''Rustam Sohrab'' is a 1963 Indian
Hindi
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-language film, produced by
F.U. Ramsay and directed by
Vishram Bedekar
Vishwanath Chintamani Bedekar (1906–1998), who professionally used the name Vishram Bedekar, was an Indian Marathi-language writer and film director.
Bedekar was born on August 13, 1906 in Amravati. After receiving his college degree in Amr ...
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[Lata Mangeshkar – Sajjad Hussain (music composer of Rustam Sohrab) Collaboration]
Cineplot.com website, Published 30 October 2010, Retrieved 5 May 2020 The film has Suraiya
Suraiya Jamal Sheikh (15 June 1929 – 31 January 2004), popularly known by the mononym Suraiya, was a popular actress and playback singer in India's Hindi-language films. She was active from 1936 to 1963, and was the most celebrated actress ...
as the heroine (in the role of Shehzadi Tehmina) and Prithviraj Kapoor
Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and establis ...
(in the role of Rustom Zabuli) as the hero. The story is based on the legendary poem of Rostam and Sohrab
The tragedy of Rostam and Sohrab forms part of the 10th-century Persian epic ''Shahnameh'' by the Persian poet Ferdowsi. It tells the tragic story of the heroes Rostam and his son, Sohrab.Ebrahimi, Mokhtar & Taheri, Abdollah. (2017). The Tragedy ...
by Persian poet Ferdowsi. Prem Nath
Prem Nath Malhotra, better known as Prem Nath, was an Indian actor and director, who was best known for his works in Hindi films. Nath made his debut with the film ''Ajit'' (1948), and went on to appear in over 100 films throughout his career. ...
plays the role of Sohrab, Rustam's son and Mumtaz plays the role of Shahroo, Sohrab's love. The film has music by Sajjad Hussain.[Bollywood Retrospect: Sajjad Hussain's musical gems]
DNA India
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It was the last film of Suraiya, after which she gave up acting and singing altogether. In the film, she sang her swan song "Ye kaisi ajab dastan ho gayi hai", which is regarded as one of her greatest hits.
Cast
*Suraiya
Suraiya Jamal Sheikh (15 June 1929 – 31 January 2004), popularly known by the mononym Suraiya, was a popular actress and playback singer in India's Hindi-language films. She was active from 1936 to 1963, and was the most celebrated actress ...
as Shehzadi Tehmina[
*]Prithviraj Kapoor
Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and establis ...
as Rustom Zabuli
*Prem Nath
Prem Nath Malhotra, better known as Prem Nath, was an Indian actor and director, who was best known for his works in Hindi films. Nath made his debut with the film ''Ajit'' (1948), and went on to appear in over 100 films throughout his career. ...
as Sohrab[
* Mumtaz as Shahroo
]
Soundtrack
References
External links
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Rustam Sohrab (1963 film) on Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) websiteRustam Sohrab (1963 film) on Muvyz.com website
1963 films
1960s Hindi-language films
Films scored by Sajjad Hussain
Films based on poems
Works based on Shahnameh
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