Directing
Homi Wadia
Born May 22, 1911
Died December 10, 2004 · aged 93
Homi Wadia was one of the earliest film makers of Hindi talkies. He was the co-founder of Wadia Movietone productions, established in the year 1933 and later he shut down the production house to form Basant Pictures in 1942. He was married to noted actress known as a stuntwoman then – Fearless Nadia, with whom he has worked in many movies. As a film director, he has contributed more than 40 films,…
Known For
Diamond Queen · 1940Diamond Queen
★ 10.01940
MovieAdventure
Directed by Homi Wadia.
Comet · 1949Comet
1949
Movie
Dharamdas, A fake philanthropist, sets up an ashram for poor women as a front for his dealing in black market grain. Inspectors Dayal and Comet (John Cawas) along with Sergeant Sunder (Shyam Sunder) vow to bring him to book. Dayal’s daughter Shanti (Fearless Nadia) and Sunder’s fiancé Mohini (Sona Chaterjee), join hands with the police to nab the crook, however Dharmads has Inspector Dayal murdered and vows to silence anyone else who gets near the truth of his criminal activity.
Raakh · 1989Raakh
★ 6.81989
MovieActionCrime
After witnessing the public humiliation & abuse of a female friend, a young man vows to avenge her by going after the hoodlums responsible. he is guided by a burnt out, cynical cop, who shows him the ropes as well as the realities of vigilante life.
Veer Ghatotkach · 1949Veer Ghatotkach
★ 8.01949
MovieActionAdventure
The epic starts with the mighty illusionist Ghatotkach, son of Bhim, accidentally clashing with and reviving his cousin Abhimanyu. As newfound allies, the two launch a daring abduction to rescue Surekha from a forced marriage by the Kauravas, triggering a monumental crisis that demands the direct intervention of Lord Krishna himself.
Saathi · 1991Saathi
★ 6.01991
MovieActionRomance
Suraj and Aman are best friends who would die for each other. Suraj's father is brutally killed by a cop for stealing a bread to feed him. Suraj and Aman then take the life of crime to con people when they grow up they come across Pasha a drug lord and Suraj gets fascinated by his lifestyle. Aman meets Asha a club singer and both fall in love. Suraj and Aman get a contract from Pasha to kill Vicky whose testifying against him But Aman finds he is brother of Asha and decides to give away the life of crime and turn a police informer. While Suraj has become a big name in drug world and wants Pasha's throne. Suraj and Aman then part ways and Suraj blames Asha for everything and wants her dead.
Lion of Baghdad · 1946Lion of Baghdad
★ 9.01946
MovieAdventure
Also known as Lion of Baghdad, this film stars Fearless Nadia, John Cavas and Sayani Atish.
Hind Kesari · 1935Hind Kesari
★ 10.01935
Movie
The Wadia's, remake of Homi Master's 1932 silent film is a Ruritanian drama mainly featuring the stunts of the horse Punjab-Ka-Beta. Good King Mansingh (Tarapore) is dethroned by evil minister Zalim Singh (Khambatta). Princess Hansa (Husn Banu) transforms lover Prince Randhir (Sarda Mansoor) from an easy-going youth into the masked Hind Kesari, saviour of the poor.
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp · 1952Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
★ 8.01952
MovieActionAdventure
The film follows the adventures of Aladdin and his finding a magical lamp which helps him in attaining the love of Princess Badar.















