
Acting
Rashid Behbudov
Born — Died
1915-12-14 — 1989-06-09
Place of birth
Tiflis, Tiflis Governorate, Russian Empire [now Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia]
Known for
Acting
Credits
7 titles
Rashid Behbudov (Azerbaijani: Rəşid Məcid oğlu Behbudov) was an Azerbaijani singer and actor. He sang in Azerbaijani, Turkish, Russian, Persian, Georgian, Hindi, Armenian, Urdu, and Bengali among other languages. Rashid Behbudov was born in Tbilisi, in 1915. His father, Majid Behbudoghlu, was a singer as well. From 1938 to 1944, Rashid moved to Armenia and worked at Yerevan State Philharmonia and Opera House, and in 1945, upon the invitation of Tofig Guliyev, Rashid Behbudov moved to Baku. In the same year, he was assigned the main role of Asgar in the film The Cloth Peddler, based on a play by Uzeyir Hadjibeyov. His role in this film combined with his vocal skills brought him fame througho…
Known for
6.6Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.
Arshin Takes a Wife
1945
NRThe film, shot with the participation of masters of the arts, presents the colorful and sunny palette of Azerbaijan to the audience through the language of cinema. The film features mugham music, modern pop songs, and jazz compositions based on folk melodies.
Nəğməkar torpaq
1981
4.0The film is about oilman who had beautiful voice. He didn't attach great importance to his friends is advice to get special music reward. But he changed his attitude to art under the influence of his friends.
Bakhtiyar
1955
NRCynical musican and one-time criminal Jockel has to lead the inclusive choir at a care facility where his life gets turned upside down.
Strange Birds
2017
3.0A story of the exploits carried out by the oil technicians of Baku for the exploitation of the black gold deposit of the Caspian Sea.
The Caspian Story
1953
8.0The works of Azerbaijani composers are performed by M. Magomaev, R. Beyrutov, Z. Khanlarova, O. Agaev, F. Kerimova, P. Bül-Bül-oglu, the vocal quartet "Gaya," and the instrumental quartet conducted by R. Babaev. The concert also features the State Song and Dance Ensemble of the Azerbaijan SSR and ballet artists R. Akhundov and V. Pletnev with a number from K. Karaev's ballet "Seven Beauties."
Abseron Rhythms
1970
Film credits
1970s · 2 titles
8.0The works of Azerbaijani composers are performed by M. Magomaev, R. Beyrutov, Z. Khanlarova, O. Agaev, F. Kerimova, P. Bül-Bül-oglu, the vocal quartet "Gaya," and the instrumental quartet conducted by R. Babaev. The concert also features the State Song and Dance Ensemble of the Azerbaijan SSR and ballet artists R. Akhundov and V. Pletnev with a number from K. Karaev's ballet "Seven Beauties."
Abseron Rhythms
1970
NRA musical TV film about the creation of the Song Theater by Rashid Beibutov, telling humorous stories related to it.
The 1001st Tour
1974
1950s · 2 titles
4.0The film is about oilman who had beautiful voice. He didn't attach great importance to his friends is advice to get special music reward. But he changed his attitude to art under the influence of his friends.
Bakhtiyar
1955
3.0A story of the exploits carried out by the oil technicians of Baku for the exploitation of the black gold deposit of the Caspian Sea.
The Caspian Story
1953
