Saqi (film)

Saqi (transl. "Bartender") is a 1952 Indian Hindi-language film directed by H. S. Rawail and starring Premnath and Madhubala.[2] The film's music was composed by C. Ramachandra. Saqi was based on Arabian Nights and was one of the most expensive Indian films at the time of its release.[1]

Saqi
Directed byH. S. Rawail
Rajendra Kumar (assistant director)
Written byAnjana Rawail
Kamal Amrohi (dialogue)
Screenplay byAnjana Rawail
Story byAnjana Rawail
Based onArabian Nights[1]
Produced byR. C. Talwar
StarringPremnath
Madhubala
CinematographyRajendra Malone[2]
Music byC. Ramachandra
Release date
1952
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budgetest. ₹1 million

Plot

The film told the story a common man named Ajeeb, who tries to woo the princess Rukhsana.

Cast

Production

Saqi was the Indian version of Arabian Nights.[1] The film was announced in February 1951, along with Badal, also starring Premnath & Madhubala.[3] While Badal was completed and released in the same year, Saqi took about one and a half year to complete. Saqi was an expensive venture for the producers and it was made on a huge budget of ₹10 lakhs.[1]

Soundtrack

1) Aa Gayi Hai Ishq Pe Bahaar - Lata Mangeshkar, Rafi - Saqi - Bepin Gupta, Madhubala

2) Mera Mizaj Ladakpan Se Aashiqana Hai - Mohammed Rafi - Saqi - Bepin Gupta, Madhubala

3) Kise Maloom Tha Ek Din Mohabbat - Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood - Saqi - Bepin Gupta, Madhubala

4) Gham Ki Vaadi Mein Khushi Ka Caravan - Lata Mangeshkar - Saqi - Bepin Gupta, Madhubala

5) Haseena Sambhal Sambhal Kar Chal - C Ramchandra, Geeta - Saqi - Bepin Gupta, Madhubala

6)Dil Pehla Aur Pyar Doosra Teesri Jawani - Lata Mangeshkar - Saqi - Bepin Gupta, Madhubala

Reception

Saqi had a mixed reception with critics—the soundtrack and lavish sets were noted, but acting and screenplay were poorly received.[4] Nevertheless, the film became a commercial success.[5][6]

References
  1. Deep 1996, p. 90.
  2. Akbar 1997, p. 139.
  3. Thought. Siddhartha Publications. 1951.
  4. Deep 1996, p. 33.
  5. Rawail, H. S. (1985). Mohabbat Ki Adhoori Dastaan Madhubala. Madhuri magazine. p. 16.
  6. "H. S. Rawail Biography by Divya Kapoor". www.gomolo.com. Retrieved 25 January 2021.

Sources
  • Deep, Mohan (1996). The Mystery and Mystique of Madhubala. Magna Books.
  • Akbar, Khatijia (1997). Madhubala: Her Life, Her Films. Hay House.
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