Saiyan (film)
| Saiyan | |
|---|---|
 Original theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. Sadiq |
| Written by | Azim Bazidpuri |
| Produced by | M. Sadiq |
| Starring | Madhubala Ajit Sajjan Jayant |
| Edited by | Moosa Mansoor |
| Music by | Sajjad Hussain |
Production company | Sadiq Productions Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Saiyan (transl. "Beloved") is a 1951 Bollywood film-Hindi romantic drama directed by M. Sadiq for his Sadiq Productions Ltd.[1][2] The story and screenplay were written by Azmi Bazidpuri. The music was composed by Sajjad Hussain, with lyrics written by D. N. Madhok, Rajendra Krishan and Hasrat Jaipuri.[3] The film stars Madhubala, Ajit, Sajjan, and Jayant.[2] The film was a critical and commercial success.[4]
Plot
[edit]A period film depicting feudal India, the plot is remade from the American Western Duel In the Sun (1946). A love triangle, the story revolves around two brothers (Ajit and Sajjan), both in love with an orphan girl (Madhubala), who is given shelter by their family.
Cast
[edit]Soundtrack
[edit]The music composer was Sajjad Hussain[2] with lyrics by D. N. Madhok and Rajendra Krishan. The playback singers were Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and Shamshad Begum.[5] The song "Tumhe Dil Diya" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, was not used in the film.[6]
Songlist
[edit]| # | Title | Singer | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Woh Raat Din Vo Shaam Ki Guzari Hui Kahaaniyaan" [6][5] | Lata Mangeshkar | D. N. Madhok |
| 2 | "Tumhe Dil Diya" | Lata Mangeshkar | D. N. Madhok |
| 3 | "Kaali Kaali Raat Re Dil Bada Sataye" [6][5] | Lata Mangeshkar | D. N. Madhok |
| 4 | "Us Par Is Diwar Ke Jo Rahte Hai" | Mohammed Rafi | D. N. Madhok |
| 5 | "Hawa Mein Dil Dole Machal Kar Bole" | Lata Mangeshkar | Rajendra Krishan |
| 6 | "Kismat Mein Khushi Ka Naam Nahin" [6][5] | Lata Mangeshkar | Rajendra Krishan |
| 7 | "Meri Jaan Mohabbat Karo Chupke Chupke" [6] | Shamshad Begum | Rajendra Krishan |
| 8 | "Khayalon Mein Tum Ho, Nazaaron Mein Tum Ho"[5] | Lata Mangeshkar | Hasrat Jaipuri |
Reception
[edit]Roger Yue of Singapore Free Press praised the film's "splendour and magnificence" and stated that it is "cleverly directed and well-photographed". Yue added that Madhubala portrayed the titular character "to perfection".[4]
Saiyan was popular with audiences and performed well at the box office.[4] Writer Ganga Prasad Sharma called Saiyan the best film starring Sajjan in the leading role.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ Khatija Akbar (1 April 2011). I Want to Live: The Story of Madhubala. Hay House, Inc. pp. 136–. ISBN 978-93-81398-21-0.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Alan Goble. "Saiyan (1951 film) - cast and crew". Complete Index To World Film (citwf.com) website. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Saiyan (1951 film) - Cast and Crew". Gomolo.com website. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- 1 2 3 Yoe, Roger (27 October 1951). "India's 'Duel in the Sun' a success". Singapore Free Press. p. 2. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Saiyan (1951) - Film Songs". Hindi Geetmala website. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Saiyan (1951) - cast and film songs". Cineplot.com website. Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ↑ Śarmā, Gaṅgā Prasāda (2005). Hindī sinemā kā suhānā saphara (in Hindi). Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. via Google Books. ISBN 978-81-288-0717-6.