Rashk-e-Laila
Synopsis
One of the best-known films of Mahalakshmi, a sound film studio set up jointly by star Zubeida and director Vakil. The costumed love fantasy derived from the Arabian Nights and tells of Laila (Zubeida), a gypsy dancer who falls in love with the Persian soldier Asghar (Desa). The villain, who lusts after Laila, is Sardar Sagi (Gulab), right-hand man to the grand vizir Uoshi) who has political ambitions of his own.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nanubhai Vakil
- Screenplay & Story
- Nanubhai Vakil
- Original Title
- Rashk-e-Laila
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
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Nanubhai Vakil
Nanubhai Vakil
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Nanubhai Vakil
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What is Rashk-e-Laila about?
One of the best-known films of Mahalakshmi, a sound film studio set up jointly by star Zubeida and director Vakil. The costumed love fantasy derived from the Arabian Nights and tells of Laila (Zubeida), a gypsy dancer who falls in love with the Persian soldier Asghar (Desa). The villain, who lusts after Laila, is Sardar Sagi (Gulab), right-hand man to the grand vizir Uoshi) who has political ambitions of his own.
Who directed Rashk-e-Laila?
Rashk-e-Laila was directed by Nanubhai Vakil.
Who stars in Rashk-e-Laila?
The principal cast of Rashk-e-Laila includes Zubeida, Bhai Desa, Master Gulab, Bachhu Pawar.
When was Rashk-e-Laila released and how long is it?
Rashk-e-Laila was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.