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Desh Deepak

1935

An old-fashioned tale of royal rivalry and intrigue, played with earnest theatricality and a touch of adventure.

Directed by
J.B.H. Wadia
Starring
Sharifa, Iqbal Begum, Sardar Mansur
Overview
Two sisters, Iqbal and Sharifa, battle for control of a kingdom. Iqbal wins, persecuting Sharifa, who is supported by Iqbal's husband. When Iqbal captures her brother-in-law, he stands firm in his ideals. The treacherous general's daughter, Bano, champions a pacifist campaign after losing her lover. With the help of the adventurous Nadia and Parsee Charlie, disguised as dancers, they infiltrate the enemy.

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Directed by
J.B.H. Wadia
Starring
Sharifa, Iqbal Begum, Sardar Mansur
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • power
    • betrayal
    • family
    • justice
    • war
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism5
    Romance3
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Directed by
    J.B.H. Wadia
    Written by
    Joseph David, JBH Wadia, Munshi Sarfaraz
    Starring
    Sharifa, Iqbal Begum, Sardar Mansur, Sayani Atish, Mary Ann Evans, Husn Banu, Parsee Charlie, S.L. Puri

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