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Homi Wadia
Homi Wadia (22 May 1911 – 10 December 2004) was an Indian film director and producer in Bollywood (Hindi cinema). He was the co-founder of Wadia Movietone productions, established in 1933 and later after the closure of Wadiatone, he founded Basant Pictures in 1942. In a career spanning five decades, he directed over 40 films, including ''Hunterwali'' (1935), ''Miss Frontier Mail'' (1936), '' Diamond Queen'' (1940), Shri Ram Bhakta Hanuman(1948) and fantasy film ''Hatim Tai'' (1956). He was also a founding member of the Film & Television Producers Guild of India, established in 1954. Homi Wadia was married to actress and stunt woman Fearless Nadia. Homi was the younger brother of JBH Wadia, who was himself a movie director. Early life and background Wadia was from a Parsi family, and his ancestors came from shipbuilding family, Wadia family (Wadia Group) originally from Surat in Gujarat state of western India, which also built British-wartime ship HMS Trincomalee (1817). His a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wadia Family
The Wadia family is a Parsi family from Surat, India currently based in Mumbai, India. The family rose to wealth in the mid-1700s as ship-builders serving the British East India Company as the latter established its sway over India. During the declining years of the British Raj, Neville Wadia, scion of the main branch of the family, married Dina Jinnah, only child of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Despite being the only descendants of the founding father of Pakistan, the family chose to stick to their mills and factories in India rather than emigrate to the new country. They prospered abundantly under Nehru-Gandhi dispensation and today, they run the Wadia Group of companies, one of the larger industrial conglomerates in India. History Lovji Nusserwanjee Wadia advanced the Wadia shipbuilding dynasty in 1736, when he obtained a contract from the British East India Company for building docks and ships in Bombay (present-day Mumbai). Although the Wadias would event ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajkamal Kalamandir
Rajkamal Kalamandir was a noted film production company and studio in Mumbai. It was established by V. Shantaram in 1942, after he left Prabhat Films. The studio produced films both in Hindi and Marathi, and it was best known for '' Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani'' (1946), ''Amar Bhoopali'' (1951), ''Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje'' (1955), ''Do Aankhen Barah Haath'' (1957), ''Navrang'' (1959) and '' Pinjra'' (1972). In its heyday, Rajkamal was one of the most sophisticated studios of the country. History Prabhat Films was founded in Kolhapur, in 1929, towards the end of the silent films' era, by the V. Shantaram and V.G. Damle. The studio later shifted to Pune; here Shantaram directed notable films ''Amrit Manthan'' (1934) and ''Kunku'' (''Duniya Na Mane'', Hindi) in 1937. However, he parted ways in 1942, when bought the premises of Wadia Movietone in Mumbai. Wadia Movietone was established in 1933 by the Wadia brothers J. B. H. Wadia and Homi Wadia, who were most known for ''Hunterwali'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying Prince
''Flying Prince'' is a Bollywood film. It was released in 1946 Events January * January 6 - The first general election ever in Vietnam is held. * January 7 – The Allies recognize the Austrian republic with its 1937 borders, and divide the country into four occupation zones. * January 10 ** The .... References External links * 1946 films 1940s Hindi-language films Films directed by Homi Wadia Indian action films 1940s action films Indian black-and-white films Hindi-language action films {{1940s-Hindi-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bachpan (1945 Film)
