Rashk-e-Laila (1934)
One of the best-known films of Mahalakshmi, a sound film studio set up jointly by star Zubeida and director Vakil. The costumed love fantasy derived from the Arabian Nights and tells of Laila (Zubeida), a gypsy dancer who falls in love with the Persian soldier Asghar (Desa). The villain, who lusts after Laila, is Sardar Sagi (Gulab), right-hand man to the grand vizir Uoshi) who has political ambitions of his own.
Director: Nanubhai Vakil
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 153 min
Release Date: November 23, 1934
Cast
- Zubeida - Laila
- Bhai Desa - Ashgar
- Master Gulab - Sardar Sagi
- Bachhu Pawar
Screenplay
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Nanubhai Vakil
More Films in Genre: Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rashk-e-Laila about?
- One of the best-known films of Mahalakshmi, a sound film studio set up jointly by star Zubeida and director Vakil. The costumed love fantasy derived from the Arabian Nights and tells of Laila (Zubeida), a gypsy dancer who falls in love with the Persian soldier Asghar (Desa). The villain, who lusts after Laila, is Sardar Sagi (Gulab), right-hand man to the grand vizir Uoshi) who has political ambitions of his own.
- Who directed Rashk-e-Laila?
- Rashk-e-Laila was directed by Nanubhai Vakil.
- Who stars in Rashk-e-Laila?
- Rashk-e-Laila stars Zubeida, Bhai Desa, Master Gulab, Bachhu Pawar.
- How long is Rashk-e-Laila?
- Rashk-e-Laila has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
- What genre is Rashk-e-Laila?
- Rashk-e-Laila is a Fantasy film.