Shahenshah (1953 film)
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promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Amiya Chakrabarty |
| Screenplay by | Rajendra Shankar |
| Produced by | G. P. Sippy |
| Starring | Ranjan Kamini Kaushal Shakila |
| Cinematography | Y.D.Sarpotdar |
| Edited by | A. Habib |
| Music by | S. D. Burman |
Production company | G. P. Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Shahenshah (Urdu: شہنشاہ; translation Emperor) is a 1953 Indian Bollywood action costume drama film directed by Amiya Chakrabarty and produced by G. P. Sippy, which was India's first full-length Gevacolor film and India's third full-length color film.[1]
Plot
The movie is the story of Prince Rashid of Tehran who loses his father and his crown title in an invasion. The loyal Vazir (king's minister) of Tehran helps the Queen Mother, Prince Rashid and the Princess Abassa to flee to neighbouring Baghdad. Upon an old magician's advice, the family hides their identity and lives in obscurity as Baghdad is under the control of an evil Vazir who is in charge of the baby princess Noor. Twelve years roll by and Prince Rashid grows up as a swashbuckling handsome young man who is popular with the poor and is popularly known as Shahenshah, meanwhile Princess Noor turns sixteen and Tehran is ruled by the invader's son, and in a thrilling climax, Prince Rashid wins back Tehran and frees Baghdad from the evil Vazir.[2]
Cast
- Ranjan as Prince Rashid[1][3]
- Kamini Kaushal as Queen Noor[1][3]
- Shakila as Princess Naseem[1]
- K. N. Singh as Vazir[1]
- Agha as Bakhtiyar, the King of Tehran[1][3]
- Mukri[1][3]
- Achla Sachdev as Queen Mother[1]
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by S. D. Burman and lyrics were penned by Sahir Ludhianvi[1][3]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Jeenewalon Ko Jeete Jee" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Khaak Hua Dil Jalte Jalte" | Lata Mangeshkar |
| Chahat Ka Khazana Hai Tere Liye[4] | Lata Mangeshkar |
| "Dil Deke Dil Ko Le Le" | Geeta Dutt |
| Jaam Thaam Le, Sochate Hi Sochate Naa Beetay Saari Raat[4] | Shamshad Begum |
| "Aai Baharen Leke Raaten" | Asha Bhosle |
| Koi Raag Chhed Dabi Aag Chhed | Asha Bhosle |
| Naazon Ke Pale, Kaanton Pe Chale[4] | Talat Mahmood |
| Shaahi Ki Zanjeerein Todte Chalo[4] | Manna Dey |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Shahenshah (1953 film) – Film review". Cineplot.com website. 23 April 2016. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "Indian films and posters from 1930: Film (Shahanshah)(1953)".
- ^ a b c d e Alan Goble. "Shahenshah (1953 film) - cast and crew". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Film songs of Shahenshah (1953)". Hindi Geet Mala website. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
External links
- Shahenshah at IMDb