Shirin Farhad (1931 film)

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A promotional poster for Shirin Farhad, 1931. Shirin Farhad.jpg
A promotional poster for Shirin Farhad, 1931.

Shirin Farhad is a 1931 Hindi language musical film. It was the second Indian film with sound. It was based on the love story from the Shahnameh of Farhad and Shirin by Nizami Ganjavi. The film was directed by J.J. Madan and starred Nissar and Jehanara Kajjan. Alam Ara was released earlier the same year and was the first Indian film with sound. [1] [2]

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Cast

Soundtrack

The music is written by Agha Hashar Kashmiri and composed by Brijlal Varma.

  1. Kirtgaar Tere Shaan Laasaane
  2. Pyaare-Pyaare Kya Gulkare Phasle-Bahar Aaye Hai
  3. Kaise Aaye Je Jo Karar, Mujhse Rutha Hai Mera Maalik
  4. In Kadmo Se Bandh Gaye Sheere Ke Tadbeer
  5. Jaau Nahar Khod Laau, Ho Madadgaar Baare, Himmat Se Jo
  6. Lab Pe Aahe Nahi, Shikvaa Nahi Faiyaad Nahi
  7. Pyaare-Pyaare Surat Ka Hoo Deewana, Zamane Se Ho Gaya Begaana
  8. Woh Mukkadar Na Raha, Woh Zamana Na Raha, Tum Jo Begaane Huye
  9. Main To Sheere Ka Hoon Deewana, Kya Cheejh Hai Jaan Gavaana
  10. Yaarab Na Kise Ko Ho Aazaar Mohabbat Ka
  11. Naseeme Subah Tu Itnaa Use Sunaa Dena
  12. Maseeha Tamasha Dikhaye Chala Ja, Main Martaa Hoo Tu Jalaaye Chala Ja
  13. Zindagi Hijra Main Hai Musibat Mujhko, Saans Lene De Jara
  14. Ruka Hai Dam, Har Ek Shai Saans Lene Ko Tarastee Hai
  15. Paaye Na Ghade Bhar Bhi Rahat Tere Chahat Mein, Naale He Rahe Lab Pe
  16. Kaisa Naseeb Laaye Thee Gulshane-Rojgaar Mein, Jal Gaya Baage Zindagi
  17. Char Din Ke Yeh Zindagani Hai, Duniya Hai Phani, Tu Dhyan Na Kar

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References

  1. ↑ "Shirin Farhad (1931)". Indiancine.ma.
  2. ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. ISBN   978-1-135-94325-7.


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