Sikandar (1941)
Sohrab Modi directs this epic historical drama about Alexander the Great and King Porus with Prithviraj Kapoor in one of his most celebrated roles
Introduction
Preface — Sikandar (1941)
Modi, Sohrab (Director), Sikandar, 1941 | Cyclostyled Lyrics Leaflet
Cine Studio 96 (Designer), Sikandar, 1941 | Half Sheet Poster
Modi, Sohrab (Director), Sikandar, 1941 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Sarpotdar, Y.D. (Cinematographer), Sikandar, 1941 | Lobby Card
Sarpotdar, Y.D. (Cinematographer), Sikandar, 1941 | Photographic Still
Sarpotdar, Y.D. (Cinematographer), Sikandar, 1941 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Modi, Sohrab (Director), Sikandar, 1941 | Glass Slide
Sikandar (1941) Directed by Sohrab Modi and starring Prithviraj Kapoor as Alexander the Great (Sikandar), this was an epic historical drama and a landmark in Indian cinema. Celebrated for its grand sets, elaborate costumes, and stirring performances, the film combined theatrical dialogue with patriotic themes that deeply resonated with audiences amid India's independence movement. Set in 326 B.C., the story unfolds after Alexander's conquest of Persia and the Kabul valley, as he approaches the Indian frontier at the Jhelum River. Accompanied by his mentor Aristotle and beloved Persian consort Rukhsana (Vanmala), Alexander seeks to expand his empire. Sohrab Modi portrays King Puru (Porus), who calls upon neighboring Indian kingdoms to unite against the foreign invader. The film's pivotal moment comes when Alexander defeats and captures Puru. Asked how he wishes to be treated, Puru famously replies, “Like a...
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सिकन्दर (1941) के निर्देशक सोहराब मोदी थे। इस फ़िल्म में पृथ्वीराज कपूर ने सिकन्दर महान की शीर्षक भूमिका निभाई थी। यह एक ऐतिहासिक कथानक पर बनी भव्य फ़िल्म थी जिसे आगे जाकर भारतीय सिनेमा के इतिहास में एक मील का पत्थर माना गया। अपने भव्य सेट, शाही पोशाकों और भावप्रवण अभिनय के लिए इस फ़िल्म को खूब तारीफ़ें मिलीं। इसके साथ यह फ़िल्म ख़ासतौर से पारसी रंगमंच से प्रभावित नाटकीय तरीके से संवाद अदायगी और देशभक्ति से परिपूर्ण कथावस्तु के कारण जानी गई। इस फ़िल्म ने आज़ादी की लड़ाई के निर्णायक दौर में दर्शकों के हृदय में गहरी छाप छोड़ी। ये कहानी 326 ईसा पूर्व के कालखंड की है जब सम्राट सिकन्दर फ़ारस और काबुल घाटी को जीतने के बाद भारत की सरहद पर झेलम नदी की ओर बढ़ता है। उसके साथ उसके गुरु विद्वान अरस्तू और उसकी फ़ारसी प्रेमिका रुख़साना (वनमाला) भी भारत की सरज़मीं पर आते हैं। सिकन्दर अपने साम्राज्य के विस्तार के लिए भारतभूमि पर आया है। फ़िल्म में भारतीय राजा पुरु या राजा पोरस की भूमिका खुद निर्देशक सोहराब मोदी ने निभाई है। राजा पुरु सिकन्दर के विरुद्ध मोर्चा बनाने का प्रयास करते हैं। वे अपने पड़ोसी भारतीय राज्यों के शासकों से विदेशी हमलावर के खिलाफ़ इकट्ठा होने का आह्वान करते हैं। इस कहानी का सबसे...
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Body of Work
Sikandar (1941)
Art Director
Rusi K. Banker
Banner
Minerva
Cinematographer
Y.D. Sarpotdar
Costume Designer
N.M. Khwaja Saheb
Dialogue Writer
Sudarshan
Director
Sohrab Modi
Lead Cast
Sohrab Modi,
Meena,
Vanmala,
Prithviraj Kapoor
Lead Cast Rest
Sadiq Ali,
Zahoor Raja,
K.N. Singh,
Lala Yakub,
Gajendra,
Jilloo,
Shakir,
Sheela
Lyricist
Sudarshan
Music Director
Rafiq Ghaznavi,
Mir Saheb
Publicity Designer
B. Vishwanath
Still Photographer
V. Solaskar
Story Writer
Sudarshan
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Sarpotdar, Y.D. (Cinematographer), Sikandar, 1941 | Lobby Card
Modi, Sohrab (Director), Sikandar, 1941 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Modi, Sohrab (Director), Sikandar, 1941 | Full Sheet Poster
Cine Studio 96 (Designer), Sikandar, 1941 | Half Sheet Poster
Sarpotdar, Y.D. (Cinematographer), Sikandar, 1941 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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Modi, Sohrab (Director), Sikandar, 1941 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Modi, Sohrab (Director), Sikandar, 1941 | Full Sheet Poster
Cine Studio 96 (Designer), Sikandar, 1941 | Half Sheet Poster
Sarpotdar, Y.D. (Cinematographer), Sikandar, 1941 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
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