Roti
Film poster
Directed byMehboob Khan
Written byR. S. Chawdhary
Screenplay byVajahat Mirza
Starring
Narrated byS. Pellokila
CinematographyFaredoon A. Irani
Edited byShamsudin Kadri
Music byAnil Biswas
Production
company
Sagar National Studios Ltd.
Release date
1942
Running time
128 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Roti (1942)

Roti (transl. Chappati or Flatbread) is a 1942 Indian Hindi film directed by Mehboob Khan. The movie was anti-capitalist.[1] This was Mehboob Khan's last movie before he set up his own production house.[2] The cast included Chandramohan, Sheikh Mukhtar, Sitara,Akhtaribai Faizabadi and Ashraf Khan.

Cast

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack was composed by Anil Biswas with lyrics penned by Dr. Safdar Aah. Anil Biswas introduced Begum Akhtar as singer in this movie.[3]

Track# Song Singer(s)
1 "Chaar Dinon Ki Jawaani" Akhtaribai Faizabadi
2 "Garibo Par Daya Kar Ke" Ashraf Khan
3 "Phir Faasle Bahaar Aayi" Akhtaribai Faizabadi
4 "Ulajh Gae Nainawaa" Akhtaribai Faizabadi

References

  1. ^ Lal, S. (January 2008). 50 Magnificent Indians Of The 20Th Century. ISBN 9788179926987.
  2. ^ Bingham, Adam (29 July 2015). Directory of World Cinema: INDIA. ISBN 9781841506227.
  3. ^ "Bollywood Retrospect: Music director Anil Biswas, a mentor to many singers". Daily News and Analysis. 4 July 2015.

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