| Sipahiya | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Aspi Irani |
| Produced by | Aspi Irani |
| Starring | Madhubala Yakub |
| Music by | C. Ramachandra |
Release date | 1949 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
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