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Baghi Sipahi (1936)

Baghi Sipahi poster
Directed by
Abdur Rashid Kardar
Country
British Raj
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A rebel soldier gets caught up in political intrigue and power struggles. It is a costume drama set in a historical setting with action and romance.

dramatichistoricalaction-orientedfast-pacedearnesttheatricaladventuroussoapy

What happens

Baghi Sipahi (Rebel Soldier) is a 1936 Hindi/Urdu film directed by A. R. Kardar. It was an adaptation of Cardinal Richelieu (1935) directed by Rowland V. Lee, a Twentieth Century Pictures production, which was a big success at the box office. Baghi Sipahi, a costume action drama, was produced by the East India Film Company. Gul Hamid played the lead, and it was cited as an "important film" for him. Patience Cooper, Bimla Kumari, Mazhar Khan and Lalita also played significant roles. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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