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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| location = India
| name          = Qaidi
| name          = Qaidi
| image          =  
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| caption        =  
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| director      = Mohammed Hussain
| director      = Mohammed Hussain
| producer      = FC Mehra
| producer      =  
| writer        = Akhtar Mirza
| writer        =  
| narrator      =  
| narrator      =  
| starring      = [[Suresh (Hindi films actor)|Suresh]]<br />[[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]<br />[[Ragini (actress)|Ragini]]<br />[[Johnny Walker (actor)|Johnny Walker]]<br />[[Helen (actress)|Helen]]<br />[[Agha (actor)|Agha]]              |music          = [[O. P. Nayyar]]
| starring      = [[Suresh (Hindi films actor)|Suresh]]<br />[[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]<br />[[Ragini (actress)|Ragini]]<br />[[Johnny Walker (actor)|Johnny Walker]]<br />[[Helen (actress)|Helen]]<br />[[Agha (actor)|Agha]]              |music          = [[O. P. Nayyar]]
| cinematography = A. K. Ramnoth
| cinematography =  
| editing        = FC Mehra
| editing        =
| distributor    = Eagle Productions
| distributor    =  
| released      = 1957
| released      = 1957
| runtime        = 170 mins
| runtime        =  
| country        = [[India]]
| country        = [[India]]
| language      = [[Hindi]]
| language      = [[Hindi]]
| budget        = 1 crore
| budget        =  
}}
}}


'''''Qaidi''''' is a [[Bollywood films of 1957|1957]] [[Bollywood]] film starring [[Suresh (Hindi films actor)|Suresh]], [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]], [[Ragini (actress)|Ragini]], [[Johnny Walker (actor)|Johnny Walker]]. The music was composed by [[O. P. Nayyar]].
'''''Qaidi''''' is a [[Bollywood films of 1957|1957]] [[Bollywood]] film starring [[Suresh (Hindi films actor)|Suresh]], [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]], [[Ragini (actress)|Ragini]] and [[Johnny Walker (actor)|Johnny Walker]]. The music was composed by [[O. P. Nayyar]].


The film was dubbed into Tamil with the title ''Magudam Katha Mangai'' and released in 1957.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1957.asp|title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru|trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films|publisher=Sivakami Publishers|author=Film News Anandan|author-link=Film News Anandan|date= 23 October 2004|location=Chennai|language=ta}}</ref> [[K. V. Mahadevan]] composed the music for the Tamil version. [[A. Maruthakasi]] wrote the lyrics.
The film was dubbed into Tamil with the title ''Magudam Katha Mangai'' and released in 1957.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1957.asp|title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru|trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films|publisher=Sivakami Publishers|author=Film News Anandan|author-link=Film News Anandan|date= 23 October 2004|location=Chennai|language=ta}}</ref> [[K. V. Mahadevan]] composed the music for the Tamil version. [[A. Maruthakasi]] wrote the lyrics.
==Plot==
Laila's greedy father Jabir takes her to Samarna to separate her from handsome, young good-for-nothing Murad.  Murad, who is deeply in love with dancer Laila follows her there.
Laila and her people help the villainous Anwar kidnap his cousin the Crown Prince just before the Royal Coronation. Believing that the Prince has been murdered, Anwar rejoices that he will soon be King. However, the [[vizier|Wazir]] is worried. He sends his trusted men, Shiraji and Abul Hassan to look for the Prince. While they are searching, they encounter Murad, who strongly resembles the Prince. They persuade Murad to disguise himself as the Prince till the real Prince is located.  Murad is then escorted to the palace. Anwar is shocked to see his plans go down the drain. The Coronation takes place as planned. Afterward, Murad's true identity is revealed and Anwar's hopes are rekindled. Anwar challenges Murad to a duel, hoping to kill his rival, but Murad fights skilfully, leaving Anwar gravely wounded. Amid this scene, the real Prince enters the room. He reveals his how his lookalike Murad had cleverly won over Laila to save the Prince, and how he had escaped to Baghdad.  Anwar succumbs to his injuries. The Prince is crowned. Murad and Laila marry and live happily ever after.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Suresh (Hindi films actor)|Suresh]] as Murad/ Crown Prince
* [[Suresh (Hindi films actor)|Suresh]]
* [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] as Laila
* [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]
* [[Ragini (actress)|Ragini]] as Laila's friend
* [[Ragini (actress)|Ragini]]
* [[Johnny Walker (actor)|Johnny Walker]] as a tramp
* [[Johnny Walker (actor)|Johnny Walker]]
* [[Agha (actor)|Agha]] as Abul Hassan
* [[Helen (actress)|Helen]]
* [[Agha (actor)|Agha]]


