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Adventures of Aladdin

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Adventures of Aladdin
Directed byHomi Wadia
Based onArabian Nights
Produced byHomi Wadia
StarringSachin
Nazneen
Jayshree T.
Paintal
Raza Murad
Music byChitragupta
Production
company
Basant Studios
Release date
  • 9 November 1978 (1978-11-09)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Adventures of Aladdin (Aladdin and the Magic Lamp) is a 1978 adventure fantasy film produced and directed by Homi Wadia. This was the last film produced/directed by him.[1] The film was a Basant Pictures production and starred Sachin, Nazneen, Jayshree T., Paintal, Raza Murad and Sudhir.[2]

Homi Wadia turned to the Arabian Nights again for the story of Aladdin, after his earlier success with Aladdin Aur Jadui Chirag (1952). This time the film was in colour. It follows Aladdin's adventure with the magic lamp and his confrontation with the evil magician. This time the role was played by Sachin.[3]

Cast

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Production and Music

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The special effects according to the credit roll of the film are attributed to "Basant Studio Special Effects Department under the supervision of Homi Wadia". The music was composed by Chitragupta with lyrics by Kafil Azar and Naqsh Lyallpuri. The singers were Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey and Anuradha Paudwal .

Songlist

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Song Singer
"Banda Parwar, Mohabbat Ka Salaam Le Lijiye, Nigahon Se Nigahon Ka Payam Le Lijiye" Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey, Anuradha Paudwal
"Ae Mere Humnawa, Tu Nahin Janta, Yeh Meri Aarzoo, Yeh Mera Khwab Tha" Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi
"Allah Allah, Main Abdullah, Saudagar Gulfam" Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey
"Jadu Teri Nazar Ka Chal Hi Gaya Deewane" Asha Bhosle

References

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  1. ^ "Homi Wadia Biography". Gomolo.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Adventures of Aladdin 1979". Alan Goble. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  3. ^ "The Arabian tale of "Aladdin & His Magical Lamp" repeatedly adapted in the 100 years of Hindi Cinema". Bobbytalkscinema.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
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