Known for
6.5A period fantasy that told of the ageing king of Kamarpur, and his two rival queens, Navbahar and Dilbahar, and their rivalry when a fakir predicts that Navbahar will bear the king's heir. Dilbahar unsuccessfully tries to seduce the army chief Adil (Vithal) and vengefully destroys his family, leaving his daughter Alam Ara (Zubeida) to be raised by nomads. Eventually, Alam Ara's nomad friends invade the palace, expose Dilbahar's schemes, release Adil from the dungeon and she marries the prince of the realm.
Alam Ara
1931
Quasi-historical adventure movie based on the exploits of the 17th C. Maratha emperor Shivaji (Bhosle). A large part of the film is shot in a cave where where Shivaji meets the Subedar of Kalyan (Bhave). The film's dramatic highlight occurs when, inspecting stolen Mughal wealth, Shivaji suddenly confronts a fair maiden (Sultana) emerging from one of the crates full of treasure.
Kalyan Khajina
1924
The film chronicles the ascent of Shivaji, the great Maratha warrior who fought for liberty from the erstwhile Muslim rulers in order to establish a secular Hindu kingdom.
Emperor Shivaji
1952
6.5To capture the fort of Javal, Shivaji assigns the job to Bahiriji Naik. Manjula Mohite, a fearless girl who is desired by Kedarji of Javal, works along with Bahiriji to capture the fort.
Manjula of The Mohits
1963
Film starring Jayshree Gadkar, Chandrakant and Master Vithal
Sadhi Manse
1965
8.0A lighting fast horse, a pair of magic sandals, and a mystical stick aid an adventurous young lady (Zebunissa).
Anarbala
1929
Film credits
1960s · 2 titles
6.5To capture the fort of Javal, Shivaji assigns the job to Bahiriji Naik. Manjula Mohite, a fearless girl who is desired by Kedarji of Javal, works along with Bahiriji to capture the fort.
Manjula of The Mohits
1963
Film starring Jayshree Gadkar, Chandrakant and Master Vithal
Sadhi Manse
1965
1920s · 3 titles
Quasi-historical adventure movie based on the exploits of the 17th C. Maratha emperor Shivaji (Bhosle). A large part of the film is shot in a cave where where Shivaji meets the Subedar of Kalyan (Bhave). The film's dramatic highlight occurs when, inspecting stolen Mughal wealth, Shivaji suddenly confronts a fair maiden (Sultana) emerging from one of the crates full of treasure.
Kalyan Khajina
1924
8.0A lighting fast horse, a pair of magic sandals, and a mystical stick aid an adventurous young lady (Zebunissa).
Anarbala
1929
10.0The story addresses the conflict between reformist enlightenment and obsolete, inhuman ritual, questioning the contemporary validity of traditional rituals. The dramatic pivot is the conflict between the king who banned animal sacrifice, and the priest who calls for the king's own blood. Emotionally, the film revolves around the childless queen and a beggar girl whose pet goat has been taken for the sacrifice and who loves a servant in the temple.
Sacrifice
1927