==Music==
==Music==
The songs for this film were composed by [[O. P. Nayyar]]. The lyrics were penned by Sahir Ludhianvi.
Music Director [[O. P. Nayyar]] Songs are:
The song "Dekh Li Teri Adaa" by Shamsad Begum was a chartbuster.
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
! Song !! Singer
! Song !! Singer
|-
| "Chhaya Hai Sama, Mera Dil Hai Jawan"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Mohammed Rafi]]
|-
| "Yun Muskurake Samne Aaya Na Kijiye"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Mohammed Rafi]]
|-
| "Bedardi Preet Nahin Jani, Main To Roothi Sajanwa"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Usha Mangeshkar]]
|-
|-
| "O Saiyan, Ja Ja Ja"
| "O Saiyan, Ja Ja Ja"
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| "Chahe Tu Na Bata"
| "Chahe Tu Na Bata"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]'''
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]'''
|-
| "Chhaya Hai Sama, Mera Dil Hai Jawan"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Mohammed Rafi]]
|-
| "Yun Muskurake Samne Aaya Na Kijiye"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Mohammed Rafi]]
|-
| "Bedardi Preet Nahin Jani, Main To Roothi Sajanwa"
| '''[[Asha Bhosle]]''', [[Usha Mangeshkar]]
|-
|-
| "Dekh Li Teri Ada"
| "Dekh Li Teri Ada"

Latest revision as of 23:24, 15 November 2021

Qaidi
Directed byMohammed Hussain
StarringSuresh
Padmini
Ragini
Johnny Walker
Helen
Agha
Music byO. P. Nayyar
Release date
1957
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
India

Qaidi is a 1957 Bollywood film starring Suresh, Padmini, Ragini and Johnny Walker. The music was composed by O. P. Nayyar.

The film was dubbed into Tamil with the title Magudam Katha Mangai and released in 1957.[1] K. V. Mahadevan composed the music for the Tamil version. A. Maruthakasi wrote the lyrics.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Music[edit | edit source]

Music Director O. P. Nayyar Songs are:

Song Singer
"Chhaya Hai Sama, Mera Dil Hai Jawan" Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi
"Yun Muskurake Samne Aaya Na Kijiye" Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi
"Bedardi Preet Nahin Jani, Main To Roothi Sajanwa" Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar
"O Saiyan, Ja Ja Ja" Asha Bhosle
"Kuch To Aisi Baat Kar" Asha Bhosle
"Humse Bhi Aate Jate" Asha Bhosle
"Chahe Tu Na Bata" Asha Bhosle
"Dekh Li Teri Ada" Shamshad Begum

Tamil Songs[edit | edit source]

All the songs in Tamil were composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi. Playback singers are T. A. Mothi, Jikki & K. Jamuna Rani.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Aaha...Ennai Paar Manna " T. A. Mothi & Jikki A. Maruthakasi 04:21
2 "O..Mohana Senthamarai Aadathe" T. A. Mothi & Jikki 04:08
3 "Perazhagi Premai Kalairani" Jikki & K. Jamuna Rani 03:04
4 "Unthan Kaathal Pathai" Jikki 03:20
5 "Anbe Ennai Paartha Pinnal" Jikki 03:01
6 "Amma Pen Ange Inge" Jikki 03:02
7 "Kathai Sollamale Murai" Jikki 03:01
8 "Kurumbai Ennai Parkaathe" Jikki 03:43

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in தமிழ்). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.

External links[edit | edit source]

Qaidi on IMDb


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