''Bachpan'' (Hindi: बचपन, ''Childhood'') is a 1945 Hindi drama film directed by Homi Wadia Homi Wadia (22 May 1911 – 10 December 2004) was an Indian film director and producer in Bollywood (Hindi cinema). He was the co-founder of Wadia Movietone productions, established in 1933 and later after the closure of Wadiatone, he founded Ba .... It was produced by Homi Wadia's Basant Films and had music by S. N. Tripathi. The film starred Mazhar Khan, Chandraprabha, Shashi Kapoor Sr., Gulab, Dalpat, Baby Shakuntala, Dixit, Baby Madhuri. Cast * Mazhar Khan * Baby Madhuri * Chandraprabha * Nandrekar * Dixit * Shakuntala * Gulab * Dalpat * Shashi Kapoor Music The film's music was composed by S. N. Tripathi, with lyrics written by I. C. Kapoor. Song List References External links * 1945 films 1940s Hindi-language films Indian black-and-white films Films directed by Homi Wadia Indian drama films 1945 drama films Hindi-language drama films {{1940s-Hindi-fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekta (film)
Ekta is a 1942 Sindhi film directed by Homi Wadia and produced by his Wadia Studios in Bombay. This black and white film was the first film in Sindhi and was financed by Karim Bux Nizamani. It starred Nizamani and Kaushalya in the lead roles and was about Hindu–Muslim unity. Its premier at the Taj Mahal Cinema in Karachi was inaugurated by the then Premier of Sindh, Allah Bux Soomro, but the film ran in theatres for only two weeks due to trade restrictions incurring significant losses for Wadia. Production This film was directed by Homi Wadia and produced by Ram Panjwani. It was financed by Karim Bux Nizamani who was the hero of this film. Nizamani was not only a film actor, he was also a writer, social worker and a landlord of Matli in Sindh. His autobiography "Kayee" is one of the best autobiographies in Sindhi. KaushalyaNizamani Karim Bux; Kayee (ڪيئي), pp. 162, Roshni Publication, Kandiaro, 2018. was the heroine of the film. She was from Uttar Pradesh, India. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jungle Princess
''Jungle Princess'' is a Bollywood film. It was released in 1942. Cast * Fearless Nadia * John Cawas John Cawas (1910 – 4 October 1993) was a stuntman and actor in Hindi movies. Cawas made his debut in the Hindi film ''Hunterwali'' (1935), which became a career-defining movie for Fearless Nadia and Wadia Movietone. Cawas himself was famous for ... * Radha Rani * Baby Madhuri * Shehzadi References External links * Jungle Princesson indiancine.ma Jungle Princess, part 1 on YouTube 1942 films 1940s Hindi-language films [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bambaiwali
''Bambaiwali'' (Hindi: बम्बईवाली, ''The Girl from Bombay'') is a Bollywood action adventure film. It was released in 1941. The film was directed by Homi Wadia and produced by Wadia Movietone. It starred Fearless Nadia, John Cawas, Sardar Mansoor, Dalpat and Boman Shroff Boman Shroff was an actor, stunstman, director, writer, producer in Hindi cinema, in the silent era and the early talkies. Boman started working in Hindi movies prior to Talkies and was on monthly payroll of JBH Wadia and Homi Wadia's various m .... Cast * Fearless Nadia * John Cawas * Sardar Mansur * Radha Rani * Bibi * Dalpat * Azim * Mithu Miya * Boman Shroff Music The music director was Madhavlal Damodar Master and the lyricist was Waheed Qureshi. The songs were sung by Sardar Mansoor, Radharani and Fida Hussain. Song List References External links * 1941 films 1940s Hindi-language films Films directed by Homi Wadia Indian black-and-white films Indian action adventure film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjab Mail (film)
''Punjab Mail'' (Hindi: पंजाब मेल) is 1939 action adventure Hindi film directed by Homi Wadia for Wadia Movietone. The score was provided by Madhavlal Damodar Master, and stars Fearless Nadia, John Cawas, Sayani Atish, Sardar Mansoor, Boman Shroff and Sarita Devi. The film once again had Nadia playing the avenging female with mask and whip astride a horse dispensing justice and beating up the villains. Cast * Fearless Nadia * John Cawas * Sayani Atish * Sarita Devi * Boman Shroff * Sardar Mansoor * Master Chhotu * Shahzadi * Nazira * Master Mohammed Production The Wadia brother films normally starred Boman Shroff in the Douglas Fairbanks Sr. style roles, but with ''Punjab Mail'' Boman Shroff was replaced by John Cawas as a leading man though Shroff continued to act in character roles for them. The action films Nadia starred in like '' Hunterwali'' (1935), ''Miss Frontier Mail ''Miss Frontier Mail'' is a 1936 Indian action crime thriller film directed by Hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanaraja Karzan
