Saiyan (film)
| Saiyan | |
|---|---|
 Original theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. Sadiq |
| Written by | Azim Bazidpuri |
| Produced by | M. Sadiq |
| Starring | Madhubala Ajit Sajjan Jayant |
| Edited by | Moosa Mansoor |
| Music by | Sajjad Hussain |
Production company | Sadiq Productions Ltd |
Release date | 21 September 1951 |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Saiyan (transl. "Beloved") is a 1951 Bollywood film-Hindi romantic drama directed by M. Sadiq for his Sadiq Productions Ltd.[1] The story and screenplay were written by Azmi Bazidpuri. The music was composed by Sajjad Hussain, with lyrics written by D. N. Madhok, Rajendra Krishan and Hasrat Jaipuri.[2] The film stars Madhubala, Ajit, Sajjan, and Jayant.[3] It was both a critical and commercial success.[4]
A period film depicting feudal India, the plot is remade from the American Western Duel In the Sun (1946). A love triangle, the story revolves around two brothers (Ajit and Sajjan), both in love with an orphan girl (Madhubala), who is given shelter by their family.
Plot[edit]
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Cast[edit]
- Madhubala as Saiyan
- Ajit as Vijay
- Sajjan as Rajjoo
- Raj Mehra as Thakor Sahib
- Leela Chitnis as Rani Sahiba
- Jayant
- Abbas
- Ramesh Thakur
- Ramesh Sinha
- Amar
- Amir Ali
- Kathana
- Cuckoo
Soundtrack[edit]
The music composer was Sajjad Hussain with lyrics by D. N. Madhok and Rajendra Krishan. The playback singers were Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and Shamshad Begum.[5] The song "Tumhe Dil Diya" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, was not used in the film.[6]
Songlist[edit]
| # | Title | Singer | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Woh Raat Din Vo Shaam Ki Guzari Hui Kahaaniyaan" | Lata Mangeshkar | D. N. Madhok |
| 2 | "Tumhe Dil Diya" | Lata Mangeshkar | D. N. Madhok |
| 3 | "Kali Kali Raat Re Dil Bada Sataye" | Lata Mangeshkar | D. N. Madhok |
| 4 | "Us Par Is Diwar Ke Jo Rahte Hai" | Mohammed Rafi | D. N. Madhok |
| 5 | "Hawa Mein Dil Dole Machal Kar Bole" | Lata Mangeshkar | Rajendra Krishan |
| 6 | "Kismat Mein Khushi Ka Naam Nahin" | Lata Mangeshkar | Rajendra Krishan |
| 7 | "Meri Ja Mohabbat Karo Chupke Chupke" | Shamshad Begum | Rajendra Krishan |
| 8 | "Khayalon Mein Tum Ho, Nazaaron Mein Tum Ho" | Lata Mangeshkar | Hasrat Jaipuri |
Reception[edit]
Saiyan was extensively praised by international film critic Roger Yoe. He, in the Singapore Free Press, called the film "splendour and magnificen[t]" and stated that it is "cleverly directed and well-photographed". Yoe also took notice of Madhubala's portrayal of the title role and referred it to as "perfect".[4]
Upon its theatrical release, Saiyan proved a hit with the audience. The film ran to packed houses throughout India and did extremely well at the box office.[4]
Writer Ganga Prasad Sharma called Saiyan the best film starring Sajjan in the leading role.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Khatija Akbar (1 April 2011). I Want to Live: The Story of Madhubala. Hay House, Inc. pp. 136–. ISBN 978-93-81398-21-0. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ "Cast and Crew Saiyan". gomolo.com. Gomolo.com. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ "Saiyan". citwf.com. Alan Goble. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ a b c "India's "Duel In the Sun" a success". hindi-movies-songs.com. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Saiyan (1951)". hindigeetmala.net. Hindi Geetmala. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ "Saiyan (1951)". cineplot.com. Cineplot. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ Śarmā, Gaṅgā Prasāda (2005). Hindī sinemā kā suhānā saphara (in Hindi). Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. ISBN 978-81-288-0717-6.
