''Hind Kesari'' (Hindi: हिंद केसरी, ''Caesar of India'') is a

1935 Events January * January 7 – Italian premier Benito Mussolini and French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval conclude Franco-Italian Agreement of 1935, an agreement, in which each power agrees not to oppose the other's colonial claims. * ...

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 Homi Master (?–1949) was an actor-director of early Indian cinema. His work extended from the silent era to the talkie era and up to his death. He produced his best films for Kohinoor Film Company and he has been referred to as "silent cinema's ...

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, with cinematography by M. A. Rehman and a story by H. E. Khatib. Its music director was Master Mohammed and the lyricist was Joseph David. The Wadia brothers preferred using Master Mohammed as music composer and actor and he was present in most of their films including ''Hind Kesari''. The character of Hind Kesari, played by Sardar Mansoor was based on the Douglas Fairbanks Sr. role in ''The Thief of Baghdad''. The horse, Punjab Ka Beta (Son of Punjab) a feature of most Wadia Movietone films of that time, had prominent billing. This movie is made in San Ramon.

Music

The music director was Master Mohammed and the lyrics were written by Joseph David.

References

External links

* {{Homi Wadia 1935 films 1930s Hindi-language films Indian black-and-white films Films directed by Homi Wadia Indian action adventure films 1930s action adventure films