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Nanubhai Vakil
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Taj Mahal · 1941Taj Mahal
★ 10.01941
MovieHistoryRomance
Taj Mahal tells the epic love story of Prince Khurram (later Emperor Shah Jehan) and Arjumandbano (who becomes Mumtaz Mahal Begum). Their destined romance unfolds amidst political intrigue, military campaigns, and courtly life in the Mughal Empire. After Mumtaz Mahal's tragic death, a heartbroken Shah Jehan commissions the construction of the magnificent Taj Mahal as an eternal monument to their love.
Deepak Mahal · 1940Deepak Mahal
★ 9.01940
Movie
A thrilling mystery and horror film, involving elements of danger, intrigue, and possibly a sinister secret.
Bansari Bala · 1957Bansari Bala
1957
MovieRomance
Bansari Bala is a movie released in 1957.
Narasinh Mehta · 1932Narasinh Mehta
★ 9.01932
MovieDrama
The first Gujarati feature film is a saint film about the life of Narasinh Mehta (1408-75), played by Master Manhar. Mehta is known for his evocative Prabhatiyan (morning hymns) and especially for his composition Vaishnava jana to ('The Vaishnav is he who knows the pain of others') made popular by Gandhi, who also adapted the poet's term Harijan (children of god) for the nation's Untouchables. The film adheres to the Gandhian interpretation of Narasinh Mehta's work, avoiding e.g. miracle scenes.
Fairy of Punjab · 1933Fairy of Punjab
★ 8.01933
Movie
A musical romance drama centered on a character known for their beautiful singing from the Punjab region
Jai Mahalakshmi · 1951Jai Mahalakshmi
★ 8.01951
Movie
Considered a curse by her cruel in-laws, a desperate woman attempts to take her own life until a priest intervenes, revealing that her continuous, unwavering devotion to the Goddess Mahalakshmi is the only key to changing her fate and restoring her prosperity.
Rashk-e-Laila · 1934Rashk-e-Laila
★ 9.01934
MovieFantasy
One of the best-known films of Mahalakshmi, a sound film studio set up jointly by star Zubeida and director Vakil. The costumed love fantasy derived from the Arabian Nights and tells of Laila (Zubeida), a gypsy dancer who falls in love with the Persian soldier Asghar (Desa). The villain, who lusts after Laila, is Sardar Sagi (Gulab), right-hand man to the grand vizir Uoshi) who has political ambitions of his own.
Pride of Islam · 1937Pride of Islam
★ 10.01937
Movie
"Fakhr-e-Islam" or "Pride of Islam," was a powerful Muslim story set in a jungle, promising thrilling adventure and magnificent scenes
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