Sheela (1935)

Directed by

Krishna Dev Mehra

Country

British Raj

Elsewhere

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How it feels

This is the first Punjabi language film with sound. It tells a story set in a village and features a young Noor Jehan in her first acting and singing role.

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What happens

Sheela (Punjabi: ਸ਼ੀਲਾ), also known as Pind Di Kurhi (Punjabi: ਪਿੰਡ ਦੀ ਕੁੜੀ), sometimes spelled as Pind Di Kurri or Sheila, is a 1935 Indian Punjabi film directed by K.D. Mehra. It is the first Punjabi language film with sound and was made in Calcutta and released in Lahore, British India. According to British Film Institute website, "In 1935, Noor Jehan traveled to Calcutta with her sister Eidan, cousin Haider Bandi and brother Shafi. Calcutta was an important centre for films...." back in 1935. Mubarak Ali Khan and K.D. Mehra composed the music. Baby Noor Jehan (1926–2000), at age 8 or 9, was for the first time introduced as an actress and singer. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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