Shahjehan
Synopsis
Shahjehan (a raw Rehman in one of his first releases) is approached by a Rajput chieftain, Jwala Singh, narrating the plight of his foster daughter, Ruhi (Ragini), who is blessed with unheard of beauty. This gives rise to an army of suitors, who indulge in violence to prevent her from getting married by scaring her to-be grooms. Her beauty, confined to four walls of Jwala's haveli becomes part of folklore, and street gossip, through the poetry of Sohail (Saigal) who accidentally catches her glimpse, and falls in love with her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdul Rashid Kardar
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdul Rashid Kardar
- Original Score
- Naushad
- Original Title
- Shahjehan
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Kardar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Abdul Rashid Kardar, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Kamal Amrohi
Naushad
Moosa Mansoor
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Department Leadership Roster
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Director
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Producer
Moosa Mansoor
Editor
Abdul Rashid Kardar
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shahjehan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shahjehan about?
Shahjehan (a raw Rehman in one of his first releases) is approached by a Rajput chieftain, Jwala Singh, narrating the plight of his foster daughter, Ruhi (Ragini), who is blessed with unheard of beauty. This gives rise to an army of suitors, who indulge in violence to prevent her from getting married by scaring her to-be grooms. Her beauty, confined to four walls of Jwala's haveli becomes part of folklore, and street gossip, through the poetry of Sohail (Saigal) who accidentally catches her glimpse, and falls in love with her.
Who directed Shahjehan?
Shahjehan was directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar.
Who stars in Shahjehan?
The principal cast of Shahjehan includes K.L. Saigal, Ragni, Rehman, Sulochana Chatterjee, P. Jairaj.
When was Shahjehan released and how long is it?
Shahjehan was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Shahjehan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shahjehan was composed by Naushad.