathi mythology drama film directed by V. Shantaram for his Prabhat Film Company. The film was the first Indian trilingual film to be made simultaneously in Hindi, Marathi. The cinematographer was K. Dhiaber and the story and dialogue were by Shivram Vashikar. The music direction was by Keshavrao Bhole, with lyrics written by K. Narayan Kale. The cast included Nalini Tarkhud, Sureshbabu Mane, Kelkar, Rajani, Shantabai and Azurie.

Rani Saheba also called Bazarbattu is a 1930 Indian silent film. It is cited as the first children's film made in India. The film was co-directed by V. Shantaram and Keshavrao Dhaiber. The cinematographers were S. Fattelal and Vishnupant Govind Damle and the cast included Keshavrao Dhaiber, Baburao Pendharkar, V. Shantaram and Anant Apte.

Khooni Khanjar is a 1930 Indian silent film directed by V. Shantaram. The film was a costume action drama film co-directed by Keshavrao Dhaiber. It was produced by Prabhat Film Company. The cinematography was by Sheikh Fattelal and Vishnupant Govind Damle. The cast included Mane Pahelwan, Ganpat G. Shinde, P. Jairaj, Sakribai and Shankarrao Bhosle.

<i>Surang</i> 1953 Indian film

Surang is a 1953 film directed by V. Shantaram for his Rajkamal Kalamandir banner. The story and dialogue were by Vinod Kumar with music by Shivram Krishna and lyrics by Shewan Rizwi. The actor Chandrashekhar came into prominence with his role of a miner in the film. The rest of cast included Shashikala, Sheila Ramani, Vinod Kumar, Ulhas and Vikas.

<i>Manoos</i> 1939 Indian film by V. Shantaram

Manoos, also called Life's for Living, is a 1939 Indian Marathi social melodrama film directed by V. Shantaram. The movie was simultaneously made in Hindi as Aadmi. The film was based on a short story called "The Police Constable". The story was by A. Bhaskarrao, with screenplay and dialogue by Anant Kanekar. The cinematographer was V. Avadhoot and the music was composed by Master Krishna Rao, with lyrics by Kanekar. The cast included Shahu Modak, Shanta Hublikar, Sundara Bai, Ram Marathe, Narmada, Ganpatrao and Raja Paranjpe.

Chandrasena is a 1931 Indian silent film directed by V. Shantaram and Keshavrao Dhaiber. The director of photography was Keshavrao Dhaiber. Produced under the banner of Prabhat Film Company, the film brought the company into the "frontline" of film makers. The cast included Lila, "alias" Lilavati Pendharkar, who was making her debut with this film, with Kamla, Gulabbai and G. R. Mane.

<i>Baghban</i> (1938 film) 1938 Indian film

Baghban (transl. Gardener) is a 1938 Indian family drama film directed by A. R. Kardar. The story was by Begum Ansari with script and screenplay by Kardar. Film's music was composed by Mushtaq Hussain with lyrics by Mirza Shauq. The cast included Nandrekar, Bimla Kumari, Nazir, Sitara Devi, K. N. Singh, Wasti and Ashraf Khan.

<i>Milap</i> (1937 film) 1937 Indian film

Milap (transl. the union is a 1937 Indian social drama film directed by A. R. Kardar. Produced under the Moti Mahal Pictures banner, it had music composed by K. C. Dey. Milap was a big success for the actress Rampyari.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shanta Apte</span> Indian actress, singer

Shanta Apte (1916–1964) was an Indian actress-singer who worked in Marathi and Hindi cinema. Renowned for her roles in films like Duniya Na Mane/Kunku (1937) and Amar Jyoti (1936) under the Prabhat Films banner, she was active in Indian cinema from 1932 to 1958. Apte's impact on Marathi cinema "paralleled" that of Kanan Devi in Bengali cinema. Along with Kanan Devi, Apte is cited as one of the "great singing stars" from before the playback singing era. Apte began her career in films playing the role of a young Radha in the Marathi film Shyamsunder (1932). She joined Prabhat Films acting in her first Hindi language film Amrit Manthan in (1934).

Draupadi is a 1931 sound film from Indian cinema. The film was a big-budget mythological production from Ardeshir Irani's Imperial Film Company following their release of the first talkie in India, Alam Ara (1931). It was directed by Bhagwati Prasad Mishra, who had made a name for himself as a photographer and painter and had worked with Irani in his Star, Majestic, Royal and Imperial Studios. The story adaptation from Vyasa's Mahabharata and the screenplay, were by Mishra. The star cast included Prithviraj Kapoor who played the role of Karna, with Sudhabala as Draupadi, and Khalil as Krishna. The rest of cast included Hadi, Elizer, Rustom Irani and Jilloobai. The cinematographer was Adi Irani.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mazhar Khan (actor, born 1905)</span> Indian film actor, director and producer

Mazhar Khan was an actor, producer, and director in Indian Cinema. He began his career as a police officer, which he left to study law for a short period. After abandoning his studies, he came to Bombay and started his career in cinema with the silent film Fatal Garland (1928) opposite the top actress of the time, Ermeline. He became a popular actor, gaining success in several silent films. During his stint in silent films he worked with directors such as Bhagwati Prasad Mishra, Ezra Mir, Moti P. Bhagnani, R. S. Chowdhary, and M. D. Bhavnani. Magazines in the 1940s compared Khan to Hollywood actors such as Paul Muni, Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff.

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