''Vanaraja Karzan'' () is a 1938 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film directed by Homi Wadia and Nari Ghadiali. The film stars John Cawas and K. R. Chellam. It is the first Tamil film based on the character Tarzan, the first Tamil film to be shot in forests, as well as the first South Indian jungle-based film. ''Vanaraja Karzan'' was released on 4 June 1938, and became a commercial success, besides receiving significant attention for Chellam wearing a revealing outfit. The Hindi version, ''Jungle King'' was released the following year. Plot A man named Kulasekaran comes to Vanarajapuram forest with his wife and little son Karzan to find the secret of ''Amirdharasam'' (elixir of life) after fighting with his father Veerasingam, who disapproved of his plan to be in the forest. After considerable efforts for several days, Kulasekaran finds the ''Amirdharasam'' secret, which he writes in a piece of paper and locks it inside a locket on Karzan's necklace. One day, Kulaseka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lutaru Lalna
''Lutaru Lalna'' (Hindi: लुटारू ललना, ''Dacoit Damsel'' or ''The Dacoit Girl'') is a 1938 Indian Hindi-language action adventure film directed by Homi Wadia and produced by Wadia Movietone. The music was composed by Master Mohammed and Baldev Naik. The film starred Fearless Nadia, Boman Shroff, Sardar Mansoor, Sayani Atish and Sarita Devi. Plot Minister Durjan Singh (Sayani Atish) takes over the management of Ramnagar after the king's death. The king's daughter Indira (Fearless Nadia) has been studying abroad. On her return, she hears from Vimala (Sarita Devi) and her father the pious Saibaba (Sardar Mansoor) that Durjan Singh and his men are oppressing the poor. Durjan Singh's brother Randhir (Boman Shroff Boman Shroff was an actor, stunstman, director, writer, producer in Hindi cinema, in the silent era and the early talkies. Boman started working in Hindi movies prior to Talkies and was on monthly payroll of JBH Wadia and Homi Wadia's various m ...), th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toofani Tarzan
''Toofani Tarzan'' (Typhoon Tarzan/Stormy Tarzan) is a 1937 Hindi action adventure film directed by Homi Wadia. Produced by Wadia Movietone, the film had music by Master Mohammed with lyrics by Gyan Chander. It starred John Cawas, Gulshan, Nazira, Boman Shroff, Chandrashekhar and Dalpat. The film typically had the theme of ‘mad scientists looking for the elixir of life’ as per Rosie Thomas (2005), cited by Gokulsing and Dissanayake and was publicised as ‘India’s first jungle adventure film’ with remakes in the 1950s as Zimbo series. Plot Scientist Ramu and his wife Uma (Nazira) live with their four-year-old son Leher in the jungle where he carries out experiments. He has discovered the elixir of life. Lions attack their house killing him, while his wife goes mad with grief. Ramu’s son, Leher, and their little dog Moti, escape with the help of a half-man, half-ape called Dada ( Boman Shroff). Several people arrive in the jungle fifteen years later from the city. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi Kesari (film)
''Hind Kesari'' (Hindi: हिंद केसरी, ''Caesar of India'') is a 1935 Hindi action adventure film directed by Homi Wadia, and starring Husn Banu, Sardar Mansoor, Gulshan, Jal Khambatta, Tarapore and Master Mohammed. The film was a remake of the 1932 film of the same name, directed by Homi Master for Jayant Pictures. The film did well for a "stunt film" breaking "records" at the box office. Plot King Mansingh (Tarapore) falls prey to the machinations of his minister Zalim Singh and loses his throne. Prince Randhir leading an easy life now disguises himself wearing a mask and turns into the dreaded Hind Kesari. He is assisted in his endeavour to help the needy by Princess Hansa (Husn Banu). Cast *Husn Banu *Sardar Mansoor *Dilawar *Gulshan *Jal Khambatta *Tarapore *Master Mohammed *Bashir Qawwal *Bismilla Production The film was produced by Wadia Movietone Wadia Movietone was a noted Indian film production company and studio based in Mumbai, established in 193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
