Daughters of Today (1928)

Daughters of Today was a 1928 silent film from Lahore, in present-day Pakistan (then British India). It was produced by G.K Mehta and directed by Shankradev Arya. This was the first feature film made in Lahore, and helped to establish the city of Lahore as one of the centers of filming in India. The Lahore film industry is now known as Lollywood. Production started in 1924 and took three years to complete, mainly due to financial problems. Two participants later became prominent personalities of the South Asian film industry: A.R. Kardar was one of the most famous Bombay film directors in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s; and actor M. Ismael's film career spanned over five decades.

Director: Shankradev Arya
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: Premier Film Company
Country: Pakistan
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

pakistan, silent film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daughters of Today about?
Daughters of Today was a 1928 silent film from Lahore, in present-day Pakistan (then British India). It was produced by G.K Mehta and directed by Shankradev Arya. This was the first feature film made in Lahore, and helped to establish the city of Lahore as one of the centers of filming in India. The Lahore film industry is now known as Lollywood. Production started in 1924 and took three years to complete, mainly due to financial problems. Two participants later became prominent personalities of the South Asian film industry: A.R. Kardar was one of the most famous Bombay film directors in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s; and actor M. Ismael's film career spanned over five decades.
Who directed Daughters of Today?
Daughters of Today was directed by Shankradev Arya.
Who stars in Daughters of Today?
Daughters of Today stars Walait Begum, Hiralal, M. Ismail, Abdul Rashid Kardar, Vijay Kumar, G.K. Mehta.
How long is Daughters of Today?
Daughters of Today has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Daughters of Today?
Daughters of Today is a Drama film.
Where was Daughters of Today produced?
Daughters of Today was produced in Pakistan.