Roomal
| Roomal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ramchandra Thakur |
| Produced by | Varuna Films |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Hansraj Behl |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Roomal is a 1949 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Ramchandra Thakur.[1] The film stars Nargis, P. Jairaj, and Rehman.[2] Its music was composed by Hansraj Behl.[3]
Plot
[edit]The film features a romantic plot between the characters of Nargis and Rehman. Jairaj plays Rehman's fiercely loyal elder brother, "who is willing to risk his reputation, nay, his very life, in order to save his brother".[4]
Cast
[edit]Source:[3]
Release and reception
[edit]Roomal was released on 30 December 1949 in Bombay.[5]
In a review published on 14 January 1950, a critic for The Bombay Chronicle argued that Rehman's portrayal of a spoilt youth was his career's strongest till date, even though it was overshadowed by Jairaj's "exceptionally outstanding" performance.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. British Film Institute. p. 638. ISBN 9780851706696. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
- ↑ Mishra, D. P. (2006). Great Masters of Indian Cinema: The Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winners. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 33. ISBN 978-81-230-1361-9.
- 1 2 Rangoonwalla, Firoze; Das, Vishwanath (1970). Indian Filmography: Silent & Hindi Films, 1897-1969. J. Udeshi. p. 257.
- ↑ "Roomal Next Week". The Bombay Chronicle. 24 December 1949. p. 8. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
- ↑ ""Roomal" Mobbed At 5-Theatre Premiere". The Times of India. 31 December 1949. p. 14.
- ↑ "Roomal: A Success At Krishna". The Bombay Chronicle. 14 January 1950. p. 8. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
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