Alam Ara
आलम आरा
Synopsis
A period fantasy that told of the ageing king of Kamarpur, and his two rival queens, Navbahar and Dilbahar, and their rivalry when a fakir predicts that Navbahar will bear the king's heir. Dilbahar unsuccessfully tries to seduce the army chief Adil (Vithal) and vengefully destroys his family, leaving his daughter Alam Ara (Zubeida) to be raised by nomads. Eventually, Alam Ara's nomad friends invade the palace, expose Dilbahar's schemes, release Adil from the dungeon and she marries the prince of the realm.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ardeshir Irani
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph David, Ardeshir Irani
- Original Score
- B. Irani, Ferozshah M. Mistri
- Original Title
- आलम आरा
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Urdu
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Imperial Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ardeshir Irani
Joseph David, Ardeshir Irani
B. Irani, Ferozshah M. Mistri
Adi M. Irani
Ezra Mir
Ardeshir Irani
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph David
Screenplay
Ardeshir Irani
Producer
Ezra Mir
Editor
Ardeshir Irani
Screenplay
Ardeshir Irani
Director
Adi M. Irani
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alam Ara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alam Ara about?
A period fantasy that told of the ageing king of Kamarpur, and his two rival queens, Navbahar and Dilbahar, and their rivalry when a fakir predicts that Navbahar will bear the king's heir. Dilbahar unsuccessfully tries to seduce the army chief Adil (Vithal) and vengefully destroys his family, leaving his daughter Alam Ara (Zubeida) to be raised by nomads. Eventually, Alam Ara's nomad friends invade the palace, expose Dilbahar's schemes, release Adil from the dungeon and she marries the prince of the realm.
Who directed Alam Ara?
Alam Ara was directed by Ardeshir Irani.
Who stars in Alam Ara?
The principal cast of Alam Ara includes Master Vithal, Zubeida, Jillo, Sushila, Prithviraj Kapoor.
When was Alam Ara released and how long is it?
Alam Ara was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Alam Ara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alam Ara was composed by B. Irani, Ferozshah M. Mistri.